WEATHER UPDATE - SUNDAY 8:06am
WE ARE STILL DRY WITH NO RAIN. ALL MATCHES ARE ON SCHEDULE FOR TODAY (SUNDAY). WE WILL CONTINUE TO UPDATE THIS TOURNAMENT HOMEPAGE WITH WEATHER CONDITIONS AND IF WE RECEIVE ANY WEATHER THAT WILL IMPACT OUR SCHEDULE.
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WEATHER UPDATE - SUNDAY 7:04am
WE HAVE NO RAIN AT THE MOMENT (7:04am). BASED ON THE RADAR THE RAIN IS EXPECTED TO ARRIVE BETWEEN 7:30am AND 9:00am. WE WILL UPDATE THE WEATHER CONDITIONS AGAIN AT 8:00am. CURRENTLY ALL MATCHES FOR ALL TIMES TODAY ARE ON SCHEDULE
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ATTENTION 10 & UNDER DIVISIONS
DRAWS ARE NOW POSTED FOR ALL 10 & UNDER DIVISONS. WE WILL PLAY ALL MATCHES ON SATURDAY.
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SINGLES and DOUBLES DRAWS WITH FIRST ROUND MATCH TIMES ARE NOW POSTED - WEDNESDAY 6:23pm
PLEASE PAY SPECIAL ATTENTION TO YOUR MATCH TIMES AND MATCH SURFACE. UNFORTUNATELY WE CANNOT MAKE ANY EXCEPTIONS IN SCHEDULING OR CHANGING TIMES OR LOCATIONS.
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SITE LEGEND - AS SEEN ON EACH DRAW
THARD - THORNBLADE CLUB CLAY COURT TCLAY - THORNBLADE CLUB HARD COURT THO10 - THORNBLADE CLUB (10 & UNDER)
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THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING SPONSORS WHO ARE MAKING THIS TOURNAMENT POSSIBLE
CHICK-FIL-A ON PELHAM ROAD, ST. FRANCIS SPORTS MEDICINE, SOUTHERN FIRST, EASTERN INDUSTRIAL
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COURT SURFACE
THE GIRLS AND BOYS 12 & 14 DIVISIONS WILL BE PLAYED ON CLAY COURT WHILE THE BOYS AND GIRLS 10, 16, & 18 WILL PLAY ON HARD COURT. PLEASE NOTE THIS IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON INCLEMENT WEATHER. THE CONSOLATION MATCHES MAY BE PLAYED ON EITHER SURFACE DEPENDING ON COURT AVAILABILITY AT THE TIME OF YOUR MATCH.
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MATCH FORMAT AND SCORING
BOYS and GIRLS 12 -18's MAIN and CONSOLATION WILL PLAY 2 OUT of 3 SETS WITH a 3rd SET 10 POINT MATCH TIE-BREAKER TO DETERMINE WINNER. ALL DOUBLES MATCHES ARE SINGLE ELIMINATION AND WILL PLAY AN 8 GAME PRO SET. PLAYERS NEED TO CHECK IN AT THEIR DESIGNATED SITE 30 MINUTES BEFORE THEIR MATCH.
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SEEDING CRITERIA
TO DETERMINE THE SEEDINGS FOR ALL DIVISIONS THE TOURNAMENT SEEDING COMMITTEE WILL USE THE MOST CURRENT STANDING FOR SOUTHERN TENNIS ASSOCIATION.
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HOSPITALITY
COMPLIMENTARY CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST WILL BE PROVIDED ON SATURDAY and SUNDAY MORNING ALONG WITH WATER and FRUIT. A COMPLIMENTARY LUNCH FOR PLAYERS WILL BE PROVIDED BY CHICK-FIL-A (PELHAM RD.) ON FRIDAY EVENING 6:00pm-7:30pm
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SOUTH CAROLINA LEVEL 3 AND SOUTHERN LEVEL 5
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ALL WITHDRAWAL REQUEST AFTER THE DEADLINE MUST BE SENT VIA E-MAIL TO GARY AT GLINKSC@GMAIL.COM
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IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL PLAYERS & PARENTS
ALL PLAYERS SHOULD REPORT DIRECTLY TO YOUR MATCH LOCATION. PLAYERS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO CHECK IN AT HOME SITE PRIOR TO THEIR SCHEDULED MATCH. THERE WILL BE NO ALLOWANCES FOR PLAYERS THAT ARE LATE TO THEIR MATCH DUE TO REPORTING TO WRONG SITE OR REPORTING TO HOME SITE FIRST.
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USTA REGULATION - REGISTERING FOR TWO TOURNAMENTS AT THE SAME TIME
USTA RESTRICTS PLAYERS FROM REGISTERING FOR TWO TOURNAMENTS AT THE SAME TIME. THERE WILL BE SUSPENSION POINTS ASSESSED TO ANY PLAYER FOUND DOING SO. YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO WITHDRAW FROM ONE OF THE TWO TOURNAMENTS SO YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE SUSPENSION POINTS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING.
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DIRECTIONS TO THORNBLADE CLUB - TENNIS CENTER
From 85 South take Exit 54 (Pelham Road Exit). Turn Left on ramp at Redlight. Go to 2nd redlight and turn Right. (There will be a Hardees on your right). Follow around sharp curve. About 500 yards, turn right on "Meilland Avenue". Follow to end of street. Take a right on Thornblade Blvd. You will see tennis courts and the swimming pool on your right. Take next right into parking lot after swimming pool.
FROM COLUMBIA: 385 towards Greenville and exit to I-85 North. Drive to Exit 54 (Pelham Road Exit). Turn Left at Red Light. Go to 2nd Redlight and turn Right. (There will be a Hardees on your right). Follow around sharp curve. About 500 yards, turn right on "Meilland Avenue". Follow to end of street. Take a right on Thornblade Blvd. You will see tennis courts and the swimming pool on your right. Take next right into parking lot after swimming pool.
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OFFICIAL BALL OF THE 2017 THORNBLADE JUNIOR FALL CLASSIC
DUNLOP GRAND PRIX BALLS WILL BE USED FOR ALL MATCHES
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AWARDS
AWARDS BE PRESENTED TO ALL SINGLES CHAMPIONS & FINALIST, SINGLES CONSOLATION WINNER & DOUBLES CHAMPIONS
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PLEASE COMPLETE OUR SURVEY SO WE CAN CONTINUE TO IMPROVE YOUR TOURNAMENT EXPERIENCE
more info
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South Carolina Tournament Level 2 and Southern 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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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.
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