SPORTSMANSHIP PIN AWARDED
CONGRATULATIONS TO ETHAN GRIGGS OF PATRICK, SOUTH CAROLINA FOR RECEIVING A SPORTMANSHIP PIN FOR EXCELLENT SPORTSMANSHIP ON AND OFF THE COURT.
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SUNDAY
Match times have been posted for Sunday play. Please recheck your times as they may have changed. We will try our very best to move matches up, but we must have players arrive 30 minutes prior to their match time. Thank you for a great Saturday.
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DRAWS/TIMES
Draws and times for Saturday are posted. Sunday times will be posted during the day on Saturday. Saturday starts at 8 am and Sunday starts at 9 am. ALWAYS CHECK YOUR TIMES.
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IMPORTANT PLAY WILL START SATURDAY MORNING
Matches will start Saturday at 8 or 9 am. Please remember to check in 30 minutes prior to start time!
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IMPORTANT IMPORTANT IMPORTANT
Myrtle Beach Marathon is taking place all around the tournament site. Please be advised to give yourself 15 more minutes to arrive at site. IMPORTANT DIRECTIONS TO MYRTLE BEACH TENNIS CENTER: Oak St to Robert Harper Way Go through Football Stadium parking lot around little skate park Stay right through mini street next to school (will say Do Not Enter, No Worries) You will see Tennis Center on your right
***If any questions please call MBTC at 843-918-2440
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General Info and Directions to Tournament Site
All matches will be played on hard courts, 8 lit and 2 not lit. The facility has seating but is limited so SPECTATORS ARE ENCOURAGED TO BRING LAWN CHAIRS TO WATCH THE MATCHES.
Myrtle Beach Tennis Center is located at 3302 Robert M Grissom Parkway Myrtle Beach, SC 29577. The courts are behind Myrtle Beach High School. DO NOT enter the main entrance to the high school. Enter through the bus entrance which is located next to the electronic MBHS sign. You will see underneath there is a small logo...Myrtle Beach Tennis Center.
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MB MARATHON STARTS SAT at 6:30 am
Below is the Myrtle Bech Marathon route. Part of the route will be on Robert Grissom Parkway, which is where Myrtle Beach Tennis Center is located. Please allow yourself a few extra minutes in arriving for scheduled matches. The marathon start time is 6:30 am. Thank you!
http://mbmarathon.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/MB-Full-2017-1.pdf
Myrtle Beach Tennis Center is located at mile marker 25 between 29th and 38th Ave.
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Tournament Check In
All participants must check in at Myrtle Beach Tennis Center at least 45 minutes prior to their first match. Check in at least 30 minutes prior to all other matches. Better to have the player waiting than have empty courts.
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WARM UP PRIOR TO TOURNAMENT
WARM UP ON TOURNAMENT COURTS WILL BE ALLOWED FROM 7 - 7:30 AM SATURDAY AND 8 - 8:30 SUNDAY. AFTER THIS ALL WARM UPS BY PLAYERS CANNOT BE ON TOURNAMENT COURTS. ASK AT CHECK IN DESK FOR DIRECTIONS TO ADDITIONAL SITES.
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IMPORTANT MESSAGE REGARDING 10U PROGRESSION PATHWAY
Messages Please be aware that this tournament is a 10U Youth Tennis Progression event. This means that in order to play in the 10U division offered you must be in the corresponding level. If you are not able to register for 10U singles that means you are not eligible for that level of 10U. To find out more information call (803) 781-2574.
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Scoring Format By Levels
12s,14s, 16s, 18s main draw and consolation matches will be a third set match 10 point tie break in lieu of the 3rd set. Main draw matches will be regular scoring and the consolation draw will be no add scoring. Boys and Girls 10s (ORANGE BALL) will be played based on the 10-under format with no add scoring. This level will play two short set of 4 games each (ahead by 2 games), with a 7 point tie break at 4 games all. If both players win a set they will play a 7 point tie break to decide the match. All doubles will b 8 game pro sets with a 7 point tie break at 8 games each. The 10U Green Level 1 within the new Youth Progression system parameters. Boys and Girls 10's will play on the 78 foot court using Green Low Compression Balls and up to 29" racquet. The required scoring format for 10's singles matches, shall be the best of two short sets - Ad Scoring (first to four (4) and win by two), with a set tiebreak (first to seven (7) and win by two) at 4-4 in each set, and a set tiebreak (first to seven (7) and win by two) in lieu of the third set. Consolation matches will be NO AD scoring. DOUBLES 8 game Pro Set with a 7 point tie-breaker at 8-8. All matches will be no ad scoring.
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3 Minute Coaching Break
3 Minute Coaching Break When playing a best of 3 sets match with a match tie-break in lieu of the 3rd set, players who split sets are entitled to a 3 minute coaching break. Coaching must occur on court or at the fence line of the court. Cell phones may be used during the break. Bathroom break can be requested AFTER the coaching break-if player elects to use the restroom during the break, he/she forfeits the coaching opportunity
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Balls
All age divisions will be using Wilson tennis balls.
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Lunch
Bojangles will provide lunch around noon on Saturday for all players. Sunday's lunch is to be determined.
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Awards
Awards will be given to the Champion and Finalist in each age division.
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Hotel Information
Caribbean
Resort
more info
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Doubles Registration
Please sign up ALL players for doubles before the deadline of Monday, March 2nd at 11:59 pm. Thank you!
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South Carolina Tournament Level 4-Challenger: Beginning January 1, 2013, all CHALLENGER tournaments in SC will offer both yellow ball and green ball divisions for 12U play for the purpose of transition from the 10U orange ball. The 12U Green division is designated by "Quick Start: 12U" on the registration page. Play in the 12U green ball division will count toward the player's Current Standings.
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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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All parents are strongly encouraged to view the "Parenting My Champion" sportsmanship video before their player participates in SC L4 or L5 tournaments. In addition, we encourage all parents to view the video, regardless of the level of experience or level of play the player is currently competing.
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Please be aware that this tournament is a 10U Youth Tennis
Progression event. This means that in order to play in the 10U division offered
you must be in the corresponding level. If you are not able to register for 10U
singles that means you are not eligible for that level of 10U. To find out more
information call (803) 781-2574.
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No Selection Process. All registered players will be selected.
Entry to this tournament is open to all USTA members. Entries must be submitted by Monday, February 27, 2017 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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