Please double check draws tonight around 8:00pm for possible site and time changes for tomorrow's play.
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Notes:
-Please respect the ground crews hard work at your tournament sites and wait until they give you to the clear to go on the court to warm-up. Remember 4 to a court as needed.
-On-site alternates can check-in by 7:30am at Sea Pines Racquet Club.
-Doubles will an 8-game pro-set with no-ad scoring with a tiebreak at 8-all. Main draw singles will be 2/3 sets with normal scoring while back draw will be 2/3 sets with a match breaker for 3rd set.
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WELCOME!!!
This event is organized by the Smith Stearns Tennis Academy. We are honored to host this prestigious National Level 3 event, featuring many top-ranked players in the United States, in the 14’s, 16’s, and 18’s divisions.
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SMITH STEARNS TENNIS ACADEMY
The academy was founded in 2002 to help prepare junior athletes for the highest level of competition possible in both collegiate and professional tennis. Led by Stan Smith, former #1 player in the world and former USTA Director of Coaching, Billy Stearns, one of the world's top coaches, and BJ Stearns, former top nationally and internationally ranked player, and Academy Director, the Smith Stearns Tennis Academy is uniquely designed for individual junior player development. The Academy is within one of the top-rated resorts in the country, The Sea Pines Resort on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.
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HOTEL/ACCOMMODATION SPECIALS
The Inn at Harbour Town is almost sold out, so if that interests you for an accommodation option, please be sure to call right away. The Inn is located at the tournaments main site, the Sea Pines Racquet Club. The Sea Pines Resort Villa rentals are still available and have 1,2,3, and 4 bedroom options. All of the Sea Pines accomodations have very special rates and include many perks such as free dinners and lunches as well. Remember to use code SMITHSTEARNS so you get the special rate. If you would like to speak to a reservation specialist please call (866) 561-8802. You can book online at the following link: https://www.seapines.com/vacation-rentals/usta-national.aspx
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TRAINING SESSIONS
GET PREPARED!!!! We will be offering special training at the Smith Stearns Tennis Academy. Each session will be supervised by one of our highly qualified pros at the Smith Stearns Tennis Academy. Sessions will run from 8:00-10:00 am and from 2:30-5:30 pm. The special rate for tournament participants is $50 per session. Please contact Joanie at 843-384-4555 to reserve your space. Training location will be at the Sea Pines Racquet Club.
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SITES
Sea Pines Racquet Club (PINES), home of Smith Stearns Tennis Academy, will serve as the main site for this weekend’s tournament. Additional sites will be used for early round play. All sites along with their draw abbreviation and GPS address can be found below. Please note all sites are outdoor Har-Tru. Sea Pines Racquet Club (PINES)5 Lighthouse Ln, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 Sea Pines Country Club (CLUB)30 Governors Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 South Beach Tennis Club (BEACH)230 S Sea Pines Dr, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 Palmetto Dunes (DUNES)6 Trent Jones Ln, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
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GATE PASSES
**IMPORTANT** The Sea Pines Resort is a gated community. We will have passes for each participant in the tournament. Please read the following instructions on entering the Sea Pines Resort.
**FRIDAY** Please enter through the visitors side and mention to the guard that you are playing in the USTA National Selection Tournament **DELAY** There might be a delay (5 minutes) in entering due to you have to wait in line to talk to the gate guard. The guard will let you enter Sea Pines at no charge. When you check into the tournament at the Racquet Club you will be given a physical gate pass that will allow you to enter and leave the resort as you want. When you have the physical pass you will be allowed to enter through the residence lane, which is the middle lane. This lane is much faster to enter the Sea Pines Resort.
IF YOU MISS CHECK-IN FRIDAY AFTERNOON PLEASE BE PREPARED TO PAY THE $6 ENTRY FEE AT GATE SATURDAY MORNING. YOU WILL THEN GET A PASS FOR REST OF TOURNAMENT AT CHECK-IN.
ALSO, IF YOU ARE STAYING AT THE SEA PINES RESORT YOU WILL GAIN GATE ENTRY AUTOMATICALLY THROUGH THE RESORT.
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REGISTRATION/ CHECK-IN
Mandatory check-in for the tournament will be on Friday from 3 PM to 6 PM (EST) at theHarbour Town Golf Club House which is located across the parking lot from the tennis courts at 11 Lighthouse Lane, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928. If you are absolutely unable to make the Friday check-in, you must check-in on Saturday at least an hour before your first match. Please note if you are unable to make the mandatory check-in Friday, then you will need to pay a $6.00 entry fee at the gate Saturday morning. If you checked in on Friday, report 15 minutes prior to your match time on Saturday. You must have the Medical Release Form filled out and signed by a parent/guardian before playing your first match.
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PRACTICE COURTS
There will be practice courts available at The Sea Pines Racquet Club before the first round of each day on a first come basis starting at 7:30am. Practice courts for Friday, January 19th may also be scheduled beginning Thursday January 18th thru The Sea Pines Racquet Club pro shop at 843-363-4495. There will also be courts available from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at The Sea Pines Racquet Club on a first come basis. Please note use of all tournament practice courts will need to accommodate four players as needed.
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TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
GPS address for Smith Stearns Tennis Academy at The Sea Pines Resort is 5 Lighthouse Lane Hilton Head, SC
There are several airport options:
Hilton Head Airport (HHH) is 11.5 miles or 20 min. from tournament site
Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) is 49 miles or 1 hr from tournament site
Charleston International Airport (CHS) is 109 miles or 2hr 15 min from tournament site
All listed airports feature rental car companies. CHS and SAV are Uber friendly with one-way costs to the tournament site estimated at $100-130 and $55-65, respectively. Uber is also available on the island.
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DOUBLES
The doubles deadline is Monday, January 15 @ 5 pm. If you have a partner and/or would like for us to pair you with someone please email the tournament director. Please make sure you receive a confirmation email. If partnering up after registering online please have both players email tournament director.
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DRAW FORMAT
Singles: 32 draw with a FIC-R16. Main draw 2 out of 3 sets regular scoring. Consolation 2 out of 3 sets with a match tie break in lieu of a 3rd set
Playoff for 3rd/ 4th
Doubles: 16 draw single elimination. 8 game pro set with a 7 point tie break at 8 games. Playoff for 3rd/4th place
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SURFACE AND TOURNAMENT BALLS
This tournament will be played on Har-Tru green clay. Balls used will be Wilson US-Open.
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STRINGING
Stringing will be available during the tournament at the Sea Pines Racquet Club pro shop. Please allow a 24 hour turn around. If you have your own string, the cost is $15.
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TRAINER
A trainer will be on site throughout the tournament. Thank you to Drayer Physical Therapy Institute for supplying the trainer.
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TOURNAMENT SELECTION PROCEDURE
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WITHDRAWAL/REFUND POLICY
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SEEDING CRITERIA
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WEATHER DELAYS
Any delays due to weather will be posted on the tournament homepage in a timely manner.
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Players are selected manually by the tournament director after the close of registration.
Entry to this tournament is restricted. To see how entrants will be selected, follow the “Selection Process” link to the left. It is the player’s responsibility to check the selection list(s) after registering online to be sure that a check mark appears beside the player’s name on the list, in order to insure proper registration. Entries must be submitted by Thursday, December 28, 2017 11:59:00 AM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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