Tournament Reports
First Match Times For Sunday 3/15/08 8:00 PM Directions to Sites Medical Release
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THANKS!
Topspin and the tournament staff would like to thank all the players and their families for a great weekend of tennis. This event went great thanks to all the awesome players that came to showcase their tennis on our courts. Last but not least, we would like to thank our sponsors for helping us present a first class event to our participants.
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SPONSORS
Special thanks to our sponsors who help make this a first class event: Delta Dental, SportClips, BB&T Bank, Salsaritas
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SITES
The following sites will be used: Topspin Clay Courts (TSCL), Topspin Hard Courts (TSHC), Lexington County Tennis Complex (LCTC), Lexington High School (LHS), Golden Hills Country Club (GH), Lexington Country Club (LCC), Ball Park Road Sports Complex (BP), Brookland-Cayce High School (BC), The Club at Rawl's Creek (RC), Irmo High School (IRMO), Quail Hollow (QH)
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SEEDING
Seeding has been done according to Southern Standing list 3/04/08. Additional factors were considered when relevant to the outcome of the seeding process. Seeding decisions were made by the tournament director and the referee. Seeding questions should be emailed to topspinrsc@aol.com.
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DIRECTIONS TO TOPSPIN
Topspin Racquet and Swim Club is conveniently located on Highway 378 in Lexington, SC. Take exit #61 off of I-20 and travel four miles towards Lexington and Topspin is on your left. From I-26 take exit #110 towards Lexington and travel 6 miles Topspin is on your left.
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PIZZA DINNER FOR PLAYERS
There will be pizza available for tournament players at Topspin at 5:00 PM Saturday.
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TOURNAMENT CHECK-IN
All participants must check in at Topspin at least 45 minutes prior to their FIRST match. Check in at least 30 minutes prior for all other matches.
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SURFACE
Boys/Girls 16's and 18's divisions will be played on CLAY courts.
Boys/Girls 10's, 12's, and 14's divisions will be played on HARD courts.
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SELECTION PROCESS
Top 32 players applying from the USTA/ Southern latest Standing List. Twenty-eight (28) players from this age group will be selected and up to 4 players from the younger age group who are eligible from the younger age group, who have a standing in the top 40 of the younger age group, and are not in the selected 28, will be selected. The names of players who have been selected appear as 'Competitors'. Alternates are listed on the REPORT SECTION. DO NOT REFER TO THE ALTERNATES ON THE FAR LEFT SIDE OF THE WEB PAGE.(This list is not updated)
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ALTERNATES
It is the alternate's responsibility to check the website to see if your alternate status has changed. The tournament will contact you if you are selected to play in the tournament. You should make sure your contact information is correct on your membership profile. The tournament will not be responsible for a player not selected in the event the tournament cannot contact him/her due to incorrect or outdated contact information. Once an alternate is selected for play, payment is due immediately. Alternate report will be updated daily! On Site-Alternates must inform the Referee in person they are on-site. On-Site Alternates will be selected in the order of the Alternates List. On Site-Alternates should be on-site when their division checks in for play.
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HOTELS
HAMPTON INN, 1094 Chris Drive, West Columbia, SC 29169. Call (803) 791-8940 $89.00--- HOLIDAY INN, 500 Chris Drive, West Columbia, SC 29169. Call (803) 794-9440 AND ASK FOR THE TENNIS RATE OF $ 79.00 + tax (Continental Breakfast included). --- COMFORT INN OF LEXINGTON, 328 West Main St. Call (803)359-3099--- HAMPTON INN OF LEXINGTON 601 Columbia Ave. Call (803)356-8300 ($94.00 + tax) --- HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS, 131 Inn Keeper Dr, Lexington, SC, Call (803) 808-0800. WINGATE INN OF LEXINGTON (803)957-5000 ($99.00+tax)
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WITHDRAW AFTER ENTRIES CLOSED
If you need to withdraw from the tournament please email your request to topspinrsc@aol.com. This email must have a request to be withdrawn, reason why, players name, USTA #, and contact information. No phone calls please, we need written proof of your withdrawal. Thank you.
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MEDICAL RELEASE
MEDICAL RELEASES are now REQUIRED prior to playing any matches. Parent or guardian MUST SIGN. Please look under the TOURNAMENT REPORTS section to download this form and bring it with you to registration. You may also fax this completed form to 803-951-8852
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TENNIS BALLS
This tournament will be played using Prince Tennis balls.
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WITHDRAW
If you need to withdraw before entries close, you must do so online. Click on edit registration, and then withdraw. You will get a confirmation number- KEEP THIS NUMBER! Without the confirmation number, you will not have proof of your withdrawal. After entries close, all withdrawals must be submitted by email. Players withdrawing within 6 days of the tournament start date will not be refunded the entry fee.
