Tournament Reports
Events - Alternates by Event
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WEATHER UPDATE SATURDAY MORNING 6:59AM
ALL SITES ARE DRY AND ON SCHEDULE.
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PHONE NUMBERS FOR REFERENCE
IF YOU NEED TO REACH THE TOURNAMENT YOU CAN DO SO BY CALLING THE NUMBERS BELOW: (NOTE--DO NOT CALL THE PRO SHOP AT 864-234-5113 AS IT IS NO LONGER IN SERVICE) RICK KING (TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR) - 864-430-0406 GARY LINK (TOURNAMENT REFEREE) - 864-275-0161 DO NOT LEAVE MESSAGES ON THESE CELL NUMBERS. IF YOU ARE INQUIRING ABOUT WEATHER DELAYS YOU WILL NEED TO CHECK THIS TOURNAMENT HOMEPAGE FOR ANY NOTIFICATIONS.
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DRAWS ARE NOW POSTED - FRIDAY 4:13pm
PLEASE NOTE ALL PLAYERS ARE TO REPORT DIRECTLY TO THEIR MATCH SITE AND SHOULD ARRIVE 20 MINUTES BEFORE THEIR MATCH TIME. THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS IN SCHEDULING TIME OR MATCH SITE. ALL PLAYERS SHOULD PLAN TO PLAY AT ANYTIME IN THE EVENT OF SCHEDULE CHANGES. PLEASE CONTINUE TO CHECK THIS TOURNAMENT HOMEPAGE FOR UPDATES.
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PLAYERS AND PARENTS
WE HAVE HAD NUMEROUS WITHDRAWALS THIS MORNING THEREFORE YOU WILL NEED TO RECHECK YOUR DRAW WHEN IT IS POSTED AT 5PM TO MAKE SURE YOU ARE AWARE OF ANY CHANGES TO YOUR ORIGINAL START TIME FOR YOUR FIRST MATCH.
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FIRST MATCH TIMES ARE NOW POSTED - SEE MATCH SCHEDULE INFO-FUTURE MATCH INFO - THURSDAY, MARCH 17 3:20pm
PLEASE PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO YOUR MATCH TIME AND YOUR LOCATION. PLEASE ARRIVE 20 MINUTES BEFORE YOUR SCHEDULED MATCH TIME. IF YOU ARE PLAYING AT A SITE DIFFERENT THAN THORNBLADE YOU WILL NEED TO GO TO YOUR MATCH SITE FIRST AND THEN STOP BY THORNBLADE DURING THE WEEKEND. NO ALLOWANCES FOR LATENESS WILL BE ALLOWED FOR ANYONE WHO IS LATE DUE TO VISITING THE THORNBLADE SITE FIRST.
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SITE LEGEND (AS INDICATED ON FIRST MATCH TIME REPORT)
THOCL - THORNBLADE CLUB CLAY COURT (1212 THORNBLADE BLVD, GREER SC 29650) THOHD - THORNBLADE CLUB HARD COURT (1212 THORNBLADE BLVD, GREER SC 29650) THO10 - THORNBLADE 10 & UNDER HARD COURT(1212 THORNBLADE BLVD, GREER SC 29650)
GCCCL - GREENVILLE COUNTRY CLUB CLAY COURT (239 BYRD BLVD, GREENVILLE SC 29605) EAST - EASTSIDE HIGH SCHOOL HARD COURT (1300 BRUSHY CREEK RD, TAYLORS SC 29687) FURM - FURMAN UNIVERSITY HARD COURT (3300 POINSETT HIGHWAY, GREENVILLE SC 29613) KROC - KROC TENNIS CENTER CLAY COURT(205 GIBBS STREET, GREENVILLE SC 29601)
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MATCH SITES BY DIVISION
MATCH SITES ARE LISTED BELOW BY AGE DIVISION: (SITE LEGEND WHICH WILL APPEAR ON DRAW IS IN PARENTHESES) BOYS & GIRLS 10 - THORNBLADE TENNIS CENTER (TB10) BOYS & GIRLS 12 - GREENVILLE COUNTRY CLUB AND KROC TENNIS CENTER(GCCCL AND KROC) BOYS & GIRLS 14 - THORNBLADE TENNIS CENTER (THOCL & THOHD) BOYS & GIRLS 16 - EASTSIDE HIGH SCHOOL (EAST) BOYS & GIRLS 18 - FURMAN UNIVERSITY (FURM)
