FINAL THANK YOU
I want to thank you all for your patience and understanding this weekend with the weather challenges that we had. We played 560 matches over the weekend and wouldn't have been able to get it all in without the help and support from JERRY ALBRIKES AND LTP in Mt. Pleasant as well as the other facilities that allow us to continue to use their facilities to host this event. If you have any suggestions on how we can improve the tournament I would appreciate your feedback by filling out a tournament evaluation that is found on this page. If you would like to discuss anything my contact information is found on this page as well. Have a great fall season!
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***SECOND SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD WINNER***
Congratulations to Ian Rasheed in the Boy's 12's for being awarded the second sportsmanship award. Ian was also nominated numerous parents and officials for his behavior and sportsmanship on court!
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***SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD WINNER!!!***
TREY MAUST (BOYS 16's) from Savannah Georgia is our first SC State Open Championship award winner! Trey was nominated by both official and parents for his exemplary sportsmanship throughout this tournament. We will announce our second and final sportsmanship award winner tomorrow. Thank you to my secret parent committee for your help identifying all of the worthy candidates.
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***TOURNAMENT UPDATE***
THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE AND UNDERSTANDING AS WE HAVE DEALT WITH ALOT OF TOUGH CONDITIONS. DOUBLES WILL BE NO AD SCORING...SINGLES WILL REMAIN BEST OF THREE SETS WITH A MATCH TIEBREAK FOR THE THIRD SET EXCEPT FOR BOYS 16S AND 18S AND GIRLS 16S WHERE WE WILL PLAY TWO OUT OF THREE FULL SETS FROM THE QUARTERFINALS TO THE FINALS. WE WILL PLAY AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE TOMORROW AND WILL TRY AND FINISH AS MANY EVENTS AS POSSIBLE SO AS TO NOT MISS SCHOOL. HOWEVER, WE ARE SANCTIONED TO FINISH MONDAY AND WILL HAVE MONDAY PLAY AS NEEDED FOR BOTH SINGLES AND DOUBLES. I ASK THAT YOU ARE RESPECTFUL OF YOUR OPPONENTS TIME AND MINE, AND EMAIL ME AT BARTH_JONATHAN@YAHOO.COM IF YOU ARE NOT GOING TO SHOW FOR A MATCH. IF YOU DO NOT CONTACT ME DIRECTLY IF YOU ARE NOT GOING TO PLAY THEN IT WILL BE COUNTED AS A NO SHOW WHICH CARRIES 5 SUSPENSION POINTS. I DON'T WANT ANYONE TO HAVE THE EXPENSE OF STAYING IN TOWN IF THERE ISN'T A MATCH TO PLAY. I APPRECIATE YOUR UNDERSTANDING.
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RAIN 7:30 Saturday Wesr Ashley
Due to rain Saturday at 7:30 check onliner for singles match time change. Please check online at 9:30 for new match times
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10 and Under Questions?
ALL MATCHES ARE AT THE COUNTRY CLUB AND THE SITE DIRECTOR IS JOHN ZEPP AT 843-270-4237. PLEASE CONTACT JOHN WITH ANY QUESTIONS.
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DOUBLES WE HAVE A LOT OF SINGLES MATCHES TO PLAY SATURDAY DOUBLES WILL START 7:45am SUNDAY
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ONE ROUND IS UP FOR MAIN DRAW
New times are going to be added very soon for consolation please check at 2pm for consolation times.
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Draw are down while we work on them.
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***WEATHER UPDATE***SATURDAY 10;3am
Drying matches will be starting look online for times
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NEXT UPDATE AT 7AM-
We will have an update on the courts at 7am Saturday
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LTP (LTP)
LTP IS LOCATED AT 1513 MATHIS FERRRY RD., MT. PLEASANT, SC 29464. THE CLUBHOUSE PHONE NUMBER IS (843)388-0898.
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***WEATHER UPDATE- FRIDAY 4:45 PM***
NO RAIN AT ANY OF OUR SITES...WE ARE ON SCHEDULE. IF THAT CHANGES I WILL POST A MESSAGE IMMEDIATELY
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***USTA-SC Medical Release***
Please print this and fill it out BEFORE you get to your site. BOTH PARENT and PLAYER MUST sign the form. COACHES- If you are taking multiple players please have the forms filled out for each player. This will make for a much easier check in process.
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REGISTRATION/CHECK IN
MEDICAL RELEASE FORMS ARE REQUIRED AND MUST BE TURNED IN BEFORE YOU FIRST MATCH. Print a copy from the reports listed above. Tournament registration and check in will be at The Citadel on Friday from 2-7:30pm. You must check in at the Citadel prior to your first match IF YOU OWE MONEY FOR ENTRY FEES AND DOUBLES IF YOU DIDNT PAY ONLINE. Please bring your medical release to your first match and turn in when you arrive or you will have to fill one out when you arrive. Please come to The Citadel to pick up tournament information and player gift before or after you play. YOU MUST CHECK IN 30 MINUTES BEFORE YOUR SCHEDULED MATCH TIME.
