MATCH TIMES ARE NOW AVAILABLE
PLEASE CHECK THE FIRST MATCH REPORT FOR YOUR FIRST MATCH TIMES. ALL DRAWS WILL BE PUBLISHED SUNDAY AFTERNOON BY 6PM.
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SEEDING
Seeding is done by using the "all factors method". The seeds are posted now and may be changed based on any new information brought to the seeding committee. If you have any information you feel is important for us to know please email david_boyd@kiawahresort.com or call (843)768-6028.
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WELCOME!!!
This is the USTA Southern Senior Clay Court Championships. It is a Southern Level 1 and South Carolina Level 1 tournament. We hope you will join us for a great tournament!
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Special Villa Rates
Special accommodation rates are available in one, two, or three bedroom scenic villas. One bedroom villas are $123/night (or $655/week), two bedroom villas are $150/night (or $810/week), and three bedroom villas are $189/night (or $999/week). Rates are based on availability of villas and are subject to a 12.5% tax and an 9% service fee. Call reservations at 800-654-2924 and ask for the Southern Senior Championship (booking #12240 villa rate.
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LOOKING FOR A PARTNER??
Scroll down to see who is looking for a partner: We will post names of players that are looking for doubles partners as they register. If you need help please email jonathan_barth@kiawahresort.com.
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Men's 80 Doubles
Harold Swenson
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Men's 65 Doubles
Lloyd Settle
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Mixed 40 Doubles
Harriet Reid
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TOURNAMENT LEVEL
USTA Southern Level 1, USTA South Carolina Level 1.
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EVENT LIMITATIONS
You may enter two events if you play the following: one singles and one doubles, one singles and one mixed, or two doubles. You may enter three events only of you play one singles, one doubles, and one mixed doubles. You may be required to play back to back matches.
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START TIMES/DRAW SIZES
Any draws larger than 16 will start on Wednesday, October 29.
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FIRST MATCH TIMES
Will be available online by 1pm Sunday, October 26. You may also call the club at (843)768-2838 after 1pm Sunday October 26 for first match times.
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AIRPORT
Nearest Airport: Charleston International (CHS)- 45 minutes away
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PRACTICE COURTS
Practice courts are available at both the Roy Barth and West Beach Tennis Centers. Check with the tournament desk at each center for availability.
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HOSPITALITY
Daily: Complimentary sports drinks, bottled water and soft drinks offered all day 8:00am-10:00am coffee, juice, danish/bagels, and fruit 12:00noon- Complimentary beer offered all afternoons throughout tournament. FRIDAY OCTOBER 31 6:00-8:30 Lowcountry Barbecue Buffet. Menu to include wine and beer, mixed greens salad with assorted dressings, pasta salad, coleslaw, southern style green beans, corn on the cob, broiled catfish, BBQ pulled pork with assorted rolls, fresh baked dinner rolls, cookies and brownies, coffee, tea, and decaffeinated coffee. Guests of particIpants $32. Resort casual
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MASSAGE THERAPIST
A message therapist will be available daily throughout the tournament at the Roy Barth Tennis Center. There will be a reasonable fee for her services.
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STRINGING SERVICE
Racquet stringing service available at the Roy Barth Tennis Center for $15/racquet(labor only). Wilson and Prince string ar available for sale in the shop.
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TOURNAMENT OF THE YEAR AWARD
This tournament was given the USTA-SC Tournament of the Year award in December 2009.
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TRANSPORTATION ON ISLAND
If you are staying in accommodations managed by the Kiawah Island Golf Resort you may call 768-6039 for on-island transportation.
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SHOWER FACILITIES
Tournament participants are able to use shower facilities at the Turtle Point Golf Club located approximately 1/4 mile from the Roy Barth Tennis Center. You can shower there before the Friday night dinner at the Turtle Point Golf Club.
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AMMENITIES ON ISLAND
Bike Rentals: Available at the Heron Park Nature Center. Call 86001. Bike along 30 miles of paved leisure trails and 10 miles of hard packed beach. Swimming Pools: Those who are staying in accommodations managed by the Kiawah Island Golf Resort may enjoy the pools located adjacent to the Roy Barth Tennis Center, at the Night Heron Park, and adjacent to the West Beach Tennis Center. Golf: Enjoy the five world class golf courses that are availble for resort guests. Ask about the discounted golf fees for tournament participants.
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RESTAURANTS AND BARS
Town Center Market(ext. 82775) located at the East Beach Village area across the street from the Roy Barth Tennis Center. Enjoy a la carte breakfast, sandwiches, pizza, freshly prepared entrees and family style meals. Hours are 7:00am-9:00pm. Casual attire. Tomasso at the Turtle Point Golf Clubhouse(ext. 64070). Specializes in italian cuisine. Enjoy the bar for casual dinning and cocktails. Resort casual. Reservations recommended. Hours are 11:30am-9:30pm Jasmine Porch at the Sanctuary hotel (ext 86330). Specializes in southern cuisine. Resort casual. Reservations recommended. Hours: 11:00am-9:30pm Atlantic Room at the Ocean Course Golf Club(ext. 64085) Kiawah's premier seafood restaurant. Resort casual. Reservations recommended. HourS: 11:00am-9:00pm. Ryder Cup Bar at the Ocean Course Golf Club. Hours: 11:00am-9:30pm Shrimpers is located at the Straw Market in the West Beach Village(ext 327051). Located adjacenet to the West Beach Tennis Center. Offers fresh local seafood and other regional favorites. Casual attire.
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DOCTOR CARE
Contact the tournament desk if in need of a doctor.
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LOCAL HOSPITALS
Located in downtown Charleston and is approximately 40 minutes from Kiawah Island. Roper Hospital 317 Calhoun Street Charleston, SC 724-2000 Medical University of South Carolina(MUSC) 171 Ashley Ave. Charleston, SC 792-1414
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Starting Times:Any draws larger than 16 will start on Wednesday,
October 29. You can call after 3:00 pm on Sunday, October 26 for
your match times. Consolation: A full singles feed-in draw Nearest
Airport: Charleston International- 45 minutes away Nearest City:
Charleston, 25 miles ( 35 minutes) Accommodations on Island: Call
toll free 1-800-654-2924 and ask for reservations. Identify
yourself as being a part of the Southern Senior Closed Tennis
Championship. Choices include the Sanctuary Hotel, and 1, 2, or 3
Bedroom Villas. Special villa tournament rates offered from October
29- November 2, 2014 Hospitality: Friday, October 31 Lowcountry
Barbecue Buffet with varied selections Daily: 8:00-10:00am Coffee,
juice, danish/bagels, and fruit will be served at club All day:
Sports drinks, bottled water, and soft drinks offered. 3:00pm on:
Beer offered. Discounted golf offered at one of Kiawah's beautiful
golf courses. Beach: 10 miles of beautiful beach
No Selection Process. All registered players will be selected.
Entry to this tournament is open to specified residents only. Entries must be submitted by Sunday, October 19, 2014 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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