Tournament Reports
Match Schedule Info - Future Match Info
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SUNDAY PLAY
PLEASE CHECK YOUR TIMES FOR SUNDAY. ALL SUNDAY TIMES WERE UPDATED AS OF SUNDAY NIGHT AT 10;30 PM.
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DRAWS ARE POSTED
REMEMBER THAT ALL 8 AND UNDER REPORT NO LATER THAN 8:45 AM. MATCH TIME FOR ALL 8 AND UNDER IS 9 AM SATURDAY.
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COACHING
COACHING FOR 8 AND UNDER AND 10 AND UNDER IS NOT ALLOWED AT ANY TIME. COACHING FOR 12S, 14S, 16S AND 18S ONLY ALLOWED DURING THE THREE MINUTES PRIOR TO A MATCH TIE BREAK. ONE COACH IS ALLOWED TO COME ON COURT TO COACH DURING THIS THREE MINUTE PERIOD.
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FIRST MATCH TIMES POSTED
First match times have been posted. Please remember that your child may be playing on Sunday so make plans to be at the tournament Saturday as well as Sunday. Many of the Doubles events will not start till Sunday. Draws will be posted late Thursday evening.
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8 and UNDER
All Boys and girls 8 and under MUST report to the tennis center by 8:45 AM Saturday. Play will begin at 9 AM. Four courts of 8 and Under will start at 9 AM. We hope to have these fine young players finished in time for lunch. Please have them bring water with their names on the bottles and or coolers.
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DEADLINE TONIGHT
Deadline to register for tournament in singles and doubles is tonight. Please get your registration in now. If you do not have a doubles partner, sign-up for doubles by tonight and we will pair you up with a player.
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DOUBLES SCORING - 10 AND UNDER
Doubles scoring for 10 and under will be 6 game set win by 2 with 7 point tiebreak at 6 all.
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General Info and Directions
All matches will be played on hard courts, 8 lit and 2 not lit. The facility has seating but is limited so SPECTATORS ARE ENCOURAGED TO BRING LAWN CHAIRS TO WATCH THE MATCHES.
Myrtle Beach Tennis Center is located at 3302 Robert M. Grissom Parkway, Myrtle Beach, Sc 29577. The courts are behind the Myrtle Beach High School. DO NOT enter the main entrance to the high school. Enter through the bus entrance which is located next to the electronic MBHS sign. You will see underneath sign...Myrtle Beach Tennis Center.
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Tournament Check In
All participants must check in at Myrtle Beach tennis Center at least 45 minutes prior to their first match. Check in at least 30 minutes prior to all other matches. Better to have player waiting than to have empty courts.
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Start Day and Time
Tournament will start Saturday, October 10th with first matches beginning at 9 AM. Match times will be posted by Thursday, October 9th at 5 PM.
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WARM UP PRIOR TO TOURNAMENT
WARM UP ON TOURNAMENT COURTS WILL BE ALLOWED FROM 8-8:30 AM ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY. AFTER 8:30 ALL WARM UPS BY PLAYERS CANNOT BE ON TOURNAMENT COURTS. ASK AT CHECK IN DESK FOR DIRECTIONS TO ADDITIONAL SITES.
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Scoring Format By Levels
12s, 14s, 16s, 18s main draw and consolation matches will be a third set match 10 point tie break in lieu of the 3rd set. Main draw matches will be regular scoring and the consolation draw will be no add scoring. Boys and Girls 10s (ORANGE BALL) will be played based on the 10-under format with no add scoring. This level will play two short set of 4 games each (win by two games), with a 7 point tie break at 4 games all. If both players win a set they will play a 7 point tie break to decide the match. All doubles will be 8 game pro sets with a 7 point tie break at 8 games each.
8 AND UNDER A round robin will be played for all participants. 2 out of 3 7 point tiebreakers will be played.
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Balls
All age divisions will be using Wilson tennis balls.
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Breakfast and Lunch
Breakfast and lunch will be provided from Bojangles on Saturday morning and mid-day.
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Awards
Awards will be given to the Champion and Finalist of all front draw age divisions. Awards will also be given to the Champion of the consolation round. All 8U participants will receive a medal.
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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, October 6, 2014 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
In the future, you can jump straight to this tournament by entering the tournament identification number: 700040714 from the searchable schedule homepage.
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