Sunday 9:30pm Update*** THANK YOU!!!
Thank you to all participants this weekend for your patience with the rain delays. We played 240 matches this weekend... Also, thank you all for your generosity at our auction on Saturday night...We had a record night for our event and will share results as we get them. I want to also thank Mike Kiser at Seabrook Island for allowing us to use the courts to catch up on Saturday. I hope everyone will attend our event next year! Have a great summer season!
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SATURDAY 8pm up date
Thank you to everyone for being so flexible today. Rain is truly a four letter word on the tennis court. The draws will be hidden as I make adjustments to main draw match times and as I add consolation times. If you do not want to play in consolation please email megphotogirl@aol.com Please do not make your fellow tennis friends drive to the tennis courts for nothing. Draws will be hidden from 8pm-9:30pm Saturday.
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MIXED DOUBLES DRAWS WILL BE POSTED AT 11am
Sorry I need more time
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CONSOLATION WILL START ON SUNDAY
No consolation matches on Saturday
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SATURDAY 9am UPDATE
We have wet courts but some will dry quickly. The singles draws will be posted at 9am. Doubles draws will be posted at 10am for a not before 11:00am start for doubles
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Rainy weekend tournament special
EVERYTHING in tennis shop is 15% off. Just tell David at the desk you are playing in the tournament
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***Thursday 9:30pm***
We are monitoring the weather for any rain. I will update the website early Friday morning if there are any delays. We look forward to seeing you all tomorrow.
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***Wednesday 6:45pm ***
Thank you everyone for joining us this weekend for a wonderful charity event! Participation is at an all time high. With so many people playing in multiple events the crossover in scheduling is great. Please keep your eye on the draws... Match times can change depending on who wins and loses. After Friday play please check your draws at 9:00pm to make sure your time for Saturday has not changed. Consolation rounds will not start until Saturday afternoon...Because of the forecast we will be playing NO-AD IN ALL DIVISIONS FOR ALL ROUNDS.
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***TRAFFIC ADVISORY***
Traffic in Charleston and the area is bad on Friday. Please give yourself plenty of time to get to your match on time. Thank you.
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DINNER/AUCTION RSVP
If you are not planning on attending the tournament dinner/auction on Saturday night please email me at jonathan_barth@kiawahresort.com. We need to lock in a head count for attendance by Tuesday. Your dinner is included in your entry fee. If you are bringing a non-playing spouse or guest the fee is $65 and can be paid in advance by calling the pro shop at (843)768-2838. We are expecting a very large turnout this year so please let me know if you are not able to attend. Thank you for your support.
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PLEASE CHECK WEBSITE FREQUENTLY
We will be posting information regarding the weekend daily, so check back frequently.
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WELCOME!!!
This tournament is being held to honor our friends Prinella Haygood, Linwood Grady, and also Michelle Nemeth. The proceeds from this tournament will be shared between Roper St. Francis Cancer Care and an education trust for Prinella's children ages 8 and 11. New in 2018, we celebrate the life of Michelle Nemeth by supporting The Lonon Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non profit in the Lowcountry that provides resources to children that have been affected by a parent or caregiver's cancer diagnosis. For more information please visit www.thelononfoundation.org. We hope to see you at the 8th annual Prinella Haygood/Linwood Grady Memorial Tennis Championship on Kiawah Island! We will have a great weekend of tennis and fun for this great cause!
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Accommodations
Special accommodation rates for scenic one, two, or three bedroom villas are available. One bedroom villas are $165/night, two bedroom villas are $199/night, and three bedroom villas are $225/night. Rates are based on availability of villas and are subject to a 12.5% tax and an 9% daily resort fee. Call reservations at 800-654-2924 and ask for the Haygood/Grady Memorial Tournament rate and booking number #15369.
