Tournament Reports
Events - Alternates by Event Events - Players by Event Parents & Medical Release Form
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WEATHER UPDATE - SATURDAY MARCH 17 12:20PM
WE ARE ON THE FOLLOWING DELAY ONLY FOR THE AGE DIVISONS LISTED BELOW. ALL OTHERS ARE ON TIME AS OF 12:20Pm. - BOYS AND GIRLS 10 (2 HOUR DELAY) - GREER HIGH SCHOOL (3 HOUR DELAY) - SOUTHSIDE HIGH SCHOOL (4 HOUR DELAY)
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WEATHER UPDATE - SATURDAY MARCH 17 9:44am
WE ARE ON THE FOLLOWING DELAY ONLY FOR THE AGE DIVISONS LISTED BELOW. ALL OTHERS ARE ON TIME AS OF 9:25am. - BOYS AND GIRLS 10 (2 HOUR DELAY) - BOYS AND GIRLS 14 (3 HOUR DELAY ONLY MATCHES SCHEDULED BEFORE 2:00pm) - FROM 2:00PM AND LATER WE ARE ON SCHEDULE. - BOYS AND GIRLS 18 (3.5 HOUR ONLY MATCHES SCHEDULED BEFORE 2:30pm) - FROM 2:30PM AND LATER WE ARE ON SCHEDULE.
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WEATHER UPDATE - SATURDAY MARCH 17 8:12am
WE ARE ON THE FOLLOWING DELAY ONLY FOR THE AGE DIVISONS LISTED BELOW. ALL OTHERS ARE ON TIME AS OF 8:12am. - BOYS AND GIRLS 10 (2 HOUR DELAY) - BOYS AND GIRLS 14 (2 HOUR DELAY) - BOYS AND GIRLS 18 (1.5 HOUR ONLY MATCHES SCHEDULED BEFORE 12 NOON. FROM 12 NOON WE ARE ON SCHEDULE)
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WEATHER UPDATE -0 SATURDSAY MARCH 17 7:11am
WE ARE ON THE FOLLOWING DELAY ONLY FOR THE AGE DIVISONS LISTED BELOW. ALL OTHERS ARE ON TIME AS OF 7:11am. - BOYS AND GIRLS 10 (1 HOUR DELAY) - BOYS AND GIRLS 14 (2 HOUR DELAY)
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MANDATORY - MEDICAL RELEASE FORMS MUST BE BROUGHT BY PLAYER AND SUBMITTED BEFORE FIRST MATCH
NO MEDICAL RELEASE FORMS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE SITES. PRINT OFF THE FORM FROM THIS TOURNAMENT HOMEPAGE. PLAYER MUST HAVE MEDICAL RELEASE FORM TO BE ALLOWED TO PLAY. NO EXCEPTIONS.
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DIRECTIONS TO SOUTHSIDE HIGH SCHOOL (SOUTH) - 6630 FRONTAGE AT WHITE HORSE ROAD
FOLLOW I-85 SOUTH 10 MILES TO EXIT 44B WHICH IS THE WHITE HORSE ROAD EXIT. TURN RIGHT INTO WHITE HORSE ROAD. DRIVE TO THE FIRST STOPLIGHT WITH McDONALDS/CITGO ON THE RIGHT AND TURN RIGHT ONTO FRONTAGE ROAD. DRIVE 3/10 MILE AND TAKE FIRST LEFT ON JACOBS ROAD. DRIVE 3/10 MILE AND TURN RIGHT ONTO TIGER PRIDE DRIVE . TAKE IMMEDIATE LEFT AND TENNIS COURTS ARE ON THE LEFT. APPROXIMATELY 20–25 MINUTES FROM THORNBLADE.
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COURT SURFACE
THE 10, 14, 16 & 18 DIVISIONS ON HARD COURT WHILE THE 12's WILL PLAY ON CLAY COURTS. THE CONSOLATION ROUNDS ARE SUBJECT TO BE PLAYED ON BOTH HARD AND CLAY COURTS. THIS IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES AND MAY DEPEND ON WEATHER CONDITIONS.
