Wild Dunes Resort Southern Level 3 - SC L2/STA L3 (2021 Nat L5)

When you go to sleep Saturday please remember to move your clocks forward 1 hour.

This tournament will be played as a 32 draw not a two 16 waterfall draws.
There will be no play Friday March 6
Finals will be played Monday March 9
Selection process will be made by Southern according to current Southern standings
Seeding will be done according to the same standings
This format is the way level 3 tournaments used to be played and we agreed to try again as a pilot for tournaments moving forward.


FORMAT AND SCORINGBG12-18s Singles:
All Singles draws will play the best two out of three tie-break sets with a Match tie break in lieu of the third set, with a Full Feed in Consolation through the Quarterfinals and 3/4 playoff.
Referee reserves the right to change this format due to weather or any unforeseen delay of play.

BG12-18s Doubles
6 game set / Ad scoring / 7 point tiebreak played at 6 games all
REMEMBER YOU MUST REGISTER FOR THE SAME AGE DIVISION AS YOU ARE PLAYING IN SINGLES.

BG10s Singles:
Boys and Girls 10s will play on the regular 78' court, using Green Ball. The required scoring format for 10s singles matches shall be the best of two short sets with NO AD scoring (first to four (4) games and win by two), with a set tiebreak (first to seven (7) and win by two) at 4-4 in each set, and a set tiebreak (first to seven (7) and win by two) in lieu of the third set. THERE IS NO COACHING BETWEEN THE 2nd AND 3rd SET BREAK IN THE 10 & UNDER DIVISIONS.
Referee reserves the right to change this format due to weather or any unforeseen delay of play.

BG10s Doubles
6 game set / NO Ad scoring / 7 point tiebreak played at 6 games all

Scoring Format for singles is 2 out of 3 set with a match tie break in lieu of a third set. Doubles scoring format is 6 game set.

The USTA Southern Section requires a signed release covering all entrants in USTA Southern Section events. The release must be signed by the entrant and parent or guardian of any entrant who is a minor We encourage all players to email your signed medical release form ahead of time. Please email to carlos.lozano@destinationhotels.com
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USTA Southern will provide selection list. Players will be selected directly from the USTA Southern Standing list in the age division in which they apply. Players will no longer be considered for selection based on their lower age division standings.

SITES AND SURFACES
Boys and Girls 18s Wild Dunes (Wild), LTP Mt. Pleasant (MPLTP), Daniel Island LTP (DILTP), and Daniel Island Club (CLUB) on clay courts

Boys and Girls 16s Wild Dunes (WILD), LTP Mt. Pleasant (MPLTP),Daniel Island LTP (DILTP), and Daniel Island Club (CLUB) on clay courts

Boys 14s Wild Dunes (WILD) and LTP Mt Pleasant (MPLTP) on clay courts.
Girls 14s Kiawah Island Roy Barth Tennis Center (Barth) on clay courts

Boys12s Daniel Island LTP(DILTP), Daniel Island Club (CLUB), and LTP Mt. Pleasant (MPLTP) on hard courts.
Girls 12s Kiawah Island Roy Barth Tennis Center (Barth) on clay courts

Boys and Girls 10s Kiawah Island Roy Barth Tennis Center (Barth) on clay courts

PHYSICAL ADDRESS FOR ALL SITES
Wild Dunes (WILD) 5757 Palm Boulevard, Isle of Palms

LTP Daniel Island (DILTP) 161 Seven Farms Drive, Daniel Island
Daniel Island Club (CLUB) 715 Island Park Drive, Daniel Island


Live to Play (MPLTP) 1513 Mathis Ferry Road, Mt. Pleasant


Kiawah Island Resort Roy Barth Tennis Center 1 Sanctuary Beach Drive, Kiawah Island
In the event of weather alternate sites and surfaces could be used.

The 10U division Boys and Girls 10's will play on the 78 foot court using Green Low Compression Balls and up to 29" racquet. The required scoring format for 10's singles matches, shall be the best of two short sets - No Ad Scoring (first to four (4) and win by two), with a set tiebreak (first to seven (7) and win by two) at 4-4 in each set, and a set tiebreak (first to seven (7) and win by two) in lieu of the third set.
The 10U division Boys and Girls 10's will play on the 60 foot court using Orange Low Compression Balls and up to 25" racquet. The required scoring format for 10's singles matches, shall be the best of two short sets - No Ad Scoring (first to four (4) and win by two), with a set tiebreak (first to seven (7) and win by two) at 4-4 in each set, and a set tiebreak (first to seven (7) and win by two) in lieu of the third set.

DUE TO ALTERNATE NOTIFICATION, TIME CHANGES, AND DRAW CHANGES, IT IS IMPERATIVE FOR YOU (PLAYERS and PARENTS) TO ADD YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION (EMAIL AND PHONE) DURING THE ONLINE REGISTRATION PROCESS. IN ORDER FOR US TO REACH YOU AND FOR ALL PLAYERS TO HAVE THE SAME OPPORTUNITIES, PLEASE HELP US BY PROVIDING THIS INFORMATION. THANK YOU...

