AVOIDANCE REQUEST
Avoidance requests for Friday evening only will be accepted. Please submit avoidance request via email only. Send to tournament@thefta.com no later than Sunday, May 11th.
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CHECK IN
Sign in at least 30 minutes prior to your first match. Dr. Eddie Floyd Tennis Center 1060 N. Cashua Drive Florence, SC 29501
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ELIGIBILITY
Eligibility for Level 4 (Challenger) as of January 1, 2012 Any player may play in the SC L4 tournament. If you have a current standing in the TOP 10 in the 12's, 14's, or16's you must play up in a higher age group. The 10's can play no matter what the ranking.
18's ranked in the top 10 are ineligible.
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MATCH FORMAT 10's
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MAIN DRAW & CONSOLATION - All Play in the 10 & Under Division in USTA Sanctioned Tournaments shall be on a 60’ court with an orange low compression ball with a racquet no larger than 25”. Best of three short sets to 4 games, must win by 2 (7 point set tiebreak at 4-4) with a 7 pt tiebreak in lieu of the 3rd set (must win by 2). Doubles - 6 game pro set with a 7 point tiebreak.
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MATCH FORMAT - 12's, 14's, 16's, & 18's
MAIN DRAW - Singles (Boys and Girls) will play a best 2 out of 3 sets. CONSOLATION - A 10-PT Match Tiebreak will be played in lieu of a third set. DOUBLES - 8 game pro set with 7 point tiebreak.
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AMENITIES
* Water and Gatorade (Provided by Pepsi) will be available during matches on site. * Lunch will be provided for all participants on Saturday. * Trophies for champion and finalist in Main draws. * Medallions will be awarded to winner and finalist in Consolation draws.
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BALLS
Wilson US Open balls will be used for every match.
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ACCOMMODATIONS
Please support the following hotels which are sponsors of our events. Be sure to let the hotel know you are participating in an FTA tennis tournament.
Courtyard by Marriott 2680 Hospitality Blvd. Florence, SC 29501 (p) 843-662-7066 Free on site internet in rooms and lobby. Complimentary breakfast.
Hampton Inn & Suites - North 1735 Stokes Road Florence, SC 29501 Tel:843.662.7000 Complimentary HOT breakfast, complimentary Wi-Fi, “On-The-Go” Breakfast Bags (based upon request)
Hilton Garden Inn 2671 Hospitality Blvd. Florence, SC 29501 Phone: 843-432-3001 Free on site internet in rooms and lobby.
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South Carolina Tournament Level 4-Challenger: Beginning January 1, 2013, all CHALLENGER tournaments in SC will offer both yellow ball and green ball divisions for 12U play for the purpose of transition from the 10U orange ball. The 12U Green division is designated by "Quick Start: 12U" on the registration page. Play in the 12U green ball division will count toward the player's Current Standings.
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Please take the time to fill out our tournament survey.
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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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Sportsmanship Responsibilities: All parents are encouraged complete the "Parenting My Champion" sportsmanship video before their player participates in this level tournament.
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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, May 11, 2014 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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