ATTENTION PLAYERS & PARENTS
A SMALL NUMBER OF SCHEDULES HAVE BEEN CHANGED FOR SATURDAY. PLEASE CHECK YOUR DRAW TIMES CLOSELY TO MAKE SURE YOU ARRIVE ON TIME.
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DRAWS ARE NOW POSTED 1:52pm
WE ARE STILL WORKING ON THE GIRLS AND BOYS 10's FORMAT. WE WILL BE UPDATING THESE DRAWS LATER TODAY OR FIRST THING IN THE MORNING.
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DRAWS WITH TIMES WILL BE AVAILABLE AT 2:00PM WEDNESDAY
PLEASE NOTE WHEN DRAWS ARE POSTED WE ARE UNABLE TO CHANGE TIMES. ALL MATCHES WILL BE HELD AT THORNBLADE CLUB.
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WE ARE RECEIVING LATE ENTRIES UNTIL 11:00 MONDAY MORNING
WE WILL BE RECEIVING LATE ENTRIES FOR ALL DIVISIONS UNTIL 11:00 MONDAY MORNING. YOU WILL NEED TO SEND AN E-MAIL TO GARY LINK AT GLINKSC@GMAIL.COM WITH PLAYERS NAME, USTA #, T-SHIRT SIZE AND DIVISION TO ENTER, IF YOU ENTER BY 9:30 YOU WILL RECEIVE A TOURNAMENT T-SHIRT. AFTER 9:30 WE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PROVIDE YOU WITH A T-SHIRT AS WE NEED TO SUBMIT OUR T-SHIRT ORDER BY 9:30 MONDAY MORNING. IF YOU HAVE ANY ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL GARY AT 864-275-0161.
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MATCH FORMAT AND SCORING
BOYS and GIRLS 10's -18's MAIN and CONSOLATION WILL PLAY 2 OUT of 3 SETS WITH a 3rd SET 10 POINT MATCH TIE-BREAKER TO DETERMINE WINNER. ALL DOUBLES MATCHES ARE SINGLE ELIMINATION AND WILL PLAY AN 8 GAME PRO SET. PLAYERS NEED TO CHECK IN AT THEIR DESIGNATED SITE 30 MINUTES BEFORE THEIR MATCH.
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THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING SPONSORS WHO MAKE THIS
FOSTER LAW FIRM LLC, CHICK-FIL-A ON PELHAM ROAD, ST. FRANCIS SPORTS MEDICINE, DUNLOP SPORTS, VISION SCREENPRINTING, DHILLON FAMILY & COSMETIC DENTISTRY, MR & MRS BILL GUZICK & FAMILY
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SEEDING CRITERIA
TO DETERMINE THE SEEDINGS FOR ALL DIVISIONS THE TOURNAMENT SEEDING COMMITTEE WILL USE THE MOST CURRENT STANDING FOR SOUTH CAROLINA. SOUTHERN STANDINGS MAY ALSO BE CONSIDERED FOR ANY OUT OF STATE PLAYERS.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL PLAYERS & PARENTS
ALL PLAYERS SHOULD REPORT DIRECTLY TO YOUR MATCH LOCATION. PLAYERS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO CHECK IN AT HOME SITE PRIOR TO THEIR SCHEDULED MATCH. THERE WILL BE NO ALLOWANCES FOR PLAYERS THAT ARE LATE TO THEIR MATCH DUE TO REPORTING TO WRONG SITE OR REPORTING TO HOME SITE FIRST.
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REGISTERING FOR TWO TOURNAMENTS AT THE SAME TIME
PLEASE DO NOT REGISTER FOR TWO TOURNAMENTS AT THE SAME TIME. THERE WILL BE SUSPENSTION POINTS ASSESSED TO ANY PLAYER FOUND DOING SO. YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO WITHDRAW FROM ONE OF THE TWO TOURNAMENTS SO YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE SUSPENSION POINTS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING.
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DIRECTIONS TO THORNBLADE CLUB
From 85 South take Exit 54 (Pelham Road Exit). Turn Left on ramp at Redlight. Go to 2nd redlight and turn Right. (There will be a Hardees on your right). Follow around sharp curve. About 500 yards, turn right on "Meilland Avenue". Follow to end of street. Take a right on 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 and exit to I-85 North. Drive to Exit 54 (Pelham Road Exit). Turn Left at Red Light. Go to 2nd Redlight and turn Right. (There will be a Hardees on your right). Follow around sharp curve. About 500 yards, turn right on "Meilland Avenue". Follow to end of street. Take a right on Thornblade Blvd. You will see tennis courts and the swimming pool on your right. Take next right into parking lot after swimming pool.
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SITE LEGEND
TBCL - THORNBLADE CLUB CLAY COURT TBHD - THORNBLADE CLUB HARD COURT GCCCL - GREENVILLE COUNTRY CLUB CLAY COURT
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ALL WITHDRAWALS MUST BE SENT VIA E-MAILTO GARY AT GLINKSC@GMAIL.COM
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OFFICIAL BALL OF THE 2014 THORNBLADE JUNIOR FALL CLASSIC
DUNLOP GRAND PRIX BALLS WILL BE USED FOR ALL MATCHES
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AWARDS
AWARDS BE PRESENTED TO ALL SINGLES CHAMPIONS & FINALIST, SINGLES CONSOLATION WINNER & FINALIST and DOUBLES WINNER.
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HOSPITALITY
COMPLIMENTARY CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST WILL BE PROVIDED ON SATURDAY and SUNDAY MORNING ALONG WITH WATER and FRUIT.A COMPLIMENTARY LUNCH FOR PLAYERS WILL BE PROVIDED BY CHICK-FIL-A (PELHAM RD.) ON SATURDAY AT NOON.
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COURT SURFACE
WE ARE PLANNING TO HAVE THE GIRLS AND BOYS 12 & 14 DIVISIONS AND GIRLS 16's ON CLAY COURT WHILE THE BOYS AND GIRLS 10 & 18 AND BOYS 16's WILL PLAY ON HARD COURT. PLEASE NOTE THIS IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON THE DRAW SIZE FOR EACH DIVISION. ALSO NOTE CONSOLATION MATCHES MAY BE PLAYED ON EITHER SURFACE DEPENDING ON COURT AVAILABILITY AT THE TIME OF YOUR MATCH.
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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 Sunday, October 12, 2014 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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