SC Junior State Open Championships at Van Der Meer - (STA L 4) - SC L2

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We are very proud to present these two young men as our 2013 Sportsmanship Award Winners: Austin Heinz and Moritz Geis. Both of these boys happened to be in the Boys 18s age division this year and they were each nominated by several of our umpires during the weekend. They each showed unquestionable sportsmanship the entire weekend. This is the first year we have awarded only boys. We had some incredible sportsmanship over the weekend and are extremely proud of the players. It is honor to be nominated and we try to share that information with you. We wish we could give an award for each age division! Thank you for showing us the true meaning of this game we all love.

Draws are now posted with most of the times for the weekend to give you an idea of the schedule. Please know times later in the weekend could change, so as always required, please confirm your next match time after your match at the Tournament Desk and continue to confirm them on this web site. We will finish doubles either Saturday night or Sunday morning. We will do our best to schedule them as early as possible on Sunday morning.

Boys and Girls 10s will play Saturday and Sunday.

FIRST MATCH TIMES ARE POSTED on the report above. Draws will be posted on Friday morning.

Player Registration and Check in will be open Friday from 4:00 until 8:00 PM at the Shipyard (SITE) in the Green room, which is located just off the deck of the indoor court building. PLEASE PRINT THE MEDICAL RELEASE FORM AND BRING IT WITH YOU. You will turn in medical forms, contact phone numbers and receive a player packet (with site directions) and a player gift. PLEASE CHECK IN BEFORE YOUR FIRST MATCH. REGISTRATION will be open Saturday morning at 7:30 AM for anyone who did not register the night before. We prefer that most of you register on Friday night.

Four sites will be used this weekend for the tournament. Court Surfaces for the weekend. Boys and Girls 10s and 12s will play on Hard courts at the VDM Tennis Center (VDM) on DeAllyon Avenue. Boys and Girls 16s and 18s will play on Clay Courts between Palmetto Dunes (PD) and Van Der Meer at Shipyard Resort (SHIP) and the Boys and Girls 14s will play at Center Court at Palmetto Dunes (CCPD). Singles and Doubles will be on the same surface.

Doubles match play in all divisions will not begin until Saturday. All doubles play will end on Sunday

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All withdrawals must be sent IN WRITING to the Referee: MSRabb@aol.com. Please state the following: Players name, age division, reason for the withdrawal and contact phone numbers. Withdrawals during the tournament need to be in writing and also made immediately to the Referee IN PERSON at the main site, so we may contact your opponent as soon as possible. If this procedure is not followed, then it will be recorded as a default/ no show and suspension points will be issued.

Welcome to the last SC Junior State Championship of 2013. Play is open to players from any Section or State. SC Level 2 and Southern Level 4 Tournament. Singles and Doubles.

Directions to Shipyard Racquet Club (SHIP): From the Van Der Meer Tennis Center, turn right on Cordillo Parkway. Go straight through the traffic light on Pope Avenue and into the entrance of Shipyard Plantation. (Shipyard Plantation is a gated community. Please notify the gate guard that you are attending a Van Der Meer Tennis Program to receive a day pass to enter the Plantation. Please obey all speed limit signs. They are strictly enforced!). Follow the main Shipyard Plantation road for 1 mile until it ends in a traffic circle onto Shipyard Drive. Take the second right towards the Sonesta Resort. Follow for 1.5 miles. The Van Der Meer Shipyard Tennis Resort will be on your right. Turn into the parking lot (Sonesta Resort) and turn right - park in this lot. Physical Address: 116 Shipyard Drive, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 (843-686-8804).

Directions to VDM Tennis Center (VDM) from I-95, take exit 8 (Hilton Head Is) onto Hwy 278. Stay on Hwy 278 onto the island. At the north end of the island, Hwy 278 will fork... take left-hand fork onto the Cross Island Pkwy (Toll Road). Pay the toll and proceed until you reach the Sea Pines traffic circle. Take the second exit off of the circle onto Pope Avenue. At the second traffic light take a right onto Cordillo PKWY. Drive about 200 yards and take a left onto Deallyon Avenue. Drive past the Player's Club Resort entrance and turn right immediately after the Player's Club building.(You will see courts on both the left and right side of Deallyon). Physical address of the main site is: 19 DeAllyon Avenue, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928.

Physical Address: Palmetto Dunes Tennis Center: 6 Trent Jones Lane #843-785-1152

All play in the 10 and Under Age Division will be on Quick Start courts. All play will be on a 60 foot court using low compression balls. The scoring format will be as follows: Best of three short sets to 4 games, must win by 2 (7 point set tiebreak at 4-4) with a 7 pt tiebreak in lieu of the 3rd set. ( if the players reach 4-4, a 7 point tiebreak will be played to determine the winner). This 7 pt tiebreaker will only be used if a third set is needed to determine a winner after the first two sets are played. Doubles : Regular six (6) game set, with a set tie break (first to seven (7) and win by 2 at 6-6. No Ad Scoring in Singles and Doubles

We will be giving out a Girls and Boys sportsmanship award this weekend. Please feel free to share any stories you have witnessed over the weekend of a player showing exemplary good sportsmanship with an official or the Tournament Referee.