*Wild Dunes Resort is offering a 15% discount. For reservations call reservations and ask for the Southern Level # rate
There are also 2 other Hyatt Hotels in Mount Pleasant
*Hyatt Place Mount Pleasant Town Centre please copy paste and use the following link:(must reserve before February 19)
https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/south-carolina/hyatt-place-mount-pleasant-towne-centre/chszp?corp_id=g-WDTT
*Hyatt House in Mount Pleasant please copy paste and use the following link
https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/south-carolina/hyatt-house-mount-pleasant-midtown/chsxm?src=corp_lclb_gmb_seo_nam_chsxm&corp_id=g-usta



Kiawah Island

Special accommodation rates are available in one, two, or three bedroom scenic villas. One bedroom villas are $110/night, two bedroom villas are $140/night, and three bedroom villas are $165/night. Sanctuary rooms are $325/night. Rates are based on availability of villas and are subject to a 13% and a 9% resort fee. Call reservations at (800)654-2924 and ask for the Wild Dunes Tennis Tournament rate booking (#17361).

Players are allowed to enter two divisions with these guidelines: #1. Players selected to both divisions they apply for will automatically be selected to the older age division. They would be removed from the other age division. #2. Players not selected to either division would remain on the alternates’ lists for both divisions but would be obligated to play the division they first get in, from the alternates list. They would be removed from the alternate list in the other division. #3. Players selected to one age division would be removed from the alternates list of the division they were not selected. #4. Once a player is selected for any one division no changes can be made.

If you need to withdraw before entries close, you must do so online with your confirmation number you get when you registered for the tournament. Click on edit registration, and then withdraw. You will get a confirmation number- KEEP THIS NUMBER! Without the confirmation number, you will not have proof of your withdrawal.

All participants check in at least 30 minutes prior all matches we must have your medical release form that you can email prior to the tournament or present at your site when checking in.

YOU CAN GO STRAIGHT TO YOUR SITE SATURDAY MORNING IF WE HAVE RECEIVED YOUR MEDICAL RELEASE VIA EMAIL YOU CAN ALSO GIVE YOUR MEDICAL RELEASE FORM TO THE SITE REFEREE BEFORE YOUR MATCH AND THAT WAY YOU CAN GO STRAIGHT TO YOUR SITE. WE STILL NEED YOU TO COME BY WILD DUNES AT SOME POINT TO PICK UP YOUR TOURNAMENT TSHIRT IF YOU DID NOT GET IT FROM YOUR SITE REFEREE

DOUBLES PLAYERS MUST PLAY IN THE SAME AGE GROUP AS IN SINGLES! NO EXCEPTIONS!--- Doubles partners must register ahead of time. If you need a partner I can list you on this page so other players can find you. The list with players looking for partners will be updated periodically.

If you need to withdraw from the tournament please email your request to carlos.lozano@destinationhotels.com This email must have a request to be withdrawn, reason why, players name, USTA #, and contact information. No phone calls please, we need written proof of your withdrawal. Thank you. Players withdrawing after Monday March 2 ,2020 at 5:00 PM will not be refunded the entry fee.

DO NOT ENTER TWO TOURNAMENTS AT THE SAME TIME. How to avoid penalties: If you end up in the alternates list, you must withdraw from the alternate list first and then enter the 2nd event. Tournaments have different deadlines that will allow you time to make your changes.

Seeding shall follow the USTA Southern Section seeding regulations and will be provided by Southern with the selection list.

It is the alternate's responsibility to check the website to see if your alternate status has changed. The tournament will contact you if you are selected to play in the tournament. You should make sure your contact information is correct on your membership profile and also when you register to the tournament. The tournament will not be responsible for a player not selected in the event the tournament cannot contact him/her due to incorrect or outdated contact information. Once an alternate is selected for play, payment is due immediately. Alternate report will be updated daily! On Site-Alternates must inform the Referee in person they are on-site. On-Site Alternates will be selected in the order of the Alternates List. On Site-Alternates should be on-site when their division checks in for play.

Consolation will be played according to the STA L3 format of a 32 draw with feed in consolation. The scoring format will be best of two sets with a 3rd set match tie-break in lieu of the 3rd set.

Lateness will not be tolerated DEFAULTS WILL BE ENFORCED 15min AFTER YOUR SCHEDULED MATCH TIME UNLESS YOU HAVE BEEN GIVEN REST TIME BECAUSE OF YOUR PREVIOUS MATCH.

Wild Dunes will offer stringing service during the tournament with quick turn-around time. We have some in stock and we will string your racquet if you bring your own string. Please see Pro Shop for details. Other tournament sites DO NOT have stringing service.

South Carolina Tournament Level 2

Southern Tournament Level 3

Please take the time to fill out our tournament survey.

Sportsmanship Responsibilities: All parents are encouraged complete the "Parenting My Champion" sportsmanship video before their player participates in this level tournament.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

2020 USTA Southern Youth Progression Update
Please note that starting January 2020 USTA Southern’s Youth Progression has changed from offering 2 levels of Orange ball to only one level of Orange ball - Orange Level 1. Players will now start at Orange Level 1 and progress to Green Level 1 then to Mission Complete/Yellow Ball. Youth Progression point distribution has also changed.
See here for more info: http://www.southern.usta.com/Juniors/youth_tennis/?intloc=headernavsub and contact your state’s USTA office with any questions.