State Tournament Media Information: The following information is provided to assist the media covering the OHSAA boys tennis state tournament. Please contact Tim Stried (
[email protected]g or 614-267-2502, ext. 124) at the OHSAA office if you have additional questions. Pairings and additional information will be posted on the OHSAA website the week of the state tournament.
Your Hosts: Tournament Manager Eric Maclin, OHSAA tennis administrator Dustin Ware (
[email protected]), OHSAA Media Relations Intern Brianna Rost (
[email protected]) and OHSAA Media Relations Intern Bryn Mangold (
[email protected])
Dates:
Friday, May 27 – First round and quarterfinals
Saturday, May 28 – Semifinals and finals
Location: Lindner Family Tennis Center, 5460 Courseview Drive, Mason, OH 45040
Indoor Locations: Five Seasons Family Sports Club, 11790 Snider Rd., Cincinnati, OH, 45249
Camargo Racquet Club, 8215 Camargo Rd., Cincinnati, OH, 45243
Current plan for Thursday and Friday due to the possibility of inclement weather.
THURSDAY:
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If no rain the Lindner Family Tennis Center will be open for practice from 12:00-6:30pm.
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In the event of rain, you may call the indoor facilities and book court time. There will be a cost to reserve court time.
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If there is inclement weather on Friday, the following locations is where each division will play:
FRIDAY:
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No rain
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Inclement Weather:
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Division 1: will play at Camargo 12 noon
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Division 2: will play at Five Seasons 10am
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We will still be starting with singles at both sites!
Times and Format:
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Friday, May 27: Play begins at 9 a.m. with all 16 Div. I & II singles matches, followed by Div. I doubles teams and Div. II doubles teams.
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Saturday, May 28: Play begins at 9 a.m. with semifinal matches, followed by state finals matches.
Credentials: There is no official credential application form to submit to the OHSAA for the boys tennis state tournament and no other advance registration is needed. Media members shall show their photo identification at the main gate to sign in and receive a media packet containing a credential, weekly press release, welcome letter and program.
Parking: Available in the grass lots of the golf course driving range beside Lindner Family Tennis Center.
Results: Results will be posted on
OHSAA.org as soon as possible following each day’s competition.
Coaches, school staff, freelance photographers and parents of competitors are not permitted to receive media credentials. Media outlets found to be in violation could be subject to reduced access at future OHSAA state tournaments.