Tournament Reports
Future Match Info Report
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Sunday Lunch:
Due to the late start caused by the rain, lunch will be served tomorrow, SUNDAY, at USC-Aiken at noon. Lunch is being sponsored by "Southside Pediatrics of Aiken".
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10:45 UPDATE
The 12:00 matches scheduled for USCA have been moved to Weeks Tennis Center (1700 Whiskey Rd). The 1:30 matches will be played as scheduled at USCA. No changes have been made to those matches scheduled at Houndslake.
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10:30 UPDATE
The courts at Houndslake are dry and should be playable by noon but USCA courts are still slightly damp. There will be another update in 15 minutes to see if the noon matches scheduled for USCA will be moved to an alternate location. There may be a change in surface for the Boys 12s first round matches.
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9:00 UPDATE
We are trying to get the courts ready for a noon start, but cannot guarantee that all courts will be ready for play at that time. Any assistance in drying the courts at USCA would be greatly appreciated. Our next update will be at 10:30.
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TOURNAMENT NEWS UPDATE
Because of the weather all Friday matches have been cancelled and all previously posted match times will have to be rescheduled. New match times will be posted this evening. We are planning to start matches on Saturday at noon depending on weather and court conditions. The NEXT TOURNAMENT UPDATE will be posted on Saturday at 9:00 a.m. As additional sites may be used, please make sure and check the draws not only for new match times, but also for new site locations.
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Directions From USCA to Houndslake CC (HL and HLC)
Houndslake CC is located at 901 Houndslake Dr. Aiken, SC 29803
Take a right at USCA parking lot. At second traffic light take a right (Richland Ave). At second traffic light take a left (Hwy 118/ also called bypass/Hitchcock Parkway). At 4 traffic light take a right (approx 4 miles). This will be Houndslake Dr. You will be at the bottom of a hill. Drive pass driving range/clubhouse for about 50 yards. Tennis courts will be on your right hand side. Approximately driving time 15 minutes.
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WEATHER
We are anticipating some rain on Friday. We will post an update on the weather conditions in Aiken on Friday at 1 pm. Please check the website for updates
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Check in Times:
Check in at the site of your matches 30 minutes prior to your scheduled match time. The two sites for this tournament are: University of South Carolina at Aiken (USCA) and Houndslake Country Club (HL)
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TOURNAMENT GOAL
Our GOAL is to provide as many matches as possible to your child. We recommend for your child to sign up in SINGLES and DOUBLES. The tournament FEE is exaclty the same. In order to achieve our goal we will not give t-shirts to cover the extra expense of referees and balls. At the present time we count with 45 competitors.
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Singles
Depending on the size of the draw, we will have a full feed-in through the quarterfinals or a compass draw. A Compass Draw is one in which the child never gets eliminated. He/she gets 4 matches on a draw of 16 players. In order to have a compass draw we need to have 16 exactly players, therefore, we need to know if your child is flexible to be moved up an age group to make the numbers even. You can let me know via email at arturocosta@hotmail.com. For a view of a compass draw from our last year tournament, just click on the link
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10s-18s Singles Boys/Girls
Matches will be played with a best 2 out of 3 sets format, a Match Tiebreak will be played in lieu of a third set.
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Doubles
We will play a best 2 out of 3 sets, with a match tiebreaker in lieu of a third set. The draw will be first match losers consolation (weather permitting). So if your child loses on the first round, he/she still have another doubles match. If you want to play doubles, just go ahead and sign up. If you do not have a partner just email me at: arturocosta@hotmail.com. We will do out best to find you partner. No guarantees. There will be no sign ups at the tournament desk!!
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Hotel
The Guest House at Houndslake CC is the sponsor hotel. For this event they are offering a discounted rate of $89 per night. Complementary continental breakfast and freshly baked cookies each evening. You can contact them directly at (803) 648-9535 or email them at: reservations@houndslake.net
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Alternate Sites:
The main site for this tournament is USC-Aiken. Depending on the size of the draw/weather we may use Houndslake Country Club and Odell Weeks Tennis Center as altenrate sites.
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Match Start times:
Matches will start Friday at 5 pm
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South Carolina Tournament Level 2 and Southern Level 4
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No Selection Process. All registered players will be selected.
Entry to this tournament is restricted. Please consult your Section or District rules and regulations for entry requirements for this tournament. If you enter this tournament and are not eligible, any refund is as the discretion of the Tournament Director. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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