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TOURNAMENT UPDATE - SUNDAY 2:00pm
AFTER CONSULTING WITH "STA" AND EVALUATING THE COURT CONDITIONS FOR ALL SITES AS THEY EXIST NOW, THE REMAINING MATCHES HAVE BEEN CANCELLED. WE THOUGHT THERE WOULD BE A SLIGHT CHANCE WE COULD GET ON COURT BY 3:00pm BUT DUE TO THE AMOUNT OF STANDING WATER ON COURTS AT ALL SITES WE HAVE CONCLUDED WE CANNOT CONTINUE DUE TO SAFETY OF ALL PLAYERS.
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WEATHER UPDATE FOR ALL SITES (12:26pm)
AS OF 12:30PM ALL SITES CONTINUE TO RECEIVE RAIN AND STANDING WATER ON BOTH HARD AND CLAY COURTS. WE WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE WEATHER AT ALL SITES UNTIL 2:00PM. WE WILL THEN (at 2:00) make a "GO OR NO GO" DECISION. IF WE DO RESUME PLAY WE WILL IMPLEMENT SHORTENED SCORING FOR ALL DIVISIONS WITH THE EXCEPTION OF MATCHES THAT WERE ON THE COURT PRIOR TO THE DELAY. THESE MATCHES WILL CONTINUE TO PLAY UNDER REGULAR SCORING.
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ALL EXTRA DRAW MATCHES HAVE BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO THE RAIN DELAY WE ARE EXPERIENCING.
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THORNBLADE CLUB WEATHER UPDATE
ALL CLAY AND HARD COURT MATCHES ARE ON A DELAY UNTIL WE POST THE NEXT UPDATE WHICH WILL BE 12:30pm
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GREENVILLE COUNTRY CLUB WEATHER UPDATE 11:29am
ALL 11:00 MATCHES AT GREENVILLE COUNTRY CLUB ARE ON A DELAY AND NEED TO CHECK THE WEBSITE AT 12:30PM. THESE 11:00 MATCHES WILL BE PLAYED AT GREENVILLE TENNIS CLUB (772 Adams Mill Rd, Simpsonville SC 29681) WHEN WE CAN RESUME. ALL OTHER MATCHES WILL HAVE FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS AT 12:30 AS WELL.
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EASTSIDE HIGH SCHOOL WEATHER UPDATE 11:32am
ALL HARD COURTS ARE ON A DELAY. THE NEXT UPDATE WILL BE AT 12:30pm
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SOUTHSIDE HIGH SCHOOL WEATHER UPDATE 11:27am
ALL HARD COURTS ARE ON A DELAY. THE NEXT UPDATE WILL BE AT 12:30pm
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ALL PLAYERS NEED TO CHECK DRAWS BEFORE THEIR SCHEDULED MATCH FOR ANY OPPONENT WITHDRAWING
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DRAWS ARE NOW AVAILABLE
MATCH TIMES FOR SUNDAY WILL BE POSTED ON SATURDAY. LETS HOPE FOR NO RAIN ON SUNDAY. IF THERE ARE ANY DELAYS IN THE SCHEDULE WE WILL BE POSTING UPDATES TO THIS HOMEPAGE.
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ATTENTION 10 & UNDER PARENTS
OUR PLANS ARE TO FINISH BOTH BOYS AND GIRLS 10's DRAW ON SATURDAY. IF WE GET BEHIND WE MAY HAVE TO FINISH ON SUNDAY BUT IF WE ARE ON SCHEDULE WE WILL FINISH SATURDAY EVENING. HOPE THIS HELPS YOU WITH YOUR PLANNING AND ACCOMMODATIONS. ALL 10's MATCHES WILL BE PLAYED AT THORNBLADE CLUB (HOST SITE)
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FIRST MATCH TIMES WITH SITES ARE NOW POSTED - SEE MATCH SCHEDULE INFO-FUTURE MATCH INFO UNDER THE TOURNAMENT REPORT SECTION
PLEASE NOTE YOU MUST MAKE THE NECESSARY TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS TO ACCOMMODATE YOUR SCHEDULE. NO EXCEPTIONS TO THE SCHEDULE WILL BE MADE FOR PLAYERS CARPOOLING TOGETHER AND SCHEDULED AT DIFFERENT SITES.
