NOTICE!!! TOURNAMENT CANCELED TODAY DUE EXTREME COLD WEATHER
The tournament has been canceled for Friday Nov. 21 due to the extreme cold weather expected tonight. Temperatures are to be in the low 20's with high winds over 15 mph. Tentative new date will be SATURDAY - JANUARY 17, beginning at 11:30AM. Please call LCTC 803-957-7676 if you have any questions.
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RISING STARS TOURNAMENT
The Rising Stars Tournament is ONE DAY, sanctioned event to introduce players to tournament competition. The emphasis is on multiple opponents, fun and education of players and parents to tournament competition.
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ELIGIBILITY RULES FOR 2008 RISING STARS TOURNAMENTS
Players must be able to serve and keep score. Players who have accumulated more than 200 points towards a current SC age group standing are NOT ELIGIBLE for the Rising Stars tournament circuit. And PLAYERS MAY NOT PLAY UP IN AN OLDER AGE DIVISION. All players must have a USTA number. The best ways to get a number or renew memberships are ON-LINE at membersservice@usta.com or call 800-990-USTA Mon.-Fri. 9:00AM to 5:00PM EST.
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ENTRY FEE AND DEADLINE
Register ONLINE at tournaments.usta.com by enterirg ID# 704124308 and follow instructions. DEADLINE TO REGISTER is November 17, 11:59PM. Entry fee is $23.00.
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STARTING TIME - ALL MATCHES ARE FRIDAY
All players and at least ONE PARENT must attend PLAYER/PARENT MEETING AT 6:00PM AT LCTC.
Roundrobin matches begin at 6:30PM, and PIZZA PARTY begins at 8:00PM.
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MATCH FORMATS
There will be multiple matches in a roundrobin format for novice boys and girls ages 8-14 years. The 8 year old division will be co-ed and use the QuickStart format utilizing the smaller 36 foot court and foam balls.
The 10 and Under division will use the QuckStart format utilizing a 60 foot court and transition balls. The 12 and 14 year old divisions will use the regular court and regular balls.
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AWARDS
AWARDS WILL BE PRESENTED TO MAIN DRAW WINNERS AND FINALISTS.
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INCLEMENT WEATHER
In case of inclement weather, the tournament will be played Sunday 23, 2008. Please call 803-957-7676
to check if you are unsure about the weather Friday Nov 21. Do not assume the tournament will be canceled. Alternate scoring/sites may be used if necessary.
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CHECK FOR UPDATES ON TOURNAMENT WEBPAGE
ALWAYS CHECK TOURNAMENT WEBPAGE FOR UPDATED INFORMATION.
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The Rising Stars Tournament is a ONE day, sanctioned event to
introduce players to tournament competition. The emphasis is on
multiple opponents, fun and education of players and parents to
tournament competition.
South Carolina Tournament Level 5
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No Selection Process. All registered players will be selected.
Entry to this tournament is open to all USTA members. Entries must be submitted by Tuesday, November 18, 2008 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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