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TOURNAMENT TIMELINE
THURSDAY, MARCH 10 - ONLINE ENTRIES CLOSED AT 11:59pm FRIDAY, MARCH 11 - PLAYERS LIST AND ALTERNATES LIST POSTED TO HOMEPAGE SATURDAY, MARCH 12 - SEEDS WILL BE POSTED SATURDAY, MARCH 12 8AM - DEADLINE FOR RECEIVING A REFUND FOR WITHDRAWING ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THURSDAY, MARCH 17 - FIRST MATCH REPORT WILL BE POSTED FRIDAY, MARCH 18 - 5:00PM - SINGLES DRAWS FOR ALL DIVISIONS WILL BE POSTED *** THE ALTERNATES LIST ON THE HOMEPAGE WILL BE UPDATED DAILY STARTING SATURDAY MARCH 12
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PRACTICE COURTS
THERE WILL BE 4 HARD COURTS AVAILABLE AT THORNBLADE CLUB 6:45am UNTIL 7:45am EACH MORNING ON A "FIRST COME FIRST SERVE" BASIS. FURMAN UNIVERSITY AND EASTSIDE HIGH SCHOOL WILL ALSO HAVE PRACTICE COURTS AVAILABLE 7:00am UNTIL 7:45am. THE CLAY COURTS AT THORNBLADE CLUB AND GREENVILLE COUNTRY CLUB WILL BE IN THE PROCESS OF BEING GROOMED FOR 8:00am MATCHES HOWEVER THE HARD COURTS WILL BE AVAILABLE TO YOU FOR PRACTICE 6:45am UNTIL 7:45am.
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DIRECTIONS TO THORNBLADE CLUB (1212 THORNBLADE BLVD, GREER SC 29650)
FROM ATLANTA - TAKE 85 SOUTH AND TAKE EXIT 54 (PELHAM ROAD). TURN LEFT AT LIGHT AT TOP OF RAMP. DRIVE TO 2nd RED LIGHT. (HARDEES AND CVS ON RIGHT). TURN RIGHT BETWEEN HARDEES AND CVS ONTO BOILING SPRINGS RD. DRIVE 1/10 MILE TO RED LIGHT AND 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 THE TENNIS COURTS AND SWIMMING POOL ON THE RIGHT. TAKE NEXT RIGHT INTO PARKING LOT. FROM COLUMBIA: TAKE I-26 WEST TO I-385 NORTH TOWARDS GREENVILLE AND TAKE 85 NORTH. TAKE EXIT 54 (PELHAM RD). TURN LEFT AT LIGHT AT TOP OF RAMP. DRIVE TO 2nd RED LIGHT. (HARDEES AND CVS ON RIGHT). TURN RIGHT BETWEEN HARDEES AND CVS ONTO BOILING SPRINGS RD. DRIVE 1/10 MILE TO RED LIGHT AND 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 THE TENNIS COURTS AND SWIMMING POOL ON THE RIGHT. TAKE NEXT RIGHT INTO PARKING LOT. FROM ASHEVILLE/SPARTANBURG: TAKE I-26 to 85 SOUTH. TAKE EXIT 54 (Pelham Road Exit). TURN RIGHT AT LIGHT AT TOP OF RAMP. DRIVE TO 2nd RED LIGHT. (HARDEES AND CVS ON RIGHT). TURN RIGHT BETWEEN HARDEES AND CVS ONTO BOILING SPRINGS RD. DRIVE 1/10 MILE TO RED LIGHT AND 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 THE TENNIS COURTS AND SWIMMING POOL ON THE RIGHT. TAKE NEXT RIGHT INTO PARKING LOT.
FROM DOWNTOWN GREENVILLE: I-385 to I-85 NORTH TOWARD SPARTANBUG. TAKE EXIT 54(Pelham Road Exit). TURN LEFT AT LIGHT AT TOP OF RAMP. DRIVE TO 2nd RED LIGHT. (HARDEES AND CVS ON RIGHT). TURN RIGHT BETWEEN HARDEES AND CVS ONTO BOILING SPRINGS RD. DRIVE 1/10 MILE TO RED LIGHT AND 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 THE TENNIS COURTS AND SWIMMING POOL ON THE RIGHT. TAKE NEXT RIGHT INTO PARKING LOT.
