Eligilbility rules for 2008
Players must be able to serve and keep score.
Players who have accumulated more than 200 points towards a current standing are not eligible for this circuit. Players may not play up into an older division. All Players must be a USTA current member. One day events for players to be introduced to competitive tennis. The emphasis is on match play, fun, and education of players and parents.
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Entries Close Tuesday July 15th at 11:59 PM
Entries Close Tuesday July 15th at 11:59 PM
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Tournament Sites
The main site will be the Caughman Road Tennis Center (CRTC) 803-776-3250 2800 Trotter Rd. Hopkins, SC 29061. Richland County Tennis Center 803 788-3001 will be used as an alternate site if necessary----- Check In is at 8:15 AM. Parent and Players Meeting is at 8:30.
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Please read all information on the homepage carefully and completely.
Check this section for any updates and changes during the tournament.
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Inclement Weather
In event of inclement weather play will begin Sunday July 20 at 1:00 PM.
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Tournament Timeline
This is a one day tournament: Check-in at 8:15 AM. 8:30 AM players/ parents meeting. 9:00 AM round robin matches begin. 11:30 AM lunch. 12:30 PM finals of singles. Doubles will be offered for anyone not involved in the afternoon singles.
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Phone Numbers
Please include your local and cell phone numbers on your online registration. Let the tournament desk know your hotel room number upon check in.
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Play
This is a one day event. Singles round robin--total of 6 or 8 games then change opponents. Top two players based on the percentage of games won vs games played will play in the afternoon finals. Doubles will be offered to everyone not involved in the singles final.
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Playing up
PLAYERS MAY NOT PLAY UP INTO A OLDER DIVISION
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Age Divisions
8 and under, 10 and under, 12 and under, 14 and under, 16 and under, and 18 and under
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Entry Fee
$23.50 includes-play, a tournament gift, Lunch and a $3.50 online processing fee imposed by the USTA
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Ball
The Wilson US Open ball will be used during this tournament
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Warm-up
Warm up will be limited to 5 minutes including serves
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Lights
Lights will be used if necessary
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USTA Membership
Current USTA Membership is required
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Rules
USTA rules will govern play
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Point Penalty System
USTA rules will govern play
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Telephone Entries
No telephone entries will be accepted
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Awards
Awards will be presented to the Champion and Finalist of all age diviisions
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Caughman Road Tennis Center(CRTC)
Caughman Road Tennis Center (CRTC) 2800 Trotter Road, Hopkins SC, 29061, (803)-776-3250
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Direction to CRTC coming in on I-26 Westbound from Charleston
Take I-77 North toward Charlotte. Take Garners Ferry Road toward Sumter and drive approx. 3.2 miles to Trotter Road. Turn left. The Caughman Road Tennis Center is 1 mile up on the left.
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Direction to CRTC coming in Eastbound from Spartanburg/Greenville
Eastbound from Spartanburg/Greenville follow I-26 toward Charleston. Take I-77 north toward Charlotte. Take the Garners Ferry Road exit toward Sumter. Drive approx 3.2 miles to Trotter Road. Turn left. The Caughman Road Tennis Center is 1 mile up on the left.
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Directions to CRTC coming in on I-20 Eastboun from Atlanta
Take I-26 exit #64A toward Columbia. Get over one lane and follow I-26 toward Charleston. Take I-77 north toward Charlotte. Take the Garners Ferry Road exit toward Sumter. Drive approx. 3.2 miles to Trotter Road. Turn Left. The Caughman Road Tennis Center is 1 mile up on the left.
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Directions to CRTC coming in on I-20 Westbond from Florence
Take exit 76A Charlotte/Charleston exit. Then follow I-77 south toward Charleston. Take the Garners Ferry Road exit toward Sumter. Drive 3.2 miles to Trotter Road. Turn left. The Caughman Road Tennis Center is 1 mile up on the left.
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Directions to CRTC coming in on I-77 Southbound from Charlotte
Stay on I-77 south toward Charleston. Take the Garners Ferry Road exit toward Sumter. Drive approx. 3.2 miles to Trotter Road. Turn left. The Caughman Road Tennis Center is 1 mile up on the left.
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South Carolina Tournament Level 5
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No Selection Process. All registered players will be selected.
Entry to this tournament is restricted. Please consult your Section or District rules and regulations for entry requirements for this tournament. If you enter this tournament and are not eligible, any refund is as the discretion of the Tournament Director. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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