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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DRAWS WITH SUNDAY MATCH TIMES POSTED
Please check the new match times for both singles and doubles. Also, carefully note the site listed on the draw. GO DIRECTLY TO THE SITE LISTED ON THE DRAW. YOU DO NOT NEED TO CHECK IN AT HOLLY TREE BEFORE YOUR MATCH IF YOU ARE SCHEDULED AT RIVER WALK.
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SHORT SCORING FORMAT 12's - 18's DIVISIONS
Singles main draw and consolation will play best 2 out of 3 short sets (first to 4 by 2 with a 7 point tiebreak at 4 all). If you split sets, a 7 point match tiebreak will be played in lieu of a 3rd set. NO ADD SCORING WILL BE USED IN ALL 12's - 18's SINGLES 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 a 6 game set with a 7 point tiebreak played at 6 all. NO ADD SCORING.
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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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HOLLY TREE COUNTRY CLUB (HTCC) = PHYSICAL ADDRESS: 500 Golf Club Dr. Simpsonville, SC
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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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PLAYERS LUNCH SUNDAY AT NOON AT HOLLYTREE
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HOSPITALITY
We will have hot chocolate and fruit throughout the tournament. Pastries will be available in the morning. A player's lunch will be provided at Holly Tree on Sunday at noon.
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SATURDAY WEATHER UPDATE 11:00am
It is currently still raining in Simpsonville. Based on the hourly forecast, all match play for today is canceled. THE DRAWS WILL BE TAKEN DOWN FOR JUST A BIT SO WE MAY SCHEDULE THE MATCHES FOR TOMORROW. WE SHOULD BE ABLE TO HAVE SUNDAYS MATCH TIMES UP AROUND 12:00 NOON.
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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 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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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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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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ALL 10 & U MATCHES WILL BE PLAYED AT HOLLY TREE ON HARD COURTS
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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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FIRST TOURNAMENT?
If this is your first USTA tournament, you are eligible for the following promotion! Click on "more info" and fill out the form.
SC Tournament Levels 1-4 $30 Amazon Gift Card SC Tournament Level 5 and 6 $20 Amazon Gift Card
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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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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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SEEDING CRITERIA
The most current USTA Southern Standing List will be used for seeding purposes.
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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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SC L4 PLAYER ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Any player currently ranked in the SC Standings in the top 10 in the 12's - 16's age divisions must play up in the next age division.
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TOURNAMENT START DATE
The tournament will start on Friday November 22 at 5:00 pm.
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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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Please take the time to fill out our tournament survey.
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All parents are strongly encouraged to view the "Parenting My Champion" sportsmanship video before their player participates in SC L4 or L5 tournaments. In addition, we encourage all parents to view the video, regardless of the level of experience or level of play the player is currently competing.
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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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SC L4 Player Eligibility Requirements Any player currently ranked in the SC Standings in the top 10 in the 12's - 16's age divisions must play up in the next age division.
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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, November 18, 2019 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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