Physical Address: 20 Carnoustie 843-785-1152 (main number). Center court is located in the Palmetto Dunes plantation. Follow the signs off the William Hilton Parkway into Palmetto Dunes and follow the signs to the tennis center. You will pass the PD Site on your left, but continue on until you reach a guard gate. If your designated site is Centre Court you don’t need a car pass – just inform the guard at the South Gate that you have a match at Centre Court. Proceed through gate and take first right on Carnoustie. Three driveways on the right is the parking lot to Centre Court. Parking is NOT ALLOWED on the side of any streets or grassy areas in Palmetto Dunes Resort. You will get ticketed.

Practice courts are available first come, first serve at each site. You can also use the Hilton Head Middle School (4 courts). (55 Wilborn Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926) or the Cordillo Courts (4 hard courts) which are located near the main site, VDM Tennis Center (104 Cordillo Parkway, Hilton Head Island). Directions to these sites are published in your brochure you received at the Registration - Check in.

The Point Penalty System will be in affect for all play. It is the player's responsibility to obtain their next match time. Times and sites will be confirmed on this web site each night.

Located directly next door to VDM Shipyard courts, outstanding rate of $107.00 per night. They are also offering their deluxe breakfast buffet for $20 per person. $30 Million renovation to resort in 2012. Please call Sonesta at 800-766-3782 AND USE CODE 1122VDMJRS to book rate.
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Recently renovated and located at 35 Deallyon Avenue. Hotel is located right next door to the VDM Tennis Center in the South Forest Beach Area. Rate is $59.00 per night. Call 800-504-8823 - Code: SC State Open Championships at VDM.

Rate $79.00 per night, includes free hot breakfast. For reservations call 843-842-6662 - Code VDM State Championship

2 BEDROOM/ 2 BATH, fully equipped condos adjacent to the Van Der Meer Tennis Center in the South Forest Beach Area of the Island. Both are located within 1.5 blocks of the beach and have swimming pools. Coligny Plaza, 2 Grocery stores, numerous shops and restaurants are located within walking distance. Call 800-845-0077 for reservations and be sure to ask for the VDM Tournament Special. Oceanfront and Oceanside accomodations are also available at discounted rates. Visit www.seashorehhi.com for more info.
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Rate is $79.00 per night, which includes a deluxe breakfast. Call 843-686-5700 - Code VDM11.
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Rate $95.00 per night. Call 800-465-4329 - use Code SC J

SELECTIONS FOR THE TOURNAMENT ARE NOW POSTED TODAY - COMPETITORS LIST ABOVE. If you signed up for doubles in the correct age division (Same as singles), you will be selected and given today ONLY to find a partner. This is ONLY for doubles players who were already signed up for doubles. We must know your partner by 9 PM tonight, November 18th, 2013.

You MUST BE REGISTERED FOR DOUBLES BEFORE THE ON LINE REGISTRATION CLOSES ON SUNDAY NIGHT with a partner!!! MUST PLAY SINGLES AND DOUBLES IN THE SAME AGE DIVISION. Please do not wait, it takes time to contact a partner. If you need help finding a doubles partner, please email the Tournament Referee (msrabb@aol.com) to request your name be placed on a contact list for that age division. DEADLINE FOR DOUBLES is the same as singles. We do not pair up partners, it is your responsibility. We will send you a list of players looking in your age division. You will then need to let us know you found a partner so we can remove you from this list. DUE TO PRIVACY ISSUES , WE ARE UNABLE TO GIVE OUT CONTACT INFORMATION, unless you email your contact information to us and give us permission. (Email Referee with player name, age division and contact phone numbers - Please put doubles and your last name in the Subject of the email).

Players are allowed to enter two divisions with these guidelines: #1. Players selected to both age divisions they apply for will automatically be selected in 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 division but would be obligated to play the division they first get in from the alternates list. They would be removed from the Alternates 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. If you incorrectly registered for both age divisions and want to withdraw from one, please do so on line following the directions on this page under the headline: Withdrawals.

Players are cautioned not to enter two tournaments at the same time. SUSPENSION points can be issued. Suggestions to avoid being penalized: If you are listed on the Alternate List, you must with-draw from the Alternate List first and then enter the 2nd Tournament. Tournaments have been assigned different deadlines that will allow you time to make your changes. You can receive suspension points for entering two tournaments at the same time. All withdrawals: Alternates and Players must be in writing to the Head Referee. IT IS THE PLAYER'S RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THEY HAVE BEEN WITHDRAWN FROM A TOURNAMENT. The only exception to this regulation is if you have written permission from both Tournament Referees prior to registering.

NO Refunds will be issued for players withdrawing after the registration closes on Sunday night, November 17th, 2013 as per Friend At Court National Regulations. Anyone withdrawing (for any reason) six (6) days prior to the tournament start date. Withdrawal BEFORE the registration closes on Sunday 11/17/2013 AT 11:59 pm. Go to the Tournament website and click "EDIT REGISTRATION" on the right side of your screen and then follow the steps to withdraw. If you do not know your Confirmation #, then click "Locate Confirmation" just below "Withdraw" on the same page. You will need this number to complete the withdrawal process. We cannot withdraw you, you must do this yourself if it is before the registration of the tournament has closed. PLEASE NOTE IT IS THE PLAYER'S RESPONSIBILITY TO MAKE SURE THEY HAVE BEEN WITHDRAWN.

South Carolina Tournament Level 2

Southern Tournament Level 4

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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