K-Swiss Kiawah Island Junior Championship SC L2/STA L3 (2021 Nat L5)

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CTC , JIHS, and Porter Gaud MPRe we will have a 9 am update for a not before 10 start.
Wild Dunes and LTPMP we will have a 10:15 update for a not be for 11 start

Thank you you to all of the players, coaches, and especially the parents that made this weekend a pleasurable weekend. I really appreciate your cooperation with our requests at the facilities we use to make this event possible. I am happy to see that so many players were participating in doubles as well this weekend. If you enjoyed playing doubles in this tournament please let us know by filling out the tournament evaluation. I hope you will consider playing in the next Southern 3 in Charleston in November with Mixed Doubles as well as singles and doubles.

Thank you for using MATCH TENNIS APP(MTA).
This is a reminder that masks must be worn while on site. The only exception is when you are on court playing tennis.

The time has come and gone to be registered for MATCH APP. We cannot assign you to a court for your match today without you signing up. We are using Match Tennis App for the health and safety for everyone.

DUE TO THE RECENT UP SWING IN COVID CASES, AND FOR THE HEALTH AND SAFTEY OF EVERYONE FACE COVERING ARE A MUST. If we all pitch in and do our best we can continue to play tennis.
Thank you

We need everyone to complete the pre tournament check in ASAP to make sure you will receive all communications from the tournament regarding matches, court assignments, weather delays, etc...

Please check your match time and location.

Special accommodation rates are available in one, two, or three bedroom scenic villas. One bedroom villas are $170/night, two bedroom villas are $210/night, and three bedroom villas are $235/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 # 17972.

Barth Hawtin Tennis Academy will be offering a training session Friday, October 16 from 12:30-2:30 at the Roy Barth Tennis Center open to all participants. The special rate for tournament participants is $50 for this session. Please contact Jonathan at 843-768-2706 to reserve your spot. We will also be having our weekly training as scheduled throughout the week. If you want more information or have questions please call.

In response to the COVID-19, we will be using Match Tennis App’s Virtual Tournament Desk technology to help facilitate CDC best practices.
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For the safety of all Tournament players, parents, coaches and staff we will NOT be using a physical tournament desk where social gathering is most common. We instead will be using Match Tennis App’s Virtual Tournament Desk to help facilitate CDC guidelines for social distancing. Please click the “more info” link to learn how we will be using VTD to keep you SAFE during the tournament:

1. Log into Match Tennis App
2. Click on tournament on the calendar
3. Click the “Find Doubles Partner” button
4. Add your name to the list of looking for partners
5. Click the message icon to send in app message to any player you wouldlike to play with.
Once you find a partner then remove your name from the list. Here is video link showing the process: https://www.matchtennisapp.com/how-to-contact-a-doubles-partner/ more info

* When setting up your Match Tennis App account, all family members should sign in with the same username and password.
* Make sure you add three DIFFERENT contact numbers during the Pre Tournament Virtual Check-In THAT WILL BE ON during the tournament. They all should be cell numbers since messages will be in the form of texts. When you are called to court, all your contact phones will receive the message.
* If you need to add or change contact numbers go to “My Account” in Match Tennis App and click “Completed Waivers” to add or change contact numbers.

All players must use the Match App for play. Please check in from your car until you receive your message from Match App that your court is ready. After you finish, please submit your scores so we know the court is open. You must leave the facility right after you play.

Please bring everything you need with you. This includes but not limited to: Court towels, chair, umbrella, sunscreen, cooler, ice, sports drinks, snacks, etc. We do not have ice or water available.

You MUST maintain a 6 foot distance from everyone at all times. Please change on the opposite side as your opponent.

Please pay attention to the facility rules for this tournament for all of the sites. We will be posting these rules/protocols after the deadline.

We are using TWO sites for the 14's, 16's, 18's during the tournament. It is your responsibility to be on time for your matches. The two match sites are:

Tournament headquarters located at 2 Sanctuary Beach Dr. , Kiawah Island, SC 29455. Pro Shop: (843)768-2838, Site Director: , Site Referee:

located at 1701 Long Bend Rd., John's Island, SC 29455. This address will get you to Seabrook Island. Desk Phone: (843) NO PETS are allowed at the Seabrook Island Racquet Club. Site Referee:

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.