PLAYERS ARE TO REPORT DIRECTLY TO THEIR MATCH SITE. PLAYERS MAY REPORT TO THORNBLADE THROUGHOUT THE WEEKEND TO PICK UP THEIR T-SHIRT AND OTHER INFORMATION. LATE ARRIVALS TO A MATCH WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. NO TIME EXTENSIONS WILL BE GIVEN TO PLAYERS WHO CHOOSE TO CHECK IN AT THE HOST SITE PRIOR TO REPORTING TO THEIR MATCH SITE.
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SEEDS ARE NOW POSTED FOR ALL DIVISIONS
THE GIRLS 18's SEEDS ARE NOW POSTED. WE MADE A SLIGHT CHANGE TO THE BOYS 18'S SEEDS DUE TO A SEEDED PLAYER WITHDRAWING THIS MORNING THEREFORE A NEW BOYS 18 SEED WAS INTRODUCED TODAY (THURSDAY, MARCH 20)
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TOURNAMENT TIMELINE
WEDNESDAY - 7:00PM - SEEDS WILL BE POSTED THURSDAY - 5:00PM - FIRST MATCH REPORT WILL BE POSTED FRIDAY - 5:00PM - DRAWS FOR ALL DIVISIONS WILL BE POSTED
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WITHDRAWALS
If you need to withdraw BEFORE the entry deadline, you must do so online. Click on edit registration, then withdraw. You will get a confirmation number- KEEP THIS NUMBER! Without the confirmation number you will not have proof that you withdrew. All withdrawals AFTER the entry deadline must be sent in writing by E-Mail to GARY AT GLINKSC@GMAIL.COM. Players withdrawing within 7 days of the tournament start date will NOT be refunded the entry fee.
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PARENT ALERT AND MEDICAL RELEASE FORM - LOCATED ABOVE IN TOURNAMENT REPORTS SECTION
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL PLAYERS/PARENTS ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN THE "PARENT ALERT/MEDICAL RELEASE FORM". NO EXCEPTIONS. IF THE PLAYER REPORTS FOR THEIR MATCH WITHOUT THEIR PARENT ALERT/MEDICAL RELEASE THEY WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO PLAY THEIR MATCH AND THEREFORE WILL NEED TO FORFEIT THEIR MATCH. LATENESS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED IN ORDER FOR THE PLAYER TO SIGN OR FIND THEIR PARENT TO SIGN THE FORM. THERE WILL BE FORMS AVAILABLE AT EACH SITE FOR THE PARENT/PLAYER TO FILL OUT. PLAYERS UNDER THE AGE OF 16 CANNOT SIGN THEIR OWN RELEASE AND THEREFORE MUST HAVE A PARENTS OR COACHES SIGNATURE.
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PLAYERS NEED TO BE PREPARED TO PLAY LATE ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY EVENING
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THORNBLADE IS OFFERING A WARM UP CLINIC FOR ALL PLAYERS
WE WILL BE OFFERING A WARM UP CLINIC TO ALL PLAYERS FRIDAY EVENING FROM 6:00-7:30PM AT THE THORNBLADE TENNIS CENTER. THE WARM UP CLINIC WILL BE HELD ON HARD COURTS. CLAY COURTS WILL BE OFFERED IF THERE ARE ENOUGH 12 & 14 PLAYERS TAKING CLINIC. COST IS $15.00 PER PLAYER. METHOD OF PAYMENT IS CASH ONLY. ALL PLAYERS INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING IN THE WARM UP CLINIC NEED TO REGISTER VIA E-MAIL TO RICK KING AT RKING@THORNBLADECLUB.COM
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ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED
ALL LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ADDED TO THE BOTTOM OF THE ALTERNATES LIST REGARDLESS OF THE REASON FOR LATENESS. YOUR LATE ENTRY WILL BE TIME STAMPED FOR PRIORITY
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NOTICE TO ALL PLAYERS AND PARENTS
Due to Alternate notification, time changes, and draw changes, it is imperative for you to add contact information (E-Mail and Phone) during the online registration process when asked. The tournament will not be able to contact players such as alternates if this information is not provided.
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PLAYER REGISTRATION & MEDICAL RELEASE FORM
Players may check in anytime before their first round match. The Medical Release Form must be signed before participants will be allowed to play. You may bring your Medical Release Form with you and present it prior to your first match.
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THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR SPONSORS
We are proud to have Pepsi Cola as our title sponsor. St. Francis Sports Medicine, Dunlop Sports, Chick-fil-A(On Pelham Rd), Howard B. Jones, Foster Law Firm, LLC., and Vision Screenprinting.
