12:15 PM SUNDAY WEATHER UPDATE
We have gotten a few matches on and the courts are drying, but we are behind. If you are scheduled to play at 12:30 or later, please know you will be at least one hour later.
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10:30 AM SUNDAY WEATHER UPDATE
Court conditions have improved slightly. We are hoping to be able to get started with the first planned round at approximately the scheduled time 11 AM. Draws have been updated with new times. Come on out and help us roll courts!! WE ARE HOPING TO PLAY ALL THE MATCHES AT THE MAIN SITE: RCTC
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CAUGHMAN ROAD TENNIS CENTER (CAUGH) GIRLS 16s CONSOLATION ONLY
Physical Address: 2800 Trotter Road,, Hopkins, SC 29061 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. (Landmarks - First stoplight past the Hardees restaurant.)
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5:00 PM UPDATE
NEW TIMES WILL BE POSTED BY 6 PM. Thank you!
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3:00 PM WEATHER UPDATE
ALL MATCHES ARE SUSPENDED FOR THE REST OF THE DAY ON SATURDAY. We will post new times for Sunday by 5 PM.
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DRAWS ARE POSTED WITH MATCH TIMES
DRAWS ARE POSTED with sites and match times for the weekend. Please confirm your next match time at the tournament desk after each match. Directions to alternate sites are listed below
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GIRLS 14S NEW SITE
GIRLS 14s SINGLES will now play at a new site from the original first match time site posted. ALL DOUBLES WILL BE PLAYED AT THE MAIN SITE- RCTC. We do apologize for any confusion, but we had to add another site due to damaged courts from the recent weather. Trenholm Park (10 min from main site) will be the play site for the Girls 14s on Saturday only. (Some consolation rounds in the B 14s and B 12s may also play there in the afternoon. We will inform you of this at the tournament desk after each match). Thank you for your cooperation!
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REGISTRATION CHECK IN
Registration Check In will be at the Parklane Tennis Center, except for the 10 and Under Age Divisions. They can check in directly at their site, St. Andrew's, on Saturday morning. Chick Fil A Lunch will be provided at all sites on Saturday for players.
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TRENHOLM PARK (TP)
Physical Address: 3900 Covenant Road, Columbia, SC 29206 (803) 787-0216 Then take I-77 north toward Charlotte. Take Exit 12 (Forest Drive). Take a left at light onto Forest Drive. Then take a right onto Beltline Blvd. Go a couple streets and make a right onto Covenant Road. (there is a light) Follow Covenant Road until it ends at a 3 or 4 way light. Go straight into Trenholm Park (TP). Courts are behind the Park building. Click link for web site with map
more info
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DOUBLES START ON SATURDAY
DOUBLES play will begin on Saturday morning at 8 AM. Doubles match times will be posted on Thursday
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SEEDS ARE POSTED
SEEDS ARE NOW POSTED (Jan 28th). If you have any questions concerning the seeding, please contact the Referee (MSRabb@aol.com) immediately.
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DOUBLES REGISTRATION
EXTENDED DEADLINE FOR DOUBLES. We are allowing one more day for players to sign up for doubles. If we have not heard from you by Wednesday, Jan 29th at Noon then we will remove you from doubles and place your name on the alternates list. Please register for doubles on line before the registration closes. DO NOT WAIT TO FIND A PARTNER. We only have a few days to complete our schedule from the time the registration closes, so work now to find a partner.
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AMENITIES
Lunch on Saturday and a player gift (t-shirt) will be provided to all participants. Awards will be given to the Champions and Finalist in each draw.
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MAIN SITE: RICHLAND COUNTY TENNIS CENTER (PARK)
Richland County Tennis Center (PARK), 7500 Parklane Road, Columbia, SC 29223 (803) 788-3001. FROM I 20 EASTBOUND Take Exit 107 (which is I-20 East toward Florence) then Exit 73B ( I-77 north toward Charlotte). The Parklane Road exit is 1 mile on the right. Take right onto Parklane Road. The RCTC courts are one mile on the left. FROM I 20 WESTBOUND: Take Exit 74 (which is Highway 1, Two-Notch Road). Turn right. Drive approximately 1 mile to the Two Notch Parklane Road intersction. (Columbia Place Mall will be at the intersection). Turn right onto Parklane Road. The RCTC courts will be 1 mile up on the right.
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10 AND UNDER MATCH PLAY FORMAT
As regulated Nationally, all play will be on 60 foot courts with low compression balls. The scoring format will be as follows: Best of three short sets to 4 games, must win by 2. If the players are tied at 4 games each, a 7 point tiebreaker will be played to determine the winner. If the players are tied in sets (1-1), then a 7 point tiebreaker will also be used in place of a third set to determine a winner. ALL 10 AND UNDER MATCH PLAY will be at the St. Andrew's Tennis center on Saturday
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HOTEL: RESIDENCE INN
Residence Inn by Marriott located at 2320 LeGrand Road, Columbia, SC 29223. 803-788-8850
more info
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HOTEL: COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT
Courtyard by Marriott will be out host hotel for the weekend. It is located at111 Gateway Corporate Blvd., Columbia, SC 29203. 803-736-3600
more info
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WIRELESS INTERNET
Wireless Internet is available at our Main Site (Richland County Tennis Center). The password is available upon request inside the tennis center.
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ADDITIONAL SITES
Additional sites may be added depending on the number of total players in the tournament. After the registration closes on Sunday night, we will post the information listing which sites will be used.
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SECONDARY SITE: ST ANDREWS PARK
St. Andrews Park 920 Beatty Road, Columbia SC 29210. Jemond (803) 446-4625 (Contact for Saturday) Follow I-20 West and exit Broad River Road and turn right towards the Harbison area. Travel approx. 2 miles to Beatty Road (Landmark: Large Dolllar Store will be on your right at this turn). Turn left onto Beatty road. St. Andrews Park (SAP) will be approx. 1 mile down on your left. Click link for web site with map
more info
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WITHDRAWALS
If you need to withdraw before entries close, you must do so online. Click on Edit Registration, then Withdraw. You will need your original confirmation number. Players withdrawing after the tournament entry deadline will not be refunded the entry fee. If you need to withdraw during the tournament, you must notify the Referee immediately in writing. Failure to do so will result in a default no show with suspension points.
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MATCH PLAY FORMAT
All matches will play best of 3 sets using a 10 point match tie-break in lieu of 3rd set, if necessary. Doubles will be an 8 game pro set
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BALLS
Wilson tennis balls will be used
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MEDICAL RELEASE FORM USTA requires a medical release SIGNED BY THE PARENT OR GUARDIAN for every player prior to their first match. Please download, complete, and bring signed form to expedite player check-in. Turn in the release at the tournament check-in desk. Click USTA SC Medical Release Form to download the USTA SC Medical Release Form. http://s3.amazonaws.com/ustaassets/assets/576/15/usta_sc_medical_release_10.5.11.pdf
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There will be no Matches Friday evening. There will be tournament check in Friday evening 4:00-6:00 PIZZ FRIDAY EVENING with optional check in. Thank You
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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 26, 2014 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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