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WEATHER PLAN
WE ARE AWARE OF THE PREDICTION FOR RAIN THIS SATURDAY. IF WE DO HAVE BAD WEATHER WE WILL SPREAD OUT TO OTHER FACILITIES IN THE AREA SO WE ARE ABLE TO MAXIMIZE PLAY. IN ANTICIPATION OF INCLEMENT WEATHER, BELOW ARE SOME POTENTIAL ACTIONS WE MAY TAKE TO MAXIMIZE PLAY AND MINIMIZE THE POTENTIAL FOR INCONVENIENCE FOR ALL FAMILIES INVLOVED IN THE TOURNAMENT. THIS WILL DEPEND ON THE SEVERITY OF THE WEATHER AND IT IS OUR HOPE THAT WE WILL NOT BE FORCED TO MAKE ANY CHANGES TO THE CURRENT FORMAT: 1. Use No Ad Scoring 2. Use short sets 3. Cancel the consolation rounds of singles and/or doubles. 4. Cancel doubles main draw (only after consolation events have also been cancelled). ONCE AGAIN, WE WILL ONLY MAKE THESE CHANGES IF THE SEVERITY OF THE DELAYS WARRANTS SUCH A CHANGE.
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ADDITIONAL FACILITIES
IF WE HAVE BAD WEATHER WE MAY USE ADDITIONAL FACILITIES NOT LISTED ON THE WEBSITE AT THIS TIME. THESE FACILITES HAVE AGREED TO HELP US OUT IF WE NEED THEM. I WILL POST THESE SITES IF WE HAVE TO USE THEM.
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DRAWS WILL BE TAKEN DOWN
DRAWS WILL BE TAKEN DOWN IF THERE IS BAD WEATHER SO WE CAN RESCHEDULE THE TIMES.
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GENERAL QUESTIONS:
Starbucks closest to The Citadel is located 168 Calhoun St, 29401 or 387 King St. , 29403. Starbucks closest to (FARM) and (St. Andrews) is located inside the Harris Teeter at 975 Savannah Highway, 29414. Starbucks closest to Porter Gaud School is located at 6 Windermere Blvd, 29407.
iCE- We will have limited ice at all sites for the players. Please fill up your coolers at the hotel as best you can.
INDOOR COURTS- THERE ARE NO INDOOR COURTS IN CHARLESTON...WE WILL SPREAD OUT AS BEST WE CAN TO CATCH UP IF THERE IS BAD WEATHER.
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WARM UP COURTS
Please look at www.tennismaps.com for Charleston area tennis courts. You will find courts open to the public to possibly warm up on. Players may warm up for their matches at the site where they are playing before the first matches start each day.
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STRINGING SERVICES
TOUR TENNIS will be able to string racquets during the tournament this weekend. They are located at 1662 Savannah Highway #225, 29407. (843)764-9136. Please call for hours each day.
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3rd and 4th Playoff
There will be a 3/4 playoff for all singles divisions.
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PLEASE RESPECT ALL OF OUR FACILITIES
Please throw away your trash and respect the facilities that we are using. We are fortunate to be able to play this tournament here and want to continue to do so. Thank you for your cooperation.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION COMING UP!!!
PLEASE KEEP CHECKING THE WEBSITE FOR INFORMATION FOR FIRST MATCH TIMES, REGISTRATION/CHECK IN, LOCATION OF MATHCES, WEATHER INFORMATION....WE WILL UPDATE THIS WEBSITE DAILY THIS WEEK WITH NEW INFORMATION....
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MATCH TIMES/AVOIDANCE REQUESTS FOR FRIDAY
ALL MATCH TIMES ARE FIRM...WE HAVE TRIED TO ACCOMMODATE ALL AVOIDANCE REQUESTS THAT WE RECEIVED.
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10 and under Divisions
Boys and Girls 10 and under will use the 10 and under format with court size of 60 feet and orange low compression balls on CLAY COURTS. Players must use 23" or 25" junior racquets. Kids play the best of 3 sets with the first to win 4 games wins a set. You must win by 2 games. If the score is 4 all, a 7 point tiebreak is played (must win by 2 points). If players split sets, a 7 point tiebreak is played for the third set. DOUBLES will be an 6 game pro set.
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10 AND UNDER SITE: COUNTRY CLUB OF CHARLESTON
WE ARE SCHEDULING ALL 10 AND UNDER MATCHES AT THE COUNTRY CLUB OF CHARLESTON STARTING ON FRIDAY...ALL 10 AND UNDER MATCHES WILL BE PLAYED ON CLAY COURTS AT THE COUNTRY CLUB OF CHARLESTON. THE ADDRESS IS located at 1 Country Club Dr. Charleston, SC 29412.
