Topspin Annual Jr Classic - (STA L3) - SC L 2

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WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK ALL THE PLAYERS AND THEIR FAMILIES AND COACHES FOR MAKING THIS TOURNAMENT ONE OF THE BEST WE HAVE EVER HAD. WE ALSO WANT TO THANK THE WEATHER GODS FOR KEEPING THE RAIN AWAY FROM OUR SITES THAT WAS VERY IMPORTANT FOR OUR TOURNAMENT'S SUCCESS. FINALLY, I WOULD LIKE TO THANK ALL OF THE PEOPLE WHO HELPED ME RUN THIS TOURNAMENT AS SMOOTHLY AS POSSIBLE..... Director, Carlos Lozano

2 matches in the Boys 14s White, 2 matches in the Boys 14s Red, 2 matches in the Girls 14s White, 2 matches in the Girls 14s Red, and 2 matches in the Boys 12s White, 2 matches in the Boys 12s Red where moved to Golden Hills Country Club. Please double check the draws. Draws have the CORRECT information. Match times were not changed. Any questions please call 951-98851 or email topspinrsc@aol.com

Players will be able to check in Friday afternoon from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Topspin Racquet and Swim Club. This is an optional check in. This will allow you to go straight to your playing site Saturday morning. Every player has to check in at Topspin before their first match. This can be done Friday or before their first match on Saturday. If you are playing at the Cayce Tennis Center you can also check in there instead of Topspin Saturday morning. Please check in at Topspin at least 45 mins before your first match of the tournament if you decide not to check in on Friday and you are playing at other facilities other than Cayce Tennis Center. THE MOST IMPORTANT PART OF THIS PROCESS IS GETTING YOUR MEDICAL RELEASE FORM, MAKE SURE YOUR FEES ARE CORRECT , AND GIVING YOU YOUR T-SHIRTS.. THANK YOU! updated 6:40 PM 3/16/2012

Due to a site conflict we have had to change the sites and surfaces of play. The sites and surfaces are as follows: Boys 16's and 18's and Girls 16's Topspin Clay, Consolation Boys 18's 16's and Girls 16's Topspin Clay/Rawls Creek Clay, Boys 14's and 12's and Girls 14's Cayce Tennis Center Hard Courts, Girls 18's Lexington high school hard courts, Girls 12's Irmo High School Hard Courts The Boys and Girls 10's are to be determined. Doubles will be played on the same surface as the singles. In case of inclement weather surfaces and sites may change. UPDATED WEDNESDAY MARCH 14 11:55PM

First match times will be available Thursday March 15 after 11AM.

Doubles matches will be played after the singles matches.

Please use the Medical Release tab at the bottom of the tournament page to find the release form for this tournament. We must have your release for before you play your first match. you are welcome to fax it to 803-951-8852 or email it to topspinrsc@aol.com

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Please be aware of the "EXTRA DRAWS" which mean that there is an extra match for players coming out of the consolation. Please check with your site refs after everyone of your matches.

The players will be ordered using current standings and players from the younger age group that met the seeding requirements put in their place. The 32 players will be split as follows: Red 1,4,5, 8,9,12,13,16,17,20,21,24,25,28,29,32 Blue 2,3, 6,7,10,11,14,15,18,19,22,23,26,27,30,31

All participants must check in at Topspin at least 45 minutes prior to their FIRST match. Check in at least 30 minutes prior for all other matches.

All main draw matches and consolation matches for 12s, 14s, 16s, and 18s will play a 3rd set match tie break in lieu of the 3rd set.

