***Saturday 7:00pm***PLEASE READ
UNFORTUNATELY WE HAVE TO CANCEL ALL MATCHES FOR SUNDAY BECAUSE OF THE MANDATORY EVACUATION ORDER GIVEN FOR OUR AREA STARTING TOMORROW AT NOON. I AM SORRY WE COULD NOT FINISH THE TOURNAMENT. WE HOPE THAT YOU TRAVEL SAFELY AND COME BACK TO KIAWAH ISLAND IN THE FUTURE.
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***Sunday 4:35pm***
With the threat of weather and everyone needing to prepare for the storm we have been In discussions with Southern about completing the tournament. We have decided to finish the schedule on Monday. We will not have any matches on Tuesday. We will play three rounds of main draw and consolation on Monday. This decision allows players traveling to get home safely. We thank you for your understanding in this matter. Monday Singles Match format: 2 short sets to 4 (with add scoring) and a 10 point match tiebreaker for the third set.
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***SUNDAY 12:00pm***
We are working on the schedule for Monday while paying attention to the storm approaching the East Coast. Please check back this afternoon for updated match times and schedule for Monday. Thank you
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***SATURDAY 8:00pm***
Thank you for your patience today with the weather. Please check the draws for Sunday match times. We will start with DOUBLES at 8am for the round of 32...We will use Seabrook and RBTC for 8am doubles matches. Thank you.
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***Saturday 2:30pm***
First round singles match times are posted with LOCATION...If you and your opponent are NOT finishing a doubles match please check in early and you can get on early. Please pay attention to your location as it may have changed. If you are playing on Seabrook Island you will just need to say your are here for the tennis tournament at the guard gate and they will give you a pass. I will have the second round posted by 3:15pm. SCORING will have to be TWO OUT OF THREE SHORT SETS with NO AD for main draw singles.
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***Saturday 2:00pm***
The singles draw is down while I work on rescheduling. We will play doubles st 3:00pm (or earlier) and the 9:00am round of singles will play at 4:00pm, the 10:30 round of singles will play at 5:00pm. I will post the draws with time and location for singles at 2:45.
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*****SATURDAY 1:15pm*****
Courts are drying...We can start as early as 2:30 if players are here. All doubles matches that were in progress will start at 3:00pm or earlier of players are here and checked in. We will update at 2:00pm regarding singles play and format. We will have to use shortened scoring for singles today.
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***Saturday 11:30am***
It is only a light drizzle now, but the courts will not be playable by 1:00pm. We will update by 2:00pm for a possible 3:00pm start.
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***Saturday 9:30am***
It is still raining...We will update at 12:00pm for a possible 1:00pm start. If we are able to get back on court today we will finish the round of doubles that was in progress and then play singles.
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***SATURDAY 8:45***
It is raining ....Play has been suspended at Kiawah and Seabrook. We will update the website at 10:00am.
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REGISTRATION/CHECK IN :
Players may check in on Friday at the Roy Barth Tennis Center from 3:00-7:00pm. Registration will be open at 7:00am on Saturday morning at RBTC. You must check in with your medical release before your first match.
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Lunch on Saturday:
Lunch will be provided for players on Saturday at the Roy Barth Tennis Center ...
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Sites:
We are using Two sites during the tournament. It is your responsibility to be on time for your matches. You can go straight to your first match site if you bring your MEDICAL RELEASE to that site. You may also fax the medical release to (843)768-6092. Please come to RBTC to register either Friday 2:00-6:30pm or Saturday 7:00am-5:00pm. The two match sites are:
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Roy Barth Tennis Center (RBTC)
Tournament headquarters located at 2 Sanctuary Beach Dr. , Kiawah Island, SC 29455. Desk phone (843)768-6029 (starting Saturday morning). Pro Shop: (843)768-2838, Site Director: Jonathan Barth (843568-1468, Site Referee:
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Seabrook Island Racquet Club (SEAB)
located at 1701 Long Bend Rd., John's Island, SC 29455. This address will get you to Seabrook Island. The tennis club is through the main security gate and up on the right less than .25 miles. Desk Phone: (843) NO PETS are allowed at the Seabrook Island Racquet Club. Site Referee:
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Trainer:
There will be a trainer at the Roy Barth Tennis Center each day starting at 7:45am.
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Stringing:
Stringing will be available at the Roy Barth Tennis Center during the tournament. If you have your own string the cost will be $18.
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Practice Courts: Kiawah/Seabrook
Players may go directly to the site before the first match of the day to warm up , which is 8:00am. Hard courts may be available in the afternoon at RBTC and will be used on a first come first serve basis. Additional public courts are located on Johns Island located at 3501 Dunmovin Dr., 29455. There are 6 public courts there and is appoximately 20 minutes away from Kiawah.
