SURFACE UPDATE 10:50 AM 3/13
DUE TO THE RAIN THIS MORNING PLEASE BE PREPARED TO PLAY ON HARD OR CLAY COURTS. WE WILL USE ALTERNATE SURFACES IN AN EFFORT TO PLAY AS MANY MATCHES AS POSSIBLE.
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SCORING UPDATED 10:50 AM 3/13
NO AD SCORING IS IN PLACE FOR ALL MATCHES DUE TO WEATHER! All main draw matches and consolation matches for 12s, 14s, 16s, and 18s will play a 3rd set match tie break in lieu of the 3rd set. 10 and under divisions will play short set scoring format.
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WEATHER UPDATE 9:55 AM 3/13 MATCH TIMES ON DRAWS ARE ACCURATE!!!!!!!!!
LOOKS LIKE THE RAIN HAS MOVED ON. PLEASE REPORT TO YOUR SITES AT LEAST 15 MINUTES BEFORE YOUR MATCH TIME ACCORDING TO THE 2 HR DELAY. FOR EXAMPLE MATCHES THAT WERE SCHEDULED AT 9:30 PLAN ON PLAYING 11:30. COURTS SCHEDULED FOR 10:30 PLAN ON STARTING AT 12:30PM. MATCHES THAT WERE ON COURT PLAYING REPORT 2 HOURS AFTER THEY STOPPED PLAY FOR EXAMPLE STOPPED AT 8:50 PLAY WILL RESUME 10:50. MATCH TIMES ON DRAWS ARE ACCURATE!!!!!!!!!
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IMPORTANT CHANGE FOR BOYS and GIRLS 12s SINGLES AND DOUBLES GREEN ONLY!!! updated 2:30 PM 3/12
BOYS and GIRLS 12s SINGLES GREEN WILL PLAY AT SPRING VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB ON SUNDAY DRAWS HAVE BEEN UPDATED AND TIMES AND LOCATION ARE ACCURATE ALL BOYS 12s GREEN MATCHES WILL NOW BE PLAYED AT SPRING VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB 300 Spring Valley Road Columbia, South Carolina 29223 B12s GREEN ONLY!
more info
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IMPORTANT TOURNAMENT INFORMATION
Rockbridge STA L3, formerly known as Topspin Jr Classic now hosted by Rockbridge Club in Columbia, SC Address: 4135 Rockbridge Rd. Columbia, SC 29206 803-787-6141 Due to the flooding last year Rockbridge Rd. is closed coming in from Percival RD. To get to Rockbridge Club you MUST come to Rockbridge Rd through Trenholm Rd Tournament check-in will begin Friday at 4:30 PM (we encourage all players to check in Friday is possible) Doubles matches will start Friday at 5:30 PM. We will play two rounds of doubles Friday afternoon Saturday morning check in opens at 7:30 AM Rockbridge all other sites 30 minutes before play starts We will play one more round of doubles at 8:00 AM Saturday then singles to follow Singles play will start 9:30 AM Saturday morning and two rounds will be played Pizza lunch will be available for players and parents at Rockbridge Saturday at noon until supplies last Doubles will be finished Saturday afternoon Sunday check in will open at 7:30 AM at Rockbridge Sunday we will play two rounds of singles to finish the tournament
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SITE LEGEND AMD SURFACES
Rockbridge Club Clay -- RBCL Rockbridge Club Hard -- RBCHC Parklane (RCTC) Hard -- PKLH Trenholm Park Hard -- TPHC Columbia Tennis Center Hard -- CTCH Columbia Tennis Center Clay -- CTCCL Southeast Park Hard -- SEPHC Southeast Park Clay -- SEPCL
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CONTACT INFORMATION
DUE TO ALTERNATE NOTIFICATION, TIME CHANGES, AND DRAW CHANGES, IT IS IMPERATIVE FOR YOU (PLAYERS) TO ADD YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION (EMAIL AND PHONE) DURING THE ONLINE REGISTRATION PROCESS. IN ORDER FOR US TO REACH YOU AND FOR ALL PLAYERS TO HAVE THE SAME OPPORTUNITIES, PLEASE HELP US BY PROVIDING THIS INFORMATION. THANK YOU...
