Tournament Reports
Events - Alternates by Event
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***Sunday 4:00pm***
We hated to cancel the tournament today, however it is still raining in Charleston...we hope you had a safe trip home and that we see you back here soon.
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12:15 SUNDAY UP-DATE TOURNAMENT CANCELLED
Due to weather we are sorry to inform players, parents, and coaches that the tournament is cancelled. We thank you for your support of the tournament this year and look forward to seeing everyone next year.
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11:30 SUNDAY WEATHER UP-DATE
The draws are now hidden. We are hoping for a 2 pm start. Please check back at 1:01 for next up-date
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RAIN DELAY ON ALL COURTS SUNDAY 10:45
Please check back at 11:30 for a possible noon start.
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CITADEL WEATHER UPDATE 9:45 AM
Play has been suspended for 30 minutes. Rain has stopped and we hope to resume play by 10:15 AM. Any matches playing later are on a 30 minute delay. (Ex: Matches scheduled for 10:15 will now play at 10:45).
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WEATHER UP-DATE 9:21 SUNDAY
The weather in the area is spotty. Our goal is to keep matches moving . As of now Farm is on court , St Andrew is about to go back on court.. The citadel is on court, Porter is in a slight delay
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Stringing Services
We will have a stringer on site at the Citadel Saturday at 8:30 for the day if you need rackets strung.
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***BOYS 18S WHITE***
We had seeds withdraw in the Boys 18s so some first round matches have changed. The times and location have not changed.
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SATURDAY WARM UP COURTS***PLEASE READ INFORMATION FOR ALL SITES***
You will be able to warm up at your site before the first matches start for the day for all sites with the exception of FARM. Farm will not be open until 8:00 due to a City of Charleston event (bicycle ride) that starts behind the tennis facility at 8:00am. St. Andrews is the closest facility to FARM that will have open courts early . You may go to any of the other sites to warm up or other public courts nearby. If you are playing at The Citadel there are public courts next to the football stadium that are open on a first come/first serve basis throughout the day. We will be using only two of them for tournament play.
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***TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION AND CHECK IN***FRIDAY
IF YOU OWE MONEY FOR ENTRY FEES FOR SINGLES OR DOUBLES YOU MUST PAY YOUR FEES BEFORE YOUR FIRST MATCH. WE WILL ACCEPT CASH OR CHECK. 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 player gift before of after you play on Saturday. There will NOT be any check in at The Citadel on Friday night. You may come to (FARM) on Friday between 4-7:30 if you wish to check in /register.
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***MIXED DOUBLES***
We will be offering Mixed Doubles for the 14's, 16's and 18's age groups. Please go to the doubles website for more information.
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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 reservations MUST BE MADE BY OCTOBER 19 to get this rate so please book now! (843)266-3620. Please mention the booking code JR1 to get this tournament rate.
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PLAY FORMAT AND SCORING
32 players will be selected for each event (see Selection Process headline) and then be split into two Draws of 16 players using the Waterfall System for selection, with a Full Feed In Consolation through the Quarters and 3/4 playoff. The Feed-In Consolation will play through the Semifinals
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BOYS & GIRLS 10s FORMAT AND SCORING
For Boys and Girls 10s, the required scoring format for singles shall be the best of three short sets (first to four games and win by two), with a set tiebreak (first to seven points and win by two) at 4-4 in each set, and a set tiebreak (first to seven points and win by two) for the third set. Play will be on a 60' court with orange low compression balls. Players must use 25" or smaller junior racquets.
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CONSOLATION
Consolation finals will not be played out. Players will receive the same number of ranking points as for advancing to the finals.
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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. 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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Live To Play (LTP)
located at 1513 Mathis Ferry Rd., Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464. (7 hard)
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LINK FOR CITADEL SOUTHERN JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP-DOUBLES AND MIXED DOUBLES HOME PAGE
http://tennislink.usta.com/Tournaments/TournamentHome/Tournament.aspx?T=184079
more info
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Doubles Registration / Information
Registration for doubles is open now and closes on Monday, November 7th at 11:59pm. Doubles play will begin Friday, November 11 at 5pm. Doubles matches will continue Saturday with the finals being played Sunday morning. Every player that signs up for doubles must be available to play 5pm matches on Friday. Doubles format will be an 8-game pro set with single elimination for Boys and Girls 12's-18s. Boys and Girls 10's will play an 6 game set. All players who register for singles and doubles must play doubles in the same age group as singles.
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Selection Process
Because this is a Level 3 STA Event the following process will be used: Top 32 players applying from the USTA/Southern latest standing list. For Boys and Girls 12-18: 28 players from this age group will be selected and up to 4 players from the younger age group who are eligible from the younger age group, who have a standing in the top 40 of the younger age group, and are not in the selected 28, will be selected. The names of the player who have been selected will appear as competitors. Alternates are listed in the report section. Do not refer to the alternates on the far left side of the web page after competitors have been listed. (That list is not updated). Players are allowed to enter tow divisions with these guidelines: #1 Players selected to both age divisions they apply for will automatically be selected to the older age division. They are removed from the other age division. #2 Players not selected to either divisions would remain on the alternates lists for both divisions but would be obligated top 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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Registering for Two Age Divisions
Players are allowed to enter two divisions with these guidelines: (1) Players selected to both age divisions they apply for will automatically be selected to the older age division. They will be removed from the other age division. (2) Players not selected to either division would remain on the alternate's lists for both divisions but would be obligated to play the division they first get in, from the alt list. They will be removed from the alternates of the other division. (3) Players selected to one age division will be removed from the alternates list of the other division. (4) Once a player is selected for any one division no changes can be made.
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GENERAL INFORMATION:
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REFUNDS
There will be no refunds after the entry deadline. No exceptions.
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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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South Carolina Tournament Level 2
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Southern Level 3 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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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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