Charleston Thanksgiving Jr Classic SC L3/STA L5 (2021 Nat L6)

Sorry to say the courts are wet at CTC and the might not ever dry Consolation and Doubles is cancelled. I am trying to find courts to finish main draw.
If you are in Singles of main draw check this site at 2:30

We are in a rain delay check back at 2pm for a not before 3 start

Everything is on as scheduled. Please swing by desk to pick up a can of balls for your match and the winner reports the scores to the desk and brings back the 3 used balls. If everyone does this in a timely manner then we wont get backed up. If you don't report scores to the desk ASAP the whole day will get backed up. REMEMBER to put your mask on before you exit the court.
Let's have some fun today.
Thank you to everyone for your understanding.

We will play short sets tomorrow. The rain looks like it could be coming our way again in the afternoon. I will have eyes on the courts tomorrow at 7am and will post an up-date at 7:15 am on this Homepage. There are a lot of matches to be played tomorrow. This is why everyone will need to play short sets. If you are planning to not play tomorrow please email me at megphotogirl@aol.com.


MATCH TENNIS APP NEEDS CONSTANT UPDATING OF SCORES IN TENNISLINK. THE SYSTEMS WORK SEPARETLY. THE COURTS TURN OVER AND WE NEED TO INPUT SCORES FROM THE PLAYERS QUICKLY. THE ONLY WAY THIS WILL WORK IS IF THE WINNER COMES TO THE DESK ASAP TO REPORT SCORES.
THANK YOU FOR UNDERSTANDING AND TEAM WORK AS WE RACE TO BEAT THE STORMS TOMORROW.
DRAWS WILL BE POSTED AT 6PM

Charleston Tennis Center CTC
19 Farmfield Ave
Charleston, SC 29407


ST Andrews Parks and Playground STAND
1095 Playground Rd,
Charleston, SC 29407

Dear Parent:
The Charleston Tennis Center is excited to be able to host the Charleston Thanksgiving Junior Classic. We look forward to some great tennis and a fun weekend.
Match Tennis App (MTA). We will be using the Match App for court assignments and score reporting. We recommend that you stay in your car until you receive your court assignment. Please report the score before you exit the court. If you do not have access to a phone on court, please find your parent as soon as the match is complete and have them enter the score for you. This is how we start the process of sending another match to the now open court. There will be a tournament desk set up to manage the matches through Match Tennis App (MTA). Please bring you tennis balls back to the desk, and stand on the spots and confirm the score you entered in MTA.
Please use the tournament specific link to sign up for MTA before 9pm on 11/25.
https://www.matchtennisapp.com/baseapp/tourncheckin.html?tourn_id=43683&code=SC-43683&waiver=true
If you have trouble, please copy and paste the above MTA link into your browser.
We ask your cooperation with the following safety protocols:
Masks must always be worn. The only except is when actively playing on court. Players and spectators must wear masks starting in the parking lot and for the duration on site. The proper way to wear a mask is to always to ensure it covers your nose and mouth.
Hand Sanitizer will be provided at several locations. We ask that you and your child use it each time you walk by.
Restrooms. The tennis center will be closed at all times except for restroom use. Only one person will be allowed in the restroom at a time and temperatures will be taken as soon as you enter the building. Please come to the back door to be waved into the building.
We cannot guarantee the safety of benches. Please bring your own chair if this is a concern.
There will be no ice or water provided. Water fountains and ice machines are closed. Please bring a cooler for your child.
When your match is finished please leave the facility. This is to keep to our CDC guidelines on gathering size. There is plenty to do in Charleston and the Black Friday sales are in full swing. We ask that you not hang around the facility before or after matches.
We are all in this together. This is not about personal mask and outdoor gathering beliefs. This is about everyone getting to continue to play in tournaments. Everyone must follow the protocols that have been set, so we can provide the safest weekend of tennis for you and your family. Enforcement is not fun for us. We expect your full support and cooperation. We have so much to be Thankful for this weekend. We appreciate your help with this and look forward to seeing you.
Good luck to your child in the tournament!
Peggy Bohne
City of Charleston Tennis Manager

Players must wear masks when not on the court. Everyone else must wear your mask at ALL times. This is a City of Charleston Facility and this is the rule.
Masks are not an option. This is for the health and safety of everyone around. We are all in this together. Those not being respectful of the group will be asked to wait off site for their children. We are all happy to be able to play tournament tennis. Players must wear a mask if they take a bathroom break. The tennis center building is closed except for the bathroom. Please que up outside the back door. Only one person allowed in each bathroom at a time. Temperatures will be taken when you enter the building for the bathroom.

Players will be called to court through Match Tennis App. Players must wear face coverings while not playing. If you go to the restroom you must wear a mask to and from the restroom.
Player guest will be required to wear a face covering at all times while around the facility. This is for the safety of everyone, and a Facility rule
We all just want to get back to our tournament families. Please help tournaments stay safe and open by following the rules.

Please bring everything you need with you. This includes but not limited to: Court towels, chair, umbrella, sunscreen, cooler, ice, sports drinks, snacks, etc. Due to Covid we can not guarantee your bench will be sanitized please bring your personal chair. .

Please change on the opposite side as your opponent.

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.
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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.

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.

Seeding Criteria
The most current USTA Southern Standing List will be used for seeding purposes.

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