Family Circle Junior Tennis Championship Presented by Dunlop Sports (SC L2-STA L3)

Events - Alternates by Event 5:15pm 2/14/2019

DRAWS REFLECT THE ONE HOUR DELAY / MATCH TIMES ON DRAWS ARE ACTUAL TIME OF MATCH CURRENTLY.

All match times on draws are correct. Thank you to everyone for getting to your sites on time

Thank you for your understanding while new times were worked on. Please check back regularly to confirm your site and time have stayed the same.


I am working on Doubles now. Those times will be posted by 10

It is going to take 30 minutes to show changes of times on the draw sheets.

Those Starting at 9am at FCTC or DI are the following Groups
BOYS 18 consolation
Boys 16 consolation I will show only your Draws for now
Boys 14s

The rest will be playing by 9:30


ALL HARD COURTS ARE DOWN FOR AT LEAST 3 hours.
WILD DUNES is down for 5 hours.


We will be playing everything at FCTC till 11

Scoring format for SUNDAY
Boys and Girls 12, 14, 16, and 18
Short sets first to 4 games, win by 2 games with AD scoring / If 4-4, players play a 7 point tiebreak

Boys and Girls 10s
Short sets first to 4 games, win by 2 games with NO AD scoring / If 4-4, players play a 7 point tiebreak

Very sorry wild dunes is not drying. Please be patient

10 and under play on hard courts
12-18 for Saturday will play on Clay

It is still raining. The courts are getting a little damp. The next up date will be at 10 am for a not before 11 start. The draw will be hidden till 9:30

Per Southern, if a player is only selected to play doubles, the player will be assessed a fee of half the Singles entry fee. Entry fee for Singles is $59.63 divided by 2 = $29.82 to be paid for Doubles fee [instead of the $13 fee paid for Doubles as a second event].

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE GIRLS 14s SITES WILL NOW BE BISHOP ENGLAND (BEHS), FAMILY CIRCLE (FCTC), AND DANIEL ISLAND CLUB (DI) ON HARD COURTS to allow for more efficient scheduling of these matches.

BG12-18s:

All Singles draws will play the best two out of three tie-break sets with a Match tie break in lieu of the third set, with a Full Feed in Consolation through the Quarterfinals and 3/4 playoff. The Finals of the Consolation Draw will not be scheduled and will not be played.
Referee reserves the right to change this format due to weather or any unforeseen delay of play.

Doubles
6 game set ad scoring 7 point tiebreak played at 6 games all
Remember you must register for the same age division as you are playing in singles.
BG10s:
Boys and Girls 10s will play on the regular 78' court, using Green Ball or 60' court for Orange Ball. The required scoring format for 10s singles matches shall be the best of two short sets with NO AD scoring (first to four (4) games 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.

Referee reserves the right to change this format due to weather or any unforeseen delay of play.

Doubles
6 game set NO ad scoring at 6 games all a 7 point tiebreak to decide the match

2/10/2019 SUN: 11:59 pm (One minute before Midnight) registration closes
2/12 Selections 8:00 pm
2/14 THURS: 3:00 pm Seeds and Draws posted

2/15 FRI: 3:00-7:00 pm Player Check-In at Family Circle Tennis Center
2/15 FRI: 5:00 pm Doubles Matches begin (two rounds)
2/15 FRI: 5:30 pm Build your own taco dinner for players

2/16 SAT: 8:00 am start with two rounds of Singles followed by one round of Doubles and Consolation
2/17 SUN: Play continues at 8:00 am; 2 rounds Main Draw, Consolation, finish doubles

Need help finding a doubles partner? Email the tournament director robert.eppelsheimer@charlestontennisllc.com providing your age division, best contact email, and phone number. We will post your name and age division online on the tournament registration page, then share your contact information directly when another player contacts us with an interest in playing with you. If you are on the list and then find a partner please email to remove your name from the list as well. PLEASE DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE TO ASK FOR HELP FOR FINDING A PARTNER! ENTER THE TOURNAMENT IN SINGLES FIRST, THEN EMAIL YOUR NEED FOR HELP IN FINDING A PARTNER.
Remember you must register for the same age division as you are playing in singles.

All players must initially check in at the Family Circle Tennis Center at least one half hour PRIOR to their first scheduled match. First matches will begin at 5:00 pm on Friday for doubles and 8:00 am on Saturday morning for singles. Early check-in is encouraged and will be available on Friday, February 15th from 3:00 pm until 7:00 pm. If you do not arrive on Friday before 7:00 pm, you MUST check in at Family Circle Tennis Center at least one half hour prior to your first match. After initial check-in, all players should report directly to designated sites for scheduled matches. MANDATORY USTA and FAMILY CIRCLE TENNIS CENTER RELEASE forms must be signed by each player's parent/guardian prior to first match

Please print out the Southern Medical Release form at home. Prior to arrival at the tournament, complete all required information including parent/guardian signature. Bring with you to the tournament check-in registration desk on Friday. more info

Seeding shall be done by USTA Southern using 2/11/2019 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. Players selected on their 10s standing shall not be considered for seeding in the 12s division. Thirty-two (32) players will be selected for each event and then be split into two Draws of 16 players using the Waterfall System for selection. If a draw has 23 players or less, then a single 32-draw will be played with feed-in through the quarterfinals. Seeding will be made prior to the players being split.

