MATCH UPDATES Sat 10/10 3:00pm
All matches in progress and Mixed Doubles Main Draw report back to the tournament desk by 3:30. Men's 80s final players please report at 4:00pm. Matches scheduled previously for 12:30 please report back by 4:30pm.
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Notes
Wednesday Evening October 7, 2015
All matches are on schedule for tomorrow Thursday October 8,
2015.
Please plan on arriving on the island well before your posted
match time. Travel times from Charleston to Seabrook are nearly
double the normal expected travel time due to limited access caused
by continued coastal flooding from last weekends storm.
**Travel Alert**
Due to last weekends historic rain event several roads remain
closed. Highway 17 at Main Road is closed. The only access to Johns
Island and Seabrook Island is Maybank Highway to River Road. Expect
some delays. Please allow extra travel time when traveling to
Seabrook.
From Charleston International airport:
Exit Airport 1.5 mile turn left onto I 526 E toward Mt. Pleasant,
I-26
0.7 miles take exit 17 to merge onto I-26 towards Charleston (to
the right)
7.8 miles Continue onto Septima P Clark Pkwy (crosstown)
Stay on crosstown across the Ashley River Bridge.
Bear left onto SC171 Folly Road go 1.2 miles.
Turn Right on Maybank Hwy SC 700 go 4.2 miles
Turn left on River Road go 12 miles.
Turn left on Betsy Kerrison Pkwy go 3 miles
Follow signs to Seabrook Gate
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Seabrook Island Racquet Club
1701 Long Bend Drive
Johns Island, SC 29455
Current Weather Conditions - Partly Sunny 65 degrees.
Forecast through Sunday - Sunny Low 64 - Hi 79
IMPORTANT MESSAGE --
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ENTRIES DEADLINE:
Online entries open Monday, August 3rd . Entries close Monday,
September 21st . Entries cannot be accepted after the
deadline.
Welcome to all 2015 Alan Fleming Players! Thank you to last year's
players for your support of another great year! Please check this
site frequently for updates and changes.
**SPECIAL VILLA RATES FOR PLAYERS**
Once again Coastal Getaways is pleased to sponsor the Alan Fleming
Tournament by offering 10% off the daily rate for one - five
bedroom homes/villas. Feel free to visit our website:
www.cgofsc.com view property options. Please call us at
843-789-4438 to make your reservations. We look forward to hearing
from you!
Seabrook Exclusives is pleased to offer players 10% off published
daily rates for this event. Choose from 1 bedroom to 5 bedrooms.
Please see our homes and villas at www.seabrookexclusives.com
Call 843-768-0808 or see our specials page for online booking
discounts for the tournament. Three night minimum
****NEW****
This year we are adding the Mixed 70's to our list of national
events.
The Mixed 40's, 50's 50's 60's and 70's will all be played as
Category 1 National Championship Gold Ball Event (1000 point
level). All other events offered will remain unchanged for
2015.
SEEKING A PARTNER? If you are in need of a partner for
doubles or mixed doubles please email Mark Mogul
mmogul@discoverseabrook.com
We will do our best to assist you in securing a partner.
TOURNAMENT SCHEDULING
Mixed Doubles national events will be tentatively scheduled to
begin on Friday. Players in these draws may be required to play two
matches per day in those events. If numbers dictate matches in
those draws may be played on Thursday.
*If you are entered in two events, one of which is a national mixed
event, you may be required to play three matches per day.
For all other events play will be scheduled for one round per event
per day.
Based on draw size play in non national events may begin as early
as Wednesday.
NEW- This year our Men's, Women's Singles and Doubles 70, 75 and 80
events will begin on Wednesday and may finish early based on draw
size.
ENTRIES
Players must register for the tournament online.
ENTRY FEE is $105 flat fee per player for one or two events. Fees
include all tennis, prizes, entertainment and hospitality.
DAILY HOSPITALITY
Daily at Racquet Club - Breakfast bars bananas and coffee daily.
Lunch can be purchased courtside at the Racquet Club. Other
Activities - All amenities of the Club are available to players and
guests including restaurants, pools, golf, fitness center,
horseback riding, etc. Pro Shop merchandise discounts are available
for players and their guests. On site shower facilities with towels
provided will be available to all players during the event.
EVENTS
Men's Singles/Doubles: 35,40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80
Women's Singles/Doubles: 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80
Mixed Doubles: 40, 50, 60, 70 Players may enter a maximum of two
events: one singles and one doubles events or two doubles events
(not two mixed events). Draws with four or fewer entrants may be
played as round robins. Players may indicate if they wish to be
placed into the next lower age division A consolation tournament
will be held for first match singles losers (weather permitting).
