***Wednesday 2/26 , 6:15pm***
The draws and match times for singles are now posted. We will start with singles on Friday afternoon and doubles will start Saturday morning. I will post the doubles draws and times Thursday by noon as I am waiting to find more teams in some divisions. All matches will be at the Roy Barth Tennis Center on Kiawah Island. We look forward to seeing you this weekend.
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Practice Courts
We will have available courts Friday afternoon before matches start at 4:30 for warm up. Saturday morning we will have courts available first come first serve before 9:00am. We will also have available courts during the day but limited availability between 10am-12pm.
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*** Deadline is extended until Monday 2/24 at 11:00pm***
We have extended the deadline to register until Monday night at 11:00pm.
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WELCOME!
***We welcome you to join us for the Kiawah Island Spring Junior Championships! This is a Southern Level 5 , SC Level 3 tournament. Please read all information regarding draw sizes, match times, etc... Please do not wait to enter the tournament the last minute. We have special accommodation rates that won't last long for this busy weekend!***
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Contact Information
IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT YOU ADD YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION (e-mail and phone) during the online registration process when prompted. Failure to do so might result in not being able to reach you to notify you of alternate status, time changes and draw changes. If you are unsure if the correct information is attached to your membership, please email the tournament director (JONATHAN_BARTH@KIAWAHRESORT.COM) with your contact information for the weekend.
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DEADLINE TO ENTER:
The deadline to enter this tournament is SUNDAY, February 23, at 11:59 pm...Please register as soon as possible and make your accommodation arrangements as this weekend will be very busy on Kiawah. Thank you!
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Special Accommodations - Kiawah Island
Special accommodation rates are available in one, two, or three bedroom scenic villas. One bedroom villas are $119/night, two bedroom villas are $165/night, and three bedroom villas are $189/night. There will be a 10% discount on any other size villa or home with this tournament. Rates are based on availability of villas and are subject to a 12.5% and a 9% resort fee. Call reservations at (800)654-2924 and ask for the Spring Junior Tennis Tournament (booking #17195).
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Need a Doubles Partner?
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Draw Size
Draw size for singles will be 32 and 16 teams for doubles.
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***Stringing***
Stringing is available at the Roy Barth Tennis Center.
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WITHDRAWALS
THERE WILL BE NO REFUND AFTER THE DEADLINE. If you need to withdraw before entries close, you MUST do so online. All withdrawals after entries close and anytime during the tournament must also be sent in writing to the Tournament Referee (jonathan_barth@kiawahresort.com).
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***LATE ENTRIES***
There will be a $25 administration fee for all late entries. We are accepting late entries in all age groups that are not full and DO NOT AFFECT SEEDINGS. Please email jonathan_barth@kiawahresort.com with age group of player and contact phone number to be considered. A credit card number must be given when called to accept entry.
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SITES:
All matches will be played at the Roy Barth Tennis Center on Kiawah Island.
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Roy Barth Tennis Center (RBTC)
RBTC- The Roy Barth Tennis Center- located at 2 Sanctuary Beach Dr., Kiawah Island , SC 29455 (843)768-2838.
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First Match Times
Matches may begin as early as 4:30pm Friday, February 28 for singles and doubles.
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DOUBLES DIVISION
YOU ARE ABLE TO PLAY IN A DIFFERENT AGE GROUP IN DOUBLES THAN IN SINGLES.
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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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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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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.
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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, February 24, 2020 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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