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Check in
Please check in at The Carbondale High School with Bruce between 5pm and 5:30 for all Friday night matches. 1301 E Walnut St Carbondale Il 62959. I will be at the SIU courts 201 Marion Rushing Ln Carbondale Il 62959.
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Things to remember
Water! Sunscreen! My mother will be bringing homemade sub sandwiches, chips and pickles for all athletes! We want all players and spectators to feel like family! Welcome to Southern Illinois!
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Start Times
All Mens Open Singles players will start at 6pm Friday night. Draws will be posted at 9pm tonight.
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Venues
There are two main venues. Carbondale High School 1301 E. Walnut St Carbondale Il 62901. SIU Carbondale Tennis courts 201 Marion Rushing Ln Carbondale Il 62901. Some consolation matches could be played at John A Logan College 700 Logan College Dr. Carterville Il 62918. We look forward to another great year.
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Lodging
The Holiday Inn Express (Crystal) 618-305-2032 and Super 8 hotel 618-457-8822 are offering a discount for athletes attending The Jim Pearce Memorial this weekend. Tell them when you book the room or when you check in.
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Tournament Director cell # and balls.
The main tournament Director cell is Bruce 618-751-1900. Sally 618-751-0845. We are using Wilson US Open balls.
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Athletes and parents
We want to thank you for your support of our Tournament in honor of my father! We are working day and night to try to provide the best tournament experience for all players! 16 yrs ago we decided to try a tournament in honor of my father! I never imagined the support we would get from these amazing athletes and parents! From the bottom of my heart I thank you!
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Scoring
We are using the 10 point tie breaker in lieu of a third set in all divisions up to the semi finals. All doubles matches will be a 10 point tie breaker for the third set.
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Doubles
Please register online with your doubles partner. If you are looking for a partner let us know. You must register for Doubles before the draw closes Monday the 20th. Thank you
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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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Stringing machine
My great friend Sam Gold will be stringing raqts all weekend. Bring your own string. Don't forget sunscreen and water.
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Men's Open Singles and Doubles Prize Money
Men's Open Singles Champion $750. Runner Up $350. Semifinalists $150 each. Men's Open Doubles Champions $200 each, Runners up $100 each and semifinalists $50 each.
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Men's 35 Singles Prize Money
Men's 35 Champion, $200. Runner Up $100. Semifinalist $50.
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First Round Matches
Tournament play begins Friday depending on draw sizes.
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Welcome to The15th 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 Monday, May 20th
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. 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 20, 2019 9:00:00 PM Central Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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