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Event Limitations
Players may play up to three events IF THEY PLAY ONE SINGLES, ONE DOUBLES, AND ONE MIXED DOUBLES. Players may play two events if they play singles and a regular /mixed doubles or one doubles and one mixed doubles. If you have questions, please call Jonathan at (843)768-2706. We have decided to allow players to play TWO(2) gender doubles this year as well however, IF YOU PLAY TWO GENDER DOUBLES EVENTS, YOU AND YOUR PARTNER WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PLAY IN THE CONSOLATION BECAUSE OF THE SCHEDULING CONFLICTS IT CAUSES. PLEASE UNDERSTAND THAT IF YOUR PARTNER IS PLAYING TWO GENDER DOUBLES EVENTS AND YOU ARE NOT, YOU MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PLAY IN THE CONSOLATION MATCH BECAUSE OF THE SCHEDULING CONFLICT IT CAUSES. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS YOU MAY CALL ME AT (843)568-1468. THANK YOU
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First Match Times
We will have the draws and first match times posted Wednesday, May 16 in the evening. Matches will start on Friday for divisions as necessary. If you are playing in multiple events, there is a good chance that you will be playing multiple matches in the same day (including Friday). Singles could start in the morning on Friday.
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Tournament Registration/Check In
All players may report directly to their first match location. The tournament headquarters will be at the Roy Barth Tennis Center where you will be able to pick up your tournament gift and check in. If you have any entry fees to pay for adding events or other reasons please come to the Roy Barth Tennis Center or call (843)768-2838 to take care of it. Thank you!
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Sites and Directions
We will be playing at both tennis centers on Kiawah Island and the Seabrook Island Racquet Club. Please refer to the draws for your match time and location. If you have questions or need additional directions please call (843)768-2838.
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Roy Barth Tennis Center (BARTH)
located at 2 Sanctuary Beach Dr., Kiawah Island, 29455
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West Beach Tennis Club (WEST)
located at 1 Shipwatch Dr., Kiawah Island, 29455. Once entering Kiawah through the main gate, take your first right. Come to a three way stop sign and turn left...the West Beach Tennis and Pool is on your immediate left.
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Seabrook Island Racquet Club (SEAB)
located at 1701 Long Bend Dr, Seabrook Island, 29455.
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Daily Hospitality
Coffee, sports drinks, water, and beer will be available daily at the club at no charge.
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Saturday Night Dinner/Auction Attendance
The dinner and auction will be held at the East Beach Conference Center from 6:00pm-9:00pm on Saturday night. Due to the large number of participants we are asking that If you are unable to attend the player dinner/auction on Saturday night to please email Jonathan at jonathan_barth@kiawahresort.com. If you plan on bringing a non-playing guest we ask that you call the pro shop at (843)768-2838 to purchase your ticket as soon as possible or let us know you are bringing someone. We appreciate your responses.
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Match Play Format
All main draw matches and consolation will be 2 out of 3 sets with a 10 point match tiebreak for the third set. There will be a First Match Losers Consolation for all DOUBLES AND MIXED divisions. SINGLES WILL BE SINGLE ELIMINATION. REMINDER: If you are playing in TWO GENDER DOUBLES EVENTS, you and YOUR PARTNER will NOT be able to play in the consolation because of the scheduling conflicts it causes.
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Seeding
Seeding is done using the ALL Factors Method. The tournament committee considered all reasonably available information, including ranking lists, standing lists, recent records (including league records), and particularly head to head encounters. The number of seeds shall equal the power of two.
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Dinner/Auction: Saturday May 19 - Complimentary for all players, non-players are $65
The dinner/auction will be from 6-9pm at the East Beach Conference Center on Saturday night. Dress attire is resort casual. Beer and wine will be complimentary. The menu includes: Chef's garden baby mixed greens, Green Goddess Dressing, Fresh Sliced Tomato, Local Cucumbers, Sourdough Croutons and Candied Walnuts; Fresh Rolls and Butter; Smoked White Marble Steamship Roast of Pork, Bourbon Glaze, Sweet Potato Biscuits; Pan Seared Chicken and Scallops with White Wine Garlic and Dijon Mustard Cream, Sweet Onion Gold Rice Pilafwith Fresh Herbs and Honey; Grilled Flank Steak, Smoked Bacon Glaze, Grilled Okra Salsa, Gratin of Cracked Baby Potatoes, Fennel and Goats Milk Cheese; Valhrona Chocolate Pudding, Sliced Johns Island Strawberries, and Oreo Cookies, White Chocolate Coconut Blondies, Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee, Tea
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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, May 14, 2018 3:00:00 PM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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