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PURPOSE OF RISING STARS:
These Rising Stars events are designed to introduce players to competitive tennis. The emphasis is on match play, fun, and the education of the parents as well as the players.
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MANDATORY MEETING FOR PARENTS AND PLAYERS
There will be a mandatory meeting for all players and parents at 8:30 AM prior to match play at the Richland County Tennis Center.
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AMENITIES:
Awards will be given to all winners and finalists. T-shirt and lunch will be provided to all players.
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PLAY FORMAT:
This is a ONE DAY EVENT. Singles Round Robin- 10 and Under format will be offered in the 10 and under division 10 and Under who want to play on regulation size court can play up in the 12 and under division..Round Robin format will be used for all age divisions. ( Format is subject to change determined by the Tournament Director based on number of entries and courts available). Top 2 finishers play a regular singles match while rest of players will play doubles.
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DIRECTIONS:
Richland County Tennis Center (RCTC), 7500 Parklane Road, Columbia SC, 29223 (803) 788-3001
DIRECTION TO RCTC COMING IN ON I-26 EASTBOUND FROM Take Exit 107 (which is I-20 East to Florence) then Exit 73B I-77 North toward Charlotte. The Parklane Road exit is one mile on the right. Take a right onto Parklane Road. The courts are one mile on the left.
DIRECTION TO RCTC COMING IN I-26 WESTBOUND FROM CH Take Exit 116 (which is I-77 North toward Charlotte). Stay on I-77 and take the Decker Blvd Exit. Go Straight 4 miles. The Courts will be approximately 4 miles on the right. Decker becomes Parklane Rd. (name change)
DIRECTIONS TO RCTC COMING IN I-20 EASTBOUND FROM A Take Exit 73B I-77 North toward Charlotte. Take the Parklane Road Exit approximately one mile ahead on the right. Turn right onto Parklane Road. The Richland County Tennis Courts will be 3/4 of a mile down Parklane Road on the left
DIRECTION TO RCTC COMING IN ON I-20 WESTBOUND FROM Take Exit 74 (which is Highway 1, Two Notch Road). Go right. After about one mile take a right onto Parklane Road. The courts will be one mile on the right. ST. ANDREW PARK: St. Andrew Park 920 Betty Rd., Columbia SC 29210 (803) 772-6598 DIRECTIONS: Take I-20 West to exit 65 St.Andrews. Turn right on Broad River Rd. Continue on Broad River Rd to Betty Rd. Turn left on Betty Rd. Destination will be on the left. TRENHOLM PARK (TP): Trenholm Park 3900 Covenant Road, Columbia SC, 29206 (803)-787-0216
DIRECTION TO TRENHOLM PARK(TP) FROM I-26 WESTBOUND Follow I-26 toward Columbia. Then take I-77 north toward Charlotte. Take Exit 12 (Forest Drive). Take a left at light onto Forest Drive. Go to Beltline Blvd. Then take a right onto Beltline Blvd. Go a couple streets and make a right onto Covenant Road. (there is a light) Follow Covenant Road until it ends at a 3 or 4 way light. Go straight into Trenholm Park (TP). Courts are behind the Park
DIRECTION TO TRENHOLM PARK(TP)FROM I-26 FROM GREEN Follow I-26 toward Charleston. Then take I-77 north toward Charlotte. Take Exit 12 (Forest Drive). Take a left at light onto Forest Drive. Then take a right onto Beltline Blvd. Go a couple streets and make a right onto Covenant Road. (there is a light) Follow Covenant Road until it ends at a 3 or 4 way light. Go straight into Trenholm Park (TP). Courts are behind the Park building.
DIRECTIONS TO TRENHOLM PARK COMING IN ON I-20 WEST Take exit 76A (Charlotte/Charleston.Take I-77 South toward Charleston. Then take Exit 12 (Forest Drive). At the ramp light turn right. Turn right onto Beltline Blvd. Drive to Covenant Road and turn right. (there is a light) Take Covenant Road until you come to a 3 or 4 way light. Go straight into Trenholm Park (TP). Courts are behind the Park building.
DIRECTIONS TO TRENHOLM PARK(TP) COMING IN ON I-20 Take exit 73B (which is I-277 north toward Charlotte) Take the Parklane Road exit. Turn right onto Parklane Road. Go to Two Notch Rd. Turn right onto Two Notch Rd. Drive until you get to Beltline Blvd. Turn left onto Beltline Blvd. Go to the next light (that will be Covenant Road). Turn left onto Covenant Road. Take Covenant Road until you come to a 3 or 4 way light. Go straight into Trenholm Park (TP). Courts are behind the Park building.
DIRECTIONS TOTRENHOLM PARK(TP) COMING IN ON I-77 S Stay on I-77 south toward Charleston. Take exit 12 (the Forest Drive exit). Turn right at the ramp light onto Forest drive. Go to Beltline Blvd. (Richland Mall Shopping Center will be on your left at the intersection). Turn right onto Beltline Blvd. Go to Covenant Rd. (there is a light). Turn right onto Covenant Road and drive until you reach a 3 or 4 way light. Go straight into Trenholm Park (TP). Courts are behind the Park building
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TOURNAMENTS SITES AND ADDRESSES FOR GPS USE:
Richland County Tennis Center 7500 Parklane Road Columbia 29223 Trenholm Road park 3900 covenant Rd 29204 Double Check the Site Report to see where you are expected to report for your 8:30 Meeting and first match.
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South Carolina Tournament Level 5
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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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There will be no Matches Friday evening. There will be tournament check in Friday evening 4:00-6:00 PIZZ FRIDAY EVENING with optional check in. Thank You
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No Selection Process. All registered players will be selected.
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