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DIRECTIONS TO GREENVILLE COUNTRY CLUB ((GCCCL):239 Byrd Blvd, Greenville, SC
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.)
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DIRECTIONS TO EASTSIDE HIGH SCHOOL (EAST) - 1300 BRUSHY CREEK RD, TAYLORS SC 29687
FROM THORNBLADE TENNIS CENTER - TURN RIGHT ONTO THORNBLADE BLVD. DRIVE APPROXIMATELY 8/10 MILE AND TURN LEFT ONTO FATHER HUGO DR. GO TO STOP SIGN AND TURN RIGHT ONTO DEVENGER RD TO FIRST RED LIGHT. TURN LEFT ONTO SOUTH BATESVILLE RD. DRIVE TO 2nd RED LIGHT(BUENA VISTA ELEM. SCHOOL) 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 ROAD. TENNIS COURTS ARE LOCATED ON THE LEFT.
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DIRECTIONS TO FURMAN UNIVERSITY (3300 POINSETT HIGHWAY, GREENVILLE SC 29613) - BOYS & GIRLS 18
FROM ASHEVILLE NC AND POINTS NORTHWEST: TAKE I-26 to HENDERSONVILLE N.C., THEN U.S. 25 SOUTH. STAY ON U.S. 25 BUSINESS TO FURMAN UNIVERSITY EXIT. FROM CHARLOTTE, N.C., AND POINTS NORTHEAST:: TAKE I-85 to GREENVILLE SC. TAKE I-385 TO NORTH PLEASANTBURG DRIVE (ROUTE 291). FOLLOW 291 SIX MILES NORTH TO US 25 BUSINESS AND U.S. 276. PROCEED THREE MILES NORTH TO FURMAN UNIVERSITY EXIT FROM ATLANTA GA., AND POINTS SOUTHWEST: TAKE I-85 TO U.S. 25 (WHITE HORSE ROAD). PROCEED 12 MILES NORTH TO DUNCAN CHAPEL ROAD. TURN RIGHT AND DRIVE APPROX 3/4 MILE TO SECOND CAMPUS GATE ON YOUR LEFT (NO ENTRANCE SIGN). IF YOU ARRIVE AT TIMMONS ARENA GATE YOU HAVE GONE TOO FAR. FROM COLUMBIA SC, AND POINTS SOUTHEAST. TAKE I-26 to I-385. TAKE NORTH PLEASANTBURG DRIVE (ROUTE 291) SIX MILES NORTH TO U.S. 25 BUSINESS AND U.S. 276. PROCEED THREE MILES NORTH TO FURMAN UNIVERSITY EXIT.
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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 E-MAIL RICK KING AT RKING@THORNBLADECLUB.COM
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THE ALTERNATES LIST IS NOW AVAILABLE
ATTENTION ALTERNATES.....PLEASE CHECK YOUR STATUS TO LEARN IF YOU HAVE BEEN MOVED TO THE PLAYERS LIST AND IF YOU HAVE MOVED UPWARDS ON THE ALTERNATES LIST.