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CONSOLATION
THIS TOURNAMENT HAS A FULL-FEED IN CONSOLATION. (THROUGH THE QUARTERFINALS AND 3rd AND 4th PLACE PLAY OFF)
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AWARDS
Awards will be presented to all winners, finalists, and consolation winners.
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DIRECTIONS
We will have copies available at Topspin when you check in. You can also download a sheet with directions from the link above in the section TOURNAMENT REPORTS
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PRACTICE COURTS
Topspin's courts will be available for practice on Friday afternoon according to availability. All the sites posted will be available for practice courts on Saturday and Sunday before the matches start. Please email topspinrsc@aol.com if you have any questions about practice courts.
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SCORING
Main draw matches will be played using a best of three tie-break sets. Consolation matches and all 10's matches will be played using the best of 3 sets with a match tie-break (10 point) in lieu of the third set.
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PLAYING TWO TOURNAMENTS
DO NOT ENTER TWO TOURNAMENTS AT THE SAME TIME. How to avoid penalties: If you end up in the alternates list, you must withdraw from the alternate list first and then enter the 2nd event. Tournaments have different deadlines that will allow you time to make your changes.
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ENTERING TWO DIVISIONS
Players are allowed to enter two divisions with these guidelines: #1. Players selected to both divisions they apply for will automatically be selected to the older age division. They would be removed from the other age division. #2. Players not selected to either division would remain on the alternates’ lists for both divisions but would be obligated to play the division they first get in, from the alternates list. They would be removed from the alternate list in the other division. #3. Players selected to one age division would be removed from the alternates list of the division they were not selected. #4. Once a player is selected for any one division no changes can be made.
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INCLEMENT WEATHER
In the event of inclement weather, alternate scoring maybe used at the discretion of the referee. We will still try to play as many matches as possible.
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SITE CHECK IN
Lateness will not be tolerated. Please make sure to check in at Topspin before your first match at least 40 minutes before. If you have checked in at Topspin you can go straight to your site and be there at least 25 min. before.
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VIDEOS FROM HIGH-TECH TENNIS
HIGH-TECH TENNIS (from Atlanta, GA) will be onsite for the entire tournament to offer Match Play DVDs, Match Analysis DVDs, College Videos, and more. What an EXCELLENT teaching tool (and a WONDERFUL keepsake too)!!! SEEING IS BELIEVING. Visit http://www.high-techtennis.com/Tournament_News.htm and then contact us (info@high-techtennis.com or 678.640.2723) to make a reservation or to get more information. We have five cameras...FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED. :)
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HITTING LESSONS AVAILABLE
Need a hitting partner before your match? Call Topspin's Pro Shop at 803-951-8851 and schedule your time with one of our Pros. They'll be available all day Friday and early morning Saturday and Sunday.
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HOSPITALITY
There will be bagels, orange juice, fruit, sweet tea, and lemonade for the tournament participants at Topspin Racquet and Swim Club. Powerade and sodas will be available for purchase in the Pro Shop.
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STRINGING
Topspin will offer stringing service during the tournament with quick turn-around time. We have some Prince, Wilson, Babolat, and Gamma strings in stock and we will string your racquet if you bring your own string. Please see Pro Shop for details.
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CONTACT INFORMATION
DUE TO ALTERNATE NOTIFICATION, TIME CHANGES, AND DRAW CHANGES, IT IS IMPERATIVE FOR YOU (PLAYERS) TO ADD YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION (EMAIL AND PHONE) DURING THE ONLINE REGISTRATION PROCESS. IN ORDER FOR US TO REACH YOU AND FOR ALL PLAYERS TO HAVE THE SAME OPPORTUNITIES, PLEASE HELP US BY PROVIDING THIS INFORMATION. THANK YOU...
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TOURNAMENT CHECK IN FRIDAY
Players will be able to check in Friday afternoon from 5 PM to 7:30 PM at Topspin racquet and Swim Club. This is an optional check in. This will allow you to go straight to your playing site Saturday morning. Every player has to check in at Topspin before their first match. This can be done Friday or before their first match on Saturday. Please check in at Topspin at least 45 mins before your match. During Friday check in, Salsaritas will set up a Taco Bar for the players.
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Draws will be limited to 32.
South Carolina Tournament Level 2
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Southern Tournament Level 3
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Players are selected manually by the tournament director after the close of registration.
Entry to this tournament is restricted. Please consult your Section or District rules and regulations for entry requirements for this tournament. If you enter this tournament and are not eligible, any refund is as the discretion of the Tournament Director. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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