This tournament was formerly the Sea Pines - Rosie Gwynn Championships. The play format is the same. The host site has changed to Van der Meer Tennis Academy. The court surface will be hard courts. Villa and hotel accomodations are available and listed below (including inside the Sea Pines resort. We will use 3 - 4 different sites, all located within 15 minutes of the main site. Van der Meer has a long tradition of hosting tournaments and their coaches assist players in every facet of their development on a daily basis at their elite Tennis Academy. Their professional knowlege and a long history of running successful events combined with sunny, sandy, tropical Hilton Head Island are a winning combination for a great weekend!
|
ON SITE ALTERNATES
ON SITE ALTERNATES: "On Site" Alternates must register at the main site tournament desk. You can inform the Tournament Referee on Friday night or before that you plan to be an On-Site Alternate. Please make sure we have accurate contact information for you to be reached during the weekend. On-Site Alternates will be selected in the order of the Alternates List. On Site Alternates should be on-site when their age and gender check in for play in the first round.
|
SITES
SITES: You will be receiving a tournament booklet at registration which will include all site directions and a map. Physical addresses for the Sites. We will post additional information on the sites as the date gets closer. If you have any questions before that, please feel free to call the Referee (Scottie Rabb 803-261-6581):
Van Der Meer Tennis Center (VDM) 17 Deallyon Avenue, (zip code - 29928)
Shipyard (SHIP) - (Van Der Meer @Shipyard) 116 Shipyard Drive (zip code - 29928)
Chaplin (CHAP) - One Castnet Drive (You turn on Singleton Beach Road (toward the ocean) off of Hwy 278 to reach Castnet, just in case you can not pull up Castnet.) (Zip code - 29928)
Hilton Head Beach & Tennis ( HBT) 40 Folly Field Road (zip code 29928)
H.H High School (HIGH) -70 Wilborn Road (zip code 29926)
|
DIRECTIONS - VDM
Directions to the main site (Registration site also):
Directions to VDM Tennis Center from I-95, take exit 8 (Hilton Head Is) onto Hwy 278. Stay on Hwy 278 onto the island. At the north end of the island, Hwy 278 will fork... take left-hand fork onto the Cross Island Pkwy(Toll Road). Pay the toll and proceed until you reach the Sea Pines traffic circle. Take the second exit off of the circle onto Pope Avenue. At the second traffic light take a right onto Cordillo PKWY. Drive about 200 yards and take a right onto Deallyon Avenue. Drive past the Player's Club Resort entrance and turn right immediately after the Player's Club building.(You will see courts on both the left and right side of Deallyon)
This is the physical address, if you have a navigation system:
Van Der Meer Tennis Center (VDM) 17 Deallyon Avenue, (zip code - 29928)
|
DIRECTIONS - HIGH
From the Van Der Meer Tennis Center, turn right onto Cordillo Parkway. At the traffic light, turn left onto Pope Avenue. When you reach the traffic circle, take the first exit onto William Hilton Parkway/278 Business. Travel approx. 7 miles. You will see a sign before you reach Wilborn Road. Turn right at Wilborn, you will approach a fork in the road, keep left before the H.S. entrance sign. The courts are 100 yards on your right.
70 Wilborn Road/Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
|
DIRECTIONS - CHAP
From the Van Der Meer Tennis Center, turn right on Cordillo Parkway. At the
traffic light, turn left onto Pope Avenue. When you reach the traffic circle, take the
first exit onto William Hilton Parkway/278 Business. Travel approx. 4.75 miles.
Turn right toward the ocean on Singleton Beach Road. Go about 100 yards on
Singleton Beach Road and take the first left onto Castnet Drive. The courts are
immediately to your right.
3 Castnet Drive | Hilton Head Island, SC 29925
|
DIRECTIONS - SHIP
Van Der Meer Shipyard Racquet Club (SHIP)
From the Van Der Meer Tennis Center, turn right on Cordillo Parkway. Go straight
through the traffic light on Pope Avenue and into the entrance of Shipyard
Plantation (Shipyard Plantation is a gated community. Please notify the gate guard
that you are attending a Van Der Meer Tennis program to receive a day pass to
enter the plantation). Follow the main Shipyard Plantation road for 1 mile until it
ends in a traffic circle. Take the second exit off of the circle onto Shipyard Drive.
