Tournament Reports
Alternates by Event Thursday noon
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SERVE For “Socktober”
We are proud to partner with SERVE at the Kiawah Island Junior Clay Court Championship tournament to collect new socks for the homeless during “Socktober!” SERVE partners with junior tournaments to give players the opportunity to give back to their community through service projects. SERVE will be collecting new socks at each of the tournament sites so please looks for the SERVE bins and donate new socks to benefit the homeless in our community. Learn more about SERVE on Instagram: serve_charleston
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Sites 10's, 12's and Boys 14's
We will be using three sites in CHARLESTON for the 10's, 12's and Boys 14's. The sites are The Charleston Tennis Center, Porter Gaud School, and St. Andrews Park and Playground.
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Tournament Headquarters for 10's, 12's, and Boy's 14's:
Please go to the Charleston Tennis Center to pick up your tournament t-shirt . You may go directly to your first match site and have your medical release to turn in to the tournament desk.
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St Andrews Parks and Playground (STAND)
located at 1095 Playground Rd Charleston SC 29407.
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Porter Gaud School- (PORT)
located at 300 Albemarle Rd. , Charleston , 29407 (6 courts)
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Charleston Tennis Center (FARM) - Hard Courts
located at 19 Farmfield Ave, Charleston, SC 29407. Site Referee : Meg Farrelly
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STRINGING SERVICE IN CHARLESTON
String Theory Racquet Services will be available to string in Charleston. Call William Wert at (843)834-5915 for additional information.
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Sites: Girl's 14's-18's
We are using THREE sites for the Girls 14's , Boys and Girls 16's and Boys and Girls 18's during the tournament. It is your responsibility to be on time for your matches. Directions to all sites will be provided at the Roy Barth Tennis Center. You can go straight to your first match site if you bring your MEDICAL RELEASE to that site. You may also fax the medical release to (843)768-6092. Please come to RBTC to register either Friday 2:00-6:30pm or Saturday 6:30am-5:00pm. The two match sites are:
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Roy Barth Tennis Center (RBTC)
Tournament headquarters located at 2 Sanctuary Beach Dr. , Kiawah Island, SC 29455. Desk phone (843)768-6029 (starting Saturday morning). Pro Shop: (843)768-2838, Site Director: Meredith Barth (843), Site Referee: Theresa Hendrix
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Seabrook Island Racquet Club (SEAB)
located at 1701 Long Bend Rd., John's Island, SC 29455. This address will get you to Seabrook Island. Desk Phone: (843) NO PETS are allowed at the Seabrook Island Racquet Club. Site Referee: Scottie Rabb
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Cassique Site (CASS)
Located at 211 Pine Barren Lane on Kiawah Island. Site Director: David Boyd: (843)822-7433
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***STRINGING***
Stringing is available at the Roy Barth Tennis Center.
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TOURNAMENT RULES
This tournament uses conduct rules above and beyond those enforced by the USTA. Players participating in tournaments at the facilities identified are required to abide by these facility rules of behavior on and off of the court. These rules also apply to parents, coaches, siblings, and other guests of the players. The list below indicates the Tournament Rules: * No use of the word "suck" or any form of the word spoken or spelled. * No use of expressions of frustrations with references to deities (i.e. "Oh My God", "Jesus", "Jesus Christ", "Christ", "God") either spoken or spelled. * No use of "freaking", "frigging", or "fricking" or variations of such words either spoken or spelled. * No Smoking anywhere on the premises. Premises includes parking lots, bathrooms, and anywhere within 30 feet of a tennis court. Verbal rules apply to any language. We have officials on sight who are fluent in many languages. Anyone found in violation of these rules may be subject to a Code Violation and receive suspension points.
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Practice Courts /Warm up Courts (14's-18's on Kiawah and Seabrook)
Players may warm up each morning before the first match starts at each site.
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***LATE ENTRIES***
There will be a $25 administration fee for all late entries. We are accepting late entries in all age groups that are not full. Please email jonathan_barth@kiawahresort.com with age group of player and contact phone number to be considered. A credit card number must be given when called to accept entry.
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Withdrawals
Withdrawals before the tournament must be made in an email to jonathan_barth@kiawahresort.com. No phone call withdrawals will be accepted. There is NO REFUND after the deadline for withdrawals.
