DIRECTIONS to SITES
From FCC to FLOTC:
Turn left onto Fairway Drive. At the end of the road, turn right onto Cashua Dr. Drive 2.2 miles. Florence Tennis Center access road will be on the right, before you reach Sunbelt Rentals.
From All Hotels to FLOTC:
Take David H. Mcleod Blvd toward Florence. After 1.3 miles turn left at Palmetto Nissan onto W. Evans St. After 0.9 miles turn left at the post office onto N. Cashua Dr. After 1.2 miles Florence Tennis Center will be on the right, before you reach Sunbelt Rentals.
From All Hotels to FCC:
Take David H. Mcleod Blvd toward Florence. After 1.7 miles turn left at McDonald’s onto W. Palmetto St. After 0.3 miles turn right at Harris Teeter onto S. Cashua Dr. After 0.6 miles turn left onto Fairway Dr. The Florence Country Club tennis courts will be on the right.
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PRACTICE COURTS
From FCC to Timrod Park:
Turn left onto Fairway Dr. At the end of the road turn right onto S. Cashua Dr. After 0.6 miles turn right onto Palmetto St. After 1.9 miles turn right onto McQueen St. Courts are at the end of the road. Address: Timrod Park, 400 Timrod Park Dr. 29501.
From FCC to West Florence High School:
Turn left onto Fairway Dr. At the end of the road turn right onto S. Cashua Dr. After 0.6 miles turn slight left onto Hoffmeyer Rd. After 1.0 mile turn left onto N. Beltline Dr. The school will be on the right across Wal-mart. Address: 221 N. Beltline Dr. 29501
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EASTER SERVICE
Mike Hiltibidal will be our guest speaker for our Easter Service on Sunday, April 24 at 7:30 outside at the Florence Tennis Center. Mike is a gifted inspirational speaker and is passionate for kids. He serves as the Head of School at The King's Academy in Florence. Make plans for this to be the best 18 minutes of your day, unless you win the tournament! Matches on Sunday will not start before 9:00 AM in observance of Easter.
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DRAWS - 1ST MATCH TIMES
Draws and first match times will be posted no later than 9am Thurs. April 21st. Please get you first match time on the website and DO NOT call for your times. All check in will be at Florence Country Club. IF YOU ARE CHECKING IN ON SATURDAY YOU MUST BE THERE 30 MINUTES BEFORE YOUR START TIME. YOU CAN CHECK IN FRIDAY FROM 5 TILL 9 PM. IF YOU DO YOU CAN GO STRIAGHT TO YOUR MATCH SITE WITHOUT CHECKING IN AT THE MAIN SITE ON SATURDAY.
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COURT SURFACES
All matches will be played on hard courts at 3 locations: Florence Country Club, Florence Tennis Center, and Timrod Park.
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Draw Limits
Boys and Girls 12s through 18s will have a draw of 64, Boys and Girls 10s draws are limited to 32.
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SCORING FORMAT
All draws will have full feed in through Quarters and 3/4 playoff. Main draw best 2 out of 3 sets. Consolation will be playing a 10 point tie-breaker in lieu of 3rd set. The 10's will play Quickstart format. A compass-draw format will be used with both Boys and Girls 10's. In event of inclement weather, match format is subject to change.
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Tournament Sites
Florence Country Club (MAIN SITE) FCC 539 Fairway Dr. 29501, and Florence Tennis Center FLOTC 1202 N. Cashua Dr. 29501 (this address is the Nucor Credit Union, the site is about 200 yards south), TMRD Timrod Park, 400 Timrod Park Dr. 29501.
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WITHDRAWALS
Contact us immediately if you realize you are unable to attend so we can notify the alternates. Check website to see if your alternate status has changed. It is the player's responbility to withdraw from this tournament before entering another touranment. (Please review the USTA Regulations listed above under: Entering Two Events). This includes players on the alternate list. Friday, April 15th - last day to withdraw to receive a refund.
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CONTACT INFORMATION
Due to Alternate notification, time changes, and draw changes, it is imperative for you to add contact information (email and phone) during the online registration process when asked. If you did not add your contact information during registration, please email this information to lrizzo6430@aol.com prior to tournament deadline.
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MEDICAL RELEASE
MEDICAL RELEASE is now required by Southern prior to playing matches. Parents or Guardians must sign. Please print the form listed above under "tournament reports" and bring with you to registration if possible. This medical release must be signed before the player's first match.
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SEEDING
Seeding will be based on the Southern standing as of Monday April 18th
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Entering 2 Events
When entering 2 events, you will be put in the highest age group after the deadline. Southern rules DO NOT allow you to switch back to the lower age group. If you have entered 2 age groups, and you want to play the lower age group, please withdraw from the tournament and re-apply in the lower age group only.
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COURTYARD MARRIOTT
Courtyard Marriott 843-662-7066--TELL THEM YOU ARE PLAYING IN THE PEPSI OPEN!!!
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FAIRFIELD INN
Fairfield Inn by Marriott 843-669-1666 TELL THEM YOU ARE PLAYING IN THE PEPSI OPEN!!!
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Hilton Garden Inn
Florence Hilton Garden Inn 843-432-3001TELL THEM YOU ARE PLAYING IN THE PEPSI OPEN!!!
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RESIDENCE INN
All the rooms are suites with a seperate living area and kitchen. Telephone #843/468-2800
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SpringHill Suites Marriott
SpringHill Suites Marriott 843-317-9050TELL THEM YOU ARE PLAYING IN THE PEPSI OPEN!!!
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South Carolina Tournament Level 2
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Southern Tournament Level 3
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