RISING STARS ELIGIBILITY--NOVICE LEVEL 5
RISING
STARS TOURNAMENTS ARE FOR BEGINNER NOVICE PLAYERS TO GAIN TOURNAMENT
EXPERIENCE. **** THE EMPHASIS IS ON FUN, COMPETITION AND LEARNING ABOUT
TOURNAMENT TENNIS FOR PLAYERS AND PARENTS. ******* ANY PLAYER HAVING MORE THAN
200 RANKING POINTS IN ANY DIVISION IN ANY STATE ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE
IN NOVICE LEVEL 5 TOURNAMENTS.
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IMPORTANT PLAYER/PARENT INFORMATION
PLAYER & PARENT
TOURNAMENT ORIENTATION will be at 8:30am. ONE PARENT must attend PLAYER/PARENT MEETING AT 8:30AM AT CAYCE
TENNIS & FITNESS CENTER
STARTING TIME - ALL MATCHES ARE SATURDAY
APRIL 9TH. **** Lunch for players begins at 11:30AM.
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MATCH PLAY FORMAT & COURTS - BALL- RACQUETS
*****There will be multiple matches in
a round-robin format for novice boys and girls ages 8-18 years. The 8 and under
division will use the smaller 36 foot court and the red balls and the 23 inch
racquet.
**** The 10 and Under division will use the 60 foot court and transition balls
and the 25 inch racquet. *****
The 12s division will use the Green Dot balls on the regular court and 14s-18s
year old divisions will use the regular 78 foot court and regular yellow balls.
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A short set scoring format will be used for the 8s and 10s, and the 12s-18s.
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PLAYER GIFTS AND AWARDS
ALL PLAYERS AT
CHECK IN WILL RECEIVE A TOURNAMENT TEE SHIRT. PLAYERS SHOULD BE SURE TO INCLUDE
THEIR TEE SHIRT SIZE DURING ONLINE REGISTRATION. ****** WINNERS IN EACH EVENT
WILL RECEIVE AN AWARD.
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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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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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