Southern Boy's & Girls 10 Closed

Alternates By Event
Future Match Info Report
Alternates By Event
Alternates By Event
Parent Alert and Medical Release

Congratulations to OLIVIA MOORE from MARIETTA, GA the Girls Winner, and CHAMBERS EASTERLING from SPARTANBURG, SC, the Boys Winner. By a vote of officials, parents and coaches, these players received a nice watch for exhibiting good sportsmanship during the tournament.

All Players are encouraged to play Doubles. The tournament provides very nice trophies for the Doubles Winners and Finalists. Partners do not have to be from the same state. Players selected in the tournament who did not sign up online before registration closed should notify the tournament director by E-Mail that you want to enter doubles. The tournament committee will try to find partners for all who want to play doubles. Alternates may also sign up to play doubles.TO PLAY DOUBLES YOU MUST HAVE SIGNED UP AT THE TOURNAMENT DESK NO LATER THAN SATURDAY 4:00PM. If you signed up online, double check that you are entered in doubles with tournament desk by Saturday 4:00PM. DOUBLES PLAY WILL BEGIN SUNDAY JUNE 21.

CHECK FUTURE MATCH REPORT FOR FIRST MATCH TIMES. First match times will be posted Thursday June 18 after 5PM. Draws will be posted Friday June 19 after 12 noon.

ENTRY BY ONLINE REGISTRATION. DEADLINE FRIDAY JUNE 12 AT 11:59pm. * STATE ENDORSEMENT LIST POSTED ONLINE SUNDAY JUNE 14 BY 12NOON. *TOURNAMENTS RECEIVE SELECTION LIST MONDAY JUNE 15 BY 12NOON AND TOURNAMENT DIRECTORS SELECTION COMPLETE BY 5:00pm. *ORDERED ALTERNATE LIST COMPLETED BY 5:00PM. EVENT SELECTION LIST AND ALTERNATE LIST POSTED ONLINE AT TOURNAMENT WEBPAGE JUNE 15 BY 7:00pm.

* ENDORSERS REVIEW SELECTION LIST AND TOURNAMENT POSTS SEEDS TUESDAY JUNE 16 Not Before 5:00PM. * MATCH TIMES POSTED THURSDAY JUNE 18 Not Before 5:00pm. Draws posted Friday June 19 by 12 Noon.

All Players must enter through TennisLink Online Registration. Selection is by state quota by State Endorsers. ALTERNATES: All players not selected for the main draw are listed on the Alternates List by Southern Ranking, and selected to enter the main draw if/when there is a player Withdrawal. Players on the Alternate List should check their standing no later than Noon June 15th and check daily thereafter. Players not selected by Wednesday may come to the tournament Saturday as a Stand By Alternate in case of last minute withdrawals, or come to play Doubles Sunday. **** If you are an alternate, please make sure the tournament director has accurate contact information so that you may be contacted when needed.

All players must have a copy of a Birth Certificate or Green Card on file in the Southern office. Check the link above to see if your name is listed. If not listed, please fax your birth certificate to 770-368-9091 or email to howard@sta.usta.com more info

USTA requires a medical release SIGNED BY THE PARENT OR GUARDIAN for every player. This form must be presented at the time of tournament registration. Please download and bring this completed with you or fax to us (803-951-3556) to speed up the registration process. Players are not allowed on court without this signed release. more info

For Tournament hotel accommodations and special rates, check the tournament website and click on the Accommodations Tab.You may call PAULETTE CRISCIONE at 803-359-1312 for special tournament rates. more info

Prior to the ENTRY deadline Players should withdraw Online. After the deadline players needing to withdraw should notifiy the tournament immediately by calling 803-957-7676, and email ASAP their official withdrawal to lctc@windstream.net or fax to 803-951-3556. Please be prompt if you must withdraw because Alternates are waiting to enter the tournament and need to know quickly to make plans. NO REFUNDS FOR WITHDRAWALS AFTER ENTRY DEADLINE.

Registration for all players will be 4:00PM to 6:00PM Friday June 19 at the Lexington County Tennis Complex. Following player registration, The Mandatory Players Meeting will begin at 6:00PM. All players are REQUIRED to attend this important meeting.

Boys and Girls SINGLES will be a COMPASS DRAW limited to 64 entries. This type of draw places the losers of each round in a separate consolation so that ALL Players will play 4 Singles Matches. All Players will play Singles on Saturday, Sunday and MONDAY. Singles matches will be 2 regular tiebreak sets with a 10 Point Tiebreak as the third set if needed. Doubles will be a First Match Loser Consolation draw limited to 32 entries with matches being an 8 game pro-set with a 7 point tiebreak at 8 games all.

The rules and regulations of the USTA will be followed, and excellent sportsmanship as well excellent tennis ability, will be emphasized and recognized. USTA officials and court monitors will be at courtside to assist as needed. The tennis balls for the tournament will the USPTA Pro Penn Hardcourt Extra Duty balls. Three balls to start the matches, and no new balls for A 10 point tiebreak game if players split the first two sets of singles.

If inclement weather delays play such that the tournament cannot be completed on time, the tournament committee may implement short format scoring to finish the competition. Players and Parents will be promptly notified of any changes in times or play caused by inclement weather.

A Sportsmanship Award will be presented to the Boy and Girl exhibiting the best Sportsmanship during the tournament. Players, Parents and tournament officials may submit nominees to the tournament desk. Trophies will be awarded to the top four finishers in the Main Draw and to the Winners and Finalists of the Consolation Draws. A Player Participation Medal will be presented to all players to commemorate participating the Southern 10s at Lexington County Tennis Complex in Lexington, South Carolina.

All matches will be played at the award winning Lexington County Tennis Complex, a state of the art facility featuring 21 lighted courts, a stadium court, shower and locker rooms, a pro shop with stringing available, a snack shop and the TENNIS CHANNEL. Check www.LEXINGTONCOUNTYTENNIS.COM for more information. more info

CLICK THE LINK TO ACCESS THE LCTC WEBSITE. CLICK THE DIRECTIONS LINK ON THE LEFT FOR ALL DIRECTIONS TO THE COMPLEX. more info

Bill Ward of ACE Sports & Action Photography will be offering on-court action shots throughout the tournament as well as award presentation shots. For individual and doubles action shots you must schedule prior to match time. Order forms will be made available at check-in. Display posters and prints as well a video gallery will also be on site. Contact any time prior to tournament via email: bw@bwasap.com, voice mail or text 704 880-0705. Packages, posters, collages and specialty items available. View photo galleries by visiting www.bwasap.com

Check the link for new STA tournament evaluation form for parents, players and coaches to give feedback on their tournament experience to help improve Southern tennis. more info

HIGH-TECH TENNIS (from Atlanta, GA) will be onsite for the ENTIRE TOURNAMENT to offer Four Match Recording Packages so you can choose the one that's perfect for you! Almost all kids are visual learners ... and video is an EXCELLENT teaching tool (not to mention a VERY wonderful momento that will last for a lifetime). For more information, including samples and prices, Contact Danny or Julie Thiets (video@high-techtennis.com or 678.640.2723) to reserve your match time. more info