Tournament Reports
Future Match Info Report USTA SC Medical Release
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THANK YOU!
Thank you for your patience this weekend with the weather on Sunday and Monday. We hope to see you back here for next event in December! Have a great fall!
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9:45am RAIN!
The tournament will not be finished today. We thank you for playing and hope to see you next year.
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8:20
The courts are starting to dry. We will be putting on matches that were in progress and in order of farthest progression. As the courts open up we will play as many matches as possible. Thank you.
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7:05am Monday
The courts are wet. We are deciding what to do based on the weather. We will have a decision if we are going to try and play today at all by 8:15am.
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MONDAY SCHEDULE- 8:25pm
The schedule for Monday is published on the draws. All matches are scheduled at The Citadel. If you are not planning on playing tomorrow you MUST email me by 9:30pm tonight. Please be fair to your opponents. I will update the website by 7:15am with the condition of the courts. Thank you for your patience today.
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TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION AND CHECK IN
Tournament registration and check in will be at The Citadel on Friday from 1-8pm. You must check in at the Citadel prior to your first match IF YOU OWE MONEY. Please bring your medical release to your first match and turn in when you arrive. YOU MUST CHECK IN 30 MINUTES BEFORE YOUR SCHEDULED MATCH TIME.
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Directions from 1-26 East (to Citadel)
Take Rutledge Ave exit (219-A). Follow Rutledge Ave 1.2 miles, then turn right on Moultrie Street. Follow Moultrie Street until it ends at Lesesne Gate, the main entrance to The Citadel.
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Directions from US 17 South (to Citadel)
After crossing the Ravenel Bridge, continue alon US 17 South, then turn right onto Hagood Ave at McDonald's. Follow Hagood Ave past the football stadium and enter The Citadel through the Hagood gate or if the gate is closed, turn right onto Huger St, turn left after one block onto Elmwood St, then turn left after one block and enter The Citadel through the Lesesne Gate
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Diections From US 17 North (to Citadel)
Immediately after passing the Round Holiday Inn and crossing the Ashley River Bridge, exit US 17 toward the right, but stay in the exit ramp's left hand lane until you reach the traffic light. Turn left onto Lockwood Dr., continue .5 miles and turn right onto Fishburne St just before the baseball park. Go .3 miles, then turn left at the stop light onto Hagood Ave. Follow Hagood Ave past the football stadium and enter The Citadel through the Hagood gate or if the gate is closed, turn right onto Huger St, turn left after one block onto Elmwood St, then turn left after one block and enter The Citadel through the Lesesne Gate
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Defaulting during the Tournament
You must see the Head Referee at the Citadel. Do not tell anyone at the desk and think you have properly defaulted. Unless you speak to the Head Refeee in person, it will be counted as a "No Show." No telephone withdrawals will be accepted. You must see the Head Referee in person or it will be counted as a "No Show" which carries 5 suspension points.
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WELCOME!
This is the South Carolina State Open Championships. It is a Southern Level 4 and South Carolina Level 2 event. Please book your accomodations by September 10th to receive special tournament rates! We hope to see you at The Citadel!
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Alternate Sites
We are using four sites for the tournament. You may be playing at any of the sites we are using so please PAY ATTENTION TO THE DRAWS AND LOCATION OF THE MATCH. It is THE PLAYERS RESPONSIBILITY to know where there match is. Each site being used in no more that 3 miles away from the Citadel campus. Penalties for lateness will be enforced.
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Sites: The Citadel (CTDL)
The Citadel College (CTDL)- 171 Moultrie St, Charleston, SC 29409
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St. Andrews Playground (StAnd)
Located at 1095 Playground Rd., Charleston, SC 29407.
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Charleston Tennis Center/Farmfield (FARM)
Located at Charleston Tennis Center (FARM)- 19 Farmfield Ave, Charleston, SC 29407 Phone # (843)766-7401
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Porter Gaud School (PORT)
located at 300 Albemarle Rd., Charleston, SC, 29407.
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USTA SC Medical Release
Please print the USTA SC medical release and bring it to registration before your first match.
