TOURNAMENT EVALUATION
We would appreciate you filling out the tournament evaluation form. We need feedback about scheduling doubles first each day and your thoughts/opinions. We are always trying to improve your experience so thank you for your time. Also, there is a STATE OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP (STA L4, SC L2) in JANUARY AT LTP in Mt. PLEASANT that is new on the schedule for 2015. It will be a great event here in the Charleston area Have a great holiday season!
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Sponsor Information- CompareCards.com
Thank you to the following website/company for your sponsorship...Please check them out! http://www.comparecards.com?k=usta
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Practice Courts
You may warm up for your matches at the site you are playing before the first matches of that day. Other public facilities that are available may be located on www.tennismaps.com. Jack Adams Tennis Center on Congress St. (6 courts w/lights), Moultrie Playground (Broad St.) are the two closest facilities to Porter Gaud and the Citadel.
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STRINGING-Available all weekend
Tour Tennis-located at 1662 Savannah Highway suite 225, Charleston,29407. (843)764-9136.
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DRAWS/MATCH TIMES ARE PUBLISHED*** updated Thursday 5pm
All draws and match times are published as of 9pm Wednesday,PLEASE PAY ATTENTION TO THE MATCH TIME AND LOCATION. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE TO REPORT TO THE APPROPRIATE SITE. WE WILL BE PLAYING AT DIFFERENT SITES THROUGHOUT THE WEEKEND BECAUSE OF AN EVENT ON CAMPUS AT THE CITADEL SATURDAY.
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FIRST MATCH TIMES
ALL DRAWS AND FIRST MATCH TIMES WILL BE PUBLISHED BY WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT 9:00PM.
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***WEEKEND SCHEDULE INFORMATION***PLEASE READ***
We will be playing at the Citadel and St. Andrews Park and Playground on FRIDAY. We will be playing at PORTER GAUD and St. Andrews on SATURDAY because of an event on campus at the Citadel on Saturday. We will play at the Citadel only on Sunday.
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10 and Under Information
We will play the 10's at the Country Club of Charleston starting Saturday at 12:00pm
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SITES:
We are using the following sites for the tournament this weekend. Please pay attention to the draw and match times.
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The Citadel College (CTDL)
The Citadel College(CTDL)- 171 Moultrie St., Charleston, SC 29409
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St.Andrews Park and Playground (Stand)
located at 1095 Playground Rd., Charleston, 29407
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Porter Gaud School (PORT)
located at 300 Albemarle Blvd, Charleston 29407
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Country Club of Charleston (CLUB)
located at 1 Country Club Dr., Charleston 29412. (843)795-0425
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IMPORTANT- Tuesday 1:30pm
I am working on the schedule and match times now. I will be finalizing doubles partners by TOMORROW morning so I can finish the scheduling by the afternoon. If you are wanting to play doubles and want me to pair you up please contact me ASAP at barth_jonathan@yahoo.com.
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SEEDING
State Level 3 & 4 Tournaments Seeding Criteria: Computerized seeding shall be done using only the results from the most recently published
USTA SC Combined Standings Lists of the division in the order in which the players appear on the list. If a player does not appear on the above list, he/she may be considered for seeding only if they meet the following criteria:
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Players who have a standing in the next younger age division
may be seeded in any group of seeds if they are in the top 15 of the most recently published USTA SC Combined Standings Lists or up to 50 of the most recently published USTA Southern Combined Standing Lists of any younger age division.
Southern Standing in the top 300 –
may be given consideration for seeding.
National Standing in the top 400 –
may be given consideration for seeding.
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Deadline Extension
The deadline to enter has been extended to Monday night. If you would like to play doubles and need a partner please email barth_jonathan@yahoo.com and ask to be paired up. We will be working on pairings on Tuesday afternoon.
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Boys 12 Doubles
James Earwood, Cooper Hillman, Michael Mottola
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION...
PLEASE KEEP CHECKING THE WEBSITE FOR INFORMATION FOR FIRST MATCH TIMES, REGISTRATION/CHECK IN, LOCATION OF MATCHES, WEATHER INFORMATION....WE WILL UPDATE THIS WEBSITE DAILY THIS WEEK WITH NEW INFORMATION....
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WELCOME!
This is a Southern Level 5 and South Carolina Level 3 event. We hope to see you at The Citadel! PLEASE READ ALL TOURNAMENT INFORMATION ON WEBPAGE BEFORE CONTACTING TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR.
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CONTACT INFORMATION
IT IS IMPERATVE THAT YOU ADD YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION (e-mail and phone) during the online registration process when prompted. Failure to do so might result in not being able to reach you to notify you of alternate status, time changes and draw changes. If you are unsure if the correct information is attached to your membership, please email the tournament director (barth_jonathan@yahoo.com) with your contact information for the weekend.
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HOTEL INFORMATION
The Hampton Inn and Suites located at 678 Citadel Haven Dr., Charleston, 29414 for $89/night offers full complimentary breakfast daily. Their number is (843)573-1200 or 1 800-426-7866. Please ask for the Citadel Jr Tennis tournament rate.
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MATCH FORMAT
All main draw matches will be best 2 out of 3 sets with a match tiebreak in lieu of a 3rd set UNTIL THE QUARTEFINALS. We will play 2 out of three FULL SETS from the QUARTERFINALS THROUGH THE FINALS IN MAIN DRAW for 14's-18's. All consolation matches will be best 2 out of 3 sets with a match tiebreak in lieu of the 3rd set. Consolation is a First Match Losers Consolation (FMLC). The Referee reserves the right to change the scoring in the main draw, if we have inclement weather. Doubles will play an 8-game Pro Set.
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DRAW LIMITS
ALL SINGLES DRAWS WILL BE LIMITED TO 32 PLAYERS.
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10 AND UNDER DIVISIONS
Boys and Girls 10 and under will use the 10 and under format with court size of 60 feet and orange low compression balls. Players must use 23" or 25" junior racquets. Kids play the best of 3 sets with the first to win 4 games wins a set. You must win by 2 games. If the score is 4 all, a 7 point tiebreak is played (must win by 2 points). If players split sets, a 7 point tiebreak is played for the third set. DOUBLES will be an 6 game pro set.
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FIRST MATCH TIMES
Play will begin Friday afternoon at 3:45pm if necessary.
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DOUBLES PARTNER INFORMATION
You must sign up online for doubles with your partners USTA number. If you do not have a partner and would like to play doubles please email Jonathan Barth at barth_jonathan@yahoo.com and we will try and find you one. PLEASE DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE TO ASK FOR HELP FINDING A PARTNER!!! The earlier you request the easier it is to locate somebody.
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WITHDRAWALS (BEFORE THE DEADLINE)
If you must withdraw from the tournament before the deadline (Sunday, December December 7th), you MUST do so online. Click on Edit Registration, then Withdraw. You will need your original confirmation number.
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WITHDRAWALS (AFTER THE DEADLINE)
Players withdrawing after the tournament deadline will not be refunded the entry fee
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INCLEMENT WEATHER
In the event of inclement weather, the referee has the discretion to change sites and use alternate scoring.
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LIGHTS
Lights will be used if necessary.
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South Carolina Tournament Level 2 and Southern Level 4
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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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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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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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No Selection Process. All registered players will be selected.
Entry to this tournament is open to all USTA members. Entries must be submitted by Monday, December 8, 2014 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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