THANK YOU!
Thank you to CHARLYE RASHEED at WILD DUNES for allowing us to play on SATURDAY at Wild Dunes! We were able to play all matches without cancelling anything... Thank you to all players, parents, and coaches for your patience this weekend with the weather challenges. If you have suggestions to make your experience better please fill out the survey down below and/or email barth_jonathan@yahoo.com. We hope to see you at our next event in February or the next SC STATE OPEN at The Citadel September 19-22. We hope you have a great year!
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Saturday 8pm update
New times at up. You MUST look online Sunday 8am to check for a new update. Match times are subject to change. We have had a lot of rain after the sun went down. We need the sun to come out and the wind to blow. Thank you for your understanding. Please email Meg if you need to pull out. If you see your name in the draw and you have gone home email megphotogirl@aol.com. Please be kind to those who are staying.
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MATCH TIMES/LOCATIONS
We are using THREE sites for the tournament. You may be playing at any of the sites we are using so please PAY ATTENTION TO THE DRAWS AND LOCATION OF THE MATCH. It is THE PLAYERS RESPONSIBILITY to know where there match is. Each site being used in no more that 4 miles away from the Citadel campus. Penalties for lateness will be enforced.
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SITES:
We will be using three sites for the tournament and all players could play at any of the sites throughout the tournament
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THE CITADEL (CTDL)
The Citadel College (CTDL)- 171 Moultrie St, Charleston, SC 29409
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Charleston Tennis Center (FARM)
Located at 19 Farmfield Ave., Charleston 29407.
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St Andrews Park and Playground
located at 1095 Playground Rd, Charleston 29407
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PORTER GAUD SCHOOL (PORT)
located at 300 Albemarle Rd., Charleston, SC, 29407.
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The Country Club of Charleston (CLUB)
located at 1 Country Club Dr., Charleston, SC 29412
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PLEASE RESPECT ALL OF THE FACILITIES
Please throw away your trash and respect the facilities that we are using. We are fortunate to be able to play this tournament here and want to continue to do so. Thank you for your cooperation.
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WARM UP COURTS
Players may warm up for their matches at the site where they are playing before the first matches start each day.
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MATCH FORMAT
All main draw matches will be best 2 out of 3 sets with a match tie break in lieu of a 3rd set. All consolation matches will be best 2 out of 3 sets with a match tie break in lieu of a 3rd set. Consolation is a First Match Losers Consolation. The Referee reserves the right to change the scoring in the Main Draw, if we have inclement weather. Doubles will use an 8-game pro set.
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Weather Plan- Thursday 8pm
WE ARE AWARE OF THE PREDICTION FOR RAIN THIS SATURDAY. IN ANTICIPATION OF INCLEMENT WEATHER, BELOW ARE SOME POTENTIAL ACTIONS WE MAY TAKE TO MAXIMIZE PLAY AND MINIMIZE THE POTENTIAL FOR INCONVENIENCE FOR ALL FAMILIES INVLOVED IN THE TOURNAMENT. THIS WILL DEPEND ON THE SEVERITY OF THE WEATHER AND IT IS OUR HOPE THAT WE WILL NOT BE FORCED TO MAKE ANY CHANGES TO THE CURRENT FORMAT: 1. Use No Ad Scoring 2. Use short sets 3. Cancel the consolation rounds of singles and/or doubles. 4. Cancel doubles main draw (only after consolation events have also been cancelled). ONCE AGAIN, WE WILL ONLY MAKE THESE CHANGES IF THE SEVERITY OF THE DELAYS WARRANTS SUCH A CHANGE.
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HOTELS
We have two tournament hotels: 1.The Hampton Inn and Suites located at 678 Citadel Haven Dr., Charleston, 29414 for $85/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. 2. The Hampton Inn and Suites Charleston Mt. PLeasant/Isle of Palms Connector hotel is located on the Isle of Palms Connector near Isle of Palms, South Carolina. The tournament rate is $91/night. Located at 1104 Isle of Palms Connector, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464. Their number is (843)856-3900 and ask for the tennis tournament rate. The last day to get this hotel tournament rate is January 6. The historic areas and harbor of Charleston are easily accessible from this Mt. Pleasant, SC hotel. You’ll be four miles from Isle of Palms beaches and next door to Towne Center Shopping Mall.
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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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LATE ENTRIES
Any late entries that are accepted will be charged $100 to get in the tournament. That is ONLY IF we are able to get the player in. DO NOT WAIT TO ENTER UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE!! Many times the night of the deadline you may encounter problems processing.
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WELCOME
This is a Southern Level 4 and South Carolina Level 2 event. We hope to see you at The Citadel! PLEASE READ ALL TOURNAMENT INFORMATION ON WEBPAGE BEFORE CONTACTING TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR.
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Sponsorship Opportunity
We are seeking sponsors for this tournament. If you are interested in sponsoring this tournament please contact Jonathan Barth at barth_jonathan@yahoo.com or (843)568-1468.
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LOOKING FOR A PARTNER?
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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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SEEDS
The Southern Seeding Calculator is used for children being seeded on their younger age group ranking.
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Entering Different age Groups
Players are allowed to enter one age group for singles and another for doubles. Please note that you may have to play at different sites if you do that so be prepared to do so.
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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, sign up online for singles and email Jonathan Barth at barth_jonathan@yahoo.com. 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, January 5), you MUST do so online. Click on Edit Registration, then Withdraw. You will need your original confirmation number.
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Match Times
Play will begin Friday afternoon at 3:00pm if necessary for singles or doubles. We will try and schedule all Friday matches to start later, but won't know until after the deadline how many competitors we will have.
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DRAW LIMITATIONS
The singles draws will be limited to 64. Doubles draws are limited to 32 teams.
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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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INCLEMENT WEATHER
In the event of inclement weather, the referee has the discretion to change sites and use alternate scoring.
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Wilson USOPEN is the tournament ball.
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Medical Release
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 here to download the USTA SC Medical Release Form.
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South Carolina Tournament Level 2
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Southern Tournament 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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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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Players are selected manually by the tournament director after the close of registration.
Entry to this tournament is open to all USTA members. Entries must be submitted by Monday, January 6, 2014 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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