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IMPORTANT MESSAGE --
** All Mixed Doubles events will now be played best two out of
three sets regular scoring**
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**DRAWS AND START TIMES ARE NOW PUBLISHED**
DEADLINE: NEW! Earlier deadline this year
Online entries open Sunday, August 11th. Entries close Monday,
September15th . Entries can not be accepted after the
deadline.
Welcome to all 2014 Alan Fleming Players! Thank you to last year's
players for your support of another great year! Please check this
site frequently for updates and changes.
**SPECIAL VILLA RATES FOR PLAYERS**
Once again Coastal Getaways is pleased to sponsor the Alan Fleming
Tournament by offering 10% off the daily rate for one - five
bedroom homes/villas. Feel free to visit our website:
www.cgofsc.com view property options. Please call us at
843-789-4438 to make your reservations. We look forward to hearing
from you!
Seabrook Exclusives is pleased to offer players 10% off published
daily rates for this event. Choose from 1 bedroom to 5 bedrooms.
Please see our homes and villas at www.seabrookexclusives.com
Call 843-768-0808 or see our specials page for online booking
discounts for the tournament. Three night minimum
****NEW
This year we are proud to announce another milestone for the
Fleming Championships. Our Mixed Doubles 40's, 50's and 60's events
will be played as a Category 1 National Championship Gold Ball
Event (1000point level). All other events offered will remain
unchanged for 2014.
TOURNAMENT SCHEDULING
Mixed Doubles national events will be tentatively scheduled to
begin on Friday. Players in these draws may be required to play two
matches per day in those events. If numbers dictate matches in
those draws may be played on Thursday.
*If you are entered in two events, one of which is a national mixed
event, you may be required to play three matches per day.
Mixed Doubles National Events will be regular scoring with a full
third set..
For all other events play will be scheduled for one round per event
per day.
Based on draw size play in non national events may begin as early
as Wednesday.
NEW! This year our Men's, Women's and Mixed 70, 75 and 80 events
will begin on Wednesday and may finish early based on draw
size.
ENTRIES
Players must register for the tournament online.
ENTRY FEE is $105 flat fee per player for one or two events. Fees
include all tennis, prizes, entertainment and hospitality.
DEADLINE: NEW! Earlier deadline this year
Online entries open Sunday, August 11th. Entries close Monday,
September15th .
DAILY HOSPITALITY
Daily at Racquet Club - Light Breakfast fruit and soft drinks.
Lunch can be purchased courtside at the Racquet Club. Other
Activities - All amenities of the Club are available to players and
guests including restaurants, pools, golf, fitness center,
horseback riding, etc. Pro Shop merchandise discounts are available
for players and their guests. On site shower facilities with towels
provided will be available to all players during the event.
EVENTS
Men's Singles/Doubles: 35,40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80
Women's Singles/Doubles: 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80
Mixed Doubles: 40, 50, 60, 70 Players may enter a maximum of two
events: one singles and one doubles events or two doubles events
(not two mixed events). Draws with four or fewer entrants may be
played as round robins. Players may indicate if they wish to be
placed into the next lower age division A consolation tournament
will be held for first match singles losers (weather permitting).
Mixed Doubles national events will have a first match consolation
and a playoff for third place. PLAY USTA membership required. USTA
RULES and THE CODE will govern all play. Matches will be scheduled
at The Club's 15 Fast Dri courts, and will consist of the best of
three tie-breaker sets, regular scoring. Alternate sites and
scoring may be used for consolation rounds and in case of inclement
weather. The "All Factors Method" will be used to determine
seedings. Players must check-in 30 minutes prior to all matches.
The Referee will govern and enforce all USTA rules.
***Start Times: Each Player is responsible for obtaining their
first match start time. First Match Start Times will be available
online.!
PRIZES
Prizes will be awarded to all event winners and finalists (except
winners only in consolation and round robin events). We are proud
to announce that this year's winners will once again receive an
award exclusively designed and created for the Alan Fleming
Tournament by renowned sculptor Walter Palmer of Hilton Head, SC
and the Florida Keys. Walter Palmer has been commissioned to create
sculptures for Fortune 500 companies, luxury hotels and private
collectors throughout the US, Europe and the Caribbean. We are
pleased to be awarding a dolphin trophy called "Over the
Top".
