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2010 SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD WINNERS
CONGRATULATIONS TO LAUREN GISH, NORTH CAROLINA, AND ROBERT KRICK, KENTUCKY, WHO WERE VOTED BY PARENTS AND OFFICIALS AS THE WINNERS OF THE 2010 SOUTHERN 10S SPORTMANSHIP AWARDS.
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TOURNAMENT EVALUATION FORMS
CHECK THE LINK TO ACCESS THE ONLINE SOUTHERN TOURNAMENT EVALUATION FORM. THE FORM CAN BE COMPLETED ONLINE AND SUBMITTED DIRECTLY TO SOUTHERN FOR TOURNAMENT FEEDBACK.
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PLAY SUSPENDED DUE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM
ALL PLAY SUSPENDED SUNDAY 6:30PM DUE TO SEVERE THUNDERSTORM ACTIVITY . ALL DOUBLES MATCHES ON COURT WILL CONTINUE MONDAY AFTER SINGLES. CHECK WITH TOURNAMENT DESK MONDAY FOR UPDATED SCHEDULE.
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SEEDING INFORMATION
Seeding Criteria:
*****The seeds were ordered based on current USTA Southern Standings with the following exceptions:
*****Players with low Southern Standings with National top 50 Standing are placed in 1-4 seeds.
*****Players with low Southern Standings with National top 51-100 Standing are placed in the 5-8 seeds
*****Players with low Southern Standings with National top 50 Standing in the lower age division should are placed in 9-16 seeds.
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* EVENTS WILL BE PLAYED ON THE REGLULAR 78 FOOT COURT *
THE SOUTHERN 10S CHAMPIONSHIPS WILL BE PLAYED ON THE 78 FOOT REGULAR COURT WITH YELLOW BALLS.
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ENTRY - ELIGIBILITY - ALTERNATES
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 16th 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.
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DOUBLES PLAY ENCOURAGED: SIGN UP ONLINE, BY EMAIL, OR AT CHECKIN
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 20.
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BIRTH CERTIFICATE REQUIRED
All players must have a copy of a Birth Certificate or Green Card on file in the Southern office. Check the link for player birthdate roster. If you are not on the list, Please fax your birth certificate to 770-368-9091 or email to howard@sta.usta.com
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TOURNAMENT FORMAT OF PLAY
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.
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SOUTHERN 10s TOURNAMENT SELECTION PROCESS AND TIMELINE
ENTRY BY ONLINE REGISTRATION. DEADLINE FRIDAY JUNE 11 AT 11:59pm. * STATE ENDORSEMENT LIST POSTED ONLINE SUNDAY JUNE 13 BY 12NOON. ****TOURNAMENTS RECEIVE SELECTION LIST MONDAY JUNE 14 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 14 BY 7:00PM.
**** ENDORSERS REVIEW SELECTION LIST AND TOURNAMENT POSTS SEEDS TUESDAY JUNE 15 Not Before 5:00PM. **** MATCH TIMES POSTED THURSDAY JUNE 17 Not Before 5:00pm. Draws posted Friday June 18 by 12 Noon.
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TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION and MANDATORY PLAYER'S MEETING Friday June 18
Registration for all players will be 5:00PM to 7:00PM Friday June 18 at the Lexington County Tennis Complex. Following player registration, The Mandatory Players Meeting will begin at 7:00PM. All players are REQUIRED to attend this important meeting.
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USTA RULES OF PLAY
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.
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TROPHIES AND AWARDS
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.
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HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Please note that the Hampton Inn-Airport, (803) 791-8940, with a tournament room rate $94 + Tax, is the host hotel for the Southern 10’s tournament. ***** Please register early as there is a softball tournament being hosted locally and will be using the same hotels. Also the Radisson Hotel 803-744-0131 will be available as a tournament hotel. For more information on hotel choices contact Paulette Criscione (803) 359-1312. Also click the link to the host facility's website, and click on the accommodations tab for more information.
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2009 SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD WINNERS
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.
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WITHDRAWAL PROCEDURE AND REFUNDS
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.
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INCLEMENT WEATHER FORMAT
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.
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MEDICAL RELEASE SIGNED BY PARENT OF PLAYER REQUIRED
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 FROM STA and bring the completed form with you or fax to (803-951-3556) to speed up the registration process. Players are not allowed on court without this signed release.
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HIGH-TECH TENNIS VIDEOS
HIGH-TECH TENNIS VIDEOS
For the 3rd year in a row, HIGH-TECH TENNIS (widely known as the region's leading video analysis company from Atlanta, GA) will be onsite for the ENTIRE tournament to offer the very popular Match Play DVDs, as well as several additional services, including ONLINE match play and stroke analysis videos (powered by Dartfish). They also offer college recruit videos AND MORE...and they always add value AND fun to the tournament experience for players, parents, and coaches alike. Video is an EXCELLENT teaching tool (and a very wonderful keepsake that will last a lifetime)! Why do you think they say SEEING IS BELIEVING??? The new year is the PERFECT time for you to find out what so many of the top players already know: VIDEO WORKS!!! Visit www.high-techtennis.com and click Services for more info, including samples, and contact Danny or Julie Thiets (info@high-techtennis.com or 678.640.2723) to reserve your match time. They have eight digital camcorders...FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED...and they can't wait to see you!
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TOURNAMENT PHOTOGRAPHER ON SITE DURING TOURNAMENT
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 as a video gallery will also be on site. Contact BILL WARD any time prior to the tournament via email: bw@bwasap.com, voice mail or text at 704-880-0705. Packages, posters, collages and specialty items are also available. View photo galleries by visiting www.bwasap.com
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Entries and Selections: All players must enter through the
TennisLink Online Registration. Players may enter only one division
even though each age division is at a different site and listed as
a separate tournament on the schedule. Players should play in the
age division they are seeking Southern Endorsement. Fourteen of the
selections will be based on the most current Southern Standings of
the age division only. (No selections based on the younger age
group). All other selections are based on the quotas and
endorsements of the States. Make a link to the selection process on
your home page of your tournament.
Players are selected manually by the tournament director after the close of registration.
Entry to this tournament is open to specified residents only. Entries must be submitted by Friday, June 11, 2010 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
In the future, you can jump straight to this tournament by entering the tournament identification number: 704102510 from the searchable schedule homepage.
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