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12:00 MIDNIGHT - THE TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED
ANY PLAYER WISHING TO ENTER AT THIS TIME IS CONSIDERED LATE. (NO EXCEPTIONS). IF YOU WISH TO ENTER AT THIS TIME YOU WILL NEED TO SEND YOUR LATE ENTRY REQUEST TO GARY LINK AT GLINKSC@GMAIL.COM. ALL LATE ENTRY REQUEST MUST INCLUDE 1. PLAYERS FULL NAME 2. USTA NUMBER 3. DIVISION TO ENTER 4. CELL PHONE NUMBER 5. ALTERNATE NUMBER IN THE EVENT YOU NEED TO BE REACHED. ANY PLAYER ENTERING NOW WILL IMMEDIATELY GO TO THE BOTTOM OF THE ALTERNATES LIST REGARDLESS OF YOUR SOUTHERN STANDING/RANKING. (NO EXCEPTIONS)
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ENTERING 2 TOURNAMENTS - PROHIBITED
PLAYERS - IF YOU ARE ENTERED IN THIS TOURNAMENT AND ALSO IN ANOTHER TOURNAMENT SCHEDULED FOR THE SAME WEEKEND YOU HAVE VIOLATED A SOUTHERN TENNIS ASSOCIATION REGULATION. IF YOU DO NOT WITHDRAW FROM OUR TOURNAMENT OR THE OTHER TOURNAMENT YOU WILL BE
PENALIZED BY THE SOUTHERN OFFICE. PERMISSION WILL NOT BE GIVEN TO ANY PLAYER TO ENTER 2 TOURNAMENTS ON THE SAME WEEKEND. IF YOU ARE ON OUR ALTERNATES LIST AND YOU DECIDE TO PLAY IN ANOTHER TOURNAMENT YOU MUST WITHDRAW FROM OUR TOURNAMENT IMMEDIATELY BY SENDING AN E-MAIL TO GARY LINK AT GLINKSC@GMAIL.COM. YOU MUST INCLUDE YOUR FULL NAME, DIVISION TO WITHDRAW FROM, REASON AND CONTACT INFORMATION.
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THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR SPONSORS
WE ARE PRIVILEGED TO HAVE PEPSI (AQUAFINA) AS OUR "TITLE SPONSOR". ADDITIONAL SPONSORS WHO HAVE MADE THIS TOURNAMENT POSSIBLE ARE: ST. FRANCIS SPORTS MEDICINE, CHICK-fil-A(Pelham Rd), FCI AGENCY
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TIMES
PLAY WILL BEGIN ON SATURDAY MARCH 19 FOR SINGLES, FIRST ROUND TIMES WILL BE POSTED ONLINE AFTER 5pm THURSDAY MARCH 17.
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11 & UNDER GREEN BALL UPDATE
As you are well aware, there has been an 11 & Under pilot ongoing to help with the development of our players, by initiating a 11 & under Green division. A benchmark was added to slow down the race to 12 & Under yellow, again, for developmental purposes for the player. As of March 1, 2016, the USTA Southern Junior Competition Committee is taking the next step. The “benchmark” will be eliminated. Therefore, the following will take place: - For events with deadlines past March 1, you will be able to enter 10 & Under Orange, 11 & Under Green, or 12 & Under Yellow as long as player is age eligible. - Player will be able to enter two divisions ( 11 & Under as well as 10 & Under, 12 & under as well as 11 & Under etc) - Selection will be done as all selections for 12 thru 18’s. Please see process listed on the home page below - Bottom line, if you enter two divisions, you will be considered for the upper division first and if not selected, then the lower division. You must play where selected. - Selections will be based on the player’s standing. - For those entering 11 & Under Green, the 12 & Under standing will be used for selection until April 1st. At that time an 11 & Under standing/ranking will be used. - Draw size will be 16 - Now the choice will be left up to the coach/parent/player on what division to enter. Please remember though, selection will be based on standings.
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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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WITHDRAWALS
PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOU WISH TO WITHDRAW YOU MUST SEND AN E-MAIL TO GARY LINK AT GLINKSC@GMAIL.COM. THE E-MAIL MUST INCLUDE THE PLAYERS NAME, THE DIVISION ENTERED, IF AN ALTERNATE OR A SELECTED PLAYER, THE REASON FOR THE WITHDRAWAL, AND A PHONE NUMBER WHERE YOU CAN BE REACHED. ANY WITHDRAWAL AFTER 8AM SATURDAY MARCH 12 WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR A REFUND.
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EARLY CHECK IN - FRIDAY MARCH 18 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, AT RKING@THORNBLADECLUB.COM IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE WARM UP CLINIC.
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ATTENTION PLAYERS/PARENTS
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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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 AT ANYTIME ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY EVENING
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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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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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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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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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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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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
ALL PLAYERS WILL RECEIVE A T-SHIRT. PLEASE NOTE YOU WILL NEED TO MAKE SURE YOU INDICATE THE CORRECT SIZE AS YOU REGISTER. WE WILL ORDER EXACTLY WHAT YOU REQUEST SO MAKE SURE YOU INDICATE THE APPROPRIATE SIZE YOU WEAR.
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HOSPITALITY
Chick-fil-A will provide dinner from 5:00 - 7:00 pm, Saturday, March 19. 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.
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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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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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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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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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