Follow for 1.5 miles. The Van Der Meer Shipyard Tennis Resort will be on your right.
116 Shipyard Drive | Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 | 843.686.8804
|
DIRECTIONS - HBT
Hilton Head Beach & Tennis (HBT)
From the Van Der Meer Tennis Center, turn right on Cordillo Parkway. At the traffic
light, turn left onto Pope Avenue. When you reach the traffic circle, take the first exit
onto William Hilton Parkway/278 Business. Travel approx. 5 miles. Turn right onto
Folly Field Road. Resort is half a mile on the right. Pro shop and SBT headquarters
are to the far right of the tennis courts as you approach from the security gate.
40 Folly Field Road | Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 | 843.842.0079
|
DOG OWNERS
Please note that dogs are NOT allowed at the Hilton Beach and Tennis Site. We do allow them at other sites however, if they are disruptive to match play or agressive in any way, we will ask you to remove them.
|
TRAINER
TRAINER: There will be a trainer on site at the Van der Meer Tennis Center during matches. By law, trainers are not allowed to distribute any medicine. Please bring your own Tylenol, Advil, Sinus Medicine, etc. Temperatures can be quite warm on Hilton Head in October, please prepare by drinking enough fluids.
If you have an injury or illness, we strongly suggest that you see the trainer. If you need to withdraw due to injury or illness, the process will be much smoother if we have confirmation from the trainer. Without confirmation, or a written doctor’s excuse by Monday at 5:00 pm Eastern time, you may incur suspension points for leaving. Remember if you withdraw during the tournament, you must see the Head Referee in person or it will count as a "No Show".
|
EVALUATIONS
EVALUATIONS: We would love to hear your ideas for how to improve our tournament. Please fill out the evaluation form by going to the link provided below (Click on "More Info").
more info
|
TRAINING SESSIONS
PRE - TOURNAMENT ACADEMY TRAINING SESSIONS AVAILABLE: Van Der Meer Tennis Academy is offering a discounted rate to all tournament participants for sessions taking place from Wednesday, Oct 20 - Friday, Oct 22. Morning practice sessions will take place from 10:00 to noon with afternoon sessions taking place from 3:00-6:00. Cost will be $45 per session. For more information or to reserve a spot please call Krissy Campbell @ 843-785-8388 ext 140. Players should be at VDM Tennis at least 10 minutes prior to the start of each session.
|
|
HISTORY OF EVENT
This tournament was formerly the Sea Pines - Rosie Gwynn Junior Championships which were held the same weekend here on the Island inside the Sea Pines Resort. We have taken over the hosting of this event and hope to maintain the same level of quality and tournament organization that had become the tradition of this event.
|
ACCOMODATIONS
The Vacation Company will be offering special discount rantes on two and three Bedroom Villas in Shipyard, Sea Pines and other areas around the island. For reservations call for reservations: 1-800-545-3303.
more info
|
VILLA RENTALS
Courtside or Surf Court - 2 Bedroom/2 Bath fully equipped condos adjacent to Van der Meer Tennis Center in the South Forest Beach area of Hilton Head Island. Both are within 1.5 blocks of the beach and offer on site swimming pools. Coligny Plaza, 2 grocery stores, numberous shops and restaurants are located within walking distance.
Call 800-845-0077 for reservations and ask for the Southern Open rate. Oceanfront and Oceanside accomodations are also available at discounted rates for this tournament. Visit www.seashorehhi.com for more accomodations information or www.svipix.com to see photos of all of our properties.
more info
|
HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS
Please make reservations ASAP! Mention Dennis VDM Southern Open
1. Comfort Inn- $69.95-call 843-842-6662 (walking distance to host site)
2. Hampton Inn- $64.00 call 843-681-7900
3. Player's Club Hotel- $75.00 call 1-800-504-8823 ask for Kathy(located adjacent to host site)
4. Holiday Inn Oceanfront- $89.00 call 843-785-5126
|
UPDATES AND CHANGES
This site will be used as the main source of communication with players, coaches and family members. Please review it frequently for updates and changes.
|
SELECTION PROCESS
SELECTION PROCESS: Top (32) players applying from the USTA/Southern latest STANDINGS LIST. (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 80(40) of the younger age group, and are not in the selected (28), will be selected. The names of the player who have been selected will appear as COMPETITORS. Alternates are listed in the REPORT SECTION. DO NOT REFER TO THE ALTERNATES ON THE FAR LEFT SIDE OF THE WEB PAGE (That list is not updated).
