TOURNAMENT HOTELS
Comfort Suites Mt. Pleasant/IOP 1130 Hungryneck Blv.
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 (843)216-0004 https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/TL4YG4
ALSO SEE THE HAMPTON INN for additional rooms:
http://group.hamptoninn.com/LTPSeniorLadiesPlayers
Link for reservation
Wild Dunes Resort Isle of Palms offers one to three bedroom condos for $229 to $329 per night, from April 22 to May 2. Call 800-845-8880 and use USTA National Tennis Tournament reservation ID 3HH8XL. Rates are subject to condo availability.
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AMENITIES
Continental breakfast Wednesday-Saturday Lunch Wednesday-Saturday
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Player Party Thursday Night
Wine and cheese get-together hour starts at 5:30 Traditional Southern Dinner 6:30-9
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Player guests may purchase a wrist band that will allow them the same amenities as the players.
The cost is $40 to include daily continental breakfast, lunch, as well as the player party on Thursday evening. All proceeds from the sale of wristbands and a raffle to be held during the player party go to the Lowcountry Youth Tennis Association that reaches at risk youth through tennis. Please help us support this worthwhile cause. Check or cash much appreciated!
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WITHDRAWALS
WITHDRAWALS (READ CAREFULLY)Go to the Tournament website under "EDIT REGISTRATION" on the right side of your screen and click "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 Referee to withdraw from the tournament by emailing megphotogirl@aol.com. In the email subject line include WITHDRAWAL, your name, and division. DO NOT call to withdraw. If the player is not playing because of an injury or illness, the player shall provide written verification of the injury or illness from a medical professional no later than the last scheduled day of the tournament. There are no refunds after entries close. All withdrawals for reasons other than illness, injury, and personal circumstances or withdrawals for any reason without the proper written notification are actually defaults and Code of Conduct Reports will be completed for each defaulting player even though an alternate may take that defaulting player’s place in the draw.
You must see the trainer and get approval from the Head Referee in person. If not, it will count as a "No Show." WE WILL NOT ACCEPT ANY WITHDRAWALS OVER THE PHONE! If the player is not playing because of an injury or illness, the player shall provide written verification of the injury or illness from a medical professional no later than the last scheduled day of the tournament OR a visit with the onsite trainer will suffice.
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SITES
LTP 1531 Mathis Ferry Rd Mount Pleasant SC 29464 Legend = LTP
MOUNT PLEASANT REC (Kerr Tennis Center) 889 Whipple Rd Mount Pleasant SC 29464 Legend = MOUNT
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TOURNAMENT TIMELINE
Everyone has to be prepared to start play 8am on 4/25. Seeds will be posted 4/18 at noon. Draws will be posted 4/20 at NOON Play will start at 8am on Wednesday 4/25
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Early Registration 4/24 noon-3:00pm
Early registration will be held Tuesday afternoon 4/24 from 12:00-3:00 pm at LTP. Courts will be open for play during that time as well. Please call the Tennis Shop (843-388-0898) for practice courts on Tuesday only.
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Draws and prize money information
All draws meet the minimum required number to qualify for prize money! We will provide as much tennis during the tournament as we can possibly provide. All draws with 4 entries will play a round robin. All draw should be checked at 5pm the night before in case of match time change.
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Prize Money (singles and doubles, per team 4 player/team min in event)
32 Draw: 1st - $320.00, 2nd - $160.00, 3rd - $80.00 16 Draw: 1st - $160.00, 2nd - $80.00, 3rd - $40.00 8 Draw: 1st - $80.00, 2nd - $40.00, 3rd - $20.00
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SEEDING
SEEDING WILL BE BASED ON THE MOST CURRENT NATIONAL RANKING, AND HEAD TO HEAD RESULTS. SEEDING WILL BE MADE WITH INPUT FROM OUR SEEDING COMMITTEE AND THE CIRCUIT CHAIRS FOR THEIR RESPECTIVE AGE DIVISIONS. WE INVITE FEEDBACK ONCE THE SEEDS ARE PUBLISHED BEFORE THE DRAWS ARE MADE.
Number of Seeds for Category II USTA National Championships, Super Category II USTA National Tournaments, Category II USTA National Tournaments, and Category III USTA Tournaments The number of players seeded shall be 1, 2, 4, 8 Any questions regarding seeding send email to megphotogirl@aol.com
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MATCH FORMAT
2 out of 3 sets for main draw A 10 point tie breaker will be played in lieu of a third set in the consolation rounds. ALL tiebreakers will use the Coman tiebreak. The tournament would look to alternate scoring if weather becomes a factor. Please check online the night before to confirm the next day match times. Draws could be changed based on winners.
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OFFICIAL TOURNAMENT BALL WILL BE WILSON US Open
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Tell Us What You Think
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https://form.jotform.com/62974780717166
more info
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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, April 15, 2018 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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