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Tournament Reports
Match Schedule Info - Future Match Info
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2:30 PM --COURTS ARE DRYING, SOME ALREADY DRY--READY FOR PLAY
COURTS READY TO PLAY. PLAYERS NEED TO RETURN NOW TO COMPLETE OR START MATCHES.
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RAIN DELAY UNTIL 3:00PM--CHECK HERE FOR UPDATES
RAIN DELAY UNTIL 3:00PM. WE ARE MONITORING THE RADAR AND WILL UPDATE HERE IF THERE ARE ANY FURTHER DELAYS.
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FIRST MATCH TIMES POSTED AFTER 5:00PM THURSDAY
CHECK FUTURE MATCH INFO REPORT FOR FIRST MATCH TIME.
PLEASE REPORT 30 MINUTES BEFORE FIRST MATCH TO COMPLETE CHECK IN REGISTRATION.
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DOUBLES PARTNERS UPDATE FOR ENTERED PLAYERS
PLAYERS WHO ENTERED DOUBLES AND ARE LOOKING FOR PARTNERS, CAN REVIEW THE ONLINE COMPETITOR'S LIST FOR POTENTIAL PARTNERS, AND EMAIL THE TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR FOR CONTACT INFORMATION.
IF PLAYERS FIND PARTNERS, BOTH PLAYERS MUST EMAIL THE TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR TO PAIR THEM AS A TEAM IN THEIR EVENT BY WEDNESDAY AT 5:00 PM.
DOUBLES PLAY WILL BEGIN AFTER 4:00 PM
SATURDAY.
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ALL 10S REPORT AT 8:30 AM SATURDAY FOR CHECK IN & ORIENTATION MEETING
ALL 10S BOYS AND GIRLS REPORT FOR CHECK IN AT 8:30 AM SATURDAY TO COMPLETE REGISTRATION & FOR ORIENTATION MEETING.
**** ROUND ROBIN MATCHES IN A SHORT SET
FORMAT FOR BOYS & GIRLS 10S BEGIN IMMEDIATELY AFTER MEETING.
**** ALL 10S BOYS & GIRLS MATCHES WILL BE PLAYED SATURDAY.
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USTA RULES & MATCH PLAY FORMAT--12s--14s--16s--18s Boys and Girls
RULES AND MATCHPLAY will be in accordance with
the 2019 USTA rules and regulations contained the Friend At Court manual.
**** Draws
are limited to 32 in each division. **Singles will be a feed in draw with
consolations. Doubles will be single elimination.
**** FOR the 12S, 14S, 16S, 18S: Matches will be the best of 2 regular
sets (first to 6 games by a margin of 2, a 7 point tiebreak at 6 games all) with a 10 point tiebreak game for a third set if needed. ****
**** Doubles will be a
single elimination format, one 8 game pro set first to 8 by a margin of 2 (a 7 point tiebreak
at 8 games all).
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MATCH PLAY FOR 12S-18S SINGLES WILL BEGIN FRIDAY 5:30PM
MATCH PLAY FOR 12-18S WILL BEGIN FRIDAY 5:30PM. **** SATURDAY
& SUNDAY MATCHES WILL BEGIN AT 9:00AM.
**** ALL PLAYERS CHECK IN 30 MINUTES
BEFORE FIRST MATCH TO COMPLETE REGISTRATION.
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AWARDS FOR COMPETITION & SPORTSMANSHIP
Awards will be provided to winners and finalists in
Singles Main Draw and to winners of Consolation Singles, and to winners and
finalists in Doubles. **** A SPECIAL SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD WILL BE GIVEN TO A BOY
AND A GIRL EXHIBITING THE BEST TENNIS SPORTMANSHIP DURING THE TOURNAMENT.