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DRAWS ARE NOW POSTED - THURSDAY 2:59pm
PLEASE NOTE ALL PLAYERS ARE TO REPORT DIRECTLY TO THEIR MATCH SITE AND SHOULD ARRIVE 20 MINUTES BEFORE THEIR MATCH TIME. THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS IN SCHEDULING TIME OR MATCH SITE. ALL PLAYERS SHOULD PLAN TO PLAY AT ANYTIME IN THE EVENT OF SCHEDULE CHANGES. PLEASE CONTINUE TO CHECK THIS TOURNAMENT HOMEPAGE FOR UPDATES.
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SITE LEGEND (WILL BE NOTED ON FIRST MATCH TIME REPORT AND DRAW)
THOCL - THORNBLADE CLUB CLAY COURT (1212 THORNBLADE BLVD, GREER SC 29650) THOHD - THORNBLADE CLUB HARD COURT (1212 THORNBLADE BLVD, GREER SC 29650) THO10 - THORNBLADE 10 & UNDER HARD COURT(1212 THORNBLADE BLVD, GREER SC 29650) SOUTH - SOUTHSIDE HIGH SCHOOL HARD COURT EAST - EASTSIDE HIGH SCHOOL HARD COURT (1300 BRUSHY CREEK RD, TAYLORS SC 29687) FURM - FURMAN UNIVERSITY HARD COURT (3300 POINSETT HIGHWAY, GREENVILLE SC 29613) GREER - GREER HIGH SCHOOL HARD COURT (3000 E. GAP CREEK RD., GREER SC 29651)
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ATTENTION 16 & 18 DIVISION TENNIS PLAYERS AND PARENTS
IF YOU ARE PREPARING AND PLANNING TO PLAY TENNIS IN COLLEGE AND POSSIBLY BEYOND YOU WILL WANT TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF A RECRUITING SERVICE MANAGED BY FORMER PRO TIM WILKINSON. FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO KNOW TENNIS, TIM IS NO STRANGER THE THE TENNIS WORLD AS HE ONCE STOOD AS ONE OF THE TOP PROFESSIONAL TENNIS PLAYERS IN THE WORLD. TIM WILL BE SCOUTING ON SITE DURING THE THORNBLADE TOURNAMENT. TIM'S PASSION IS HELPING PLAYERS NAVIGATE THROUGH THE RECRUITING PROCESS WHILE PROVIDING A PATHWAY TO HELP THEM GAIN MUCH NEEDED EXPOSURE. ENTER WWW.NSR-INC.COM/TENNIS INTO YOUR BROWSER OR SELECT THE "MORE INFO" LINK BELOW THIS MESSAGE AND COMPLETE THE FORM WHICH WILL ENABLE YOU TO BE EVALUATED BY TIM. YOU CAN ALSO SEE TIM AND YOU WILL BE SCHEDULED FOR EVALUATION. THE EVALUATIONS ARE NO CHARGE AND WILL ALLOW YOU, THE PLAYER, TO BETTER UNDERSTAND IF YOU TRULY QUALIFY TO PLAY COLLEGIATE TENNIS. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS INVALUABLE OPPORTUNITY CALL GARY AT 864-275-0161.
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ATTENTION PARENTS AND PLAYERS
OUR DEADLINE WAS THURSDAY EVENING, MARCH 8 AT 11:59. WE HAVE ALLOWED 3 FULL DAYS OF LATE ENTRIES. LATE ENTRIES WILL NO LONGER BE ACCEPTED AS OF MONDAY MORNING, MARCH 12 AT 12 NOON. NO EXCEPTIONS.
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WITHDRAWALS AFTER THE DEADLINE
PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOU WISH TO WITHDRAW AFTER THE DEADLINE YOU MUST SEND AN E-MAIL TO GARY LINK AT GLINKSC@GMAIL.COM. THE E-MAIL MUST INCLUDE THE PLAYERS NAME, THE DIVISION ENTERED, IF AN ALTERNATE OR A SELECTED PLAYER, THE REASON FOR THE WITHDRAWAL, AND A PHONE NUMBER WHERE YOU CAN BE REACHED. ANY WITHDRAWAL AFTER 5PM FRIDAY MARCH 9 WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR A REFUND.
