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Tournament Reports
Future Match Info Report
Future Match Info Report
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Sunday Morning Update 12:00
All matches have now been delayed once again to 1:00 pm. We will now be using alternate scoring formats. No Ad scoring and Short Sets. ALL CONSOLATION MATCHES HAVE BEEN CANCELLED.
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Saturday Evening Upadate
All Saturday matches have been suspended as of 2:!5 pm. The new schedule of play for tomorow is up. Play is scheduled to begin at 9:00 am. Please check back to the website for further updates on Sunday morning. Thanks to all the participants for your understanding. We look forward to seeing you all in the morning. We will have Murrays doughnuts for breakfast.
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WELCOME:
The Sumter Tennis Association welcomes our tennis friends to the 2010 Chick-Fil-A Winter Chill Challenge held at the Palmetto Tennis Center, one of the finest tennis facilities in our state. We are pleased to offer the 1st tournament of the year, including both adult and senior events.
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FOOD AND BEVERAGES:
CHICK-FIL-A is our main sponsor for our tournament. On Saturday morning, they will offer breakfast items for all players at the tournament site including chicken biscuits, minis, fruit cups and coffee. Also, CHICK-FIL-A will provide a coupon to all entrants that may be redeemed at the local restaurant for 1 entree, a side, and a beverage of your choice. On Sunday morning, delicious donuts will be provided for players by MURRAYS. Coffee and Hot Chocolate, as well as Gatorade, fruit and snacks will be provided for players throughout the tournament, Friday-Sunday.
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PLAYERS AMENITIES:
All players will receive a PRINCE Zip-Front Fleece Jacket! Excellent doorprizes will be given away including a Babolot Drive Z raquet and gift certificates to local restaurants. We will provide a roomy, HEATED area for players to relax in if the weather warrants.
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MATCH PLAY:
We will use a 10 point tie-break in lieu of 3rd sets for ALL matches. USTA rules will be observed. Point penalty system will be used. Penalities may be assessed for lateness as determined by the Referee, who is the official timekeeper. Players should check in 30 MINUTES prior to their first scheduled match. Check-in for all matches will be at the Tournament Desk located in the PTC pro shop. After checking in, players should remain near the check-in area and be readily available for court assignments. All matches will be played at the Palmetto Tennis Center on hard courts. Warm-up is limited to 5 minutes, unless extended by Referee. Players entering two events should expect to play multiple matches with minimum rest between events. ALL PLYERS SHOULD RETURN TO THE TOURNAMENT DESK AFTER EACH MATCH TO CONFIRM MATCH SCHEDULE.
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AWARDS:
Awards will be given to the Winner and Finalist in all events.
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CONSOLATION:
A First Match Losers Consolation (FMLC) will be offered. In Consolation matches, a 10 point tie-break will be played in lieu of 3rd set. You must inform the Tournament Desk after losing your first match if you DO NOT want to participate in the consolation match. Consolation matches may be cancelled in the event of inclement weather.
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INCLEMENT WEATHER:
If inclement weather affects tournament play, any time changes will be annouced at the site, AND posted online on THIS page for all players in advance. Players should review webpage regularly for updates.
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HOTELS:
Several of our local hotels are offering special rates for the Winter Chill:
COUNTRY INN SUITES is offering a rate of $69 (803) 469-6666 HAMPTON INN, $79, (803) 469-2222
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AVOIDANCE Requests:
Any requests for avoidances or other accomodations should be E-MAILED to the Tournament Director
NO LATER than Monday, January 11. Requests will be honored to the extent possible by the Tournament Director however, the number of requests and number of players in various events may limit the availability of avoidances.
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Draws:
Draws will be posted by Thursday, January 14. NO refunds will be given after registration closes.
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Sunday Morning 10:00 am Update
All 9 am matches are delayed till 12:00 pm. Please check back for further updates.
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South Carolina Tournament Level 4
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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 Sunday, January 10, 2010 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
In the future, you can jump straight to this tournament by entering the tournament identification number: 704125410 from the searchable schedule homepage.
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