SUNDAY 7:30am update
No rain in the area and all matches are as scheduled. The tennis center will open at 9am for practise You might have to work around a few patches drying so please be careful during your practice.
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SATURDAY 3pm ALL MATCHES CANCELED FOR THE DAY
Please look online after 8pm Saturday for new match times. Next rain up date 8am Sunday Draws will be hidden from 6-8pm while I work on them
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DRAWS WILL BE POSTED AT !!AM DUE TO TENNISLINK BEING DOWN
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LOWCOUNTRY FOOD BANK WISH LIST
Rice, Canned Tuna or Chicken, Grits, Oatmeal, Cereal, Peanut Butter, Dried or Canned beans, Canned fruits or Vegetables, Diapers, Personal Hygiene Products. These products can make a difference please help the Lowcountry food bank with your donation. Drop off will be the week after the tournament. Anyone wanting to help please see Ducky, Peggy, or Meg
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KIDS GIVING BACK WITH NEW " SERVE" Junior Program
The Charleston Tennis Center is excited to partner with SERVE, a non-profit organization that encourages junior tennis players to give back to their community through service projects. SERVE will be collecting non-perishable food items and canned goods throughout the tournament weekend to donate to the Lowcountry Food Bank. All junior players who bring a donation item will be entered into a drawing for a gift. Together, we can make a difference!
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TOURNAMENT INFORMATION
TOURNAMENT BALLS Penn Pro LUNCH SATURDAY
TIMELINE 7/1//18 – 11:59pm (One minute before Midnight) Entries Close 7/2//18 9pm – Competitors posted to website 7/3/18 9am– Last chance to contact Tournament Director with late entry into the tournament 9am Tuesday. If you are a late entry you will not receive a player gift. It will be Forth of July and player gifts must be ordered on 7/2/18 at 9am in order for them to be delivered in time. THERE WILL BE A $25 EXTRA CHARGE FOR LATE ENTRIES 7/5/18 11am – Single seeds and draws posted to website 9am When seeding was done at 9am on Mondat the list was from 6/25 YOU MUST HAVE A SIGNED MEDICAL RELEASE BEFORE YOU WALK ON THE COURT 7/6/1818 - 9 AM - Practice courts open 7/6/18 - 10AM – Play Begins
”. WITHDRAW/REFUND POLICY Withdrawal Prior to Entry Deadline: Go to the Tournament website and click "Withdraw" in the "EDIT REGISTRATION" box on the right side of your screen. From there you can withdraw. If you do not know your Confirmation #, then click "Locate Confirmation" just below "Withdraw." We cannot withdraw you, you must do this yourself. You will lose the entry fee if you do not withdraw online before registration closes. Withdrawal After Entry Deadline: Immediately contact the tournament director to withdraw from the tournament. You must email your withdrawal. DO NOT call to withdraw. The email is ENTER EMAIL. There are No refunds if withdrawing after registration closes. Defaulting during the tournament: You must get approval from the Head Referee. Do not tell just anyone at the desk and think you have properly defaulted. Unless you speak to the Head Referee in person, it will count as a "No Show." WE WILL NOT ACCEPT ANY WITHDRAWALS OVER THE PHONE!
FORMAT OF PLAYAll Singles draws (12-18) will play the best two out of three tie-break sets with a Match tie-break in lieu of the third set. DOUBLES Is a 6 game set at 6 games all a 7 point tiebreak will be played
The required scoring format, for 10's singles matches, shall be the best of two short sets (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. NO-ADD scoring Doubles 6 game set NO-ADD scoring
*Short scoring may be used in the Main Draw to catch up after weather delays.
DOUBLESIt is very important to check your doubles status.You must register with a doubles partner. In Orange Level 1 Doubles, you will receive no stars or trophies. In Green Level 1 Doubles, you will not receive stars or trophies but you will receive Southern and South Carolina Standing points. Please check the Competitors List to verify you have the correct Doubles Status: --If you are showing correctly on the Competitors List, then you have nothing else to do. --If you have not signed up with a partner you will be randomly paired. DO NOT SIGN UP SOLO IF THIS IS NOT OK. NEW DOUBLES FORMAT APPROVED BY SOUTHERN FOR 2018 BG12-18s: All Doubles draws will be a 6-game set with ad scoring and a 7-point tiebreak at 6-all. BG10s:All Doubles draws will be a 6-game set with NO AD scoring and a 7-point tiebreak at 6-al
SEEDING AND SELECTIONSeeding shall be done using only the results from most recently published USTA Southern Combined Standings Lists of the division in the order in which players appear on the list. Doubles Seeding Criteria: Teams shall be seeded in the order of their combined standings (e.g., Player A holds the #1 standing and Player B holds the #10 standing. The Team of A & B would have combined standing of 11.) Teams that have the same combined standing shall be seeded by the by the highest singles seed of the four (4) players.
ALL CAMERAS (Still shot and video filming)Prior consent of the parents of BOTH tournament players or the legal guardian acting on behalf of the junior players must be obtained before videotaping a player's match or photographing a player on court. This will be strictly enforced.
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South Carolina Tournament Level 3
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Southern Tournament Level 5
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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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PLAY YOUR FIRST TOURNAMENT & GET REIMBURSED UP TO $30! (link below) https://form.jotform.com/40263611301135
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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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No Selection Process. All registered players will be selected.
Entry to this tournament is open to all USTA members. Entries must be submitted by Sunday, July 1, 2018 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
In the future, you can jump straight to this tournament by entering the tournament identification number: 700028518 from the searchable schedule homepage.
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