SUNDAY MATCH TIMES
PLEASE CONFIRM YOUR MATCH TIMES AND SITES FOR SUNDAY. We had to do a few changes late on Saturday.
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SPORTSMANSHIP AWARDS
There will be a sportsmanship award given to a boy and girl for showing exemplary sportsmanship throughout the tournament sponsored by USTA-SC and Tour Tennis...
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REGISTRATION/CHECK IN
MEDICAL RELEASE FORMS ARE REQUIRED AND MUST BE TURNED IN BEFORE YOU FIRST MATCH. Print a copy from the reports listed above. Tournament registration and check in will be at The Citadel on Friday from 2-7:30pm. You must check in at the Citadel prior to your first match IF YOU OWE MONEY FOR ENTRY FEES AND DOUBLES IF YOU DIDNT PAY ONLINE. Please bring your medical release to your first match and turn in when you arrive or you will have to fill one out when you arrive. Please come to The Citadel to pick up tournament information and player gift before or after you play. YOU MUST CHECK IN 30 MINUTES BEFORE YOUR SCHEDULED MATCH TIME.
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SITES:
We are using five sites for the tournament. You may be playing at any of the sites we are using so please PAY ATTENTION TO THE DRAWS AND LOCATION OF THE MATCH. It is THE PLAYERS RESPONSIBILITY to know where there match is. Each site being used in no more that 3 miles away from the Citadel campus. Penalties for lateness will be enforced.
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THE CITADEL (CTDL)
The Citadel College(CTDL- 171 Moultrie St., Charleston, SC 29409 (10 courts)
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CHARLESTON TENNIS CENTER (FARM)
Located at 19 Farmfield Ave, Charleston, SC 29407. (15 courts)
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St. ANDREWS PARK AND PLAYGROUND (Stand)
located a1095 Playground Rd., Charleston , t SC 29407 (11 courts)
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Country Club of Charleston (CLUB)
located at 1 Country Club Dr. Charleston, SC 29412. (6 courts)
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PORTER GAUD SCHOOL (PORT)
located at 300 Albemarle Rd., Charleston, SC 29407 (6 courts)
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MATCH FORMAT (14's, 16's and 18's)
All main draw matches will be best 2 out of 3 sets with a match tiebreak in lieu of a 3rd set UNTIL THE QUARTERFINALS. We will play 2 out of three FULL SETS from the QUARTERFINALS THROUGH THE FINALS IN MAIN DRAW INCLUDING THE 3/4 PLAYOFF. All consolation matches will be best 2 out of 3 sets with a match tiebreak in lieu of the 3rd set. Consolation is a First Match Losers Consolation (FMLC). The Referee reserves the right to change the scoring in the main draw, if we have inclement weather. Doubles will play an 8-game Pro Set.
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MATCH FORMAT (12's SINGLES)
All main draw matches ( will be best 2 out of 3 sets with a match tiebreak in lieu of a 3rd set. All consolation matches will be best 2 out of 3 sets with a match tiebreak in lieu of the 3rd set. Consolation is a First Match Losers Consolation (FMLC). The Referee reserves the right to change the scoring in the main draw, if we have inclement weather. Doubles will play an 8-game Pro Set.
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Playoff for 3rd and 4th
There will be a 3/4 playoff for all singles divisions.
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10 and under Divisions
Boys and Girls 10 and under will use the 10 and under format with court size of 60 feet and orange low compression balls on CLAY COURTS. Players must use 23" or 25" junior racquets. Kids play the best of 3 sets with the first to win 4 games wins a set. You must win by 2 games. If the score is 4 all, a 7 point tiebreak is played (must win by 2 points). If players split sets, a 7 point tiebreak is played for the third set. DOUBLES will be an 6 game pro set.
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10 and Under - location
ALL 10 and Under matches will be held at the Country Club of Charleston on clay courts...
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HIGH TECH VIDEO SERVICES
This is our 10th year of focusing exclusively on
junior tennis & we’re very excited to bring our popular video services to
the upcoming tournament!!! Our only goal is to help junior tennis players achieve
their recruiting & training goals & we’ve learned TWO important things:
1) If you want to play college tennis, YOU NEED A COLLEGE RECRUIT VIDEO & 2)
If you want to compete with the top players, YOU NEED A MATCH PLAY VIDEO!