EVENING SOCIALS PLAYERS MUST REGISTER FOR EVENING SOCIAL EVENTS IN
ADVANCE TO PROVIDE ACCURATE CATERING NUMBERS
- Thursday Evening - Players' Cocktail Party - Seabrook Island Club
welcomes the tournament participants and their guests to the
gorgeous Island House for fellowship, heavy hors d'oeuvres, beer,
wine, and soft drinks. This year a silent and live auction will not
be held, however fundraising to benefit Bridges (formerly Hospice
of Charleston) Foundation will be part of the program. Grab bags
will be available for puchase to benefit Shanoon's Hope and an
opportunity to purchase tickets in advance for Friday night's big
"Pick a Prize". Friday Evening - Buffet Dinner - Enjoy dining and
socializing with tournament competitors and their guests while
overlooking the Atlantic Ocean from the Island House. Buffet
dinner, beer, wine and soft drinks included. This year's big "Pick
a Prize" raffle will be drawn during the evening. Both Social
Events are free to all tournament participants however, a guest of
participants must pay to attend these events. Evening casual dress
is appropriate for social events.
BRIDGES (FORMERLY HOSPICE OF CHARLESTON FOUNDATION)
For the past 11 years, the tournament has raised money for the
Hospice of Charleston Foundation, a non-profit organization that
makes compassionate end of life care possible by assisting families
who turn to Hospice for help. Last year, $53,000 was presented to
the HOC at the buffet dinner, bringing the total gift over past
years to over $350,000. Please consider supporting Bridges
(formerly Hospice of Charleston Foundation) by noting your donation
on the Tournament Entry Form. This year Thursday's Players'
Cocktail Party will not include a silent or live auction , however
fundraising opportunities will be included with all funds raised
during this evening's event directly benefiting the Hospice of
Charleston Foundation. We encourage you to consider joining us in
these fund-raising efforts. It's a win-win situation! 2013
TOURNAMENT SPONSORS
***DIAMOND*** Coastal Getaways of SC, Crowne Plaza (Asheville,NC),
Seabrook Island Club/Seabrook Island Real Estate***PLATINUM***
Charles Schwab and Company/Andrew Narcisso, Hutchie and Jerry
Cummin, Kathi and Rick McDaniel, Rehabilitation Centers of
Charleston, Reliable Property Managers, Southeastern Institute,
Piggly Wiggly/Newton Farms, The Coleman Dunleavy Group/Wells Fargo
Advisers***GOLD*** Angel Oak Eye, Charleston Bone &
Joint/Robert B. Lowery, Dr. John F. Rink, Emily & Squinch
Goodwin, Indigo Books, Pat and Joe Marino, Rapport LLC, Taylor
Insurance Agency, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Hines Wealth
Management LLC/Eugene Harvey Hines CFP, Susan Meloy and Chick
Vladuchick, Roper St. Francis Healthcare, Suzanne's Floral Studio,
Van Der Meer Tennis Center (Hilton head Island) ***SILVER*** All
Seasons True Value/Just Ask Rental, Arbor Care, BB&T Mortgage,
Berkeley Electric Cooperative, Carolina Wine Brands, Davis Plumbing
CO Inc., Doctors Care/UCI Medical Associates, Michael J. Engel DMS
LLC, Walt and Margarette Fletcher, Freshfields Village, Judy and
Guy Gimson, King Street Grille, Krawcheck & Davidson LLC,
Limehouse Produce Co Inc, J. McLaughlin, Sam and Sue Miller,
Palmetto Exterminators Inc, Vincent's Drugstore
DOUBLE CLICK THE HEADLINE BELOW. ENJOY! Mike Kiser - Tournament
Director Susan Meloy- Tournament Chairperson Mary Anna Scott -
Referee The Alan Fleming Tournament Committee and volunteers of
Seabrook Island Club
Seabrook Island Club Pet Policy Seabrook Island enforces a club
wide policy of no pets allowed in club areas. We respectfully ask
that pets are kept off club public areas within the perimeter of
the Racquet Club. Pets are allowed in the Racquet Club parking
areas outside the perimeter the Racquet Club as well as along Long
Bend Drive.
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Player Selection TypeNo Selection Process. All registered players will be selected.
Entry TypeEntry to this tournament is open to all USTA members. Entries must be submitted by Monday, September 15, 2014 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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