Tournament Shoe Special
Get $10 OFF a pair of Junior Shoes or $20 OFF a pair of adult shoes when you trade in a pair of USED tennis/athletic shoes. In stock supplies ONLY!!
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Draws and Times are Online
Please note that ALL the draws are already posted online. Also, all draws are ROUND ROBIN format to give your child more match play. So if your child names does not appear on Round 1, please check Round 2.
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Rising Star (Level 5) Description
A Rising Star Tournament (Level 5) is by definition and entry to mid level tournament. The higher the number of the level (i.e 5) the lower the skill level of the participants. This is also a good tournament for teenager players who had NEVER participated in a sanctioned event to get the tournament match experience.
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10s and under progression system
Starting in 2017, the USTA has created a progression system that will help 10s and under compete in a more even field. For example, this means that a true beginner that is 9 years old should not compete against an 8 year old that has played for years. Players will also compete with modified racket, balls, and court sizes, depending on the tier they are placed.
The profession system is divided in 3 tiers: Orange Level 2 (entry level) Orange Level 1 (mid level) Green Level 1 (experienced) In order to advance to the next level, a player must collect 20 stars.
How the players get Stars?
By participating in a tournament a player get 5 stars. By winning the tournament a player gets another 5 stars. By being a finalist a player gets 4 stars (draw must have at least 4 players)
Any 10s and under who has never participated in a sanctioned event prior to this year, will be automatically placed in the Orange Level 2 division and he/she must earn their stars to move up to the next level.
For more information in the progression system please visit the usta southern section at: www.southern.usta.com
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Orange Level 2 (Boys and Girls) for 10s and under
For this tournament we will ONLY have Orange Level 2 (entry level). The court size will be 60 ft. The racket size will be up to 25 inches (smaller racket are allowed), and the balls will be orange.
As the children keep earning their Stars we will also provide Orange Level 2 and Green Level 1 for future tournaments for the Woodside Rising Star Series
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12s and under
Boys and Girls 12s and under will play in the regular court (78 ft) and with Green Dot balls. A length of the racket could be up to 29 inches. Now, most adult rackets measure 27 inches.
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14s, 16s, and 18s age Divisions
Players will play on a regular court (78 ft) and with Yellow balls.
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Pizza for the Players
Sunday Afternoon we will have pizza for the Players of the Rising Star
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No T-Shirts
The goal for this tournament series is to provide match experience for your children in a competitive environment according to their skill level. For that reason, we are keeping the entry fee low ($13) to promote participation. However, we can't provide t-shirts just yet. Thank you for your understanding.
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Orange Level 1 and Green Level 1
At this Tournament we will NOT have those events. As we progress in the Woodside tournament series, we will provide those events.
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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 Wednesday, March 15, 2017 11:59:00 PM 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: 700115217 from the searchable schedule homepage.
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