IMPORTANT MESSAGES FOR PLAYERS AND PARENTS
PLAYER/ PARENT ORIENTATION MEETING SATURDAY 8:30AM STARTING TIME - ALL MATCHES ARE SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 14. THE PARENTS/PLAYER MEETING WILL BE AT 8:30AM. ALL PLAYERS in EACH EVENT at least ONE PARENT must attend PLAYER/PARENT MEETING AT 8:30AM AT LCTC. Roundrobin matches with SHORT SETS FORMATS FOR ALL EVENTS will begin at 9:00AM. **** Lunch for players begins at 11:30AM.
MATCH PLAY FORMAT & COURTS - BALLS - RACQUETS *****There will be multiple matches in a roundrobin format for novice boys and girls ages 8-18 years. The 8 and under division will use the Red Ball Tennis Format utilizing the smaller 36 foot court and Stage 3 red balls and the 23 inch racquet . **** The 10 and Under division will use the Orange Ball Tennis format utilizing a 60 foot court and Stage 2 Orange balls and the 25 inch racquet. ***** The 12s division will use the Green Ball Tennis Format on the 78 foot court, with Stage 1 Green Balls and racquets no longer that 29 inches. The 14s-18s year old divisions will use the regular 78 foot court and regular yellow balls. ***** A short set scoring format will be used for the 8s and 10s, and the 12s-18s.*****
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RISING STARS PLAYER ELIGIBILITY
Level Five The Rising Stars events are designed as introductory events to competitive tennis for those players who are new to tennis or are looking to gain experience in a tournament atmosphere. ***** These one-day events are round-robin format with emphasis being placed on fun, match play, and education of parents and players. ***** Eligibility requirements for this circuit include a USTA membership, the player must not have accumulated more than 200 points from any state in the current standings of any division, and players should be able to serve and keep score.
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WEATHER UPDATE:: SATURDAY'S MATCHES CANCELLED -- RESCHEDULED FOR SUNDAY
RAIN CONTINUES AND EXPECTED THROUGHOUT THE DAY. COURTS CAN NOT DRY. ALL MATCHES FOR SATURDAY ARE CANCELLED. PLAY RESCHEDULED FOR SUNDAY. REPORT BY 8:30AM FOR MEETING AND MATCHES BEGIN AT 9:00AM.
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SATURDAY RAIN ::: MATCHES DELAYED
DUE TO RAIN IN THE AREA MATCHES ARE DELAYED. PLAYERS SHOULD REPORT AT 11:30AM FOR MEETING AND MATCHES WILL BEGIN AT 12:00 NOON.. CALL 803-957-7676 TO CHECK ON WEATHER UPDATES AT LEXINGTON COUNTY TENNIS COMPLEX.
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RAIN IN LEXINGTON AREA -MAY AFFECT SATURDAY SCHEDULE--CALL 803-957-7676
RAIN FRIDAY EVENING MAY AFFECT SATURDAY MORNING PLAY. CALL 803-957-7676 BEFORE YOU LEAVE HOME TO CHECK IF COURTS ARE PLAYABLE & IF THERE IS DELAY IN THE MATCH SCHEDULE
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One day entry level tournament for players new to tennis 8 and
10s will use the modified courts and balls.
South Carolina Tournament Level-5 Rising Stars: All parents must complete the "Parenting My Champion" sportsmanship video before their player participates in this level tournament.
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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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No Selection Process. All registered players will be selected.
Entry to this tournament is restricted. Please consult your Section or District rules and regulations for entry requirements for this tournament. If you enter this tournament and are not eligible, any refund is as the discretion of the Tournament Director. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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