SUNDAY 7AM UP DATE
A few puddles that are going away as the sun comes out. Matches are on as as scheduled.
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WEATHER PLAN FOR SUNDAY
Creekside message CREEK Please check online at 7am for court up date if you are scheduled at Creekside. It is 8pm now and still raining
Live to Play message LTP Please check online at 8am for court up date if you are scheduled at LTP. It is 8pm now and still raining
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MIXED DOUBLES
If you can not stay Sunday for mixed doubles please email megphotogirl@aol.com so I may correct the draws. Please look online one hour before doubles time to confirm your start time. Thank you for your understanding
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SATURDAY EVENING TACO BAR
There will be a taco bar provided by Moe's on Saturday at 5 pm.
Shine Water will be set up at Creekside on Saturday providing free products to all players! Shine Water - the healthy way to hydrate.
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PLEASE GO DIRECTLY TO SITE YOU ARE SCHEDULED FOR FIRST MATCH
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MEDICAL RELEASE FORM CLICK MORE INFO FOR FORM
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.
more info
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SITES AND DRAWS
Please look closely on the draws for your sites and times. It is great to have so many children join us this weekend and we thank the local tennis community for sharing courts with the tournament. Randal Heffron was a a local tennis play and I for one miss his smiling face. Thank you for your understanding when you play at all these tennis facilities.
Creekside = CREEK 790 Creekside dr Mount Pleasant SC 29464
Charleston Tennis Center = CTC 19 Farmfield Ave Charleston SC 29407
Live to Play = LTP 1513 Mathus Ferry Rd Mount Pleasant SC 29464
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MIXED DOUBLES
Saturday evening will be a fun filled time for Mixed Doubles. Parents bring your blankets and chairs, we will be playing 6 game sets No-Add scoring and everyone gets to play at least 2 matches in Mixed.
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This is a level 3 tournament in honor of Randall Heffron
This is a level 3 tournament in honor of Randall Heffron a local stand out junior tennis player in our area. Singles matches will start Friday at 4 pm. Coffee and donuts for parents on Saturday morning. Lunch provided for players Saturday 12 to 1 pm. Special sportsmanship award given to a player by Randall Heffron Foundation.
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SEEDING
Seeding was done using the 2018 Southern Standing List (Apr) 4/10/2018
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TOURNAMENT NOTES
TIMELINE4/9/18 – 11:59pm (One minute before Midnight) Entries Close 4/10/18 – Competitors posted to website 4/10/18 – Last chance to contact Tournament Director with late entry into the tournament 4pm Tuesday THERE WILL BE A $25 EXTRA CHARGE FOR LATE ENTRIES 4/11/18 – Single seeds and draws posted to website 9pm 4/13//18, Friday at 4 PM – Check In opens at Creekside YOU MUST HAVE A SIGNED MEDICAL RELEASE BEFORE YOU WALK ON THE COURT 4/13/18 - 4 PM - Practice courts open 4/13//18 - 5 PM – Singles will begin and POSSIBLY DOUBLES 4/14/18 - 7 AM – Practice courts open and play begins at 8 AM 4/15//18 - 7 AM – Practice courts open and play begins at 8 AM
10u Court, Racquet, and BallsBoys and Girls 10s Green Level 1 will play on the 78 foot court using Green Low Compression Balls. The racquet size is up to 29". Boys and Girls 10s Orange Level 1 will play on the 60 foot court using Orange Low Compression balls. The racquet size is up to 25”. The required scoring format for 10s singles matches, shall be the best of two short sets - NO Ad Scoring (first to four (4) and win by two), with a set tiebreak (first to seven (7) and win by two) at 4-4 in each set, and a set tiebreak (first to seven (7) and win by two) in lieu of the third set.
WITHDRAW/REFUND POLICY Withdrawal Prior to Entry Deadline: Go to the Tournament website and click "Withdraw" in the "EDIT REGISTRATION" box on the right side of your screen. From there you can withdraw. If you do not know your Confirmation #, then click "Locate Confirmation" just below "Withdraw." We cannot withdraw you, you must do this yourself. You will lose the entry fee if you do not withdraw online before registration closes. Withdrawal After Entry Deadline: Immediately contact the tournament director to withdraw from the tournament. You must email your withdrawal. DO NOT call to withdraw. The email is ENTER EMAIL. There are No refunds if withdrawing after registration closes. Defaulting during the tournament: You must get approval from the Head Referee. Do not tell just anyone at the desk and think you have properly defaulted. Unless you speak to the Head Referee in person, it will count as a "No Show." WE WILL NOT ACCEPT ANY WITHDRAWALS OVER THE PHONE!
FORMAT OF PLAYAll Singles draws (12-18) will play the best two out of three tie-break sets with a Match tie-break in lieu of the third set. DOUBLES Is a 6 game set at 6 games all a 7 point tiebreak will be played
The required scoring format, for 10's singles matches, shall be the best of two short sets (first to four (4) and win by two), with a set tiebreak (first to seven (7) and win by two) at 4-4 in each set, and a set tiebreak (first to seven (7) and win by two) in lieu of the third set. Doubles 6 game set NO-ADD scoring
*Short scoring may be used in the Main Draw to catch up after weather delays.
DOUBLESIt is very important to check your doubles status.You must register with a doubles partner. In Orange Level 1 Doubles, you will receive no stars or trophies. In Green Level 1 Doubles, you will not receive stars or trophies but you will receive Southern and South Carolina Standing points. Please check the Competitors List to verify you have the correct Doubles Status: --If you are showing correctly on the Competitors List, then you have nothing else to do. --If you have not signed up with a partner you will be randomly paired. DO NOT SIGN UP SOLO THIS IS NOT OK. NEW DOUBLES FORMAT APPROVED BY SOUTHERN FOR 2018 BG12-18s: All Doubles draws will be a 6-game set with ad scoring and a 7-point tiebreak at 6-all. Doubles players MUST play in the same division in Doubles as they were selected for Singles. BG10s: All Doubles draws will be a 6-game set with NO AD scoring and a 7-point tiebreak at 6-al
SEEDING AND SELECTIONSeeding shall be done using only the results from most recently published USTA Southern Combined Standings Lists of the division in the order in which players appear on the list. Doubles Seeding Criteria: Teams shall be seeded in the order of their combined standings (e.g., Player A holds the #1 standing and Player B holds the #10 standing. The Team of A & B would have combined standing of 11.) Teams that have the same combined standing shall be seeded by the by the highest singles seed of the four (4) players.
ALL CAMERAS (Still shot and video filming)Prior consent of the parents of BOTH tournament players or the legal guardian acting on behalf of the junior players must be obtained before videotaping a player's match or photographing a player on court. This will be strictly enforced.
Notes This annual USTA sanctioned event in the beautiful town of Mount Pleasant, South Caroilina draws local and regional tennis players. Historic Charleston and pristine beaches are moments away ensuring a fun filled weekend of tennis in the Lowcountry.
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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, April 9, 2018 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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