BOYS AND GIRLS 10s SITE CHANGE FOR SUNDAY
Due to rain at Tennis Center the Boys and Girls 10s has been moved to Shipyard. All 16s matches will stay at Tennis Center and play on our covered courts.
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VERIFY MATCH TIMES
Please check the draws online each evening at 8 p.m. to verify your match time, some withdrawals and schedule changes may occur.
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NEW TOURNAMENT INFO PLEASE READ
Draws/Start times posted: Match times are posted online. Please note the day, time, and LOCATION of each match. Please report to the tournament desk at least 15 minutes before your schedules match. We are using multiple sites. Going to the wrong site will not be a accepted excuse for being late, you will be penalized under USTA rules. Please check your time one match at a time, future rounds may be changed or adjusted due to conflicts or weather delays. Please DO NOT call VDM about start times, they will not have that information.It is posted online to avoid verbal errors. SITE ABBREVIATIONS and addresses are VDM Tennis Center (VDM TC) 19 deallyon Ave. VDM Shipyard (SHIP) and (SYHRD) 116 Shipyard Dr., and Palmetto Dunes Center Court (PD) 6 Trent Jones Ln.
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Warm-Up Courts
Warm-up courts will be available at each site at the following times:
*Please share courts, 4 player per court. Do not show up prior to these posted times, as the facilities must be prepped for daily play.
Friday: 315-4 p.m. at Shipyard and VDM Tennis Center Saturday: 715-7:55 a.m. at Shipyard and VDM Tennis Center and 7:30-7:55 at Palmetto Dunes Sunday: 715-7:55 a.m. at Shipyard and VDM Tennis Center and 7:30-7:55 at Palmetto Dunes Monday: 730-845 a.m. at Shipyard and VDM Tennis Center'
Public Courts on island may be used for warm-up (when not in use) Hilton Head High School: 70 Wilborn Rd Hilton Head Middle School: 55 Wilborn Rd. Chaplin Park: 11 Castnet Dr
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Tournament Check-in options / Site addresses
Tournament Check-in will be available at both VDM locations Friday beginning at 3 p.m. Please check into your site of play. If you are not scheduled to play Friday the check-in is not mandatory, just check in at least 30 minutes prior to your first match. Sites are VDM Tennis Center (VDM TC) 19 deallyon Ave. VDM Shipyard (SHIP) ans (SYHRD) 116 Shipyard Dr., and Palmetto Dunes Center Court (PD) 6 Trent Jones Ln.
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National Scouting Report
Tennis athletes and parents,
Welcome to the Dennis Van der Meer SC Jr. State Open
Championships!
If you are hoping to play tennis in college and possibly beyond,
please click below.
www.nsr-inc.com/tennis
Please complete the form. This will allow you to be
evaluated by one of the qualified tennis scouts during this event. You
can also simply see one of the NSR scouts and you will be scheduled to be
evaluated. The evaluations are FREE and will allow you, the tennis
athlete, to better understand if you truly qualify to play collegiate tennis.
These evaluations will be done by former professional tennis
athlete, Tim Wilkison. For those who know tennis, Tim Wilkison is no
stranger to the tennis world as he once stood as one of the top professional
tennis players in the world. Tim will be
scouting on site for this event.
www.nsr-inc.com/tennis
Click on the link. Complete the form. Get evaluated. Start the
recruiting process!
Best of luck as you compete this week!
Tim Wilkison
National Scouting Report Director of Tennis
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Special Tournament Accommodations
The Sonesta Resort is offering a special rate of $159 a night to players, coaches, and families. The report is beach front and located in the Shipyard Plantation, next to VDM Shipyard. Click on "more info" for details and to make reservations. Or connect to: https://gc.synxis.com/rez.aspx?Hotel=56762&Chain=5157&locale=en-US&arrive=11/17/2017&depart=11/20/2017&adult=1&child=0&group=1117DVDMCH
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TOURNAMENT HOTEL SPECIAL
Park Lane Hotel and Suites is offering a special rate for our player, coaches, and families! Just $79 a night with free breakfast. Park Lane is located centrally between all the tournament sites. Click "more info" below to connect directly for the discount. Or copy and paste this link into your browser.
https://reservations.travelclick.com/13325?groupID=2024095
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Van Der Meer Tennis Aademy
VAN DER MEER TENNIS ACADEMY
If you are looking to maximize your development as a tennis player, look no further... it's right here at Van Der Meer Tennis Academy on beautiful Hilton Head Island. Our elite Tennis Academy has a proven track record over 30 years of producing and helping top ATP, WTA, ITF and Collegiate Stars with great character. Our top international staff is dedicated and experienced in integrating mental toughness, fitness training, stroke production, tactics, tournament scheduling, nutrition, and injury prevention for all levels and ages. When choosing an academy, do your research. Choose wisely. Choose Van Der Meer!
Special pricing for practice sessions for Tournament Players available. Call 800-845-6138 ext #1 to book a session.