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The COUNTRY CLUB OF CHARLESTON (CLUB)
located at 1 Country Club Dr. Charleston, SC 29412. (6 courts)
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SITES:
We are using five sites for the tournament. You may be playing at any of the sites we are using so please PAY ATTENTION TO THE DRAWS AND LOCATION OF THE MATCH. It is THE PLAYERS RESPONSIBILITY to know where there match is. Each site being used in no more that 3 miles away from the Citadel campus. Penalties for lateness will be enforced.
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THE CITADEL (CTDL)
The Citadel College(CTDL- 171 Moultrie St., Charleston, SC 29409 (10 courts)
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CHARLESTON TENNIS CENTER (FARM)
Located at 19 Farmfield Ave, Charleston, SC 29407. (15 courts)
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St. ANDREWS PARK AND PLAYGROUND (Stand)
located at 1095 Playground Rd., Charleston , SC 29407 (11 courts)
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PORTER GAUD SCHOOL (PORT)
located at 300 Albemarle Rd., Charleston, SC 29407 (6 courts)
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Directions from 1-26 East (to Citadel)
Take Rutledge Ave exit (219-A). Follow Rutledge Ave 1.2 miles, then turn right on Moultrie Street. Follow Moultrie Street until it ends at Lesesne Gate, the main entrance to The Citadel.
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Directions from US 17 South (to Citadel)
After crossing the Ravenel Bridge, continue alon US 17 South, then turn right onto Hagood Ave at McDonald's. Follow Hagood Ave past the football stadium and enter The Citadel through the Hagood gate or if the gate is closed, turn right onto Huger St, turn left after one block onto Elmwood St, then turn left after one block and enter The Citadel through the Lesesne Gate
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Directions From US 17 North (to Citadel) Directions From US 17 North (to Citadel)
Immediately after passing the Round Holiday Inn and crossing the Ashley River Bridge, exit US 17 toward the right, but stay in the exit ramp's left hand lane until you reach the traffic light. Turn left onto Lockwood Dr., continue .5 miles and turn right onto Fishburne St just before the baseball park. Go .3 miles, then turn left at the stop light onto Hagood Ave. Follow Hagood Ave past the football stadium and enter The Citadel through the Hagood gate or if the gate is closed, turn right onto Huger St, turn left after one block onto Elmwood St, then turn left after one block and enter The Citadel through the Lesesne Gate
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HIGH-TECH TENNIS VIDEO SERVICES
Due to a last-minute scheduling change, we’re VERY excited to bring our popular video services to the SOUTH CAROLINA STATE JUNIOR OPEN!! We don’t come to SC very often so DON’T MISS YOUR CHANCE!! J As you may already know, we’ve been helping tennis players achieve their goals since 2005 and we’ve learned TWO important things: 1) If you want to play college tennis, YOU NEED A COLLEGE RECRUIT VIDEO and 2) if you want to compete with the top players, YOU NEED A MATCH PLAY VIDEO! Fortunately, HIGH-TECH TENNIS can help with BOTH! Please visit www.high-techtennis.com for more info, including samples, and contact us via e-mail (video@high-techtennis.com) or text (678.640.2723) to reserve your match time. We have MANY digital camcorders and our services are very popular…FIRST COME/FIRST SERVED!! more info
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AVOIDANCE REQUESTS- MONDAY 9/15 8:30 am
WE ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTING AVOIDANCE REQUESTS...THANK YOU
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Scheduling of Matches
We will start on Friday afternoon with singles as early as 3:30/4:00 depending on size of draws. We will try and accommodate avoidance requests to play later on Friday but cannot gurantee it. If you have an avoidance request you MUST EMAIL barth_jonathan@yahoo.com and put AVOIDANCE REQUEST in the subject line. Doubles will start Saturday morning and play one round before singles starts. A second round of doubles will be played Saturday afternoon. Our goal is to finish the tournament as early as possible so the least amount of school is missed. If you have questions please email me at barth_jonathan@yahoo.com or call (843)568-1468.
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TENNIS RECRUITING.net NATIONAL SHOWCASE SERIES
The SC State Open Chmps. is proud to be part of the Tennis Recruiting.net National Showcase Series. Tournaments in the National Showcases are USTA sanctioned junior tournaments open to players from all USTA Sections. These tournaments are designed to give players from all parts of the country the chance to compete outside their districts and sections. The singles events in these tournaments will count towards Tennis Recruting.net rankings. Players who compete in these tournaments and who win at least one singles match will become NATIONAL PLAYERS for their TennisRecruiting.net rankings.
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PLEASE READ ALL INFORMATION ON THE WEBSITE!!!
