DRAWS HAVE BEEN POSTED!
Please check the draws for match times for singles and doubles.
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**ATTENTION ALL 10'S PLAYERS!!**
Due to the cooler weather conditions predicted for Saturday, all 10s matches will be played indoors at Van Der Meer Shipyard. Please check in at the tournament desk at Shipyard for your matches. Thanks!
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South Carolina Tournament Level 2
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Southern Tournament Level 4
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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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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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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 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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Withdrawals Withdrawing During The Tournament If you need to withdrawal during the tournament for any reason(medical or otherwise) please inform the tournament director and/or referee. If you are ill and cannot make it to withdrawal in person, please send a detailed email to the tournament director. No-shows will receive suspension points.
Withdrawing Before Entry Deadline:All withdrawals must be made online(not by email) before the
entry deadline. Follow the instructions on the USTA Tennislink page. We are not able to withdrawal you on our end before the deadline.
Withdrawing After Entry Deadline:Once the deadline has passed, the online withdrawal system closes.
Email your withdrawal to the director including your
USTA# and reason for withdrawal. Please note, if the draw has been made it will
be scored as a default. *No refunds will be issued after the online entry deadline.
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Important Doubles Instruction If you wish to play doubles and did not sign up with a partner, partners must be declared by Tuesday at 9:00 p.m. via email. Once you find a partner, please email the director your name, your partner's name, and division entering and he will pair you. If you do not find a partner, we may randomly pair you with someone.
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Entry Type Entry to this tournament is open to all USTA members. Entries must be submitted by Monday, November 4, 2019 11:59 PM (Eastern Time). Only USTA members can register online if available.
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Warm-up Courts: Warm-up courts are available at Shipyard and VDM Tennis Center free of charge at the following times: Friday 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. and Saturday/Sunday/Monday 7:15 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Warm-up courts are to be shared with 4 players per court. Private courts are not available during these specified times. If you want to hit outside of these times you will need to call the pro-shop (843-785-8388) to reserve and pay for the court.
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World Class Training: Training/warm-up practice will be available Friday morning from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. for $25 and Friday afternoon from 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. for $35. Please call VDM Tennis Center in advance to register for World Class Training.
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Scoring Format BG 12-18 singles: 2/3 sets with match tie break (to 10) in lieu of 3rd set BG 10 singles: 2/3 short sets to 4 games w/ tie break (to 7) in lieu of 3rd set BG 12-18 doubles: 8-game pro-set w/ no-ad scoring BG 10 doubles: 6-game pro-set w/ no-ad scoring
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Weather Updates Any schedule changes due to weather will be posted here. DO NOT call VDM for schedule information. With indoor backup courts at both sites, play may resume during rain so do not speculate on delays. Show up as scheduled unless a delay is posted here.
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Sites of play: SHIP: Van Der Meer Shipyard - 116 Shipyard Dr. Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 VDMTC: Van Der Meer Tennis Center - 19 Deallyon Ave. Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
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Draw size, surfaces, sites, and schedule of play *Draw sizes are limited to 64 players per division. Players are selected based on Southern Ranking. *Tournament selection will be posted Tuesday. Check here online Tuesday for the competitor list. *12s and 14s will be played at Van Der Meer Shipyard on clay. *10s, 16s and 18s will be played at VDM Tennis Center on hard courts and VDM Shipyard hard courts if needed. *Play will begin Friday afternoon (apprx. 5:00 p.m.) beginning w/ doubles. Singles will begin Saturday. *If you can't play Friday afternoon, please do not enter doubles. *Please note the tournament runs through Monday (smaller draws may finish Sunday). *Weather problems may cause changes to venue and court surfaces.
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Hotel Information Sonesta Resort Discount: The Sonesta Resort offers the best accommodations on the island. A 4 diamond ocean front property that shares their driveway with the Shipyard Racquet Club. Considered one of the nicest hotels on the island, Sonesta's rooms come with either two queens or one king bed. The tournament rate is $129. Guests can reserve this rate online with group web link that will be provided upon receipt 72 hours after signed document or by contacting 1-800-SONESTA (766-3782) and referencing USTA Southern Level 1. Please note that the last day to make reservations in your block is Friday, 1/03. Please copy & paste the link below to make a reservation: https://gc.synxis.com/rez.aspx?Hotel=56762&Chain=5157&locale=en-US&arrive=1/17/2020&depart=1/21/2020&adult=1&child=0&group=0117USTASC
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Hotel Information Holiday Inn Express Discount: Located within 2 miles of both tournament sites, Holiday Inn Express includes breakfast, short walk to the beach and shopping. Discounted rooms start at $103 for 2 queen beds. Reservations may be made directly with the hotel room reservation department by calling their toll-free number 843-842-6662 ext. 0. In doing so, please request the group rate for Group or by the unique group code DVDM. You may also copy and paste the booking link to make your reservation: https://www.hiexpress.com/redirect?path=hd&brandCode=EX&localeCode=en®ionCode=1&hotelCode=HBITD&_PMID=99801505&GPC=USL&cn=no&viewfullsite=true
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Hotel Information Park Lane Hotel & Suites: To receive the group rate, guests need to call the hotel directly to book individual reservations or book online. Guest will be required to provide a valid credit card to hold the reservation. Please use the block code DVDM19 when making a reservation. To book online, copy and paste the link below: https://reservations.travelclick.com/13325?groupID=2617154
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Players are selected manually by the tournament director after the close of registration.
Entry to this tournament is open to all USTA members. Entries must be submitted by Monday, November 4, 2019 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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