Fortunately, we can help with BOTH so please visit www.high-techtennis.com for more info, including samples & text us @ 678.640.2723 to reserve
your match time. We have MANY digital camcorders & our services are very
popular… FIRST COME/FIRST SERVED!! more info
Finally, please be aware that any & all matches may be
recorded for training or recruiting purposes ONLY so players are required to
submit a signed VIDEO Release & Waiver form at check-in. If a parent is not
traveling with the player, PARENTS should print a copy of the form to send with
THE PLAYER by clicking video release. The form will be available on-site for
those traveling with a parent or legal guardian! video
release
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General Questions
Starbucks closest to The Citadel is located 168 Calhoun St, 29401 or 387 King St. , 29403. Starbucks closest to (FARM) and (St. Andrews) is located inside the Harris Teeter at 975 Savannah Highway, 29414. Starbucks closest to Porter Gaud School is located at 6 Windermere Blvd, 29407.
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Warm up Courts
Please look at www.tennismaps.com for Charleston area tennis courts. You will find courts open to the public to possibly warm up on. Players may warm up for their matches at the site where they are playing before the first matches start each day.
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ICE- We will have limited ice at all sites for the players. Please fill up your coolers at the hotel as best you can.
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INDOOR COURTS- THERE ARE NO INDOOR COURTS IN CHARLESTON...WE WILL SPREAD OUT AS BEST WE CAN TO CATCH UP IF THERE IS BAD WEATHER.
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STRINGING SERVICES
TOUR TENNIS will be able to string racquets during the tournament this weekend. They are located at 1662 Savannah Highway #225, 29407. (843)764-9136. Please call for hours each day.
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DIRECTIONS TO THE CITADEL CAMPUS COURTS
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Directions from 1-26 East (to Citadel)
Take Rutledge Ave exit (219-A). Follow Rutledge Ave 1.2 miles, then turn right on Moultrie Street. Follow Moultrie Street until it ends at Lesesne Gate, the main entrance to The Citadel.
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Directions from US 17 South (to Citadel)
After crossing the Ravenel Bridge, continue alon US 17 South, then turn right onto Hagood Ave at McDonald's. Follow Hagood Ave past the football stadium and enter The Citadel through the Hagood gate or if the gate is closed, turn right onto Huger St, turn left after one block onto Elmwood St, then turn left after one block and enter The Citadel through the Lesesne Gate
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Directions From US 17 North (to Citadel)
Immediately after passing the Round Holiday Inn and crossing the Ashley River Bridge, exit US 17 toward the right, but stay in the exit ramp's left hand lane until you reach the traffic light. Turn left onto Lockwood Dr., continue .5 miles and turn right onto Fishburne St just before the baseball park. Go .3 miles, then turn left at the stop light onto Hagood Ave. Follow Hagood Ave past the football stadium and enter The Citadel through the Hagood gate or if the gate is closed, turn right onto Huger St, turn left after one block onto Elmwood St, then turn left after one block and enter The Citadel through the Lesesne Gate
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WITHDRAWALS
Withdrawals after the deadline will not receive a refund.
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LATE ENTRIES
We are NOT accepting any late entries that would affect seeding. Any late entries that are accepted will be charged $100 to get in the tournament. That is ONLY IF we are able to get the player in. DO NOT WAIT TO ENTER UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE!! Many times the night of the deadline you may encounter problems processing.
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AVOIDANCE REQUEST INFORMATION-as of Wednesday 2:00pm
This tournament will start on Friday. Depending on how large your age division is you could play as early as Friday at 4pm in singles or doubles. If you have an avoidance request for LATER start time on Friday I am accepting them through tonight at 12:00 midnight. I will do the best I can to accommodate your request. Some players may not have to play until Saturday , but we will not know that until all entries are in and seedings are done. Please see additional information below...
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AVOIDANCE REQUESTS/ FRIDAY MATCH TIMES--- Please read carefully...