Please read all of the information on the website BEFORE contacting the tournament director or referee.
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DOUBLES EVENTS***CHANGE OF PLANS
YOU ARE ABLE TO PLAY IN A DIFFERENT AGE GROUP IN DOUBLES THAN IN SINGLES.
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Inclement Weather
In the event of inclement weather, the referee has the discretion to change sites and use alternate scoring.
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SEEDING
We have used the Southern seeding calculator. Seeds are now posted. The ranking from 9/15 were used
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MATCH FORMAT (12's and 14'sSINGLES)
All main draw matches ( will be best 2 out of 3 sets with a match tiebreak in lieu of a 3rd set. All consolation matches will be best 2 out of 3 sets with a match tiebreak in lieu of the 3rd set. Consolation is a First Match Losers Consolation (FMLC). The Referee reserves the right to change the scoring in the main draw, if we have inclement weather. Doubles will play an 8-game Pro Set.
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MATCH FORMAT (16's and 18's)
All main draw matches will be best 2 out of 3 sets with a match tiebreak in lieu of a 3rd set UNTIL THE QUARTEFINALS. We will play 2 out of three FULL SETS from the QUARTERFINALS THROUGH THE FINALS IN MAIN DRAW INCLUDING THE 3/4 PLAYOFF. All consolation matches will be best 2 out of 3 sets with a match tiebreak in lieu of the 3rd set. Consolation is a First Match Losers Consolation (FMLC). The Referee reserves the right to change the scoring in the main draw, if we have inclement weather. Doubles will play an 8-game Pro Set.
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Maybank Tennis Center (MAYB)
located at 1880 Houghton Dr., Charleston, SC 29412
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Avoidance Requests/ Friday Match Times
I will try and accommodate avoidance requests for a Friday match time and start as late as possible for requests sent to me PRIOR to the deadline in the order that they are received. You must ENTER the tournament and then send me the request to be considered. We will not accept avoidance requests after the deadline. AGAIN, you must enter FIRST, then send the avoidance request for a chance to play later on Friday if necessary. My email address is barth_Jonathan@yahoo.com. Please put "avoidance request" in the subject line.
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WELCOME !!
Welcome to the SC State open Championships held at The Citadel in Charleston, SC. This is a USTA Southern Level 4 and USTA_SC Level 2 tournament. Please read all of the information on the website before contacting the tournament director.
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WILD DUNES TENNIS CENTER
LOCATED (BY GPS) AT 1 SUNDIAL CIRCLE, ISLE OF PALMS, SC 29451
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HOTELS-PLEASE BOOK NOW!!!
The ROOM BLOCK HS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL THIS FRIDAY OR UNTIL IT IS SOLD OUT for Citadel Haven Dr. location! We have two tournament hotels: 1.The Hampton Inn and Suites located at 678 Citadel Haven Dr., Charleston, 29414 for $89/night offers full complimentary breakfast daily. Their number is (843)573-1200 or 1 800-426-7866. Please ask for the Citadel Jr Tennis tournament rate. 2. The Hampton Inn and Suites/Mt. Pleasant /Isle of Palms / Connector located at 1104 Isle of Palms Connector Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, USA 29464 Tel: +1-843-856-3900+1-843-856-3900 :http://hamptoninn.hilton.com/en/hp/groups/personalized/C/CHSMPHX-JRS-20140919/index.jhtml
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NEW HOTEL
Aloft Charleston Airport & Convention Center , 4875 Tanger Outlet Boulevard, North Charleston, South Carolina, 29418: Phone: (1)(843) 566-7300 Rooms starting at $159/night.
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CONTACT INFORMATION
IT IS IMPERATVE THAT YOU ADD YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION (e-mail and phone) during the online registration process when prompted. Failure to do so might result in not being able to reach you to notify you of alternate status, time changes and draw changes. If you are unsure if the correct information is attached to your membership, please email the tournament director (barth_jonathan@yahoo.com) with your contact information for the weekend.
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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY
We are seeking sponsors for this tournament. If you are interested in sponsoring this tournament please contact Jonathan Barth at barth_jonathan@yahoo.com or (843)568-1468.
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Selection Process
All singles draws are limited to 64 players. Doubles will be limited to 32 teams. Selections will be made based on the most recent USTA/SOUTHERN standings as of the deadline.
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DRAW LIMITS
ALL SINGLES DRAWS WILL BE LIMITED TO 64 PLAYERS.
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Sportsmanship Awards
There will be a sportsmanship award give to a boy and girl for showing exemplary sportsmanship throughout the tournament.
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AWARDS
Awards will be given to the winners and finalists in singles and doubles.
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Players are selected manually by the tournament director after the close of registration.
Entry to this tournament is open to all USTA members. Entries must be submitted by Sunday, September 14, 2014 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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