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A LATE FEE OF $25 WILL BE ASSESSED FOR ALL LATE ENTRIES
THIS APPLIES TO BOTH SINGLES AND DOUBLES
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TOURNAMENT TIMELINE AS MANDATED BY SOUTHERN TENNIS ASSOCIATION
THURSDAY, MARCH 8 - ONLINE ENTRIES CLOSE AT 11:59pm FRIDAY, MARCH 9 - PLAYERS LIST AND ALTERNATES LIST POSTED TO HOMEPAGE FRIDAY, MARCH 9 (5:00pm) - DEADLINE FOR RECEIVING A REFUND FOR WITHDRAWING ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THURSDAY, MARCH 15 (3:00pm) - SEEDS AND DRAWS POSTED FRIDAY, MARCH 16 - 5:00pm - DOUBLES MATCHES BEGIN *** THE ALTERNATES LIST ON THE HOMEPAGE WILL BE UPDATED DAILY STARTING SATURDAY MARCH 10
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PLAYERS LIST AND ALTERNATES LIST IS NOW PUBLISHED - FRIDAY MARCH 9 4:52pm
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PARENT ALERT AND MEDICAL RELEASE FORM - LOCATED ABOVE IN TOURNAMENT REPORTS SECTION
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL PLAYERS/PARENTS ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN THE "PARENT ALERT/MEDICAL RELEASE FORM". NO EXCEPTIONS. IF THE PLAYER REPORTS FOR THEIR MATCH WITHOUT THEIR PARENT ALERT/MEDICAL RELEASE THEY WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO PLAY THEIR MATCH AND THEREFORE WILL NEED TO FORFEIT THEIR MATCH. LATENESS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED IN ORDER FOR THE PLAYER TO SIGN OR FIND THEIR PARENT TO SIGN THE FORM. THERE WILL BE FORMS AVAILABLE AT EACH SITE FOR THE PARENT/PLAYER TO FILL OUT. PLAYERS UNDER THE AGE OF 16 CANNOT SIGN THEIR OWN RELEASE AND THEREFORE MUST HAVE A PARENTS OR COACHES SIGNATURE.
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DUNLOP GRAND PRIX - THE OFFICIAL BALL OF THE THORNBLADE LIFEWTR JUNIOR CLASSIC
DUNLOP GRAND PRIX CHAMPIONSHIP BALLS WILL BE USED FOR ALL MATCHES. NEW BALLS WILL NOT BE USED FOR THE THIRD SET
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HOSPITALITY
PALMETTO ALE HOUSE WILL PROVIDE LUNCH FOR PLAYERS ONLY 12:00 - 2:00pm, SATURDAY, MARCH 17. A HOSPITALITY TABLE WILL BE PROVIDED ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY. PARTICIPANTS AND THEIR GUEST ARE WELCOME. A CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST WILL BE PROVIDED AT THE THORNBLADE SITE ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY MORNING FOR PARTICIPANTS AND GUEST.
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NEW DOUBLES FORMAT APPROVED BY SOUTHERN FOR 2018
BG12-18s: All Doubles draws will be a 6-game set with ad scoring and a 7-point tiebreak at 6-all. Doubles players MUST play in the same division in Doubles as they were selected for Singles. BG10s: All Doubles draws will be a 6-game set with NO AD scoring and a 7-point tiebreak at 6-all.
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WATERFALL SYSTEM FOR SPLITTING COMPETITORS
THE PLAYERS WILL BE ORDERED USING THE CURRENT SOUTHERN STANDING LIST. THE 32 PLAYERS WILL BE SEPARATED 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
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HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
SEVERAL HOTELS ARE WITHIN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE THORNBLADE TENNIS CENTER AND SATELLITE SITES. MARRIOTT COURTYARD ON THE PARKWAY 864-213-9009; HAMPTON INN ON PELHAM ROAD 864-288-3500 AND MARRIOTT GREENVILLE HOTEL 864-297-0300.
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SIGNING UP FOR 2 DIVISIONS
PLAYERS ARE ALLOWED TOO REGISTER FOR TWO DIVISIONS WITH THE GUIDELINES BELOW:
#1. PLAYERS SELECTED TO BOTH AGE DIVISIONS THEY APPLY FOR, WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE SELECTED AND PLACED IN THE OLDER DIVISION. THE PLAYER WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE OTHER AGE BDIVISION.
#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 alternate 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.