When playing a best of 3 sets match with a match tie-break in lieu of the 3rd set, players who split sets are entitled to a 3 minute coaching break. Coaching must occur on court or at the fence line of the court. Cell phones may be used during the break. Bathroom break can be requested AFTER the coaching break-if player elects to use the restroom during the break, he/she forfeits the coaching opportunity

For the SIXTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR, HIGH-TECH TENNIS will be onsite for the entire tournament so don’t miss your chance for Match Play and College Recruit Videos! They don’t come to South Carolina very often, so it’s a good opportunity to find out what so many of the top players already know: VIDEO WORKS! Danny and Julie provide a wonderful video service to tournament players and they always add value AND fun to the tournament experience for players, parents, and coaches alike. Please visit www.high-techtennis.com for more info, including samples, and contact Danny or Julie Thiets (video@high-techtennis.com or 678.640.2723) to reserve your match time. They have TEN digital camcorders and their services are very popular…FIRST COME/FIRST SERVED! more info

Boy's and Girl's 10s will be played based on 10-under tennis format.

As of Jan. 2012 all USTA Southern Junior Level 3 tournaments will be following the following format unless specifically state on their tournament web site. Highlights of the New Format are as follows: ALL LEVEL 3 TOURNAMENTS WILL BE HELD OVER A TWO DAY PERIOD (SATURDAY AND SUNDAY) UNLESS APPROVED BY THE STA. 1. All tournaments shall have two 16 balanced draws in each age division. 2. Two 16 draws will be determined by use of the waterfall system. 3. Format: Will be a feed in with an independent draw for the losers of the first feed in match. This will guarantee three matches. 4. If number of participants goes under 24 (23 and under), one draw will be used instead. 5. Format will remain the same for all Level 3 events. The only change will be for an Indoor event which will be able to add one day. 6. Seeding shall follow the USTA Southern Section seeding regulations. Players selected on their 10’s standing shall not be considered for seeding in the 12’s division. 7. Scoring: Tie Break in lieu of the third set shall be used in all matches. Short scoring: No ad scoring or “Short” sets, first player/team to win four games wins the set provided there is a two game margin over the opponent(s), may be used due to inclement weather. Before changing format due to inclement weather, this must be approved by Section and State. 8. 10's will play on 60ft court using Orange Low Compression balls and 25" racquets Scoring: TBD 8's will play on 36ft court using Red Low Compression balls and 23" racquets 9. NEW LEVEL 3 POINTS TABLE: More points for Level 3 tournaments. 10. With the smaller draws, more players will receive more points.

Because this is a Level 3 STA Event the following Selection Process is being used: Top 32 players applying from the USTA/Southern latest standings list. For Boys and Girls 12-18: 28 players from this age group will be selected and up to 4 players from the younger age group who are eligible from the younger age group, who have a standing in the top 40 of the younger age group, and are not in the selected 28, will be selected. The names of the player who have been selected will appear as competitors. Aternates are listed in the report section. Do not refer to the alternates on the far left side of the web page after competitors have been listed. (That list is not updated). Players are allowed to enter two divisions with these guidelines: #1. Players selected to both age divisions they apply for will automatically be selected to the older age division.They are removed from the other age division. #2. Players not selected to either divisions would remain on the alternates' lists for both divisions but would be obligated to play the division they first get in from the alternates' list. They would be removed from the alternate list in the other division. #3. Players selected to one age division woud be removed from the alternates' list of the division they were not selected. #4. Once a player is selected for any one division no changes can be made.

The scoring format is as follows: best of 3 short sets to 4 games (win by 2), 7 point tie-break at 4-4 7 point tie-break (win by 2) in lieu of third set. 10 and Under tennis requires racquets no longer than 25"

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The following sites will be used: Topspin Clay Courts (TSCL), Topspin Hard Courts (TSHC), Lexington County Tennis Complex (LCTC), Lexington High School (LHS), Golden Hills Country Club (GH), Ball Park Road Sports Complex (BP), The Club at Rawl's Creek (RC), Irmo High School (IRMO), Cayce Tennis Center (CTC)

Topspin Clay Court - TSCL, Topspin Hard Court - TSHC, Golden Hills Country Club (hard courts) - GH, Irmo High School (hard courts) -IRMO, Lexington High School (hard courts) LEXHS, Lexington Country Club (hard courts) - LCC, Rawls Creek (clay courts) - RC, Ball Park Road (hard courts) - BP, Quail Hollow (hard courts) - QHA, Brookland-Cayce High School (hard courts) - BCHS, Lexington County Tennis Complex (hard courts) - LCTC. - Cayce Tennis Center (CTC)

Please see the report above for directions to sites. We will have printed copies at Topspin.