|
ENTERING 2 TOURNAMENTS
ENTERING TWO TOURNAMENTS: Players are cautioned not to enter two tournaments at the same time. Suggestions to avoid being penalized: If you are listed on the Alternate List, you must with-draw from the Alternate List first and then enter the 2nd Tournament. Tournaments have been assigned different deadlines that will allow you time to make your changes. You can receive suspension points for entering two tournaments at the same time.
|
ALTERNATES
ALTERNATES: The alternates by Event Report will be updated daily. Contact us immediately if you realize that you cannot come. It is the alternate's responsibility to check the website to see if your alternate status has changed. The tournament will make every effort to contact you if your status changes and as a result 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. (Payments are not made on line for alternates).
|
WITHDRAWALS
WITHDRAWALS: If you need to withdraw before entries close, you must do so online (follow the directions listed at the bottom of this message). All withdrawals after entries close must also be sent in writing by E-Mail to the Tournament Referee (MSRabb@aol.com). You must include the reason for the withdrawal, players name, players age division and USTA #. We also would like for you to include phone contact information just in case we need to call you. Please notify us immediately upon your decision to withdraw so another player will have an opportunity to be selected to play. Players withdrawing not more than 6 days before the tournament start date will NOT be refunded the entry fee as regulated by Friend At Court - National USTA Regulations. (No Refunds after Friday, October 15th.) Thank you!
To withdraw on line before registration is closed, follow these instructions:
- 1. From the tournament home page choose the edit registration link from the left side of the screen (link listed in the dark blue background on the left navigation menu). registration, then choose the withdraw link.
Please look for the refund back to your credit card within 3-5 business days. If you withdraw with the tournament director they will not be able to credit your card. They will inform you of how they will process your refund.
If you do not have your confirmation number follows Steps 1 & 2. Then do the following:
- a. Choose the locate confirmation number on the left navigation
- b. Enter the USTA and the Credit Card number used at registration.
- c. Choose Continue
A list of events and the corresponding charge and confirmation numbers will be displayed
- 2. Enter the USTA # of the person you wish to withdraw. Note that only eligible events will display. If registration is already closed for an event you will need to contact the tournament organizer to withdraw and receive any applicable refund.
- 3. Enter the USTA # of the person you wish to withdraw. Note that only eligible events will display. If registration is already closed for an event you will need to contact the tournament organizer to withdraw and receive any applicable refund.
- 4. Enter the confirmation number of the event(s) you wish to withdraw from. Enter the number as such: 123456-01. Choose withdraw. (If you do not have your confirmation number, follow the steps listed below).
- 5. You will receive a message indicating that the withdrawal was successful. Note that the processing fee is non-refundable as indicated at the time of the original registration.
|
LATE ENTRIES
Late entries may be accepted or a new player may be substituted into the draw if the Tournament Committee determines that the ability of a new player does not invalidate the seeding. Please note that "Late Entries" will be placed at the bottom of the Alternates List. Please E-Mail JustynSchelver@hotmail.com.
|
SEEDING CRITERIA
USTA Southern Level 1, 2 and 3 Tournaments. SINGLES SEEDING CRITERIA Seeding shall be done using only the results from most recently published USTA Southern Combined Standings Lists of the division in the order in which players appear on the list. (Southern Designated Published List at least 8 days prior to tournament start). In addition to the list, other criteria to consider: Players who have a standing in the next younger age division may be seeded in any group of seeds if they are in the top 10 of the most recently published USTA Southern Combined Standings Lists of any younger age division. Players with current top 50 USTA National standing, top 100 ITF ranking, top 1000 ATP or WTA rankings should be considered for seeding.
|
COURT SURFACE
COURT SURFACE: All matches will be played on Hard Courts.
|
BALLS
BALLS: Dunlop balls will be used for all matches.
|
South Carolina Tournament Level 2
|
Southern Level 3 Tournament
|
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.
In the future, you can jump straight to this tournament by entering the tournament identification number: 704102110 from the searchable schedule homepage.
To use TennisLink, cookies must be enabled in the user's browser. For more information,
please go to your browser's help menu.