Mens Open Consolation
Matches will be played at Marion High School 1501 S Carbon St Marion Il 62959. Starting at 10:30 am.
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Mens Open Players
Play will begin at 8am. Locations will be posted by morning. Thank everyone for your cooperation. We will get thru this.
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Attention all players
Mens 35s will start at 9am at SIU courts.
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Rain delay
We are currently under a rain delay. We are expecting to play tonight.
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Weather
A system is moving thru the area. We think it will only be a short delay. First round matches hopefully starting soon. It is not raining here.
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Venues
There are two Main venues. The Carbondale High School 1301 E Walnut Carbondale Il 62901. SIU Carbondale University courts 201-299 Marion Rushing Ln Carbondale IL 62901. John A Logan College 700 Logan College Dr Carterville Il 62918 will be used for some of the back draw.This may change according to Draw sizes. We look forward to another great Tournament.
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Sportsmanship
Please be kind and courteous to all athletes and spectators. We want to provide a great tournament experience for all who attend.
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Scoring
We are using a 10 point tie breaker in lieu of a third set in Singles and Doubles.
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Attention Players
There will not be a stringing machine on site. Please have your raqts ready to play. Also don't forget to being water and sunscreen.
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Director Cell
Bruce Meyers 618-751-1900.
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Athletes and Parents
We want to thank you for supporting our tournament in honor of my father Jim Pearce. We have worked night and day to provide the best draws possible for all players. Draws will be posted at 5pm. Tears flow down my face as I am posting this. We look forward to meeting each and every one of you. My father would be proud.
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Mens 35s
First round matches will take place Friday at 4pm.
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Mens Open
First round will begin at 4pm at Carbondale High School. Second round matches will follow.
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Men's Open Singles
First round matches will be played Friday Afternoon or evening at Carbondale High School.
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Prize Money for Mens 35s
Champion $200. Runner Up $100. Semifinalist $50.
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Start Times
In the past this has been a two day tournament. Saturday and Sunday. We advertise it as a four day tournament because we never know how large the draws will be or the possibility we get inclement weather. Please watch for updates.
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Entertainment
Herrin festa Italiana is fun for the whole family. Only 15 min away. If you are considering bringing the whole family this is an event you should check out. Herrin festat Italiana.com.
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Welcome to the 14th Annual Jim Pearce Memorial Tennis
Tournament. We are offering over $2,500.00 in prize money this year
for Men's Open Singles, Men's Open Doubles and Men's 35 and over
Singles. PRIZE MONEY will be distributed as follows. The Men's Open
Single's Champion will receive $750. The runner-up will receive
$350. Semifinalists will receive $150 each . Men's Open Double's
Champions $200 each , runners-up $100 each, and semifinalists $50
each. We will be offering prize money to the Men's 35 and over
Singles Division. Prize money will be as follows. Men's 35 Singles
Champion will receive $200 , runner-up $100 , and semi-finalists
$50 each.
Men's and Women's 3.5 Singles and Doubles, please call in entry to
Bruce 751-1900 or Joe 922-1609. Entry deadline is Tuesday, May 22nd
at 9:00pm.
There is a limit of one singles and one doubles per entrant.
However you may sign up for mixed doubles as a 3rd event since most
events will start Friday afternoon. As always my mother will be
making Sub sandwiches for all players. Tee shirts will be provided
as well. Elvis will be taking pictures with all Finalists. Come
experience our Southern Illinois Hospitality. My father would be
proud!
No Selection Process. All registered players will be selected.
Entry to this tournament is open to all USTA members. Entries must be submitted by Monday, May 21, 2018 9:00:00 PM Central Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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