DOUBLES PLAYERS MUST PLAY IN THE SAME AGE GROUP AS IN SINGLES! NO EXCEPTIONS!--- i will post a list of players looking for doubles partners by tomorrow morning. If you are interested in getting in touch with one of them please email me at topspinrsc@aol.com. Then, I will pass along your contact information and finally you would just have to let me know if you found a partner. Please email me no phone calls.

It is the alternate's responsibility to check the website to see if your alternate status has changed. The tournament will contact you if you are selected to play in the tournament. You should make sure your contact information is correct on your membership profile. The tournament will not be responsible for a player not selected in the event the tournament cannot contact him/her due to incorrect or outdated contact information. Once an alternate is selected for play, payment is due immediately. Alternate report will be updated daily! On Site-Alternates must inform the Referee in person they are on-site. On-Site Alternates will be selected in the order of the Alternates List. On Site-Alternates should be on-site when their division checks in for play.

MEDICAL RELEASES are REQUIRED prior to playing any matches. Parent or guardian MUST SIGN. Please look under the TOURNAMENT REPORTS section to download this form and bring it with you to registration. You may also fax this completed form to 803-951-8852

If you need to withdraw from the tournament please email your request to topspinrsc@aol.com. This email must have a request to be withdrawn, reason why, players name, USTA #, and contact information. No phone calls please, we need written proof of your withdrawal. Thank you. Players withdrawing on or after Sunday March 13,2010 will not be refunded the entry fee.

Please EMAIL seeding questions to topspinrsc@aol.com. Seeding will be done according to the latest Southern standings list.

This tournament will be played using Prince Tennis balls.

Consolation will be played according to the new L3 format.

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Lateness will not be tolerated DEFAULTS WILL BE ENFORCED 15min AFTER YOUR SCHEDULED MATCH TIME UNLESS YOU HAVE BEEN GIVEN REST TIME BECAUSE OF YOUR PREVIOUS MATCH. Please make sure to check in at Topspin before your first match at least 40 minutes before. If you have checked in at Topspin you can go straight to your site and be there at least 25 min. before.

There will be pizza available for tournament players at Topspin at 5:00 PM Saturday March17,2012. Players only while supplies last.

In the event of inclement weather, alternate scoring maybe used at the discretion of the referee. We will still try to play as many matches as possible.

Topspin will offer stringing service during the tournament with quick turn-around time. We have some Prince, Wilson, Babolat, and Gamma strings in stock and we will string your racquet if you bring your own string. Please see Pro Shop for details.

There will be bagels, orange juice, fruit, PB and Js station, and lemonade for the tournament participants at Topspin Racquet and Swim Club. Powerade and sodas will be available for purchase in the Pro Shop. In addition, we will have a Hot-dog station at Topspin for players and parents to make their own snacks from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM Saturday and Sunday.

Topspin Racquet and Swim Club is conveniently located on Highway 378 in Lexington, SC. Take exit #61 off of I-20 and travel four miles towards Lexington and Topspin is on your left. From I-26 take exit #110 towards Lexington and travel 6 miles Topspin is on your left.

Cayce Tennis and Fitness Center--CTC 803-227-3030 ( 1120 Fort Congaree Trail Cayce, SC 29033) 15 to 20 minutes. Turn right out of Topspin and go to I-26 towards Charleston. Take exit #116 to I-77 North towards Charlotte. Take Exit #2 on I-77 and turn left towards West Columbia. Turn right at first light and then turn right into tennis center.