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***Kiawah Island Tennis Construction Information***PLEASE READ 8/30/18
The Roy Barth Tennis Center is undergoing new court construction at this time. We are adding 10 new clay courts to the Roy Barth Tennis Center to bring our total number of courts to 22 (19 clay and 3 hard). Because of our limited court situation this Fall, we are having to split the the tournament to be played in Kiawah and in Charleston. The 10's 12, and BOYS 14's will be played in CHARLESTON. The Girl's 14's, 16's, and 18's will be played at KIAWAH ISLAND. We hope you will join us this year for a great event.
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Special Accommodations: Kiawah Island
Special accommodation rates are available in one, two, or three bedroom scenic villas. One bedroom villas are $165/night, two bedroom villas are $199/night, and three bedroom villas are $219/night. Rates are based on availability of villas and are subject to a 12.5% and a 9% resort fee. Call reservations at (800)654-2924 and ask for the Junior Tennis Tournament (booking #15983).
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Warm Up Courts : Kiawah/Seabrook
Players may go directly to the site before the first match of the day to warm up , which is 8:00am. Hard courts may be available in the afternoon at RBTC and will be used on a first come first serve basis. Additional public courts are located on Johns Island located at 3501 Dunmovin Dr., 29455. There are 6 public courts there and is appoximately 20 minutes away from Kiawah.
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Accommodations in Charleston (10's, 12's, and Boy's 14's)
We have special rates at the Hampton Inn and Suites located at 678 Citadel Haven Dr., Charleston 29414. (843)573-1200. They are offering a special rate of $159/night + tax and will be available until SEPT 20, 2018 or until SOLD OUT. PLEASE BOOK NOW!!! The group code is KTT and the rate is available until the rooms are sold out.
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Court Surfaces
The 10's, 12's, and Boy's 14's will be on on HARD COURTS. The 18's, 16's, and Girl's 14's will be on CLAY COURTS.
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DOUBLES REGISTRATION ID#700016518 OPENS OCTOBER 5 AND CLOSES OCTOBER 7
Registration for doubles begins on Friday October 5 after the close of singles registration . Doubles play will begin Friday, October 12 at 5pm. Doubles matches will continue Saturday with the finals being played Sunday morning. Every player that signs up for doubles must be available to play 5pm matches on Friday. Doubles format will be an 6-game set (with ad) with single elimination for Boys and Girls 12's-18s. Boys and Girls 10's will play an 6 game set (no-ad). All players who register for singles and doubles must play doubles in the same age group as singles.
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***PLAYERS MUST PLAY IN THE SAME AGE GROUP IN DOUBLES AS THEY ARE IN SINGLES***
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SELECTION PROCESS
Because this is a Level 3 STA Event the following process will be used: Top 32 players applying from the USTA/Southern latest standing will be selected. The names of the player who have been selected will appear as competitors. Alternates 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 tow 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 top 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.
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Registering for Two Age Divisions
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 will be removed from the other age division. (2) Players not selected to either division would remain on the alternate's lists for both divisions but would be obligated to play the division they first get in, from the alt list. They will be removed from the alternates of the other division. (3) Players selected to one age division will be removed from the alternates list of the other division. (4) Once a player is selected for any one division no changes can be made.
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Entry Violations
Entering two tournaments at the same time is a violation of the USTA rules in the USTA Southern Section, and players may be assessed five (5) junior suspension points for violation of this rule. In "Friend at Court," USTA Tournament Regulation 1 N. 11 & 12 states: 11. "A player shall not enter two tournaments at the same time. When entries close, a player shall not be entered in two or more sanctioned tournaments, if any part of the tournaments are scheduled to overlap unless each Tournament Committee involved understands the situation and concurs in writing." 12. "A player shall not enter a tournament intending to withdraw if the player’s entry is accepted in another tournament. A player shall not enter a tournament with the intention of withdrawing if the player’s entry is accepted in another tournament, unless the Tournament Committee for the tournament in which the player has entered understands the situation and concurs with the contemplated action." If a player on the Alternate list wants to enter a different tournament, he/she must withdraw from this tournament before entering another one.
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South Carolina Tournament Level 2
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Southern Tournament Level 3
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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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Parents of 10 and
Under Players: If this is your child’s first USTA tournament and you are
having trouble registering, please contact USTA South Carolina at 803-781-2574
for assistance.
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Players are selected manually by the tournament director after the close of registration.
Entry to this tournament is restricted. Please consult your Section or District rules and regulations for entry requirements for this tournament. If you enter this tournament and are not eligible, any refund is as the discretion of the Tournament Director. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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