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HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS
Several Hotels are within close proximity to the Thornblade Tennis Center.Marriott Courtyard on the Parkway 864-213-9009 Hampton Inn @ Pelham Road 864-288-3500 Marriott/Greenville Hotel 864-297-0300
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COURT SURFACE
OUR PLANS ARE TO PLAY THE 10, 16 & 18 DIVISIONS ON HARD COURT WHILE THE 12's & 14's PLAY ON CLAY COURTS. THE CONSOLATION ROUNDS FOR BOYS 12's AND 14'S WILL BE ON BOTH CLAY AND HARD COURT. THIS IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON ANY UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES AND MAY DEPEND ON WEATHER CONDITIONS.
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EARLY CHECK IN - FRIDAY MARCH 21st 5:00-7:00pm
WE WILL BE OFFERING AN EARLY CHECK IN FOR PLAYERS WHO WOULD LIKE TO GET THEIR PLAYER PACKET. DON'T FORGET ABOUT THE WARM UP CLINIC OFFERED FRIDAY EVENING 6:00-7:30pm TO ALL PLAYERS. COST IS $15.00 PER PLAYER. E-MAIL RICK KING, DIRECTOR OF TENNIS, IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE WARM UP CLINIC. HIS E-MAIL IS RKING@THORNBLADECLUB.COM
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ATTENTION PLAYERS/PARENTS PLAYING AT ALTERNATE SITES
ALL PLAYERS ARE TO REPORT DIRECTLY TO THEIR SITE. PLEASE DO NOT CHECK IN AT THORNBLADE SATURDAY PRIOR TO YOUR MATCH. THERE WILL BE LONG LINES WAITING TO CHECK IN AND THERE WILL BE NO ALLOWANCES FOR LATE ARRIVALS TO NON-HOST SITES BECAUSE YOU HAD TO WAIT IN LINE AT THORNBLADE. YOU MAY CHECK IN AT THORNBLADE AFTER YOUR MATCH OR ANYTIME THROUGHOUT THE WEEKEND.
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SITE LEGEND - SEE BELOW
TBCL - THORNBLADE CLUB CLAY COURTS TBHD - THORNBLADE CLUB HARD COURTS TB10 - THORNBLADE HARD COURT FOR 10's GCCCL - GREENVILLE COUNTRY CLUB CLAY COURTS GCCHD - GREENVILLE COUNTRY CLUB HARD COURTS SOUTH - SOUTHSIDE HIGH SCHOOL HARD COURTS KROC - KROC CENTER CLAY COURTS
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SITE LEGEND AND DIRECTIONS (from Thornblade Club,TBCL,TBHD, TB10)
GREENVILLE COUNTRY CLUB (GCCCL):239 Byrd Blvd,Greenville. Telephone # (864) 370-7040. Follow I-85 South and take the Augusta Rd Exit #46A. Stay straight after taking the Exit 46A. Follow signs to Augusta Road. At Red Light turn Right onto 291. Go to 3rd Red Light (1 Mile) and turn Right onto Riverside Drive. Go to Stop Sign and Turn LEFT on Byrd Blvd. Go past one Stop sign and Greenville Country Club will be a short distance on the RIGHT. (Allow 20 minutes travel time.) EASTSIDE HIGH SCHOOL (EAST) - Address -1300 Brushy Creek Rd, Taylors, SC. From Thornblade Tennis Center Turn Right onto Thornblade Blvd. Drive approx. 8/10 mile and turn left onto Father Hugo Dr. Go to Stop Sign and turn Right onto Devenger Rd. Drive to First Red Light and Turn Left onto S. Batesville Rd. Drive to 2nd Red Light and Turn Left onto Enoree Rd. Drive to Red Light and turn Left onto Old Spartanburg Rd. Drive to 4th Red Light (1 1/2 mile) and turn Left onto Kimbrell Rd. Tennis Courts are on the Left. SOUTHSIDE HIGH SCHOOL (SOUTH) (Tennis Courts Location)….6630 Frontage at White Horse Road. Follow I-85 South 10 Miles to Exit 44B which is White Horse Road. Turn RIGHT on White Horse Road. Drive to the 1st stoplight at McDonalds/Citgo and Turn RIGHT onto Frontage Road. Drive 3/10 mile and take first LEFT on Jacob’s Road. Drive 3/10 mile and turn RIGHT on Tiger Pride Drive . Take immediate LEFT and Tennis Courts are on the left. Approximately 20–25 minutes from Thornblade.
