Player Amenities
All players will receive a tournament t-shirt and a lunch coupon to Jersey Mike's in Sumter. Lunch will include a sandwich, chips and beverage. The coupon must be used during the tournament dates. Fruit will be available each day for the players at the site.
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Draw and Match Format
All Singles draws will be a full-feed in consolation. Doubles will be Single Elimination. All singles matches will be best 2 out of 3 sets with a 10-point match tiebreak played in lieu of a 3rd set. Doubles will be an 8 game Pro Set with a 7-Point match tiebreak played at 8-8.
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10s Format
There will be a brief parents meeting before the first 10's match is played. That meeting will take place at 9:15 with the first matches under way at 9:30. All 10s competitors will check in at the 10s desk located behind and to the left of the tennis shop. Parents will be guided to the meeting from there. All 10's events will be played using the approved USTA Quickstart format. Matches will be played on a 60 foot court. They will play the best 2 out of 3 short sets (first one to four) with a 7 point tie-break at 4 all and will play a 7 point tie-breaker in lieu of the 3rd set. We will have court monitors available for 10-'s matches. We will complete most of the tournament on Saturday with a few remaining till Sunday.
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Entry Deadline/Draws Posted
The entry deadline for this years Iris Junior Championships is Sunday May 3th at 11:59pm. The draws will be posted no later than 12:00 noon on Wednesday, May 6th.
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Seeding
The seeding method set forth by the USTA SC Junior Competition Committee will be used for seeding the event. If you have any questions regarding this process you may contact the tournament director or head referee.
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Doubles Partners
If you and another player, already entered in the tournament, wish to be paired together for doubles please let us know by Wednesday morning 9:00 AM. If you have signed up for doubles and do not have a partner we will assume you wish us to find you a partner and will pair you with someone. We will begin making draws bright and early on Wednesday and will not remake the draws for late information.
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Host Hotel
The host hotel for our event is the Country Inn and Suites. The rate is $99 plus tax. To book a room please call their national reservation numer 800 456 4000. Ask for the group rate set aside for the Iris Junior Championships.
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The Palmetto Tennis Center located in Sumter, South Carolina has
24 lighted newly resurfaced DecoTurf courts. Also on site there are
both men's and women's locker rooms with 3 private shower stalls in
each. The center has been honored as an Outstanding Tennis Facility
by the USTA in 2004, as well as USTA SC Member Facility of the Year
in 2010. In 2013 the PTC will host 14s tournaments. Those events
include Adult USTA and Junior Tournaments, ITA College Tournaments,
the 2013 USTA 12s Zonals, USTA Level 3 National Juniors, and a
Women's Pro Circuit event. There is a full service pro shop on
site, with three full time PTR/USPTA certified tennis professionals
on staff.
South Carolina Tournament Level 2 and Southern Level 4
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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 4, 2014 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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