Tournament Reports
Match Schedule Info - Future Match Info
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DRAWS POSTED Thursday 4:45pm
Please check the site listed on the draw carefully. GO DIRECTLY TO THE SITE LISTED ON THE DRAWS. There is no need to go to Holly Tree before your match to check-in. You may check-in for the tournament and receive your t-shirt at Holly Tree at any time over the weekend.
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FIRST MATCH TIMES POSTED Wednesday 4:00pm
Please click on Future Match Info above to see when you will play your first match. Pay close attention to the site listed on the report. Go directly to the site listed. There is no need to go to Holly Tree before your first match. You may come by Holly Tree at anytime to check in for the tournament and get your t-shirt. Draws will be posted on Thursday by 5:00pm.
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MEDICAL RELEASE
Please click on "more info" and download, print and fill out a medical release form. Turn in your form when you check in for the tournament.
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SEEDS POSTED Tuesday 12:45pm
Seeding was done using the Southern Standing List dated 1/24/2019.
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FIRST MATCH TIMES AND DRAWS
First match times will be posted no later than Wednesday at 5:00pm. Draws will be posted no later than 5:00pm on Thursday.
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TOURNAMENT QUESTIONS
Direct all tournament questions to the tournament Referee, Kelly Hesketh at KSHesketh@aol.com. Please do not call the Holly Tree tennis shop.
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TOURNAMENT START DATE
The tournament will start on Friday February 1 at 5:00 pm.
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OTHER UPCOMING TOURNAMENTS
Other upcoming tournaments in the Greenville area: Cardinal Racquet Club Winter Jr. Tournament February 8-10 (Entries close this Tuesday!) and Sportsclub Jr. Championships February 22-24 (Entries close Sunday Feb. 17!). Click on "more info" to sign up!
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HOSPITALITY
We will have hot chocolate and fruit throughout the tournament. Pastries will be available in the mornings. A player's lunch will be provided at Holly Tree on Saturday at noon. There will be water coolers at all sites. Please remember to bring your water bottles.
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HOLLY TREE GRILL
The Holly Tree Grill will be available for all tournament participants and their families this weekend. The General Manager is also offering a 10% off coupon to participants! See the tournament desk for more information.
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DRAW FORMAT
Except for round robin formats, singles draws will have a MODIFIED FEED IN CONSOLATION. All players should report their scores, win or lose at the tournament desk at the location of your match. Do not assume that you are finished with the tournament when you lose. Always double check the draws on-line for your match times and locations. Except for round robin formats, doubles will be Single Elimination (SE).
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MATCH SCORING FORMAT 12's - 18's DIVISIONS
Singles main draw and consolation will play best 2 out of 3 sets with a 10 point match tiebreak in lieu of a 3rd set. ADD SCORING WILL BE USED IN ALL 12's - 18's DIVISIONS. If you split sets you are entitled to a 3 minute set break and on-court coaching is allowed. If you leave the court you will forfeit your time to receive coaching. All doubles will play an 8 game pro set with a 7 point tiebreak played at 8-8.
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BOYS AND GIRLS 10's ORANGE BALL DIVISIONS
Boy's and Girl's 10'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 ADD 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.
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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 a 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 ADD 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.
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SITE LEGEND
HTCC = Holly Tree Country Club, SOUTH = Southside Park, MHS = Mauldin High School, RW = River Walk
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HOLLY TREE COUNTRY CLUB (HTCC) = PHYSICAL ADDRESS: 500 Golf Club Dr. Simpsonville, SC
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SOUTHSIDE PARK (SOUTH) = PHYSICAL ADDRESS: 417 Baldwin Rd. Simpsonville, SC
Please bring your own chairs for viewing matches! There are no bleachers or benches available to watch matches. Also, there is no parking on the grass allowed. There is a parking lot where all visitors must park.
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MAULDIN HIGH SCHOOL (MHS) = PHYSICAL ADDRESS: 206 Corn Rd. Mauldin, SC
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RIVER WALK (RW) = PHYSICAL ADDRESS: 103 River Walk Blvd. Simpsonville, SC
Please bring your own chairs for viewing the matches.
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COURT SURFACES (Boys and Girls 12's - 16's)
Although every effort is made to keep players on the same surface, there is no guarantee as we may be dealing with frozen clay courts over the weekend. The referee reserves the right to change the court surfaces in the event of inclement weather.
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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 weather delays we will immediately post the information on this site.
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TOURNAMENT/MATCH CHECK IN
Please check in for the tournament 30 min. early. After that you may check in for your matches 15 min. early.
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WARM UP
Match warm ups will be limited to 5 minutes. WARM UP COURTS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE AT HOLLY TREE OR THE ALTERNATE SITES ONCE MATCHES BEGIN.
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ALTERNATE SITES
WE WILL BE USING ALTERNATE SITES. All sites are within 5-10 minutes of Holly Tree. Direction sheets to alternate sites will be available at the tournament desk.
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AWARDS
Awards will be presented to the singles champions, finalists, and consolation winners.
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ENTRY FEE REFUNDS
There will be no refunds once entries close. No exceptions.
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DIRECTIONS TO HOLLY TREE FROM ANDERSON
I-85 North to I-385 toward Columbia. Exit at Bridges Rd. Turn left on Bridges. Turn left on Bethel Rd. Turn right on Hwy 14. Turn left on Plantation Dr. into Holly Tree. The courts are on the right just past the pool.
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DIRECTIONS TO HOLLY TREE FROM COLUMBIA
I-26 to I-385 toward Greenville. Exit at Lauren's Rd. Turn right off exit and you will be on Main St. - Simpsonville. Go approximately 1 mile and turn left on Hwy 14 (gas stations on the corners). Go through 4 lights and turn right on Plantation Dr. into Holly Tree. The courts are on the right past the pool.
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DIRECTIONS TO HOLLY TREE FROM SPARTANBURG
I-85 south to Hwy 14 exit. Turn left off exit. Continue on Hwy 14 for approximately 8 miles. Turn left on Plantation Dr. into Holly Tree. The courts are on the right past the pool.
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FIRST TOURNAMENT?
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ENTER YOUR T-SHIRT SIZE AND CONTACT INFORMATION WHEN YOU REGISTER
Each participant will receive a tournament t-shirt. Please remember to check the box when you register, indicating the size shirt you would like. Also include a phone number where you may be reached during the tournament.
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DOUBLES SIGN UP
You must register with a doubles partner. Please obtain your doubles partner's USTA# and sign up online before entries close.
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10 & UNDER YOUTH PROGRESSION ELIGIBILITY
Please be aware that this tournament has two 10 & Under Youth Tennis
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 the 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 click on "more info" or call Patricia Fulmer at (803) 781-2574.
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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 Monday, January 28, 2019 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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