WEATHER UPDATE 1:00 pm TOURNAMENT CANCELED!
RAIN HAS CONTINUED COMING DOWN STEADY AND AFTER EVALUATING THE FORECAST FOR THE NEXT FEW HOURS (100% CHANCE OF RAIN FOR THE NEXT 5 HOURS) WE (THE TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE) HAVE DECIDED TO CANCEL THE REMAINING MATCHES OF THE TOURNAMENT. THE TOURNAMENT CANNOT BE COMPLETED AS PLANNED DUE TO THE BAD WEATHER AND WE ARE SO SORRY BUT THIS IS SOMETHING WE CANNOT CONTROL. THIS DECISION HAS BEEN APPROVED BY THE USTA SOUTHERN OFFICE. THIS IS OUR LAST UPDATE FOR THE TOURNAMENT MARCH 16 1 PM . THANK YOU FOR COMING TO TOPSPIN AND WE HOPE TO SEE YOU NEXT YEAR.
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WITHDRAWS FROM TOURNAMENT MARCH 16
PLEASE EMAIL topspinrsc@aol.com IF YOU HAVE TO WITHDRAW FROM THE TOURNAMENT DUE TO ILLNESS, INJURY, ETC
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SITE CHECK IN
YOU CAN GO STRAIGHT TO YOUR SITE SATURDAY MORNING IF WE HAVE RECEIVED YOUR MEDICAL RELEASE VIA FAX (803-951-8852) OR EMAIL YOU CAN ALSO GIVE YOUR MEDICAL RELEASE FORM TO THE SITE REFEREE BEFORE YOUR MATCH AND THAT WAY YOU CAN GO STRAIGHT TO YOUR SITE. WE STILL NEED YOU TO COME BY TOPSPIN AT SOME POINT
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DOUBLES DRAWS
Please refer to the times on the doubles draws as official times.
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SINGLES DRAWS
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MATCH TIMES
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TOURNAMENT CHECK IN
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 or if you are going straight to your site Saturday morning and we have your medical release form.
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SITES AND SURFACES (Sites indicated in Draws is where you 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 River Bluff High School Hard Courts, Girls 14's Cayce Tennis Center Hard Courts.Girls 18's Lexington high schoolhard courts.Girls 12's Irmo High School Hard Courts. Boys 12s will play at Ball Park Road Saturday. The Boys 10s Cayce Tennis Center Hard Courts Girls 10's Cayce Tennis Center Hard Courts. Doubles will be played on the same surface as the singles. In case of inclement weather surfaces and sites may change.
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SCORING
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. 10 and under divisions will play short set scoring format.
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WITHDRAW AFTER ENTRIES CLOSE
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 after Monday March 10,2014 will not be refunded the entry fee.
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SEEDING
Please EMAIL seeding questions to topspinrsc@aol.com. Seeding will be done according to the latest Southern standings list.
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IMPORTANT TOURNAMENT CHECK IN
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!
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DIRECTIONS TO SITES
Please see the report above for directions to sites. We will have printed copies at Topspin.
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ALTERNATES
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.
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TENNIS BALLS
This tournament will be played using Wilson US Open Balls.
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CONSOLATION
Consolation will be played according to the new L3 format.
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SPONSORS
UNO Chicago Grill, Giles Insurance, Crossover Athletics, Cogdill Carpets
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SITE/MATCH CHECK IN
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.
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PIZZA FOR PLAYERS (updated)
There will be pizza available for tournament players at Topspin and Cayce at 1:00 PM Saturday March15,2014. Players only while supplies last.
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INCLEMENT WEATHER
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.
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STRINGING
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.
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HOSPITALITY
There will be bagels, orange juice, fruit, PB and Js station, and lemonade for the tournament participants at Topspin Racquet and Swim Club. Gatorade and sodas will be available for purchase in the Pro Shop.
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ENTERING TWO DIVISIONS
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.
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CONTACT INFORMATION
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...
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DOUBLES PLAYERS LOOKING FOR PARTNERS
DOUBLES PLAYERS MUST PLAY IN THE SAME AGE GROUP AS IN SINGLES! NO EXCEPTIONS!--- list of players looking for doubles partners: Bailey Thompson G16s, Claire Lacksen G16s, Luke Albertson B12s, William Mcmullan B10, Rachel Zubrinski G16s, Shakendra Alston G14s, Sheridan White G16s,
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PLAYING TWO TOURNAMENTS
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.
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WITHDRAW BEFORE ENTRIES CLOSE
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.
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DIRECTIONS TO TOPSPIN (TSCL OR TSHC)
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.
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DIRECTIONS TO CAYCE TENNIS CENTER (CTC)
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.
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DIRECTIONS TO LEXINGTON COUNTY TENNIS COMPLEX (LCTC)
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.
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DIRECTIONS TO LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL (LHS)
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 Jim Hudson 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
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DIRECTIONS TO RAWLS CREEK (RC)
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.
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DIRECTIONS TO IRMO HIGH SCHOOL (IRMO)
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.
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DIRECTIONS TO BALL PARK (BP)
Ball Park Road Recreation Complex--BP (432 Ball Park Road, Lexington) 803-359-0690 11 minutes Turn left out of Topspin. Highway 378 will curve to the right after Gold’s Gym (on right). . Take that right. Highway 378 will become Highway 1 at Jim Hudson Ford (on left). Travel another 1.8 miles and Turn left onto Ball Park Road. Tennis courts will be on the left
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DIRECTIONS TO RIVER BLUFF HIGH SCHOOL (RBHS)
River Bluff High School – RBHS (320 Corley Mill Rd, Lexington, SC
29072) 6 minutes
Turn Right out of Topspin
onto 378
Take a left onto Corley Mill
Rd (light after Honda dealership before crossing over I20)
Go about 1 mile and River
Bluff High School is on your right
Take the second entrance and
park by the stadium
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MEDICAL RELEASE FORM
Please use the Medical Release tab 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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HOTELS
COMFORT INN OF LEXINGTON, 328 West Main St. Call (803)359-3099 and mention Topspin RSC for $64.99+tax rate!--- HAMPTON INN, 1094 Chris Drive, West Columbia, SC 29169. Call (803) 791-8940--- HOLIDAY INN, 500 Chris Drive, West Columbia, SC 29169. Call (803) 794-9440 --- HAMPTON INN OF LEXINGTON 601 Columbia Ave. Call (803)356-8300 $84+tax--- HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS, 131 Inn Keeper Dr, Lexington, SC, Call (803) 808-0800. WINGATE INN OF LEXINGTON (803)957-5000
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HIGH-TECH SPORTS VIDEOS
For the 7TH time, we’re very excited to bring our popular video services to the Topspin Annual Junior Classic!! As you may already know, we’ve been helping tennis players play better tennis since 2005 and we’ve learned TWO important things: 1) If you want to play college tennis, YOU NEED A COLLEGE RECRUIT VIDEO and 2) if you want to compete with the top players, YOU NEED A MATCH PLAY VIDEO! Fortunately, HIGH-TECH TENNIS can help with BOTH! Please visit www.high-techtennis.com for more info, including samples, and contact us via e-mail (video@high-techtennis.com) or text (678.640.2723) to reserve your match time. We have MANY digital camcorders and our services are very popular…FIRST COME/FIRST SERVED!! more info
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DOUBLES DRAWS
Today Thursday March 13 by 3PM is the last chance to get doubles partners set up so we can finalize the draws. Doubles will be played after singles both Saturday and Sunday.
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Draws will be limited to 32.
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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Players are selected manually by the tournament director after the close of registration.
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