TOURNAMENT CANCELLED !!!!
RAIN AND THUNDERSTORMS FORECASTED THROUGHOUT SATURDAY AND SUNDAY DICTATE THAT WE CANCEL THE WELLS FARGO TOURNAMENTS FOR JUNIORS AND FOR ADULTS THIS WEEKEND. WE APPRECIATE EVERONE WHO REGISTERED FOR THIS EVENT AND LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AT FUTURE EVENTS IN FLORENCE. THE FLORENCE TENNIS ASSOCIATION WILL MAIL REFUNDS TO EVERYONE WHO PAID THEIR ENTRY FEES. TENNISLINK REGISTRATION SERVICE FEES WILL NOT BE REFUNDED. PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOUR MAILING ADDRESS IS CORRECT IN THE USTA MEMBERSHIP DATABASE.
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FORECAST WORSENS :(
FORECAST FOR SATURDAY AND SUNDAY DOES NOT LOOK GOOD TODAY. WE WILL CHECK FORECAST AGAIN FRIDAY MORNING. FINAL DECISION. WILL BE POSTED BY 10:OO AM FRIDAY OCTOBER 2ND.
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FORECAST
YES, the forecast is terrible, but we plan on playing all through out the weekend when the courts are dry. We will update the website as often as we can. Lunch is being served on Saturday even if it rains. Draws will be posted Wednesday night.
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NO FRIDAY PLAY
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Late Entries
Taking late entries till 2 pm Monday. Please send email to honeycutt@sc.rr.com with name, event and USTA number. Thank you.
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Site Address
1060 NORTH CASHUA DR., FLORENCE, SC. 29501
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Directors Note
***This is a 3 day tournament. Friday matches will start no earlier 5:00 pm
as draw sizes dictate.***
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Avoidance Request
** Please email avoidance requests to honeycutt@sc.rr.com
prior to Monday, September 28th. We will do what we can to work with you but
can make no guarantees. Do not leave avoidance requests on voice mail.
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Match Format - 10's
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”. The scoring format used for this division
will be as follows: best of 3 sets, first to win 4 games wins the set 7 point tiebreaker
(sudden death at 6-6) is used for the 3rd set.
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Match Format - 12's, 14's, 16's, & 18's
MAIN DRAW - Singles will play a best 2 out of 3
sets.
CONSOLATION - A 10-PT Match Tiebreak will be played in lieu
of a third set.
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Playing Surface
All divisions will be played on hard courts.****
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Balls
*Wilson US Open balls will be used - new balls for 3rd set.
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Amenities
* Water and Gatorade (Provided by Pepsi) will be available during matches at each site. * Lunch will be provided for all participants on Saturday and Sunday. * Each participant will receive a tournament t-shirt and player gift. * Trophies for Champion and Finalist in Main draw only. Consolation draw winner and finalists get medals.
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Check In
*Sign in at The Florence Tennis Center at least 30 minutes prior to your first match.
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Hotels
Hotels Courtyard by Marriott 2680 Hospitality Blvd. Florence, SC 29501 (p) 843-662-7066 Rate: Call for rate Free on site internet in rooms and lobby. Complimentary buffet breakfast.
Country Inn & Suites 1739 Mandeville Road Florence, SC 29501 Phone: 843-317-6616 Rate: Call for rate - 2 Queens & pull out sofa in each room. Free on site internet in rooms and lobby. Complimentary buffet breakfast.
Hampton Inn & Suites - North 1735 Stokes Road Florence, SC 29501 Phone: 843-662-7000 Rate: Call for rate Includes hot breakfast or "On the Go" breakfast bags
Hilton Garden Inn 2671 Hospitality Blvd. Florence, SC 29501 Phone: 843-432-3001 Rate: Call for rate Free on site internet in rooms and lobby.
Quality Inn & Suites 150 Dunbarton Drive Florence, SC 29501 Phone: 843-664-2400 Rate: Call for rate Free on site internet in rooms and lobby.
La Quinta Inn 2123 W. Lucas Street Florence, SC 29501 Phone: (843) 629-1111 Rate: Call for rate Free on site internet in rooms and lobby. Complimentary breakfast.
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South Carolina Tournament Level 3
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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, September 27, 2015 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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