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HOTEL UPDATE-9/14
The HAMPTON INN HAS LIMITED ROOMS AVAILABLE AT THE TOURNAMENT RATE AND WILL ACCEPT RESERVATIONS ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS UNTIL THE ROOMS ARE BOOKED. PLEASE BOOK YOUR ROOM NOW! The Holiday Inn Riverview has extended their hotel rate until tomorrow 9/15...PLEASE BOOK YOUR ROOMS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!
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Contact Information
IT IS IMPERATVE THAT YOU ADD YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION (e-mail and phone) during the online registration process when prompted. Failure to do so might result in not being able to reach you to notify you of alternate status, time changes and draw changes. If you are unsure if the correct information is attached to your membership, please email the tournament director (barth_jonathan@yahoo.com) with your contact information for the weekend.
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Hotel Information
We have two tournament hotels offering discounted rates for this event. These rates will be honored if the rooms are booked by September 10, 2010. The Hampton Inn and Suites located at 678 Citadel Haven Dr., Charleston, 29414 for $79/night offers full complimentary breakfast daily. Their number is (843)573-1200 or 1 800-426-7866. Please ask for the HSi Jr State Open tennis rate.
The Holiday Inn Riverview is $79/night. The Holiday Inn Riverview is located at 301 Savannah Highway, Charleston, 29407. Please ask for the HSi Junior Tennis Tournament rate.
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Match Times
Play will begin Friday afternoon at 3pm if necessary.
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DOUBLES PARTNER INFORMATION
IF YOU NEED A DOUBLES PARTNER OR NEED HELP FINDING A PARTNER PLEASE DO NOT WAIT TO REGISTER UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE!!! WE ARE VERY ACTIVE IN CALLING POTENTIAL PARTNERS FOR YOU AND CANNOT BE EXPECTED TO FIND EVERYONE A DOUBLES PARTNER THE LAST MINUTE!!! IF YOU NEED A PARTNER REGISTER FOR SINGLES ONLINE AND EMAIL BARTH_JONATHAN@YAHOO.COM AND WE WILL TRY AND HELP FIND YOU ONE. THANK YOU!
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Looking for Partner?
Scroll down to see who else is looking for a doubles partner.
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Withdrawals
If you need to withdraw before entries close, you must do so online. Click on Edit Registration, then Withdraw. You will need your original confirmation number. Players withdrawing after the tournament deadline will not be refunded the entry fee.
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Draw Limits
The singles draws will be limited to 64. Doubles draws are limited to 32 teams.
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DOUBLES
You must enter doubles with your partner unless you want us to try and pair you up with a partner. If you want a partner for doubles please email barth_jonathan@yahoo.com and we will try and find one for you and enter you in the doubles. We will post your name on the website as looking for a partner as well. We hope that everyone will play doubles at our tournament. If you do not have a partner please let us know and we will try and find you one!
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Inclement Weather
In the event of inclement weather, the referee has the discretion to change sites and use alternate scoring.
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Match Format
All maindraw matches will be best 2 out of 3 sets with a match tie break in lieu of a 3rd set. All consolation matches will be best 2 out of 3 sets with a match tie break in lieu of a 3rd set. Consolation is a First Match Losers Consolation. We will use best 2 out of 3 sets for the Finals. There will be a playoff for 3rd and 4th place in the main draw. The Referee reserves the right to change the scoring in the Main Draw, if we have inclement weather. Doubles will use an 8-game pro set.
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DEADLINE IS EXTENDED UNTIL SUNDAY NIGHT AT 10PM!
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WE WILL BE PAIRING UP DOUBLES TEAMS MONDAY AND TUESDAY
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PLAY DOUBLES AND NEED A PARTNER PLEASE EMAIL ME AT BARTH_JONATHAN@YAHOO.COM.
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8:45
We will start matches at 11am. The courts are still to wet to play right now. The new schedule will be online by 9:30.
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South Carolina Tournament Level 2
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Southern Tournament Level 4
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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 Sunday, September 19, 2010 10:00:00 PM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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