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TOURNAMENT HOTEL DISCOUNT
Best Western Ocean Breeze (within walking distance of VDM Tennis Center)
Address: 11 Lemoyne Ave, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928Phone: (843) 715-4116Tournament discount rate of $99. To book copy and paste this link into your browser: https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotel-details.41102.html?groupId=3J5KC6N4
BEST WESTERN Ocean Breeze Inn (new hotel within walking distance of VDM TC)The Brand New BEST WESTERN Ocean Breeze Inn, is nestled in the heart of Hilton Head Island. Escape to the Island and enjoy the history, world-class golf, and miles of scenic trails. Just a short walk from the hotel will take you to the world famous Coligny Beach, relax and enjoy the warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean. No wonder Hilton Head Island was voted the second best Island in the US and Canada by Travel & Leisure Magazine. View this new hotel at www.bestwestern.com Book the special "Tournament Rate" by calling directly (843) 715-4116 and ask for the SC Championships rate.
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Sites / Surfaces / Schedule of Play
BG12, BG 14, AND BG18 will play on clay courts BG10 and BG16 will play on hard courts Sites used will be : VDM Tennis Center (VDMTC), VDM Shipyard (SHIP), VDM Shipyard Hard Courts (SYHRD)and Palmetto Dunes (PD) Play may begin as early as 4 p.m. Friday beginning with doubles and complete on Monday.
*Weather problems may cause changes to venue and court surfaces.
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Tournament Scoring Formats
BG 12-18 singles: 2/3 sets with match tie break (to 10) in lieu of 3rd set. FMLC with 3/4 playoff.
BG 10 singles: 2/3 short sets to 4 games, no-ad, with tie break (to 7) in lieu of 3rd set. FMLC with 3/4 playoff
BG 12-18 doubles: 8-game pro-sets with no-ad scoring.
BG 10 doubles: 6-game set with no-ad scoring
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SELECTION and SEEDINGS
The most current Southern Standings list will be used for selection and seeding. The draw size is limited to 64 for each singles division and 32 teams per doubles divisions. (In our 2016 event everyone who applied got in). Players are selected in order of their southern standing. Players from outside the southern section are welcome to play, but southern standings take priority in selection and seeding. Selections will be posted on Tuesday by 5 p.m.
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Tentative Schedule of Play
ALL divisions: Please be prepared to play as early as 4 p.m. Friday. We plan on 1-2 rounds of doubles Friday afternoon, followed by singles play beginning as early as 8 a.m. Saturday and all events will continue through Sunday. Monday will be used for large draws only, or if weather effects us, last year we finished all events on Sunday.
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Doubles Pairings
Please indicate doubles partner during online registration if possible. If you pick up a partner after online registration you can add them in the "edit registration, indicate doubles partner" box here online before the deadline. If entry deadline has passed please email the director you partner name and division (reggie@vdmtennis.com) by 11/13. Players may be randomly paired if no partner is indicated, but only if the numbers are even. To insure you are in doubles you must enter WITH a partner.
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Withdrawls
All withdrawals must be made online before the deadline (no email withdrawals). No refunds will be made after the online entry deadline.
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LATE ENTRIES ACCEPTED
Due to the space available in the draws, late entries are being accepted. All late entries must be received by 6 p.m. Monday All late entries must follow these steps in order to be accepted:
1. Email the director your late entry request, Email the following information, player name, division entering, and USTA number.
2. After sending the email please call VDM to make payment. Call 843-785-8388 and press the extension for the sales office. Please speak to Jim Stubbs in sales and make your credit card payment over the phone. *You may email the credit card information (name, number, exp date) with your entry if you prefer.
3. Please note. There will be a $25 fee added to all late entries.
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NEED A DOUBLES PARTNER?
Although we are not permitted to share information, you can still get into doubles. You can either email the director with your name, partner name, both USTA numbers, and division entering. Or if you want to be paired by the director with another player also seeking a partner email name, usta# number, and division entering. We will do our best to pair you up. The deadline to send the email is Tuesday night at 9 pm. When we start working on draws Wednesday it will be too late. email for the director is reggie@vdmtennis.com
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South Carolina Tournament Level 2
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Southern Tournament Level 4
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Please take the time to fill out our tournament survey.
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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
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Sportsmanship Responsibilities: All parents are encouraged complete the "Parenting My Champion" sportsmanship video before their player participates in this level tournament.
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Please be aware that this tournament is a 10U Youth Tennis
Progression event. This means that in order to play in the 10U division offered
you must be in the corresponding level. If you are not able to register for 10U
singles that means you are not eligible for that level of 10U. To find out more
information call (803) 781-2574.
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PLAY YOUR FIRST TOURNAMENT & GET REIMBURSED UP TO $30! (link below) https://form.jotform.com/40263611301135
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Players are selected manually by the tournament director after the close of registration.
Entry to this tournament is open to all USTA members. Entries must be submitted by Sunday, November 12, 2017 9:30:00 AM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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