Thank you!
All matches are now completed at 4:15pm. Thank you for playing this tournament and being flexible with the weather delays this weekend. I hope you will consider playing the next tournament at Kiawah Island March 8-10. I hope to see everyone soon.
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7:30am--*** MOVING TO KIAWAH
ALL MATCHES ARE MOVING TO KIAWAH ISLAND AT THE ROY BARTH TENNIS CENTER. WE WILL BE STARTING AT 9:00AM. THE ADDRESS IS 2 SANCTUARY BEACH DR, KIAWAH ISLAND, 29455. MY CELL IS 843-568-1468 IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS.
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7:25 Sunday
The courts are wet this morning, We are deciding on trying to move to clay courts and will have an update by 8:00am. We will give time to get to all matches.
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11am up date
Due to the delayed start Saturday, we will use NO ADD scoring for the matches Saturday for all age groups.
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***Update 8:25am***
We are starting to try and dry the hard courts. We will not start until 12:00pm. Draws will be hidden as new match times are created. Please look back at the website at 11:00am to see your new match time/location.
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***DELAY*** 7:00am
The courts are wet at all facilities this morning. We are on a two hour delay for now. I will update the website again at 9:00am for new start times.
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Playoff for 3/4:
We will have a playoff for 3/4 in all age groups. The semifinal losers will play in the playoff.
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Awards
Awards will be given to 1st and 2nd place in all main draw singles and doubles.
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SERVE KIDS BOOK DRIVE
We are proud to partner with SERVE, collecting gently used kids books at the Charleston Tennis Center February 18-24. SERVE - a non-profit organization that encourages junior tennis players to give back to their community through service projects - is holding a youth book drive benefiting Reading Partners of South Carolina whose mission is to help children become lifelong readers through individualized instruction. Reading Partners utilizes volunteers and book donations to work with kids in schools to improve reading skills. For more information about Reading Partners or to volunteer visit www.readingpartners.org. To learn more about SERVE visit www.servecharleston.org or on Instagram @serve_charleston. Together we make a difference one SERVE at a time!
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Hotel #1
The Hilton Garden Inn Charleston/Mt. Pleasant located at 300 Wingo Way, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464.(843)606-4600 The tournament rate is $144/night.
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Hotel #2
The Hampton Inn and Suites- West Ashley is located at 678 Citadel Haven Dr, Charleston, SC 29414. (843)573-1200 .They are offering a tournament rate of $109/night plus tax until rooms are sold out or February 14th. Please mention booking ID TJ1.
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SCHEDULING INFORMATION
Depending on the size of the draws, we may start with singles/or doubles Friday evening. We will also start with doubles on Saturday and Sunday. We feel that playing doubles first each day will allow players to have a good warm up for singles and also won't keep players waiting around all day for doubles when they are finished singles.
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DOUBLES INFORMATION:
You must sign up online for doubles with your partners USTA number. If you do not have a partner and would like to play doubles, sign up online for singles and email Jonathan Barth at barth_jonathan@yahoo.com.PLEASE DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE TO ASK FOR HELP FINDING A PARTNER!!! The earlier you request the easier it is to locate somebody.
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LOOKING FOR A DOUBLES PARTNER?
Scroll down to see who else is looking...If you want to be added to the list please email barth_jonathan@yahoo.com.
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Match Format
All main draw matches will be best 2 out of 3 sets with a match tie break in lieu of a 3rd set. All consolation matches will be best 2 out of 3 sets with a match tie break in lieu of a 3rd set. Consolation is a First Match Losers Consolation. The Referee reserves the right to change the scoring in the Main Draw, if we have inclement weather. Doubles will use an 6-game pro set.
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Sites:
We are using the following sites for the tournament this weekend. Please pay attention to the draw and match times.
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CHARLESTON TENNIS CENTER (FARM)
Located at 19 Farmfield Ave, Charleston, SC 29407.
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James Island High School (JIHS)
located at 1000 Fort Johnson Rd. , Charleston, 29412 (6 courts) Site Director:
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St. Andrews Park and Playground (STAND)
located at 1095 Playground Rd, Charleston 29407.
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South Carolina Tournament Level 2 and Southern 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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First Tournament Promotion: Players participating in their first ever USTA tournament within the State of SC are eligible for the following promotion. Please copy the link to your browser to apply. SC Tournament Levels 1-4 $30 Amazon Gift Card SC Tournament Level 5 and 6 $20 Amazon Gift Card https://form.jotform.com/ustasc/firsttournament
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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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Tournament Questions Direct all tournament questions to the Tournament Director, Tournament Organizer, or the Referee.
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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 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
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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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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, February 17, 2019 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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