Tournament Reports
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THANKS TO ALL PLAYERS AND FAMILIES!
We want to thank all the players, their families, and friends for coming to our Jr. Challenger Tournament. We also want to thank all of you for putting up with the weather delays and being patient with the schedule changes. Finally, thank you for making this tournament so special and so much fun to host! Hope to see you next year!
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ELIGIBILITY
NEW CHALLENGER CIRCUIT Eligibility Rules for 2008! Any player not ranked in the TOP 25 of the age division they wish to play, may play in the Challenger Circuit. (Using most current standing list published at the end of the month previous to the event). Playing up in an age division is now allowed, as long as you are not in the top 25 of the current standings for that age division. Final Year End Rankings do not apply to this circuit any longer, only current standings.
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SPONSORS
DELTA DENTAL
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SURFACE
This tournament will be played on clay courts for the 12s, 14s, and 16s boys and girls. The 10's and 18's Boys and Girls will play on hard courts. Alternate surface (clay or hard courts) may be used in case of inclement weather or delayed schedules at the discretion of the tournament staff.
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CHECK IN
Please make sure to check in at the tournament desk 15 to 20 minutes before your match time.
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DOUBLES
If you have a partner please add his/her name at time of registration. Doubles registration will be open starting Friday afternoon and close Saturday at 1:00 PM for players that do not have a partner at registration time. Doubles matches will start Saturday after singles play and will be played to an 8 game Pro Set.
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DRAWS
Draws will be available Thursday, October 23 after 12:00 PM.
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SCORING
All singles matches will be played best of 3 tie break sets but a match tie break, 10 point, will be played in lieu of the third set. All doubles matches will be played as a Pro Set format, first to 8 games with tie break at 8-8.
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WEATHER
In the event of inclement weather, alternate scoring maybe used at the discretion of the referee.
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TENNIS BALLS
This tournament will be played with Prince Tennis Balls.
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DIRECTIONS
Topspin Racquet and Swim Club is conveniently located on 5347 Sunset Blvd. (Highway 378) in Lexington, SC 29072. Take exit #61 off of I-20 and travel approx. 4 miles towards Lexington and Topspin is on your left. From I-26 take exit #110 and travel approx. 6 miles towards Lexington and Topspin is on your left.
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HOTELS
HAMPTON INN 1094 Chris Drive, West Columbia, SC 29169 Call (803) 791-8940 ---HOLIDAY INN 500 Chris Drive. West Columbia, SC 29169 Call ( 803 ) 794-9440---COMFORT INN OF LEXINGTON 328 West Main St. Call 803-359-3099---HAMPTON INN OF LEXINGTON 601 Columbia Ave. Call 803-356-8300---HOLIDAY INN HOTEL AND SUITES IN LEXINGTON 131 Inn Keeper Dr. Call 803-808-0800
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PIZZA DINNER
Pizza will be served from 4pm to 6pm on Saturday.
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AWARDS
Trophies will be presented to Champions and Finalists, as well as medals for consolation winners.
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QUESTIONS?
Any tournament questions please email them to the tournament Director at topspinrsc@aol.com
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CONTACT INFORMATION
IT IS IMPERATIVE FOR YOU (PLAYERS) TO ADD YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION (EMAIL AND PHONE) DURING THE ONLINE REGISTRATION PROCESS. IN ORDER FOR US TO BE ABLE TO REACH YOU REACH YOU IF WE NEED TO.
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MATCH TIMES
First Match time report will be available Wednesday October 22 at 1:00 PM. Any questions please email the tournament Director at topspinrsc@aol.com. No phone calls to Pro Shop please.
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4 HOUR RAIN DELAY FOR SATURDAY 10/25
All matches scheduled for Saturday, October 25 have been delayed for 4 hours. If your match was originally scheduled at 9:00 AM now it is at 1:00 PM and you can see your NEW MATCH TIMES in the report above. Players still need to check in about 20 minutes prior to their match on the rescheduled times. Please keep checking this website for updates.Last update 10:45 AM
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NEW SCHEDULE NOW AVAILABLE. 10/23 6PM
NO MATCHES WILL BE PLAYED FRIDAY! PLEASE CHECK NEW SCHEDULE ON THE DRAWS OR THE MATCH TIME REPORT. BOYS 18s, BOYS AND GIRLS 10s, AND GIRLS 16s WILL PLAY ON HARD COURTS. ALL OTHER DIVISIONS WILL PLAY ON CLAY COURTS. THIS MIGHT CHANGE DEPENDING ON HOW MUCH WE GET BEHIND SO PLEASE BE PREPARED TO PLAY IN DIFFERENT SURFACES IF NEEDED. AGAIN NO MATCHES FRIDAY AND THE FIRST MATCHES WILL START SATURDAY AT 9:00am. THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION. ANY TOURNAMENT QUESTIONS PLEASE EMAIL TOPSPINRSC@AOL.COM.
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POSSIBLE RAIN TOMORROW. PLEASE READ!
ALL TOURNAMENT PLAYERS PLEASE CHECK DRAWS TONIGHT AFTER 6:30PM AND UPDATED MATCH TIMES. ACCORDING TO THE WEATHER FORECAST THERE WILL BE RAIN MOST OF TOMORROW. THE TOURNAMENT STAFF HAS DECIDED THAT IF THE FORECAST DOES NOT CHANGE FOR THE BEST BY 6:00PM TODAY WE WILL RESCHEDULE ALL FRIDAY MATCHES TO SATURDAY. ANOTHER NOTE IS THAT SOME DIVISIONS MIGHT BE PLAYED ON HARD COURTS AND ALTERNATE SCORING MIGHT BE USED. MOST OF THE DIVISIONS SCHEDULES WILL BE CHANGED SO PLEASE MAKE SURE TO CHECK YOUR MATCH TIMES!!!!!!!! WE WILL TRY TO COMPLETE AS MANY MATCHES AS WE HAD PLANNED BY THE END OF SATURDAY SO THERE WILL BE NO DOUBLES PLAY ON SATURDAY IF THE FORECAST STAYS THE WAY IT IS. PLAYERS WILL STILL BE ABLE TO SIGN UP FOR DOUBLES SATURDAY. IN CASE OF RAIN DELAYS ON SATURDAY THIS WEBSITE WILL BE UPDATED WITH NEW MATCH TIMES FOR SATURDAY. PLEASE CHECK THIS WEBSITE ON A REGULAR BASIS THROUGH TODAY AND TOMORROW TO GET THE MOST UP TO DATE INFORMATION. SUNDAYS SCHEDULE WILL BE AVAILABLE SATURDAY AND IT WILL BE DETERMINED BY HOW MANY MATCHES ARE COMPLETED SATURDAY. THANKS FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF THIS ISSUE. EMAIL QUESTIONS TO TOPSPINRSC@AOL.COM
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Only those eligible for Challenger status may enter
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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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