Lexington County Tennis Complex--LCTC (425 Oak Drive, Lexington) 803-957-7676 10 minutes Turn right out of Topspin and travel 0.3 miles. Turn right onto Mineral Springs Road and travel 3.4 miles. Turn right onto Oak Drive at 4-way stop sign and travel 0.7 miles. LCTC will be on the right after Oak Grove Elementary School. more info

Lexington High School--LEXHS (2463 Augusta Highway, Lexington) 803-359-5565 15 minutes Turn left out of Topspin. Highway 378 will curve to the right after Gold’s Gym. Take that right. At Ben Satcher Ford continue straight on Highway 1 for 3.2 mi Lexington High School will be on the left. The tennis courts are behind the school more info

Rawls Creek--RC (2121 Lake Murray Blvd., Columbia) 803-781-8330 15 minutes Turn left out of Topspin and travel 0.5 miles. Take a right at light after Publix, onto Old Cherokee Road and travel 0.5 miles Right at the light onto SC-6 / N. Lake Drive and travel 4.5 miles. SC-6 / N. Lake Drive will become SC-60 / Lake Murray Boulevard at the light after the dam. Travel 0.8 miles on Lake Murray Boulevard. Rawls Creek will be on the right. more info

Irmo High School--IRMO (6671 St. Andrews Road, Columbia) 803-732-8100 20 minutes Turn left out of Topspin onto Hwy. 378. Take a right at light after Publix, onto Old Cherokee Road and travel 0.5 miles Right at the light onto SC-6 / N. Lake Drive and travel 4.5 miles. SC-6 / N. Lake Drive will become SC-60 / Lake Murray Boulevard at the light after the dam. Continue straight on SC 60 until you reach the stop light at St. Andrews Road. Turn right onto St. Andrews Road and follow this road until you see Irmo High School on your right. Turn right at light just after the high school. Turn right onto first driveway beyond the football field. Follow to courts. more info

Golden Hills Country Club--GH (100 Scotland Drive, Lexington) 803-957-3355 2 minutes Turn left out of Topspin and travel 0.3 miles. Turn left at the second light onto Scotland Drive and travel 0.2 miles. Continue following the road around to the left until you see the tennis courts. more info

DUE TO ALTERNATE NOTIFICATION, TIME CHANGES, AND DRAW CHANGES, IT IS IMPERATIVE FOR YOU (PLAYERS) TO ADD YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION (EMAIL AND PHONE) DURING THE ONLINE REGISTRATION PROCESS. IN ORDER FOR US TO REACH YOU AND FOR ALL PLAYERS TO HAVE THE SAME OPPORTUNITIES, PLEASE HELP US BY PROVIDING THIS INFORMATION. THANK YOU...

If you need to withdraw before entries close, you must do so online with your confirmation number you get when you registered for the tournament. Click on edit registration, and then withdraw. You will get a confirmation number- KEEP THIS NUMBER! Without the confirmation number, you will not have proof of your withdrawal.

DO NOT ENTER TWO TOURNAMENTS AT THE SAME TIME. How to avoid penalties: If you end up in the alternates list, you must withdraw from the alternate list first and then enter the 2nd event. Tournaments have different deadlines that will allow you time to make your changes.

Players are allowed to enter two divisions with these guidelines: #1. Players selected to both divisions they apply for will automatically be selected to the older age division. They would be removed from the other age division. #2. Players not selected to either division would remain on the alternates’ lists for both divisions but would be obligated to play the division they first get in, from the alternates list. They would be removed from the alternate list in the other division. #3. Players selected to one age division would be removed from the alternates list of the division they were not selected. #4. Once a player is selected for any one division no changes can be made.

South Carolina Tournament Level 2

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MEDICAL RELEASE FORM
USTA requires a medical release SIGNED BY THE PARENT OR GUARDIAN for every player prior to their first match. Please download, complete, and bring signed form to expedite player check-in. Turn in the release at the tournament check-in desk. Click USTA SC Medical Release Form to download the USTA SC Medical Release Form. http://s3.amazonaws.com/ustaassets/assets/576/15/usta_sc_medical_release_10.5.11.pdf