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PLAYER HOSPITALITY AND LUNCH SATURDAY
A TEE SHIRT WILL BE PROVIDED TO EACH PLAYER AT CHECK-IN **** WATER AND ICE AVAILABLE FOR COURTS. FRUIT AVAILABLE FOR THE PLAYERS **** LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED FOR PLAYERS SATURDAY.
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Please take the time to fill out our tournament survey.
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Sportsmanship Responsibilities: All parents are encouraged complete the "Parenting My Champion" sportsmanship video before their player participates in this level tournament.
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Parents of 10 and
Under Players: If this is your child’s first USTA tournament and you are
having trouble registering, please contact USTA South Carolina at 803-781-2574
for assistance.
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First Tournament Promotion: Players participating in their first ever USTA tournament within the State of SC are eligible for the following promotion. Please copy the link to your browser to apply.
SC Tournament Levels 1-4 $30 Amazon Gift Card
SC Tournament Level 5 and 6 $20 Amazon Gift Card
https://form.jotform.com/ustasc/firsttournament
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CHECK THIS SITE OFTEN
Always double check your match times before you leave for your match! Also, check this site for up to the minute weather information. As soon as we make a decision concerning the weather delays, we will immediately post the information on the website.
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MEDICAL RELEASE FORM
USTA requires a medical release SIGNED BY THE PARENT OR GUARDIAN for every player prior to their first match. Please download, complete, and bring signed form to expedite player check-in. Turn in the release at the tournament check-in desk. Click USTA SC Medical Release Form to download the USTA SC Medical Release Form. Please copy and paste the link attached into your browser:
http://s3.amazonaws.com/ustaassets/assets/576/15/usta_sc_medical_release_10.5.11.pdf
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10 & Under Youth Progression Eligibility
Please be aware this tournament has two 10 & Under Youth Progression divisions. ORANGE BALL DIVISION AND GREEN BALL DIVISION. This means that in order to play in a 10 & Under division, you must be eligible for that corresponding level. If you are not able to register for a 10 & Under singles event, that means you are not eligible for that level. To find out more information call PJ Fulmer at (803) 781-2574.
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Tournament/Match Check In
BRING YOUR MEDICAL FORM TO CHECK-IN
Please check-in for the tournament 30 min. early. Tournament check-in will be available beginning Friday at 3:30 p.m. Please check into your site of play. If you are not scheduled to play Friday, the check-in is not mandatory, only check in at least 30 min. prior to your first match.
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Tournament Questions
Direct all tournament questions to the Tournament Director, Tournament Organizer, or the Referee.
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Seeding Criteria
The most current USTA Southern Standing List will be used for seeding purposes.
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Boys and Girls 10's Orange Ball Divsions
Boy's and Girl's ORANGE BALL divisions will be played on a 60' court using a low compression orange ball. Racquet size is limited to 25" or smaller. Draw format will be determined by the number of participants. Scoring format as follows: 2 out of 3 short sets using NO AD scoring, first to 4 games (win by 1). If players split sets then a 7 point tiebreak is played for the 3rd set (win by 2). THERE IS NO COACHING BETWEEN THE 2nd AND 3rd SET BREAK IN THE 10 & UNDER DIVISIONS. Doubles will be a 6 game pro set Using NO AD scoring
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Boys and Girls 10's Green Ball Divisions
Boy's and Girl's 10's GREEN BALL divisions will be played on a 78' court using low compression green ball. Draw format will be determined by the number of participants. Scoring format as follows: 2 out of 3 short sets using NO AD scoring, first to 4 games (win by 2). A 7 point tiebreak is played if players reach 4 all. If players split sets then a 7 point tiebreak is played for the 3rd set (win by 2). THERE IS NO COACHING BETWEEN THE 2nd AND 3rd SET BREAK IN THE 10 & UNDER DIVISIONS. Doubles will be a 6 game pro set using NO AD scoring
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SC L4 Player Eligibility Requirements
Any player currently ranked in the SC Standings in the top 10 in the 12's - 16's age divisions must play up in the next age division.
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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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