DIRECTIONS TO THORNBLADE: Site Legend for Thornblade Club(TBCL or TBH)1212 Thornblade Blvd, Greer,SC eading 85 South Take Exit 54 (Pelham Road). Turn RIGHT at Red Light. Drive to 2nd Red Light. (Hardees and CVS on Right). Turn Right in between Hardees and CVS onto Boiling Springs Road. Drive 1/10 mile to First Red Light. Turn LEFT. Drive another 1/10 mile and turn RIGHT onto Meilland drive. Go to Stop Sign. Turn RIGHT onto Thornblade Blvd. You will see Tennis Courts and the swimming pool on your right. Take next right into parking lot after swimming pool.FROM COLUMBIA: 385 towards Greenville to 85 North. Take Exit 54 (Pelham Road Exit). Turn LEFT at Red Light at Exit Ramp. Drive to 3rd Red Light. (Hardees and CVS on Right). Turn Right in between Hardees and CVS onto Boiling Springs Road. Drive 1/10 mile to First Red Light. Turn LEFT and drive another 1/10 mile and then turn RIGHT onto Meilland drive. Go to Stop Sign. Turn RIGHT onto Thornblade Blvd. You will see Tennis Courts and the swimming pool on your right. Take next right into parking lot after swimming pool. FROM ASHEVILLE/SPARTANBURG: I-26 to 85.Take exit 54 (Pelham Road Exit). Turn right at red light. Drive to 2nd Red Light. (Hardees and CVS on Right). Turn Right in between Hardees and CVS onto Boiling Springs Road. Drive 1/10 mile to First Red Light. Turn LEFT. Drive another 1/10 mile and turn RIGHT onto Meilland drive. Go to Stop Sign. Turn RIGHT onto Thornblade Blvd. You will see Tennis Courts and the swimming pool on your right. Take next right into parking lot after swimming pool. FROM DOWNTOWN: 385 to 85 toward Spartanburg. Take Exit 54 (Pelham Road Exit). Turn LEFT at Red Light at Exit Ramp. Drive to 3rd Red Light. (Hardees and CVS on Right). Turn Right in between Hardees and CVS onto Boiling Springs Road. Drive 1/10 mile to First Red Light. Turn LEFT and drive another 1/10 mile and then turn RIGHT onto Meilland drive. Go to Stop Sign. Turn RIGHT onto Thornblade Blvd. You will see Tennis Courts and the swimming pool on your right. Take next right into parking lot after swimming pool.FOR ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL the Thornblade Pro Shop at 864-234-5113
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IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT LATE ENTRIES - PLEASE REGISTER ON TIME
ANY PLAYER WHO ENTERS LATE WILL BE PLACED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE ALTERNATES LIST IF THE EVENT IS FULL. THERE IS NO EXCEPTION TO THIS RULE AND AFFECTS ALL PLAYERS REGARDLESS OF THEIR SOUTHERN STANDING
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SIGNING UP FOR 2 DIVISIONS
Players are allowed to enter two divisions with these
guidelines:
#1. Players selected to both age 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 divisions would remain on the alternates
lists for both divisions but would be obligated to play the division they
first get in, from the alternate list. They would be removed from the
Alternate list in the other division.
#3. Players selected to one age division woud 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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SELECTION PROCESS
Because this is a Level 3 STA Event the following Selection Process is being used: Top 32 players applying from the USTA/Southern latest standings list. For Boys and Girls 12-18: 28 players from this age group will be selected and up to 4 players from the younger age group who are eligible from the younger age group, who have a standing in the top 40 of the younger age group, and are not in the selected 28, will be selected. The names of the player who have been selected will appear as competitors. Alternates will be listed on the "Alternates By Division" report. Players are allowed to enter two divisions with these guidelines: #1. Players selected to both age divisions they apply for will automatically be selected to the older age division.They are removed from the other age division. #2. Players not selected to either divisions will remain on the alternates lists for both divisions but will be obligated to play the division they are first invited to. They will be removed from the Alternate List in the other division. #3. Players selected to one age division will 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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GIFTS & AMENITIES
Participants will receive a Tournament T-Shirt.
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HOSPITALITY
Chick-fil-A will provide dinner from 5:00 - 7:00 pm, Saturday, March 22nd. A hospitality table will be provided all day on Saturday and Sunday. Participants and their guests are welcome. A Continental Breakfast will be provided at Thornblade Club on Saturday and Sunday morning for participants and their guest. Edible Arrangements will be providing fruit arrangements on Saturday and Sunday for all players to enjoy.
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ATTENTION ALTERNATES
The alternates by Event Report will be updated daily. Contact us immediately if you realize that you cannot come. It is the alternate's responsibility to check the website to see if your alternate status has changed. The tournament will make every effort to contact you if your status changes and 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.
