DRAWS/MATCH TIMES ARE POSTED- 3:30pm Wednesday
PLEASE PAY ATTENTION TO YOUR MATCH TIME AND LOCATION. THANK YOU!
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REGISTRATION/CHECK IN
YOU ARE ABLE TO REPORT TO YOUR FIRST MATCH LOCATION TO PLAY AS LONG AS YOU DONT OWE AN ENTRY FEE FOR DOUBLES OR SINGLES. IF YOU OWE MONEY PLEASE BRING CASH OR CHECK TO THE CITADEL ON FRIDAY BEFORE PLAYING YOUR FIRST MATCH. IF YOU NEED TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS PLEASE CONTACT JONATHAN BARTH AT BARTH_JONATHAN@YAHOO.COM.
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FIRST MATCH TIMES
will be available Wednesday evening after 5pm...
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MATCH SITES: 10's, 12's GREEN BALL, Girls 12's
All Boys and Girls 10 and under, 12 and under GREEN BALL (BOYS and GIRLS) , and GIRLS 12S yellow ball will play at LTP in Mt. Pleasant.
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MATCH SITES: Boys 12 (yellow ball), 14's, 16's and 18's
will be playing at the Citadel, Porter Gaud School, or St. Andrews (Friday only) over the weekend.
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SITES:
We are using four 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. Penalties for lateness will be enforced.
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THE CITADEL (CTDL)
The Citadel College(CTDL- 171 Moultrie St., Charleston, SC 29409 (10 courts)
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St. Andrews Park and Playground (STAND)
located at 1095 Playground Rd. Charleston, 29407. We will be playing here on Friday afternoon/evening...
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LTP (LTP on the draws)
located at 1513 Mathis Ferry Rd., Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464. Phone:(843)388-0898
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PORTER GAUD SCHOOL (PORT)
located at 300 Albemarle Rd., Charleston, SC 29407 (6 courts)
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MATCH FORMATS/ADDITIONAL INFORMATION***please read carefully
There will be a 3/4 playoff for all main draw singles. We will play 2 out of 3 full sets in all 14's-18's main draw singles starting in the quarterfinals. All consolation matches are 2 out of 3 sets with a match tiebreak for the third set.
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PRACTICE COURTS
You will be able to warm up at the site you are playing prior to the first match of the day each day on a first come/first serve basis. There are additional courts available as well to the public near the Citadel campus on Congress St. adjacent to the football stadium. Charleston is also hosting the USTA-SC Singles League State Championship at various sites throughout Charleston Saturday and Sunday so most public facilities will be occupied starting at 8:00am.
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***WELCOME!***NEW TOURNAMENT
Welcome to the SC State open Championships held at The Citadel in Charleston, SC. This is a USTA Southern Level 4 and USTA_SC Level 2 tournament. Please read all of the information on the website before contacting the tournament director.
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TOURNAMENT HOTELS
We are securing tournament hotels now and should have the website updated by Wednesday night at 9pm.
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The Town and Country Inn and Suites
located at 2008 Savannah Highway, Charleston, SC 29407. (843)329-3304. $129/night tournament rate. Please reference the SC State Open Jr Championship or group code SCOPEN.
more info
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Hampton Inn and Suites- IOP Connector
The Hampton Inn and Suites -IOP Connector is located at 1104 Isle of Palms Con, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464. (843)856-3900. Please follow the link here to make your reservation. The last day to book this hotel with the tournament rate is November 6. http://hamptoninn.hilton.com/en/hp/groups/personalized/C/CHSMPHX-SCJ-20151113/index.jhtml
more info
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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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SELECTION PROCESS
All singles draws are limited to 64 players. Doubles will be limited to 32 teams. Selections will be made based on the most recent USTA/SOUTHERN standings as of the tournament deadline.
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DRAW LIMITS
All singles will be limited to 64 players. All doubles will be limited to 32 teams.
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***DOUBLES PARTNERS***
PLEASE DO NOT WAIT TO ASK FOR HELP FINDING A DOUBLES PARTNER!!! I AM POSTING ALL PLAYERS INTERESTED IN FINDING A PARTNER IF THEY ARE REGISTERED FOR SINGLES ALREADY AND THEY CONTACT ME...I WILL NOT BE ABLE TO HELP FIND YOU A PARTNER IF YOU WAIT TO ASK FOR HELP THE DAY OF THE DEADLINE OR AFTER... MY EMAIL IS BARTH_JONATHAN@YAHOO.COM / CELL (843)568-1468
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NEED HELP FINDING A PARTNER?
YOU MUST BE ENTERED IN THE TOURNAMENT IN SINGLES BEFORE I ADD YOU TO THE LIST...If you need help finding a doubles partner we will list your name as looking with your contact information provided for other people to contact you. To be put on the list email barth_jonathan@yahoo.com and give me your best contact email and phone number. If you are on the list and then find a partner please email me so I can remove you from the list as well.
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Boys 12 under (GREEN)
Joseph Ramirez: (703)966-2780, (571)216-3835
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WITHDRAWALS
Withdrawals after the deadline will not receive a refund.
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LATE ENTRIES
We are NOT accepting any late entries that would affect seeding. 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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MATCH FORMAT (14's, 16's, and 18's)
All main draw matches will be best 2 out of 3 sets with a match tiebreak in lieu of a 3rd set UNTIL THE QUARTERFINALS. We will play 2 out of three FULL SETS from the QUARTERFINALS THROUGH THE FINALS IN MAIN DRAW INCLUDING THE 3/4 PLAYOFF. All consolation matches will be best 2 out of 3 sets with a match tiebreak in lieu of the 3rd set. Consolation is a First Match Losers Consolation (FMLC). The Referee reserves the right to change the scoring in the main draw, if we have inclement weather. Doubles will play an 8-game Pro Set.
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MATCH FORMAT (12 Singles)
All main draw matches ( will be best 2 out of 3 sets with a match tiebreak in lieu of a 3rd set. All consolation matches will be best 2 out of 3 sets with a match tiebreak in lieu of the 3rd set. Consolation is a First Match Losers Consolation (FMLC). The Referee reserves the right to change the scoring in the main draw, if we have inclement weather. Doubles will play an 8-game Pro Set.
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***GREEN BALL 11 AND UNDER DIVISION***
We have added the 11U Green division (16 draw) for this tournament. Players must be 11 & under and sign up for this tournament in the “12 & Under Green Ball Division”. Players who are not age-eligible to participate will be moved into the 12 & Under Yellow Ball Division where they fall on the list. The STA L3 Benchmark does not apply to this tournament. Points will be awarded at SC L3 and STA L5 points values, respectively.
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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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Playoff for 3rd and 4th
There will be a 3/4 playoff for all singles divisions.
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AWARDS
Awards will be given to the winners and finalists in singles and doubles.
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SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD
There will be a sportsmanship award give to a boy and girl for showing exemplary sportsmanship throughout the tournament.
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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, November 9, 2015 9:30:00 AM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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