Boys and Girls 18s Family Circle (FCTC), Daniel Island Club (DI), and Wild Dunes (WILD) on clay courts
Boys and Girls 16s Family Circle (FCTC), Daniel Island Club (DI), and Wild Dunes (WILD) on clay courts
Boys 14s Wild Dunes (WILD) on clay courtsGirls 14s Bishop England (BEHS), Family Circle (FCTC), and Daniel Island Club (DI) on hard courts
Boys and Girls 12s Mount Pleasant Rec (MOUNT) and LTP (LTP) on hard courts
Boys and Girls 10s Green Family Circle (FCTC) and Daniel Island Club (DI) on hard courts

Physical Addresses for Sites:

Family Circle Tennis Center (FCTC) 161 Seven Farms Drive, Daniel Island
Daniel Island Club (DI) 715 Island Park Drive, Daniel Island
Bishop England High School (BEHS) 363 Seven Farms Drive, Daniel Island
Mt. Pleasant Rec (MOUNT) 889 Whipple Road, Mt. Pleasant
Live to Play (LTP) 1513 Mathis Ferry Road, Mt. Pleasant
Wild Dunes (WILD) 5757 Palm Boulevard, Isle of Palms

1251 Woodland Avenue, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 (843) 284-0900
Reserve by February 1st using Group Code "Family Circle Tennis Center Junior Tournament" along with the tournament dates of February 15-17.
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160 Fairchild Street, Daniel Island (843) 216-6555
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5757 Palm Boulevard Isle of Palms, SC 29451
Call reservations at 800-845-8880.
Mention you are a Family Circle Junior Tennis Championship tournament guest [reservation ID 3HL4V6] to receive
25% off a room at the Boardwalk Inn or Village Suites or
25% off a one, two, three bedroom Villa or
25% off a three or four bedroom Boardwalk Home
based upon availability with minimum night stay requirement. more info

1330 Stuart Engals Boulevard, Mount Pleasant, 29464 843-352-5100 or central reservations at 877-999-3223
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A stringer will be available throughout the weekend at the main site Family Circle Tennis Center.

A trainer will be onsite at the main site Family Circle Tennis Center.

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.

Withdrawing During the Tournament: 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.

I will be working on Doubles Today (Wednesday). If you were not selected to Doubles and want to play please email megphotogirl@aol.com For the first time in many years Southern would not let us have 2 separate registrations for Doubles and single. We have no way of knowing who wants to stay in Doubles only. If we had selected everyone in Doubles then those people only in Doubles would have had to pay full price. We have no way to issue a refund within 60 days. Tennislink collects you money and Tennislink never gives back money. It is a crazy system Southern wants us to follow. The girls 12 will be full. If you did not sign up through tennislink you will be at the bottom of the list. The same goes for boys 12 and 14 doubles.

Due to a delay on the part of Southern in providing this tournament's Selection List, selections will be posted Tuesday, February 12, by 8pm. PLEASE DO NOT CALL OR EMAIL ASKING IF YOUR CHILD HAS BEEN SELECTED. WE WILL NOT KNOW UNTIL SOUTHERN SENDS THE SELECTION LIST on Tuesday. All hotels booked through the hotel have a 48 hour cancellation policy and Tuesday by 8pm will fit within that time frame. Once Southern sends us the Competitors list Tuesday we will go through the doubles and start reaching out to those still on the Homepage "Looking for Partners" list. Thank you.

For all communications between now and the 2/15 tournament start date, please EMAIL ONLY the tournament referee Meg Farrelly at megphotogirl@aol.com to receive a more efficient response.

South Carolina Tournament Level 2

Southern Tournament Level 3

Please take the time to fill out our tournament survey.

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. http://s3.amazonaws.com/ustaassets/assets/576/15/usta_sc_medical_release_10.5.11.pdf

Please be aware that this tournament is a 10U Youth Tennis Progression event. This means that in order to play in the 10U division offered you must be in the corresponding level. If you are not able to register for 10U singles that means you are not eligible for that level of 10U. To find out more information call (803) 781-2574.

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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.

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 at both locations beginning Friday at 3:00 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.

Tournament Questions
Direct all tournament questions to the Tournament Director, Tournament Organizer, or the Referee.

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.