MAXIMUM NUMBER OF MATCHES PER DAY
WE WILL BE MONITORING THE NUMBER OF MATCHES EACH CHILD PLAYS SO THAT THEY DO NOT GO OVER THE NUMBER ALLLOWED BY USTA REGULATIONS.
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NEW MATCH TIMES
SUNDAY MATCH TIMES AS OF 8 PM ARE NOW CORRECTLY POSTED. CHECK WEBSITE AT 8 AM IN THE MORNING FOR ANY UPDATES. THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR PATIENCE.
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PLAY SUSPENDED FOR THE DAY...CHECK WEBSITE @ 8 PM
Due to the high percentage of rain continuing through the afternoon and into the evening, play is suspended today. Please check back at 8 PM for the revised match times for tomorrow. We will be using the revised scoring system used today. We will make every attempt to complete all scheduled matches!
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SCORING FORMAT CHANGED FOR Boys and Girls 12U-18U
Due to the rain approaching and staying around throughout the day, the scoring format has changed to:
-2 out of 3 short (4 game) No Ad sets -At 4-4 a 7 point tie-breaker will be played -10 point tie breaker in lieu of 3rd set -3 minute coaching in between 2nd and 3rd set
THIS APPLIES TO BOYS AND GIRLS 12s THRU 18s
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WEATHER VS SCORING
SCORING FORMATS WILL CHANGE IF NEEDED. WE ARE EXPECTING RAIN ON SATURDAY SO DEPENDING ON HOW LONG IT SETS US BACK WILL DEPEND ON WHAT SCORING FORMATS WILL BE USED. THE TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR AND REFEREE WILL MAKE THE DECISION.
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MESSAGE FROM THE GOVENOR
IF YOU HAVE CONCERNS ABOUT THE FLOODING OF ROADS AND BRIDGES GO TO THIS LINK: http://m.wmbfnews.com/wmbfnews/pm_/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=od:NYDCiXSA
(You MAY need to cut and paste this link to your browser. ) If you must cancel coming to the tournament PLEASE SEND AN EMAIL ASAP TO THE REFEREE AND TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR. honeycutt@sc.rr.com or banderson@cityofmyrtlebeach.com. THANK YOU.
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DRAWS/TIMES
As stated on the web page, there is no Friday play. Check in 30 minutes prior to your match time. Everyone that has a match at 9 am must be on court and warming-up at 9 am. The courts are overbooked and we need to get matches on and off and back on very quickly. Right now the latest matches are at 7 PM so please be early so these matches will not be backed-up. DRAWS WILL BE POSTED THURSDAY BY NOON. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT TIMES COULD CHANGE. Sunday we are on court from 9 am till 7 pm. Will try our best to move times up on Sunday, but it depends on court availability.
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General Info and Directions
All matches will be played on hard courts, 8 lit and 2 not lit. The facility has seating but is limited so SPECTATORS ARE ENCOURAGED TO BRING LAWN CHAIRS TO WATCH THE MATCHES.
Myrtle Beach Tennis Center is located at 3302 Robert M Grissom Parkway, Myrtle Beach, SC, 29577. The courts are located behind the Myrtle Beach High School. DO NOT enter the main entrance to the high school. Enter through the bus entrance which is located next to the electronic MBHS sign. You will see underneath sign...Myrtle Beach Tennis Center.
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Tournament Check In
All participants must check in at Myrtle BeachTennis Center at least 45 minutes prior to their first match. Check in at least 30 minutes prior to all other matches. Better to have players waiting a bit than to have empty courts!
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Start Day and Time
Tournament will start, October 10th with first matches beginning at 9 AM. Match times will be posted Thursday, October 8th at 5 PM.
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WARM UP PRIOR TO TOURNAMENT
WARM UP ON TOURNAMENT COURTS WILL BE ALLOWED FROM 8-8:30 AM ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY. AFTER 8:30 ALL WARM UPS BY PLAYERS CANNOT BE ON TOURNAMENT COURTS. ASK AT CHECK IN DESK FOR DIRECTIONS TO ADDITIONAL SITES.
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Scoring Format By Levels
12s, 14s, 16s, and 18s main draw matches and consolation matches will be a 10 point tie-breaker in lieu of the 3rd set. Main draw matches will be regular scoring and the consolation draw will be no add scoring. Boys and Girls 10s (ORANGE BALL) will be played based on the 10-under format with no add scoring. 10U will play two short sets of 4 games each (win by two games), with a 7 point tie break at 4 games all. If both players win a set they will play a 7 point tie break to decide the match. All doubles will be a 8 game pro set with a 7 point tie break at 8 games each.
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8 UNDER UNDER
A round robin will be played for all participants. 2 out of 3 7 point tiebreakers will be played.All Boys and Girls 8U MUST report to MBTC by 8:45 Am on Saturday. Play will begin at 9 AM. We hope to have these fine young players finished in time for lunch. Please have them bring water with their names on the bottles and/or coolers.
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Balls
All age diviisons will be using Wilson tennis balls.
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Breakfast and Lunch
Breakfast will consist of coffee and breakfast bars. Lunch will be provided by our very generous sponsor BOJANGLES Saturday and Sunday mid-day.
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Awards
Awards will be given to the Champion and Finalist of all front draw age divisions. With draws consisting of more than 7 participants the Champion of the consolation round will receive an award. All 8U participants will receive a medal.
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SATURDAY MATCH INFO
Due to the short scoring format, all matches are ahead of schedule. Please call 843-918-2440 for an update or arrive an hour early for your scheduled, NOT CHANGING MATCH TIMES BUT ENCOURAGING ALL PLAYERS TO ARRIVE EARLY TO GET MATCHES IN BEFORE RAIN BEGINS.
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RAIN DELAY CHECK BACK AT 4PM
Just started raining at MBTC, PLEASE CHECK WEBSITE AT 4 PM FOR UPDATE ON PLAY RESUMING
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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 Monday, October 5, 2015 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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