Tournament Reports
Future Match Info Report Medical Release
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Thank you!
CONGRATULATIONS to Adelaide Lavery of Hilton Head and Sean Nguyen of Columbia for winning the Sportsmanship Awards this weekend! Thank you for your patience with the weather delays this weekend. We hope to see all of you at our tournament next year.
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TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION AND CHECK IN
Tournament registration and check in will be at The Citadel on Friday from 2-7:30pm. 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 or you will have tofill one out when you arrive. Please come to The Citadel to pick up tournament information and T-Shirt before or after you play. YOU MUST CHECK IN 30 MINUTES BEFORE YOUR SCHEDULED MATCH TIME.
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FIRST MATCH REPORT- 9/22 5pm
has been published. Please look at the First Match Report to see your singles match time. All doubles will start Saturday afternoon.
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***New Hotel Information***
The Holiday Inn Express loctated at 1943 Savannah Hwy has rooms for $119/night (SC State Open rate). Their number is (843)402-8300. Mention HSI SC State Open Junior tournament to get rate.
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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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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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Directions 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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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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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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St. Andrews Playground (StAnd)
Located at 1095 Playground Rd., Charleston, SC 29407.
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Porter Gaud School (PORT)
located at 300 Albemarle Rd., Charleston, SC, 29407.
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Looking for Partner?
Scroll down to see who else is looking for a doubles partner.
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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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Hotel Information
The tournament hotel is the Hampton Inn and Suites. The tournament rate of $89/night will be honored if the rooms are booked by September 10, 2011. The Hampton Inn and Suites located at 678 Citadel Haven Dr., Charleston, 29414. The Hampton Inn and Suites offers full complimentary breakfast daily. Their number is (843)573-1200 or 1 800-426-7866. Please ask for the Junior State Open rate.
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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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Match Times
Play will begin Friday afternoon at 3pm if necessary.
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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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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 of main draw singles. 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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10 and Under Divisions
B10's and G10's matches will play on 60' HARD COURTS using the orange ball. Racquet length is limited to 25". Singles sets will be first to 4 games (win by 2) with a 7-point tiebreaker at 4-all. If the players split sets, a 7-point tiebreaker will be played in lieu of a 3rd set. Deuce scoring will also be used.
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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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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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Inclement Weather
In the event of inclement weather, the referee has the discretion to change sites and use alternate scoring.
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***DOUBLES START TIMES***
will be published tomorrow. NO DOUBLES PLAY ON FRIDAY!
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Match Update Saturday 2:30
BACK ON COURT!!. Citadel matches in progress are to report back ASAP! Farmfield: matches schedule for 11:45 to be back at 2:00 and 1:00 matches to come back at 3:00 and 2:15 matches back at 3:30, 4:00 matches at 4:30. St. Andrews call Brandon 217-232-2211. PORTER GAUD matches scheduled for 3 and 4:00 be there at 4 or check with Theresa at 843 957 0598 at 2:30 for court update. Next Update at 2:00pm
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WEATHER UPDATE FRIDAY 2:00pm
It has not rained here yet. All matches are on schedule and I will update website immediately if there is a delay!
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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 18, 2011 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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