THANK YOU!
Thank you to all of the parents, players, and coaches for their patience this weekend with the weather issues we had. We are very happy to have finished all matches in singles and doubles without cancelling anything. I hope everyone has a great holiday season and that we see you at our next event in Charleston.
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How we calculate the maximum number of matches
A Friend at Court is the rule book for the USTA. On page 87 their is a chart. Part of this chart is an explanation of how to calculate the maximum numbers of games a player can play in one day. For the 12s here is the calculation 117 games, no more 117 games, no more
than 88 of which should be singles
For 14-18s 117 games, no more 117 games, no more 115 of which
should be singles
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DRAWS ARE HIDDEN WHILE WORKING ON NEW SITES AND TIMES Saturday 4pm update
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SATURDAY 3:15 up-date
ALL GIRLS 18-10 will not play until SUNDAY Boys 14-10 will not play until SUNDAY. BOYs 16 and 18s are playing 2 rounds tonight at FCTC. EVERYONE else starts on SUNDAY. Thank you for your understanding. NEW MATCH TIMES AND SITES WILL BE ONLINE at 9pm Saturday night . We understand this will be a lot of matches.
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Welcome!
Welcome to the SC State Open Championships held at The Citadel in Charleston, SC. This is a USTA Southern Level 4 and USTA_SC Level 2 tournament. The SC Jr. State Open is proud to be part of the TennisRecruiting.net National Showcase Series. Please read all of the information on the website before contacting the tournament director.
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Contact Information
IT IS IMPERATVE THAT YOU ADD YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION (e-mail and phone) during the online registration process when prompted. Failure to do so might result in not being able to reach you to notify you of alternate status, time changes and draw changes. If you are unsure if the correct information is attached to your membership, please email the tournament director (barth_jonathan@yahoo.com) with your contact information for the weekend.
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*** Tournament Level ***
This tournament is a SC L2 and a Southern Level 4...it is replacing the SC State Open we had scheduled in September in Charleston that was cancelled due to a hurricane evacuation.
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TENNIS RECRUITING.net NATIONAL SHOWCASE SERIES
The SC State Open Championships is proud to be part of the Tennis Recruiting.net National Showcase Series. Tournaments in the National Showcases are USTA sanctioned junior tournaments open to players from all USTA Sections. These tournaments are designed to give players from all parts of the country the chance to compete outside their districts and sections. The singles events in these tournaments will count towards Tennis Recruting.net rankings. Players who compete in these tournaments and who win at least one singles match will become NATIONAL PLAYERS for their TennisRecruiting.net rankings
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Tournament Hotels
We have special tournament rates available at our sponsor hotels. PLEASE book EARLY and support the sponsors. Charleston will be very busy this weekend
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Hotel #1
Hampton Inn and Suites Charleston/West Ashley: located at 678 Citadel Haven Dr. Charleston, SC 29414. Phone: 1(843)266-3620. Please call and ask for the Junior Tournament Rate or booking ID#JTD. The tournament rate is $109/night. To secure this rate you must book by November 22, 2018.
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Hotel #2:
Town Place Suites by Marriott- New Hotel June 2018*** 805 Orleans Rd, Charleston , 29407. (843)806-2020. The tournament rate is $99/night and will be available until rooms are sold out. Please call now to reserve your room at this rate.
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Selection Process
All singles draws are limited to 64 players. Doubles will be limited to 32 teams. Selections will be made based on the most recent USTA/SOUTHERN standings as of the deadline.
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WITHDRAWALS
THERE WILL BE NO REFUND AFTER THE DEADLINE. If you need to withdraw before entries close, you MUST do so online. All withdrawals after entries close and anytime during the tournament must also be sent in writing to the Tournament Referee (barth_jonathan@yahoo.com)
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***LATE ENTRIES***
There will be a $25 processing fee for all late entries that are accepted into the tournament. All players must register online prior to the entry deadline to be considered for selection. Late entries may be accepted after the deadline provided the division is not full and they do not affect seeding.
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First Match Times
Matches may begin as early as 4:00pm Friday, December 14 singles and doubles. First match times will be published on Wednesday, December 12 by 8:00pm.
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Playoff for 3rd and 4th
There will be a 3/4 playoff for all singles divisions.
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Match Play Format (12's through 18's)
All main draw matches will be best 2 out of 3 sets with a match tiebreak in lieu of a 3rd set. All consolation matches will be best 2 out of 3 sets with a match tiebreak in lieu of the 3rd set. Consolation is a First Match Losers Consolation (FMLC). The Referee reserves the right to change the scoring in the main draw, if we have inclement weather. Doubles will play an 6-game Pro Set with ad.
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Doubles Events
You may play singles and doubles in different age groups. Example: You may play girls 12 singles and girls 14 doubles.
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Doubles Partners
If you need help finding a doubles partner we will list your name as looking with your contact information provided for other people to contact you. To be put on the list email barth_jonathan@yahoo.com and give me your best contact email and phone number. If you are on the list and then find a partner please email me so I can remove you from the list as well. PLEASE DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE TO ASK FOR HELP FOR FINDING A PARTNER!!! ENTER THE TOURNAMENT IN SINGLES FIRST, THEN EMAIL ME THAT YOU NEED HELP FINDING A PARTNER.
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SITES:
We are using six sites for the tournament. You may be playing at any of the sites we are using so please PAY ATTENTION TO THE DRAWS AND LOCATION OF THE MATCH. It is THE PLAYER'S RESPONSIBILITY to know where their match is. Penalties for lateness will be enforced.
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The CITADEL (CTDL)
The Citadel College (CTDL)- 171 Moultrie St., Charleston, SC 29409.
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St. Andrews Park And Playground (St. And)
located at 1095 Playground Rd., Charleston , SC 29407 (11 courts)
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CHARLESTON TENNIS CENTER (FARM)
Located at 19 Farmfield Ave, Charleston, SC 29407. (15 courts)
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Porter Gaud School (PORT)
located at 300 Albemarle Rd., Charleston, SC 29407 (6 courts)
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James Island High School (JIHS)
located at 1000 Fort Johnson Rd. , Charleston, 29412 (6 courts) Site Director:
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Family Circle Tennis Center (FCTC)
located at 161 Seven Farms Dr., Daniel Island, 29492.
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LIve to Play [LTP]
located at 1513 Mathis Ferry Rd., Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
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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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PLAY YOUR FIRST TOURNAMENT & GET REIMBURSED UP TO $30! (link below) https://form.jotform.com/40263611301135
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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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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, December 10, 2018 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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