I will try and accommodate avoidance requests for a Friday match time and start as late as possible for requests sent to me BY WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 9, 2015 in the order that they are received. You must ENTER the tournament first and then send me the request to be considered. We will not accept avoidance requests after WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9...AGAIN, you must enter FIRST, then send the avoidance request for a chance to play later on Friday if necessary. My email address is barth_Jonathan@yahoo.com. Please put "avoidance request" in the subject line.
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***HOTEL INFORMATION***
Please make your hotel reservations now! Charleston is very busy the weekend of this tournament and it will be difficult to find a good rate and hotel. We have secured three hotel partners for this tournament so far.
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PLEASE READ ALL INFORMATION ON THE WEBSITE!!!
Please read all of the information on the website BEFORE contacting the tournament director or referee.
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WELCOME !!!
Welcome to the SC State open Championships held at The Citadel in Charleston, SC. This is a USTA Southern Level 4 and USTA_SC Level 2 tournament. Please read all of the information on the website before contacting the tournament director.
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TENNIS RECRUITING.net NATIONAL SHOWCASE SERIES
The SC State Open Championships is proud to be part of the Tennis Recruiting.net National Showcase Series. Tournaments in the National Showcases are USTA sanctioned junior tournaments open to players from all USTA Sections. These tournaments are designed to give players from all parts of the country the chance to compete outside their districts and sections. The singles events in these tournaments will count towards Tennis Recruting.net rankings. Players who compete in these tournaments and who win at least one singles match will become NATIONAL PLAYERS for their TennisRecruiting.net rankings.
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***GREEN BALL 11 and Under Division***
We have added the 11U Green division (16 draw)
for this tournament. Players
must be 11 & under and sign up for this tournament in the “12 & Under
Green Ball Division”. Players who are not age-eligible to participate will be
moved into the 12 & Under Yellow Ball Division where they fall on the list. The STA L3 Benchmark does not apply to this tournament. Points will be awarded at SC L3 and STA L5 points values, respectively.
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Tournament Hotel #1
Hampton Inn and Suites West Ashley, located at 678 Citadel Haven Dr., Charleston 29414. They have a tournament rate of $119/night but ROOMS ARE LIMITED (as of July 9) so please book now! (843)266-3620. Please mention the Citadel State Championship to receive the tournament rate.
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Tournament Hotel #2: Aloft Hotel (MUST BOOK BY Wednesday, September 2)...$139/night
Aloft Charleston Airport & Convention Center 4875 Tanger Outlet Boulevard. North Charleston, SC 29418, United States Phone: (1)(843) 566-7300. This property is holding rooms at the tournament rate until Monday, August 31.
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Tournament Hotel #3*** as of 9/2/15.
The Town and Country Inn and Suites- located at 2008 Savannah Highway, Charleston, SC 29407. (843)571-1000 Group Room Rate: $129.00 plus 13.5% tax per room per night,
Friday & Saturday evenings.
$109.00 plus 13.5% tax per room per night,
Sunday through Thursday evenings.
Group rates are not subject to further discounts or any current promotions. Mention the group code: "SCOPEN". The rate is open to all callers, but that will be subject to a space-available
basis status only. CALL NOW!!!
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CONTACT INFORMATION
IT IS IMPERATVE THAT YOU ADD YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION (e-mail and phone) during the online registration process when prompted. Failure to do so might result in not being able to reach you to notify you of alternate status, time changes and draw changes. If you are unsure if the correct information is attached to your membership, please email the tournament director (barth_jonathan@yahoo.com) with your contact information for the weekend.
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Selection Process
All singles draws are limited to 64 players. Doubles will be limited to 32 teams. Selections will be made based on the most recent USTA/SOUTHERN standings as of the deadline.
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DRAW LIMITS
All singles will be limited to 64 players. All doubles will be limited to 32 teams.
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AWARDS
Awards will be given to the winners and finalists in singles and doubles.
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Sportsmanship Awards
There will be a sportsmanship award give to a boy and girl for showing exemplary sportsmanship throughout the tournament.
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South Carolina Tournament Level 2
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Southern Tournament 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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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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Players are selected manually by the tournament director after the close of registration.
Entry to this tournament is open to all USTA members. Entries must be submitted by Monday, September 14, 2015 8:30:00 AM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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