Instructions on Withdrawing from tournament
If you need to withdrawal from the tournament please inform the tournament desk staff and/or referee at your site of play. if you become sick or injured off site you may email your withdrawal with details to the director at Reggie@vdmtennis.com Do not call the VDM pro shop to withdrawal, NO PHONE WITHDRAWALS WILL BE ACCEPTED. All no-shows will be given suspension points under USTA rules.
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Tournament Check-in Options
BRING YOUR MEDICAL FORM TO CHECK-IN! Tournament Check-in will be available at both locations Friday beginning at 330 p.m. Please check into your site of play. If you are not scheduled to play Friday the check-in is not mandatory, just check in at least 30 minutes prior to your first match. The medical waiver is available to download and print by clicking "more info" after this message. Bring this form (completed) to check-in.
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WEATHER UPDATES
Any schedule changes due to weather will be posted here. DO NOT call VDM for schedule information, the pro shop will not have the information. It will be posted online. With indoor back up courts at both sites play may resume during rain so do not speculate on delays, show up as scheduled unless a delay is posted here.
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START TIMES / Site Info
Start times are posted. Please do not call VDM about start times or draw info, they will not have the information.
Sites of Play are: SHIP: Van Der Meer Shipyard : 116 Shipyard Drive Hilton Head SHIPIN: Van Der Meer Shipyard Indoor: Same as above SHPHC: Van Der Meer Shipyard Hard Courts: Same as above VDMTC: Van Der Meer Tennis Center: 19 Dealeyon Ave Hilton Head
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Scoring Formats
BG 12-18 singles: 2/3 sets with match tie break (to 10) in lieu of 3rd set.
BG 10 singles: 2/3 short sets to 4 games with tie break (to 7) in lieu of 3rd set with no-ad scoring
BG 12-18 doubles: 8-game pro-sets with no-ad scoring. BG 10 Doubles: 6-game pro-sets with no-as scoring.
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Warm-up Courts
Warm-up courts are available at Shipyard and VDM Tennis Center free of charge at the following times:
Friday: 4 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Saturday,Sunday, Monday 715 a.m. - 8 a.m.
Warm-up courts are to be shared with 4 players per court. Private courts are not available during these specified times. If you want to hit outside these times you will need to call the pro-shop, reserve, and pay for the court,
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Draw size, Surfaces, Sites, and Schedule of Play
* Draw sizes: Limited to 64 players per division. Players are selected based on Southern Ranking. * Tournament selections will be posted Tuesday. Check here online Tuesday for the competitor list. * 12s and 14s will be played at Van Der Meer Shipyard Clay. * 10s, 16s and 18s will be played on Hard Courts at VDM Tennis Center and Hard Courts at Shipyard. * Play will begin Friday afternoon (apprx 5pm), beginning with doubles. Singles will begin Saturday. * If you can't play Friday afternoon, please do not enter doubles. * Please note the Tournament runs through Monday, (smaller draws may finish Sunday). * Weather problems may cause changes to venue and court surfaces.
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Holiday Inn Express Discount
Holiday Inn Express Hilton Head: Address is 2 Tanglewood Dr. Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 Located within 2 miles of both sites, includes breakfast, short walk to the beach and shopping. Discounted rooms start at $79 for the tournament weekend. Click on "more info" after this message to connect and book...
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Best Western Hotel Discount
Located Close to the Beach! Includes free Breakfast and free wifi. Tournament special rate of $89 per night. You may call the hotel directly at 843-715-4116 for this special rate. Please give the group name when making the reservations: Van De Meer Jr Championship You may also click on "more info" following this message to book online.
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Sonesta Resort Discount
The Sonesta Resort Simply put, THE BEST ACCOMMODATIONS ON THE ISLAND. A 4 diamond ocean front property that shares their driveway with the Shipyard Racquet Club (one of the host sites), is, simply put, the nicest hotel on the Island. Rooms come with either two queens or one king bed. The tournament rate is $139. Guest can reserve this rate by either calling 1-800-SONESTA and using group code 1109TENNIS
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LATE ENTRIES
We are accepting late entries until Wednesday at 9 a.m. If you would like to enter you must do the following:
Email the director reggie@vdmtennis.com your full name, division entering, usta number, and phone number for us to call to collect credit card payment. Once payment is made you will be added to the draw. The late fee is $25 in addition to the entry fee.
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Adding a Doubles partner
You can still enter doubles (with a partner) until Wednesday at 9 a.m. Once you find a partner email the director reggie@vdmtennis.com your name, partner name, and both player's USTA number. Doubles is a additional $11 entry that may be paid at check-in.
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*** IMPORTANT to ALL PLAYERS*** MATCH TENNIS APP
We are excited to provide our entrants with the highest quality tournament experience! We will be using The Match! Tennis App for all instant tournament notifications via text, email, twitter, and facebook. In order to receive all instant tournament notifications, YOU MUST register. Enter promo code “SC-13688” during registration for free access.
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In Need of a Doubles Partner?
If you are in need of a doubles partner we are using The Match Tennis App Free Doubles Pairing Service. Please click the link below to register, add your name to the doubles request list, and then communicate privately with others who are also looking for a doubles partner. This service is privatized through Match Tennis App, so you do NOT have to share any personal contact info with others unless you choose to do so!
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If you are already a Match Tennis App subscriber
Login to Match Tennis App, Find our tournament, go to the tournament details page, click the “Find a Doubles Partner” button, and add your name to the doubles partner request list for our tournament to quickly begin communicating with others looking for a doubles partner. Click the “more info” link below to register:
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Van Der Meer Tennis Academy
If you are looking to maximize your development as a tennis player, look no further... it's right here at Van Der Meer Tennis Academy on beautiful Hilton Head Island. Our elite Tennis Academy has a proven track record over 30 years of producing and helping top ATP, WTA, ITF and Collegiate Stars with great character. Our top international staff is dedicated and experienced in integrating mental toughness, fitness training, stroke production, tactics, tournament scheduling, nutrition, and injury prevention for all levels and ages. When choosing an academy, do your research. Choose wisely. Choose Van Der Meer!
Special pricing for practice sessions for Tournament Players available. Call 800-845-6138 ext #1 to book a session.
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Seeding Procedure
The most current Southern Standings list will be used for seeding in singles. In doubles a combined team ranking will be used (not individual doubles rankings)
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Withdrawals
Withdrawing before entry deadline: All withdrawals must be made online (not by email) before the entry deadline. Follow the instructions on the USTA Tennislink page to withdrawal. We are not able to withdrawal you on our end before the deadline.
Withdrawing after the entry deadline: Once the deadline has passed the online withdrawal system closes. Email you withdrawal to the director at reggie@vdmtennis.com (include USTA# and reason for withdrawal). Please note, If the draw has been made it will be scored as a default. *No refunds will be issued after the online entry deadline.
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South Carolina Tournament Level 2
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Southern Tournament 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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Parents of 10 and
Under Players: If this is your child’s first USTA tournament and you are
having trouble registering, please contact USTA South Carolina at 803-781-2574
for assistance.
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Players are selected manually by the tournament director after the close of registration.
Entry to this tournament is open to all USTA members. Entries must be submitted by Sunday, November 4, 2018 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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