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Residency Policy- USTA Southern
Must be a resident of USTA Southern. This is
defined as individuals who have established a legal residency in one of nine
states of USTA Southern whose geographical boundaries are determined by USTA
Southern. Legal residency for juniors is that of his/her legal supporting
parent(s). Individuals must be United States citizens or permanent
resident aliens.
All players must have a copy of
a Birth Certificate or Green Card on file in the Southern office. If
players want to check if their Birth certificates are on file, they must call
Southern Office or email birthcertificates@sta.usta.com.
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Entering Two Divisions
Players are allowed to enter two divisions in Southern Level 1A, 2 and 3. Players selected to both age divisions they apply for will automatically be selected in the older age division. They would be removed from the other age division. Players not selected to either division would remain on the alternate list. They would be removed from the Alternates list in the other division. Players selected to one age division would be removed from the alternates list of the division they were not selected for. Once a player is selected for any one division, no changes can be made.
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***Special Villa Rates***Please book EARLY!
Special accommodation rates are available in one, two, or three bedroom scenic villas. One bedroom villas are $225/night, two bedroom villas are $345/night, and three bedroom villas are $395/night. Rates are based on availability of villas and are subject to a 9% resort fee and 13% tax. Call reservations at 1-800-654-2924 and ask for the USTA Boy's Tennis Tournament rate and booking number # 16668.
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Draw Sizes and Scoring Format
128 draw for singles division with Feed In through the round of 16 with a Quarterfinal Playoff. The quarterfinal losers automatically go into their own back draw. The four losers will play and the two winners will play for 5th and 6th. The 7th & 8th playoff do not play. Doubles will be a 64 draw and will start on Saturday. Single Elimination with a 3/4 playoff. 6 game set with a tiebreak at 6-6. Main Draw Singles is the best 2 out of 3 sets. Consolation Singles & Quarterfinal Playoffs will be two tie break sets with a 10 point match break in lieu of the third set.
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TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
Saturday - 2 rounds of main draw singles, 1 round cons singles, 2 rounds of doubles . SUN - 2 rounds of main draw singles, 2 rounds of cons singles, 2 rounds of doublesMON - 2 rounds of main draw singles, 2 rounds of cons singles, 2 rounds of doubles TUES - 1 round of main draw singles, 2 rounds of cons singles, 1 round of doubles.
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DOUBLES PARTNER INFO:
If you are looking for a doubles partner and want your name and contact information listed on this site please meial me and I will post it for others to see and contact you. Or you you can email me at jonathan_barth@kiawahresort.com and ask to be paired up for doubles. I will pair up all requests that are possible on Monday afternoon , August 26 or earlier. Thank you.
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Tournament Ball:
We will be using the Dunlop Grand Prix Ball.
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Late Entries
Late entries may be accepted or placed on the alternate list in the order received after entries received by the deadline. Entries received at the same time are ordered randomly. If the draw has been made the Tournament Committee may accept only late entries of players who do not invalidate the seeding. A fee of $25.00 will be charged for Late Entries.
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ALTERNATES
Alternate’s List: The alternate list will be updated daily after selections are made. Once posted, it will be listed above - "Alternate by Event" list. If you plan to enter another tournament, you must first e-mail the Tournament Director to take your name off the alternate list. On Site Alternates must register at their age group's tournament site. You must inform the Tournament Referee by Friday (8/30) night or before that you plan to be an On-Site Alternate. Please make sure we have accurate contact information for you to be reached during the weekend. On-Site Alternates will be selected in the order of the Alternates List. On Site Alternates should be on-site when their age and gender check in for play 30 minutes prior to the first match in the first round (or 2nd round if there are Byes).
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SEEDING
Seeding shall be done using only the results from most recently published USTA Southern Combined Standings Lists of the division in the order in which players appear on the list. Doubles Seeding Criteria: Teams shall be seeded in the order of their combined standings (e.g., Player A holds the #1 standing and Player B holds the #10 standing. The Team of A & B would have combined standing of 11.) Teams that have the same combined standing shall be seeded by the by the highest singles seed of the four (4) players.
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Monday 8/26/19: Doubles Partners
Please confirm that you are paired up with the doubles partner you are supposed to be with. If you have requested a partner I will be pairing those players up by tomorrow afternoon. If you would like to be added to the list please email me at jonathan_barth@kiawahresort.com.
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Players are selected manually by the tournament director after the close of registration.
Entry to this tournament is open to specified residents only. Entries must be submitted by Sunday, August 18, 2019 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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