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PLAYER FORMAT AND SCORING
32 players will be selected for each event (see selection process headline) and then be split into two Draws of 16 players using the Waterfall System for selection (See Waterfall Headline), with a Full feed in Consolation through the Quarters and 3/4 playoff. The best two out of three sets with a ten point tiebreak in lieu of a third set will be played for all Boys' 12s, 14s, 16s, and 18s and Girls' 12s, 14s, and 16s and 18s matches. THE CONSIOLATION DRAW WILL END AFTER THE SEMI-FINALS THEREFORE THE CONSOLATION CHAMPIONSHIP FOR ALL DIVISIONS WILL NOT BE PLAYED
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BOYS AND GIRLS 10s GREEN FORMAT AND SCORING
The 10U division Boys and Girls 10's will play on the 78 foot
court using Green Low Compression Balls and up to
29" racquet. The required scoring format for 10's singles matches,
shall be the best of two short sets - Ad
Scoring (first to four (4)
and win by two), with a set tiebreak (first to seven (7) and win by two) at 4-4
in each set, and a set tiebreak (first to seven (7) and win by two) in lieu of
the third set.
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GIFTS & AMENITIES
ALL PLAYERS WILL RECEIVE A T-SHIRT. PLEASE NOTE YOU WILL NEED TO MAKE SURE YOU INDICATE THE CORRECT SIZE AS YOU REGISTER. WE WILL ORDER EXACTLY WHAT YOU REQUEST SO MAKE SURE YOU INDICATE THE APPROPRIATE SIZE YOU WEAR.
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PLAYERS NEED TO BE PREPARED TO PLAY AT ANYTIME ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY EVENING
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DIRECTIONS TO THORNBLADE CLUB (1212 THORNBLADE BLVD, GREER SC 29650)
FROM ATLANTA - TAKE 85 SOUTH AND TAKE EXIT 54 (PELHAM ROAD). TURN LEFT AT LIGHT AT TOP OF RAMP. DRIVE TO 2nd RED LIGHT. (HARDEES AND CVS ON RIGHT). TURN RIGHT BETWEEN HARDEES AND CVS ONTO BOILING SPRINGS RD. DRIVE 1/10 MILE TO RED LIGHT AND TURN LEFT. DRIVE ANOTHER 1/10 MILE AND TURN RIGHT ONTO MEILLAND DRIVE. GO TO STOP SIGN. TURN RIGHT ONTO THORNBLADE BLVD. YOU WILL SEE THE TENNIS COURTS AND SWIMMING POOL ON THE RIGHT. TAKE NEXT RIGHT INTO PARKING LOT. FROM COLUMBIA: TAKE I-26 WEST TO I-385 NORTH TOWARDS GREENVILLE AND TAKE 85 NORTH. TAKE EXIT 54 (PELHAM RD). TURN LEFT AT LIGHT AT TOP OF RAMP. DRIVE TO 2nd RED LIGHT. (HARDEES AND CVS ON RIGHT). TURN RIGHT BETWEEN HARDEES AND CVS ONTO BOILING SPRINGS RD. DRIVE 1/10 MILE TO RED LIGHT AND TURN LEFT. DRIVE ANOTHER 1/10 MILE AND TURN RIGHT ONTO MEILLAND DRIVE. GO TO STOP SIGN. TURN RIGHT ONTO THORNBLADE BLVD. YOU WILL SEE THE TENNIS COURTS AND SWIMMING POOL ON THE RIGHT. TAKE NEXT RIGHT INTO PARKING LOT. FROM ASHEVILLE/SPARTANBURG: TAKE I-26 to 85 SOUTH. TAKE EXIT 54 (Pelham Road Exit). TURN RIGHT AT LIGHT AT TOP OF RAMP. DRIVE TO 2nd RED LIGHT. (HARDEES AND CVS ON RIGHT). TURN RIGHT BETWEEN HARDEES AND CVS ONTO BOILING SPRINGS RD. DRIVE 1/10 MILE TO RED LIGHT AND TURN LEFT. DRIVE ANOTHER 1/10 MILE AND TURN RIGHT ONTO MEILLAND DRIVE. GO TO STOP SIGN. TURN RIGHT ONTO THORNBLADE BLVD. YOU WILL SEE THE TENNIS COURTS AND SWIMMING POOL ON THE RIGHT. TAKE NEXT RIGHT INTO PARKING LOT.
