TOURNAMENT CANCELLED...ALTERNATE DATE JAN 25-27, 2019
This weekend has been CANCELLED due to the increased risk of wintery weather. It has been switched to JANUARY 25-27, 2019.
Please look out for an email today. If you could please respond with 1 or 2. 1) Refund 2) transfer to the alternate date
If you do not receive an email today please contact Brad (anderson14651@hotmail.com)
Thank you for your patience and we look forward to seeing you at the end of January!
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SOME SINGLES DRAWS WILL PLAY FRIDAY
DUE TO WEATHER WE WILL BE STARTING SOME SINGLES FRIDAY BEGINNING AT 5 PM.
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TOURNAMENT UPDATE
Bojangles Fall Classic is going forward as planned. Please look for the next update around 3 pm tomorrow.
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DOUBLES...DOUBLES
If a player is looking for a doubles partner please email Brad Anderson (anderson14651@hotmail.com) by Monday December 3rd at 11:59 pm. Please Put Doubles as Subject Header. In body, Player Name and Age Division.
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MBHS STATE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
Players attending the MBHS State Championship game will STILL be able to play singles and doubles. We will make the appropriate accommodations. Please let Brad (anderson14651@hotmail.com) or Susie Honeycutt (honeycutt@sc.rr.com) know via email.
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General Info and Directions
All matches will be played on hard courts, 8 lit and 2 not lit. The facility has seating but is limited. Please bring chairs AND BLANKETS. We will have heaters on deck to warm up spectators when the sun goes down.
Myrtle Beach Tennis Center is located at 3302 Robert M Grissom Parkway, Myrtle Beach, SC, 29577. The courts are located behind the Myrtle Beach High School. DO NOT enter the main entrance to the high school. Enter through the bus entrance which is located next to the electronic MBHS sign. You will see underneath sign...Myrtle Beach Tennis Center.
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Tournament Check In
All participants must check in at Myrtle Beach Tennis Center at least 45 minutes prior to their first match. Check in at least 30 minutes prior to all other matches. Better to have players waiting a bit than to have empty courts!
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Start Day and Time
Doubles play for ALL age groups will start on Friday at 5 pm. If there are any potential conflicts please contact Brad Anderson (anderson14651@hotmail.com) and we will do our best accommodate. We anticipate Orange Ball, and possibly Green, to run on Saturday only. This will be determined by the number of entries in each respective division.
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WARM UP PRIOR TO TOURNAMENT
WARM UP ON TOURNAMENT COURTS WILL BE ALLOWED FROM 8-8:30 AM ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY. AFTER 8:30 ALL WARM UPS BY PLAYERS CANNOT BE ON TOURNAMENT COURTS. ASK AT CHECK IN DESK FOR DIRECTIONS TO ADDITIONAL SITES.
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Scoring Format By Levels
BG 12s, 14s, 16s, and 18s main draw matches and consolation matches will be a 10 point tie-breaker in lieu of the 3rd set. Main draw matches will be regular scoring and the consolation draw will be no add scoring. Boys and Girls 10s (ORANGE BALL) will be played based on the 10-under format with no add scoring. 10U will play two short sets of 4 games each (win by two games), with a 7 point tie break at 4 games all. If both players win a set they will play a 7 point tie break to decide the match. All doubles will be a 6 game pro set with a 7 point tie break at 6 games each.
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Balls
All age divisions will be using Wilson tennis balls.
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Breakfast and Lunch
Breakfast will consist of coffee and breakfast bars. Lunch will be provided by our very generous sponsor BOJANGLES Saturday and Sunday mid-day.
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Awards
Awards will be given to the Champion and Finalist of all front draw age divisions. With draws consisting of more than 7 participants the Champion of the consolation round will receive an award. All 8U participants will receive a medal.
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Boys and Girls 10s Orange and Green Ball
Boy's and Girl's 10's ORANGE BALL divisions will be played on a 60' court using a low compression orange ball. Racquet size is limited to 25" or smaller. Draw format will be determined by the number of participants. Scoring format as follows: 2 out of 3 short sets using NO ADD scoring, first to 4 games (win by 2). A 7 point tiebreak is played if players reach 4 all. If players split sets then a 7 point tiebreak is played for the 3rd set (win by 2). THERE IS NO COACHING BETWEEN THE 2nd AND 3rd SET BREAK IN THE 10 & UNDER DIVISIONS. Doubles will be a 6 game NO AD pro set.
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Youth Progression Eligibility
Please be aware that this tournament has two 10 & Under Youth Tennis Progression divisions. ORANGE BALL DIVISION AND GREEN BALL DIVISION. This means that in order to play in a 10 & Under division, you must be eligible for the corresponding level. If you are not able to register for a 10 & Under singles event, that means you are not eligible for that level. To find out more information click on "more info" or call James Tart at (803) 781-2574. more info
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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 3, 2018 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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