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DRAWS updated 3/11 1:45pm
Doubles Draws are now posted. Singles Draws are also posted.
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SURFACE
Boys and Girls 18s and Boys and Girls Green Ball will play on clay courts. All other divisions will play on hard courts.
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HOTELS
There are over 20 hotels within a 5 mile radius from the main site and all sites are within 10 to 15 minutes away from the main site and hotels in the area. People should plan on traffic at lunch time but for the most part every site and hotel is in close proximity. Recommended hotels but not limited to:La Quinta
Inn NE Ft. Jackson 803-736-6400,Red Roof Inn
Columbia Ft Jackson 803-736-0850 ,Best Western
Plus Columbia North East 803-736-6666 ,Hampton Inn
Columbia North East 803-865-8000,Comfort
Suites Columbia 803-678-4266,Fairfield
Inn and Suites by Marriott Columbia 803-760-1700,Holiday Inn
and Suites I-77 Two Notch Rd 877-410-6681,Quality Inn
Ft Jackson 803736-0822,Wingate by Wyndham
Ft Jackson 803-699-9333,Residence
Inn by Marriott Columbia NE 803-788-8850,
Courtyard by
Marriott Columbia North East I-77 803-736-3600,Hilton
Garden Inn Columbia NE 803-807-9000,Quality Inn
and Suites 803-776-1700,Columbia
Marriott 803-771-7000,Holiday Inn
Express and Suites Columbia Ft Jackson 803-695-1111,La Quinta
Inn Columbia Ft Jackson SE 803-783-5410,Comfort Inn
and Suites Columbia Ft Jackson Maingate 803-695-5555
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HOSPITALITY
There will be bagels, orange juice, fruit, PB and Js station, and lemonade for the tournament participants at Rockbridge Club. Gatorade, sodas, snacks will be available for purchase in the Pro Shop. Alternate sites will have some bananas (until suplies last)
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ENTERING TWO DIVISIONS
Players are allowed to enter two divisions with these guidelines: #1. Players selected to both divisions they apply for will automatically be selected to the older age division. They would be removed from the other age division. #2. Players not selected to either division would remain on the alternates’ lists for both divisions but would be obligated to play the division they first get in, from the alternates list. They would be removed from the alternate list in the other division. #3. Players selected to one age division would be removed from the alternates list of the division they were not selected. #4. Once a player is selected for any one division no changes can be made.
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WITHDRAW BEFORE ENTRIES CLOSE
If you need to withdraw before entries close, you must do so online with your confirmation number you get when you registered for the tournament. Click on edit registration, and then withdraw. You will get a confirmation number- KEEP THIS NUMBER! Without the confirmation number, you will not have proof of your withdrawal.
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TOURNAMENT CHECK IN
All participants must check in at Rockbridge at least 45 minutes prior to their FIRST match. Check in at least 30 minutes prior for all other matches or if you are going straight to your site Saturday morning and we have your medical release form.
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SITE CHECK IN
YOU CAN GO STRAIGHT TO YOUR SITE FRIDAY OR SATURDAY MORNING IF WE HAVE RECEIVED YOUR MEDICAL RELEASE VIA EMAIL YOU CAN ALSO GIVE YOUR MEDICAL RELEASE FORM TO THE SITE REFEREE BEFORE YOUR MATCH AND THAT WAY YOU CAN GO STRAIGHT TO YOUR SITE. WE STILL NEED YOU TO COME BY ROCKBRIDGE AT SOME POINT TO PICK UP YOUR TOURNAMENT TSHIRT AND OTHER TOURNAMENT INFORMATION.
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MATCH TIMES updated 1:45 PM 3/11
Match times and sites are now posted on draws
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DOUBLES DRAWS
We will play two rounds of doubles Friday March 11 starting at 5:30 PM. Please check in at Rockbridge or your playing site at least 30 minutes before your match.Please check the schedule when it becomes available for your playing times and sites. We will play another round of doubles Saturday morning before singles play.
