Tournament Check-in options / Site addresses
Tournament Check-in will be available at both VDM locations Friday beginning at 330 p.m. Please check into your site of play. If you are not scheduled to play Friday the check-in is not mandatory, just check in at least 30 minutes prior to your first match. Sites are VDM Tennis Center (VDM TC) 19 deallyon Ave. VDM Shipyard (SHIP) 116 Shipyard Dr., and Palmetto Dunes Center Court (PD) 6 Trent Jones Ln (pass the Tennis Club house, Center Court location, ask guard for directions to center court if needed.
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NEW TOURNAMENT INFO 11-17-16
Draws/Start times posted: Match times are posted online. Please note the day, time, and LOCATION of each match. Please report to the tournament desk at least 15 minutes before your schedules match. We are using multiple sites. Going to the wrong site will not be a accepted excuse for being late, you will be penalized under USTA rules. Please check your time one match at a time, future rounds may be changed or adjusted due to conflicts or weather delays. Please DO NOT call VDM about start times, they will not have that information.It is posted online to avoid verbal errors.
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Special Tournament Accomidations
The Sonesta Resort is offering a special rate of $149 a night to players, coaches, and families. The report is beach front and located in the Shipyard Plantation, next to VDM Shipyard. Click on "more info" for details and to make reservations. Or connect to: https://gc.synxis.com/rez.aspx?Hotel=56762&Chain=5157&locale=en-US&arrive=11/18/2016&depart=11/20/2016&adult=2&child=0&group=1118VDMJUN
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TOURNAMENT HOTEL SPECIAL
Park Lane Hotel and Suites is offering a special rate for our player, coaches, and families! Just $79 a night with free breakfast. Park Lane is located centrally between all the tournament sites. Click "more info" below to connect directly for the discount. Or copy and paste this link into your browser.
https://bookings.ihotelier.com/Park-Lane-Hotel-and-Suites/bookings.jsp?groupID=1720163&hotelID=13325
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TOURNAMENT HOTEL DISCOUNT
Best Western Ocean Breeze
The tournament weekend is very busy on Island with other events, so make your hotel reservations early!
BEST WESTERN Ocean Breeze Inn (new hotel within walking distance of VDM TC)The Brand New BEST WESTERN Ocean Breeze Inn, is nestled in the heart of Hilton Head Island. Escape to the Island and enjoy the history, world-class golf, and miles of scenic trails. Just a short walk from the hotel will take you to the world famous Coligny Beach, relax and enjoy the warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean. No wonder Hilton Head Island was voted the second best Island in the US and Canada by Travel & Leisure Magazine. View this new hotel at www.bestwestern.com Book the special "Tournament Rate" by calling directly (843) 715-4116 and ask for the SC Championships rate.
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TOURNAMENT HOTEL SPECIAL
Holiday Inn Express of Hilton Head Island.
Located on South Forest Beach within walking distance of the Beach. $95 a night special for players, family, and coaches! Free Breakfast included and located between sites. Click on "more info" for booking link and details.
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Sites / Surfaces / Schedule of Play
BG12, BG 14, AND BG18 will play on clay courts BG10 and BG16 will play on hard courts Sites used will be : VDM Tennis Center (Hard), VDM Shipyard (Clay and Hard), and Palmetto Dunes (Clay) Play may begin as early as 4 p.m. Friday (depending on draw size) and complete on Monday.
*Weather problems may cause changes to venue and court surfaces.
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Van Der Meer Tennis Aademy
VAN DER MEER TENNIS ACADEMY
If you are looking to maximize your development as a tennis player, look no further... it's right here at Van Der Meer Tennis Academy on beautiful Hilton Head Island. Our elite Tennis Academy has a proven track record over 30 years of producing and helping top ATP, WTA, ITF and Collegiate Stars with great character. Our top international staff is dedicated and experienced in integrating mental toughness, fitness training, stroke production, tactics, tournament scheduling, nutrition, and injury prevention for all levels and ages. When choosing an academy, do your research. Choose wisely. Choose Van Der Meer!
Special pricing for practice sessions for Tournament Players available. Call 800-845-6138 ext #1 to book a session.
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Tournament Scoring Formats
BG 12-18 singles: 2/3 sets with match tie break (to 10) in lieu of 3rd set.
BG 10 singles: 2/3 short sets to 4 games, no-ad, with tie break (to 7) in lieu of 3rd set
BG 12-18 doubles: 8-game pro-sets with no-ad scoring.
BG 10 doubles: 6-game set with no-ad scoring
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SEEDINGS
The most current Southern Standings list will be used for seeding.
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Tentative Schedule of Play
ALL divisions: Please be prepared to play as early as 4 p.m. Friday. We plan on 1-2 rounds Friday afternoon on larger draws, followed by play beginning at 8 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Monday (unless we are behind because of weather) will be finals only.
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Doubles Pairings
Please indicate doubles partner during online registration if possible. If you pick up a partner after online registration you can add them in the "edit registration, indicate doubles partner" box here online, if deadline has passed please email the director you partner name and division (reggie@vdmtennis.com). Players must have a partner to be put into the doubles draws.
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Withdrawls
All withdrawals must be made by email (include all info and USTA#) and no refunds will be made after the online entry deadline.
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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, November 14, 2016 9:30:00 AM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
In the future, you can jump straight to this tournament by entering the tournament identification number: 700110216 from the searchable schedule homepage.
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