FINAL THANK YOU!
Thank you to all of the players, parents, and coaches for joining us this past weekend in Charleston. We played 502 matches in 4 days and had some great matches! A special thank you to Jerry Albrikes and LTP, Ben Simon and Creekside, as well as Mt. PLeasant Rec for helping us continue play Saturday after we had rain. We wouldn't have been able to finish the tournament without making scoring adjustments without your help. Please consider joining us again in November for our Southern Level 3 November 11-13. We will have updated information regarding that tournament soon on the tournament homepage. Have a great Fall!
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REGISTRATION FEES / TOURNAMENT SHIRT
Remember to please stop by the Citadel to pay any tournament registration fees owed and pick up your tournament t shirt.
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***Sunday Schedule/Consolation Singles***
Thank you for your patience Saturday with the afternoon rain and being flexible finishing the day in Mt. Pleasant. Our goal is to finish as much as we can on Sunday. I have scheduled the consolation matches through the finals with most finishing Monday. If we are able to play those matches Sunday afternoon we will do so; however it will depend on players that are also still playing doubles. If you would like to move a match that is scheduled for Monday you must speak to Jonathan Barth at The Citadel in person or call (843)568-1468 to discuss the options.
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REGISTRATION/CHECK-IN**
MEDICAL RELEASE FORMS ARE REQUIRED AND MUST BE TURNED IN PRIOR TO YOUR FIRST MATCH. Print a copy from the reports listed above. Tournament registration and check will be at The CITADEL on Friday from 2-7pm. You must check in at The Citadel prior to your first match IF YOU OWE MONEY FOR ENTRY FEES AND DOUBLES IF YOU DIDN'T 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 your tournament shirt before of after you play. YOU MUST CHECK IN 30 MINUTES BEFORE YOUR SCHEDULED MATCH TIME.
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NO SHOW/WITHDRAWAL INFORMATION
PLEASE BE RESPECTFUL OF YOUR OPPONENT AND THEIR TIME... IF YOU ARE WITHDRAWING FROM THE TOURNAMENT BEFORE YOUR FIRST MATCH FOR ANY REASON YOU MUST EMAIL ME AT BARTH_JONATHAN@YAHOO.COM AND OR CALL ME AT (843)568-1468 SO I MAY CONTACT YOUR OPPONENT PROMPTLY. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN A DEF/NS (DEFAULT/ NO SHOW) THAT WILL BE TURNED IN TO USTA-SC RESULTING IN 5 SUSPENSION POINTS FOR YOUR PLAYER. THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION.
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ADDITIONAL FACILITIES
IF WE HAVE BAD WEATHER WE MAY USE ADDITIONAL FACILITIES NOT LISTED ON THE WEBSITE AT THIS TIME. THESE FACILITIES HAVE AGREED TO HELP US OUT IF NEEDED.
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CONSOLATION INFORMATION
WE ARE USING A MODIFIED FEED-IN CONSOLATION FOR THIS TOURNAMENT INSTEAD OF A FIRST MATCH LOSER CONSOLATION. THIS MEANS THAT SOME DRAWS WILL HAVE PLAYERS THAT WILL WIN THEIR FIRST MATCH, LOSE THEIR SECOND MATCH , AND STILL FEED IN TO THE CONSOLATION. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS DURING THE TOURNAMENT PLEASE CHECK IN AT THE TOURNAMENT DESK.
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Sponsor Information: Mira Winery Napa Valley
Mira Napa Winery is located in downtown Charleston at 68 1/2 Queen Street. For more information about Mira’s proud Charleston heritage and our exceptional Napa Valley wines, visit our Education Center and Tasting Room. Available by appointment.
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Sites:
We are using four 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 at 1095 Playground Rd., Charleston , SC 29407 (11 courts)
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Porter Gaud School (PORT)
located at 300 Albemarle Rd., Charleston, SC 29407 (6 courts)
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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. The SC Jr. State Open is prod to be part of the TennisRecruiting.net National Showcase Series. Tournaments in the National Showcases are USTA sanctioned junior tournaments open to all 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 results of all events (BG18-12) will count towards TennisRecruiting.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. Please read all of the information on the website before contacting the tournament director.
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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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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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Tournament Hotels
We have special tournament rates available at our sponsor hotels. PLEASE book EARLY and support the sponsors. Charleston will be very busy this weekend.
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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 MUST BE MADE BY AUGUST 21 to get this rate!, so please book now! (843)266-3620. The booking code is JRT to receive the tournament rate.
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Tournament Hotel #2
Hampton Inn Charleston- Airport/Coliseum- located at 4701 Saul White Blvd., North Charleston, SC 29418. (843)554-7154. The special room rate of $117/night will be available until September 16 or until the group block is sold out, whichever comes first. Please mention the group name "T and J Tennis" when calling or registering on the link provided.
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First Match Times
Matches may begin as early as 4:00pm Friday, September 16 singles and doubles.
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Doubles Divisions
YOU ARE ABLE TO PLAY IN A DIFFERENT AGE GROUP IN DOUBLES THAN IN SINGLES.
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Doubles Partners
If you need help finding a doubles partner we will list your name as looking with your contact information provided for other people to contact you. To be put on the list email barth_jonathan@yahoo.com and give me your best contact email and phone number. If you are on the list and then find a partner please email me so I can remove you from the list as well.
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Boys 14 Doubles
Jaben Hardin, mollyhickshardin@yahoo.com, (912)399-5302
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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 (11 and under Green and 12's)
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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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. 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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Playoff for 3rd and 4th
There will be a 3/4 playoff for all singles divisions.
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Inclement Weather
In the event of inclement weather, the referee has the discretion to change sites/surfaces and use alternate scoring.
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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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GENERAL INFORMATION:
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Stringing Services
Tour Tennis located in Mt. Pleasant at 598 Belle Station Blvd., Mt. PLeasant, 29464 will be open Friday 10am-5pm and Saturday 10am-5pm. (843)388-5618.
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Starbucks
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 TO ADDITIONAL FACILITIES AS BEST WE CAN TO CATCH UP IF THERE IS BAD WEATHER.
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Please sign up to receive information regarding weather delays for the tournament:
https://www.rainedout.net/team_page.php?a=373072ad83768454149f">Join SC State Open Championship at teh Citadel text alerts on RainedOut
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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 12, 2016 10:00:00 AM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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