FROM DOWNTOWN GREENVILLE: I-385 to I-85 NORTH TOWARD SPARTANBUG. TAKE EXIT 54(Pelham Road Exit). TURN LEFT AT LIGHT AT TOP OF RAMP. DRIVE TO 2nd RED LIGHT. (HARDEES AND CVS ON RIGHT). TURN RIGHT BETWEEN HARDEES AND CVS ONTO BOILING SPRINGS RD. DRIVE 1/10 MILE TO RED LIGHT AND TURN LEFT. DRIVE ANOTHER 1/10 MILE AND TURN RIGHT ONTO MEILLAND DRIVE. GO TO STOP SIGN. TURN RIGHT ONTO THORNBLADE BLVD. YOU WILL SEE THE TENNIS COURTS AND SWIMMING POOL ON THE RIGHT. TAKE NEXT RIGHT INTO PARKING LOT.
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DIRECTIONS TO GREER HIGH SCHOOL - 3000 E. Gap Creek Rd., Greer 29651 (FROM THORNBLADE CLUB)
FROM THORNBLADE: Turn right onto Thornblade Blvd. Dr.;
approximately 8/10 mile turn left
onto Father Hugo Drive. Go to Stop
sign and turn right onto Devenger Rd and go to 1st Red light. Turn left onto S. Batesville Rd. Go to 3rd Stop light and turn
right onto Hammett Bridge Rd. Go
through 2 Stop lights and turn left onto Rt. 14 (Hot Spot and McDonald's on
right.) Stay on Rt. 14 (also Main
Street) and go through Greer to the 7th Stop light. Turn right onto Country Club Road. At next Stop sign, turn left. Driveway to tennis courts is a left turn immediately past a
new subdivision on the left. If you pass Greer High School, you have gone too far.
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DIRECTIONS TO EASTSIDE HIGH SCHOOL (EAST) - 1300 BRUSHY CREEK RD, TAYLORS SC 29687
FROM THORNBLADE TENNIS CENTER - TURN RIGHT ONTO THORNBLADE BLVD. DRIVE APPROXIMATELY 8/10 MILE AND TURN LEFT ONTO FATHER HUGO DR. GO TO STOP SIGN AND TURN RIGHT ONTO DEVENGER RD TO FIRST RED LIGHT. TURN LEFT ONTO SOUTH BATESVILLE RD. DRIVE TO 2nd RED LIGHT(BUENA VISTA ELEM. SCHOOL) AND TURN LEFT ONTO ENOREE RD. DRIVE TO RED LIGHT AND TURN LEFT ONTO OLD SPARTANBURG RD. DRIVE TO 4th RED LIGHT (1 1/2 mile) AND TURN LEFT ONTO KIMBRELL ROAD. TENNIS COURTS ARE LOCATED ON THE LEFT.
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ENTERING 2 TOURNAMENTS - PROHIBITED
PLAYERS - IF YOU ARE ENTERED IN THIS TOURNAMENT AND ALSO IN ANOTHER TOURNAMENT SCHEDULED FOR THE SAME WEEKEND YOU HAVE VIOLATED A SOUTHERN TENNIS ASSOCIATION REGULATION. IF YOU DO NOT WITHDRAW FROM OUR TOURNAMENT OR THE OTHER TOURNAMENT YOU WILL BE
PENALIZED BY THE SOUTHERN OFFICE. PERMISSION WILL NOT BE GIVEN TO ANY PLAYER TO ENTER 2 TOURNAMENTS ON THE SAME WEEKEND. IF YOU ARE ON OUR ALTERNATES LIST AND YOU DECIDE TO PLAY IN ANOTHER TOURNAMENT YOU MUST WITHDRAW FROM OUR TOURNAMENT IMMEDIATELY BY SENDING AN E-MAIL TO GARY LINK AT GLINKSC@GMAIL.COM. YOU MUST INCLUDE YOUR FULL NAME, DIVISION TO WITHDRAW FROM, REASON AND CONTACT INFORMATION.
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AWARDS
Presented to all Winners, Finalists, 3rd, & 4th place. Certificates will be awarded to Consolation Finalist. (The CONSOLATION FINALS FOR ALL DIVISIONS WILL NOT BE PLAYED)
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PLAYERS AND ALTERNATES LIST ARE NOW AVAILABLE
PLEASE NOTE WE WILL BE UPDATING THE ALTERNATES AND PLAYERS LIST FREQUENTLY TO KEEP YOU UPDATED WITH ANY MOVEMENT OR CHANGES. ALL ALTERNATES MUST E-MAIL GARY LINK AT GLINKSC@GMAIL.COM AND PROVIDE THEIR CONTACT INFORMATION IN THE EVENT A POSITION BECOMES AVAILABLE. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER THE TOURNAMENT STAFF WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE IF YOU CANNOT BE REACHED BECAUSE YOU FAILED TO PROVIDE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION AT TIME OF REGISTRATION OR THROUGH AN E-MAIL TO GARY.