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DOUBLES PLAYERS LOOKING FOR PARTNERS
DOUBLES PLAYERS MUST PLAY IN THE SAME AGE GROUP AS IN SINGLES! NO EXCEPTIONS!--- Doubles partners must register ahead of time. If you need a partner I can list you on the following list so other players can find you. List of players looking for doubles partners:
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MEDICAL RELEASE FORM
Please use the Medical Release tab the tournament page to find the release form for this tournament. We must have your release for before you play your first match. you are welcome to email it to rockbridgetennis@sc.rr.com
more info
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WITHDRAW AFTER ENTRIES CLOSE
If you need to withdraw from the tournament please email your request to rockbridgetennis@sc.rr.com This email must have a request to be withdrawn, reason why, players name, USTA #, and contact information. No phone calls please, we need written proof of your withdrawal. Thank you. Players withdrawing after Monday March 7,2016 at 5:00 PM will not be refunded the entry fee.
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PLAYING TWO TOURNAMENTS
DO NOT ENTER TWO TOURNAMENTS AT THE SAME TIME. How to avoid penalties: If you end up in the alternates list, you must withdraw from the alternate list first and then enter the 2nd event. Tournaments have different deadlines that will allow you time to make your changes.
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Pizza Lunch Saturday March 12 12:00 PM
There will be pizza available for tournament players and parents at Rockbridge Club on Saturday March 12 at 12:00 PM until suplies last. We will try to deliver pizzas to other sites if possible.
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SEEDING
Seeding will be done according to the latest Southern standings list. Please EMAIL seeding questions to rockbridgetennis@sc.rr.com
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ALTERNATES
It is the alternate's responsibility to check the website to see if your alternate status has changed. The tournament will contact you if you are selected to play in the tournament. You should make sure your contact information is correct on your membership profile and also when you register to the tournament. The tournament will not be responsible for a player not selected in the event the tournament cannot contact him/her due to incorrect or outdated contact information. Once an alternate is selected for play, payment is due immediately. Alternate report will be updated daily! On Site-Alternates must inform the Referee in person they are on-site. On-Site Alternates will be selected in the order of the Alternates List. On Site-Alternates should be on-site when their division checks in for play.
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TENNIS BALLS
This tournament will be played using Wilson US Open Tennis Balls.
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CONSOLATION
Consolation will be played according to the STA L3 format. The scoring format will be best of two sets with a 3rd set match tie-break in lieu of the 3rd set. We will have no extra draws
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SPONSORS
Auto Pros Columbia SC
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MATCH CHECK IN
Lateness will not be tolerated DEFAULTS WILL BE ENFORCED 15min AFTER YOUR SCHEDULED MATCH TIME UNLESS YOU HAVE BEEN GIVEN REST TIME BECAUSE OF YOUR PREVIOUS MATCH. Please try to check in on Friday if you are not playing doubles then Saturday you can go straight to your site. Be at your match site ready to play 30 minutes before your scheduled time.
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INCLEMENT WEATHER
In the event of inclement weather, alternate scoring or playing surfaces maybe used at the discretion of the referee. We will still try to play as many matches as possible.
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STRINGING
Rockbridge will offer stringing service during the tournament with quick turn-around time. We have some Prince, Wilson, and Gamma strings in stock and we will string your racquet if you bring your own string. Please see Pro Shop for details.
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Southeast Park (Hard and clay) SEPHC and SEPCL
The park is located approximately two miles east of I-77. Take Garners
Ferry Road east past Wal-Mart and turn left at the first flashing
traffic signal at Hazelwood. The park will be on the left hand side
about a block away. 951 Hazelwood, Columbia, SC 29209
more info
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Woodland Park Hard Courts WOPHC
* 6500 Old Knight Parkway Columbia, SC 29209 Phone: 803-776-1096
more info
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Columbia Tennis Center Hard and Clay courts CTCHC CTCCL
1635 Whaley St.Columbia SC 29205 803-733-8440
more info
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Parklane (Richland County Tennis Center) Hard Courts PKLHC
7500 Parklane Road, Columbia, SC 29223 (803) 788-3001
more info
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Trenholm Park Hard Courts TRPHC
3900 Covenant Road, Columbia, SC 29204 (803) 787-0216
more info
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Draws will be limited to 32.
South Carolina Tournament Level 2
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Southern Tournament Level 3
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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 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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