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ATTENTION"ON SITE" ALTERNATES
"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 age and gender check in for play.
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ENTERING 2 TOURNAMENTS - PROHIBITED
Do not enter two tournaments at the same time, YOU WILL BE
PENALIZED. Permission will not be given to anyone to enter 2 tournaments, for
any circumstance.
How to avoid Penalties: If you end up on the alternate list and you decide to
play another tournament, you must withdraw from the alternate list first and
then enter the other tournament.
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TOURNAMENT FORMAT AND PLAYER SELECTION
As of Jan. 2012 all USTA Southern Junior Level 3 tournaments will be adhering to the following format unless specifically stated on the tournament web site. Highlights of the New Format are as follows: ALL LEVEL 3 TOURNAMENTS WILL BE HELD OVER A TWO DAY PERIOD (SATURDAY AND SUNDAY) UNLESS APPROVED BY THE STA. 1. All tournaments shall have two 16 balanced draws in each age division. 2. Two 16 draws will be determined by use of the waterfall system. 3. Format: Will be a feed in with an independent draw for the losers of the first feed in match. This will guarantee three matches. 4. If number of participants goes under 24 (23 and under), one draw will be used instead. 5. Format will remain the same for all Level 3 events. The only change will be for an Indoor event which will be able to add one day. 6. Seeding shall follow the USTA Southern Section seeding regulations. Players selected on their 10’s standing shall not be considered for seeding in the 12’s division. 7. Scoring: 10pt Tie Break in lieu of the third set shall be used in all matches. Short scoring: Only in the event of inclement weather will the following short scoring be implemented: No ad scoring and/or “Short” sets, first player/team to win four games wins the set provided there is a two game margin over the opponent(s). Before changing format due to inclement weather, this must be approved by Section and State. 8. 10's will play on 60ft court using Orange Low Compression balls and 25" racquets Scoring: TBD 8's will play on 36ft court using Red Low Compression balls and 23" racquets 9. NEW LEVEL 3 POINTS TABLE: More points for Level 3 tournaments. 10. With the smaller draws, more players will receive more points.
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PLAYER FORMAT AND SCORING
32 players will be selected for each event (see selection process headline) and then be split into two Draws of 16 players using the Waterfall System for selection (See Waterfall Headline), with a Full feed in Consolation through the Quarters and 3/4 playoff. The best two out of three sets with a ten point tiebreak in lieu of a third set will be played for all Boys' 12s, 14s, 16s, and 18s and Girls' 12s, 14s, and 16s and 18s matches.
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BOYS AND GIRLS 10s FORMAT AND SCORING
For Boys and Girls 10 and under, the required scoring format for singles shall be the best of two short sets (first to four and win by two), with a set tiebreak (first to seven 7 and win by two) at 4-4 in each set, a set tiebreak, first to seven winning by 2 for the third set. They will play on a court size of 60 feet with orange low compression balls. Players must use 25" junior racquets.
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WATERFALL SYSTEM FOR SPLITTING COMPETITORS
The players will be ordered using current standings and players from the younger age group that met the seeding requirements put in their place. The 32 players will be split as follows: Red 1,4,5, 8,9,12,13,16,17,20,21,24,25,28,29,32 Blue 2,3, 6,7,10,11,14,15,18,19,22,23,26,27,30,31
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Dunlop - The Official Ball of the Aquafina Thornblade Junior Classic
Dunlop Grand Prix Championship Balls will be used for all matches. New Balls will NOT be used for the 3rd set
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THREE MINUTE REST PERIOD - BETWEEN 2nd AND 3rd SET
The 3 minute rest period is taken with a match tie break in lieu of the third set format. The 3 minute rest period begins at the end of the second set and will be timed by the official. Players must remain on court or in an area adjacent to the court where coaching is permitted. A toilet break/change of attire may be taken at the conclusion of the 3 minute rest period. A player choosing to take a toilet/change of attire break during the 3 minute rest period waives the right to coaching. A player who is not ready to play or returns late after a 3 minute rest break will receive a time violation. Should yet an additional 20 seconds pass without the player being ready, a code violation for delay of game will be issued.
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TIMES
Play will begin on Saturday, March 22nd. First Round times will be posted on-line after 5pm am Thursday, March 20th.
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AWARDS
Presented to all Winners, Finalists, 3rd, & 4th place. Certificates will be awarded to Consolation Finalist. (The CONSOLATION FINALS FOR ALL DIVISIONS WILL NOT BE PLAYED)
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