ALL DOUBLES DRAWS ARE NOW POSTED - WEDNESDAY 5:09PM
ALL DOUBLES WILL START ON SATURDAY AFTERNOON.
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SINGLES DRAWS WITH FIRST ROUND MATCH TIMES ARE NOW POSTED WEDNESDAY 1:18PM
PLEASE PAY SPECIAL ATTENTION TO YOUR MATCH TIMES AND MATCH SITE. UNFORTUNATELY WE CANNOT MAKE ANY EXCEPTIONS IN SCHEDULING OR CHANGING TIMES OR LOCATIONS. BOYS 12 SINGLES WILL PLAYING THEIR 1ST TWO ROUNDS AT GREENVILLE COUNTRY CLUB. THESE PLAYERS ARE TO REPORT DIRECTLY TO GREENVILLE COUNTRY CLUB AND NOT REPORT TO THORNBLADE FIRST.
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COURT SURFACE
THE GIRLS AND BOYS 12 & 14 DIVISIONS WILL BE PLAYED ON CLAY COURT WHILE THE BOYS AND GIRLS 10, 16, & 18 WILL PLAY ON HARD COURT. PLEASE NOTE THIS IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON INCLEMENT WEATHER. THE CONSOLATION MATCHES MAY BE PLAYED ON EITHER SURFACE DEPENDING ON COURT AVAILABILITY AT THE TIME OF YOUR MATCH.
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MATCH FORMAT AND SCORING
BOYS and GIRLS 12 -18's MAIN and CONSOLATION WILL PLAY 2 OUT of 3 SETS WITH a 3rd SET 10 POINT MATCH TIE-BREAKER TO DETERMINE WINNER. ALL DOUBLES MATCHES ARE SINGLE ELIMINATION AND WILL PLAY AN 8 GAME PRO SET. PLAYERS NEED TO CHECK IN AT THEIR DESIGNATED SITE 30 MINUTES BEFORE THEIR MATCH.
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THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING SPONSORS WHO ARE MAKING THIS TOURNAMENT POSSIBLE
FOSTER LAW FIRM LLC, CHICK-FIL-A ON PELHAM ROAD, ST. FRANCIS SPORTS MEDICINE, DUNLOP SPORTS, HTI EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS INC. (BRIAN BUCHANAN), FCI AGENCY (DOUG WALKER), SOUTHERN FIRST, EASTERN INDUSTRIAL, INC. MR & MRS BILL GUZICK & FAMILY
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SEEDING CRITERIA
TO DETERMINE THE SEEDINGS FOR ALL DIVISIONS THE TOURNAMENT SEEDING COMMITTEE WILL USE THE MOST CURRENT STANDING FOR SOUTHERN TENNIS ASSOCIATION, SOUTH CAROLINA AND HEAD TO HEAD RESULTS.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL PLAYERS & PARENTS
ALL PLAYERS SHOULD REPORT DIRECTLY TO YOUR MATCH LOCATION. PLAYERS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO CHECK IN AT HOME SITE PRIOR TO THEIR SCHEDULED MATCH. THERE WILL BE NO ALLOWANCES FOR PLAYERS THAT ARE LATE TO THEIR MATCH DUE TO REPORTING TO WRONG SITE OR REPORTING TO HOME SITE FIRST.
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DIRECTIONS TO THORNBLADE CLUB
From 85 South take Exit 54 (Pelham Road Exit). Turn Left on ramp at Redlight. Go to 2nd redlight and turn Right. (There will be a Hardees on your right). Follow around sharp curve. About 500 yards, turn right on "Meilland Avenue". Follow to end of street. Take a right on Thornblade Blvd. You will see tennis courts and the swimming pool on your right. Take next right into parking lot after swimming pool. FROM COLUMBIA: 385 towards Greenville and exit to I-85 North. Drive to Exit 54 (Pelham Road Exit). Turn Left at Red Light. Go to 2nd Redlight and turn Right. (There will be a Hardees on your right). Follow around sharp curve. About 500 yards, turn right on "Meilland Avenue". Follow to end of street. Take a right on Thornblade Blvd. You will see tennis courts and the swimming pool on your right. Take next right into parking lot after swimming pool.
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SITE LEGEND
THARD - THORNBLADE CLUB CLAY COURT TCLAY - THORNBLADE CLUB HARD COURT THO10 - THORNBLADE CLUB (10 & UNDER) GCCCL - GREENVILLE COUNTRY CLUB CLAY COURT
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ALL WITHDRAWALS MUST BE SENT VIA E-MAILTO GARY AT GLINKSC@GMAIL.COM
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OFFICIAL BALL OF THE 2015 THORNBLADE JUNIOR FALL CLASSIC
DUNLOP GRAND PRIX BALLS WILL BE USED FOR ALL MATCHES
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AWARDS
AWARDS BE PRESENTED TO ALL SINGLES CHAMPIONS & FINALIST, SINGLES CONSOLATION WINNER & DOUBLES CHAMPIONS.
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HOSPITALITY
COMPLIMENTARY CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST WILL BE PROVIDED ON SATURDAY and SUNDAY MORNING ALONG WITH WATER and FRUIT. A COMPLIMENTARY LUNCH FOR PLAYERS WILL BE PROVIDED BY CHICK-FIL-A (PELHAM RD.) ON SATURDAY AT NOON.
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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, October 11, 2015 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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