We will be using two sites in CHARLESTON for the 10's, 12's The sites are The Charleston Tennis Center and Porter Gaud School.

As you make your way to the Charleston area, please keep these items in mind. These guidelines are in place in the area due to Covid.

1 Please wear a mask when on site. The players will take their masks off when they get to court. If you need to get an Official both player must put there masks back on while they are communicating with the Official on court. If the player needs to take a bathroom break they must put their mask on to travel to and from the toilet.

2 The rules of Southern are no water or ice will be provided at the sites. This is for the health and safety of the players.

3 please bring a chair and umbrella to help insure proper social distancing. We can not guarantee The safety of any seating that is on site.

4 All matches will be called through the Match Tennis App. Starting Thursday we will be sending updates through MTA. If you do not sign up by noon on 10/15 you will miss out on this information. Make sure the cell number you sign up with will be with the player. On match day, You will receive a text to the phone number you signed up with on the app. Please tap on the link to confirm you are heading to court. At the end of the match, the last text you received has a link to report your score. Then proceed to the tournament desk to drop off the balls and confirm scores.

5 The matches are about the kids playing the best match they can. Everyone is excited to be back playing tournaments. Please understand that off court behavior in a negative manner will be address immediately.

Thank you for choosing to play in this tournament. We appreciate that you are sharing your weekend with us.

We have special tournament rates at the Hampton Inn and Suites located at 678 Citadel Haven Dr., Charleston, 29414. You may call them directly at (843)266-3620. They are offering a rate of $99/night for the tournament. The code to mention is KJT. Please book now!

Located at 19 Farmfield Ave, Charleston, SC 29407.

located at 300 Albemarle Rd., Charleston, SC 29407 (6 courts)

You may warm up before the start of matches at 8:00am each day at these sites. There are also public courts downtown at Colonial Lake that are open to the public.

We will be having doubles in this tournament. Please read the information regarding doubles below. You must register for doubles on the doubles website. Tournament ID#700042620.

Registration for doubles begins on Friday October 9 after the close of singles registration . Doubles play will begin Friday, October 16 at 5pm. Doubles matches will continue Saturday with the finals being played Sunday morning. Every player that signs up for doubles must be available to play 5pm matches on Friday. Doubles format will be an 6-game set (with ad) with single elimination for Boys and Girls 12's-18s. Boys and Girls 10's will play an 6 game set (no-ad). All players who register for singles and doubles must play doubles in the same age group as singles.

We will have a stringer available Friday afternoon through Sunday at the Roy Barth Tennis Center. The charge for labor is $20 per racquet.

Friday: 2 (or 3 rounds of doubles)
Saturday: 1 round of doubles, 2 main draw singles, 1 consolation singles
Sunday: 1 round doubles, 2 main draw singles, 2 consolation singles,

Because this is a Level 3 STA Event the following process will be used: Top 32 players applying from the USTA/Southern latest standing will be selected. The names of the player who have been selected will appear as competitors. Alternates are listed in the report section. Do not refer to the alternates on the far left side of the web page after competitors have been listed. (That list is not updated). Players are allowed to enter tow divisions with these guidelines: #1 Players selected to both age divisions they apply for will automatically be selected to the older age division. They are removed from the other age division. #2 Players not selected to either divisions would remain on the alternates lists for both divisions but would be obligated top 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.

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

Entering two tournaments at the same time is a violation of the USTA rules in the USTA Southern Section, and players may be assessed five (5) junior suspension points for violation of this rule. In "Friend at Court," USTA Tournament Regulation 1 N. 11 & 12 states: 11. "A player shall not enter two tournaments at the same time. When entries close, a player shall not be entered in two or more sanctioned tournaments, if any part of the tournaments are scheduled to overlap unless each Tournament Committee involved understands the situation and concurs in writing." 12. "A player shall not enter a tournament intending to withdraw if the player’s entry is accepted in another tournament. A player shall not enter a tournament with the intention of withdrawing if the player’s entry is accepted in another tournament, unless the Tournament Committee for the tournament in which the player has entered understands the situation and concurs with the contemplated action." If a player on the Alternate list wants to enter a different tournament, he/she must withdraw from this tournament before entering another one.

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.

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.

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