Mixed Doubles national events will have a first match consolation
and a playoff for third place. PLAY USTA membership required. USTA
RULES and THE CODE will govern all play. Matches will be scheduled
at The Club's 15 Fast Dri courts, and will consist of the best of
three tie-breaker sets, regular scoring. Alternate sites and
scoring may be used for consolation rounds and in case of inclement
weather. The "All Factors Method" will be used to determine
seedings. Players must check-in 30 minutes prior to all matches.
The Referee will govern and enforce all USTA rules.
***Start Times: Each Player is responsible for obtaining
their first match start time. First Match Start Times will be
available online.!
PRIZES
Prizes will be awarded to all event winners and finalists (except
winners only in consolation and round robin events). We are proud
to announce that this year's winners will once again receive an
award exclusively designed and created for the Alan Fleming
Tournament by renowned sculptor Walter Palmer of Hilton Head, SC
and the Florida Keys. Walter Palmer has been commissioned to create
sculptures for Fortune 500 companies, luxury hotels and private
collectors throughout the US, Europe and the Caribbean. We are
pleased to be awarding a dolphin trophy called "Over the
Top".
EVENING SOCIALS PLAYERS MUST REGISTER FOR EVENING SOCIAL EVENTS IN
ADVANCE TO PROVIDE ACCURATE CATERING NUMBERS
Thursday Evening
Players' Welcome Party -"Tennis Grand Slams" Seabrook Island Club
welcomes the tournament participants and their guests to the
gorgeous Island House. Australian Open-"Shrimp on the Barbie"
featuring Grilled Shrimp Satay. U.S. Open - Roasted Vegies/Brie
Crepe Roulades. Fleming Open- BBQ Pork Eggrolls. Wimbledon-
Strawberries-n- Cream MIni Parfaits. Beer, Wine and Soft Drinks
Included . Guest fee is $35. This year a silent and live auction
will not be held, however fundraising to benefit Respite Care will
be part of the program.
Friday Evening -
Buffet Dinner - Enjoy dining and socializing with tournament
competitors and their guests while overlooking the Atlantic Ocean
from the Island House. Buffet dinner includes Spinach Salad with
Red Onion, Egg and Pretzel Croutons. Chicken Piccata with Lemon
Caper Butter. Herb Seared Hangar Steak with Mushroom Red Wine
Sauce. Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes. Roasted Seasonal Vegetables.
Assorted Desserts. beer, wine and soft drinks included. This year's
big "Pick a Prize" raffle will be drawn during the evening. Both
Social Events are free to all tournament participants however, a
guest of participants must pay to attend these events. Guest fee is
$40.
Evening casual dress is appropriate for social events.
2014 TOURNAMENT SPONSORS
***DIAMOND*** Coastal Getaways of SC, Reliable Property
Managers,LLC, Seabrook Island Club/Seabrook Island Real
Estate***PLATINUM*** Charles Schwab and Company/Andrew Narcisso,
Hutchie and Jerry Cummin, Kathi and Rick McDaniel, Rehabilitation
Centers of Charleston, , HarrisTeeter/VillageMarket, Southeastern
Institute, John L.Paul, CIC of AndersonInsurance Associates,
Seabrook Exclusives
***GOLD*** Angel Oak Eye, Charleston Bone & Joint/Robert
B. Lowery, Dr. John F. Rink, Emily & Squinch Goodwin, Indigo
Books @ Freshfields Viallages, Pat and Joe Marino, Susan Meloy and
Chick Vladuchick, Suzanne's Floral Studio,
***SILVER*** All Seasons True Value/Just Ask Rental,
BB&T Home Mortgage, Berkeley Electric Cooperative, Charleston
Veterinary Referral Center, Davis Plumbing Co Inc., Michael J.
Engel DMS LLC, Walt and Margarette Fletcher, Freshfields Village,
Judy and Guy Gimson, King Street Grille, Limehouse Produce Co Inc,
J. McLaughlin, Sam and Sue Miller, Palmetto Exterminators Inc,
Stephen Mays Architecture, Vincent's Drugstore, Michael E. Bambauer
Charitable Foundation
Mike Kiser - Tournament Director Susan Meloy- Tournament
Chairperson Mary Anna Scott - Referee The Alan Fleming Tournament
Committee and volunteers of Seabrook Island Club
*Seabrook Island Club Pet Policy:
Seabrook Island enforces a club wide policy of no pets allowed in
club areas. We respectfully ask that pets are kept off club public
areas within the perimeter of the Racquet Club. Pets are allowed in
the Racquet Club parking areas outside the perimeter the Racquet
Club as well as along Long Bend Drive.
Messages
Player Selection TypeNo Selection Process. All registered players will be selected.
Entry TypeEntry to this tournament is open to all USTA members. Entries must be submitted by Monday, September 21, 2015 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
Quick ReferenceIn the future, you can jump straight to this tournament by entering the tournament identification number: 700025815 from the searchable schedule homepage.
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