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ATTENTION PLAYERS/PARENTS
PLEASE NOTE YOU MUST MAKE THE NECESSARY TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS TO ACCOMMODATE YOUR SCHEDULE. NO EXCEPTIONS TO THE SCHEDULE WILL BE MADE FOR PLAYERS CARPOOLING TOGETHER AND SCHEDULED AT DIFFERENT SITES.
PLAYERS ARE TO REPORT DIRECTLY TO THEIR MATCH SITE. PLAYERS MAY REPORT TO THORNBLADE THROUGHOUT THE WEEKEND TO PICK UP THEIR T-SHIRT AND OTHER INFORMATION. LATE ARRIVALS TO A MATCH WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. NO TIME EXTENSIONS WILL BE GIVEN TO PLAYERS WHO CHOOSE TO CHECK IN AT THE HOST SITE PRIOR TO REPORTING TO THEIR MATCH SITE.
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NOTICE TO ALL PLAYERS AND PARENTS
Due to Alternate notification, time changes, and draw changes, it is imperative for you to add contact information (E-Mail and Phone) during the online registration process when asked. The tournament will not be able to contact players such as alternates if this information is not provided.
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PLAYER REGISTRATION & MEDICAL RELEASE FORM
Players may check in anytime before their first round match. The Medical Release Form must be signed before participants will be allowed to play. You may bring your Medical Release Form with you and present it prior to your first match.
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ATTENTION PLAYERS/PARENTS PLAYING AT ALTERNATE SITES
ALL PLAYERS ARE TO REPORT DIRECTLY TO THEIR SITE. PLEASE DO NOT CHECK IN AT THORNBLADE SATURDAY PRIOR TO YOUR MATCH. THERE WILL BE LONG LINES WAITING TO CHECK IN AND THERE WILL BE NO ALLOWANCES FOR LATE ARRIVALS TO NON-HOST SITES BECAUSE YOU HAD TO WAIT IN LINE AT THORNBLADE. YOU MAY CHECK IN AT THORNBLADE AFTER YOUR MATCH OR ANYTIME THROUGHOUT THE WEEKEND.
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ATTENTION ALTERNATES
The alternates by Event Report will be updated daily. Contact us immediately if you realize that you cannot come. It is the alternate's responsibility to check the website to see if your alternate status has changed. The tournament will make every effort to contact you if your status changes and 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.
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ATTENTION"ON SITE" ALTERNATES
"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 age and gender check in for play.
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TOURNAMENT FORMAT AND PLAYER SELECTION
As of Jan. 2012 all USTA Southern Junior Level 3 tournaments will be adhering to the following format unless specifically stated on the 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: 10pt Tie Break in lieu of the third set shall be used in all matches. Short scoring: Only in the event of inclement weather will the following short scoring be implemented: No ad scoring and/or “Short” sets, first player/team to win four games wins the set provided there is a two game margin over the opponent(s). 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.
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THREE MINUTE REST PERIOD - BETWEEN 2nd AND 3rd SET
The 3 minute rest period is taken with a match tie break in lieu of the third set format. The 3 minute rest period begins at the end of the second set and will be timed by the official. Players must remain on court or in an area adjacent to the court where coaching is permitted. A toilet break/change of attire may be taken at the conclusion of the 3 minute rest period. A player choosing to take a toilet/change of attire break during the 3 minute rest period waives the right to coaching. A player who is not ready to play or returns late after a 3 minute rest break will receive a time violation. Should yet an additional 20 seconds pass without the player being ready, a code violation for delay of game will be issued.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT LATE ENTRIES - PLEASE REGISTER ON TIME
ANY PLAYER WHO ENTERS LATE WILL BE PLACED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE ALTERNATES LIST IF THE EVENT IS FULL. THERE IS NO EXCEPTION TO THIS RULE AND AFFECTS ALL PLAYERS REGARDLESS OF THEIR SOUTHERN STANDING
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