***THANK YOU and CONGRATULATIONS***
We want to thank everyone for the cooperation this weekend with getting all of the doubles played Saturday evening and moving the matches out to Kiawah Island Sunday to finish everything. I also want to congratulate BENNETT STICKLER (BOYS 14S) and ANNA OGIBA (GIRLS 12S) for there exemplary sportsmanship and winning our Sportsmanship Awards for this tournament. We hope you have a great spring season and that you will join us again. Thank you.
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1:30 COURT UP DATE
PLEASE CHECK IN EARLY WE MAY BE ABLE TO START MATCHES EARLIER
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1 pm Sunday Update
I will have a few courts ready at 1:30 Girls 12s and Girls 16s come back for 1:30 The rest of the matches I will up date the draws by 1:15 with correct match times
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SITES
CHARLESTON TENNIS CENTER (FARM) Located at 19 Farmfield Ave, Charleston, SC 29407. (15 courts)
SAINT ANDREWS PARKS AND PLAYGROUND (STAND) located at 1095 Playground Rd., Charleston , SC 29407 (11 courts)
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*** DATE CHANGE***
The tournament dates are now 1/11-1/13, 2019. I am sorry for any inconvenience this causes. Please let me now if you have any questions.
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***Tournament Dates***
The tournament will be Friday through Sunday unless draws fill to 64 or have three days of rain then we could play Monday. Please contact me if you have questions at (843)568-1468.
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Welcome!
Welcome to the SC State Open Championships held in Charleston, SC. This is a USTA Southern Level 4 and USTA-SC Level 2 tournament. Please read all of the information on the website before contacting the tournament director.
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Contact Information
IT IS IMPERATVE THAT YOU ADD YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION (e-mail and phone) during the online registration process when prompted. Failure to do so might result in not being able to reach you to notify you of alternate status, time changes and draw changes. If you are unsure if the correct information is attached to your membership, please email the tournament director (barth_jonathan@yahoo.com) with your contact information for the weekend.
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Selection Process/Draw Limits
All singles draws are limited to 64 players. Doubles will be limited to 32 teams. Selections will be made based on the most recent USTA/SOUTHERN standings as of the deadline.
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WITHDRAWALS
THERE WILL BE NO REFUND AFTER THE DEADLINE. If you need to withdraw before entries close, you MUST do so online. All withdrawals after entries close and anytime during the tournament must also be sent in writing to the Tournament Director: (barth_jonathan@yahoo.com).
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Tournament Hotels
We have special tournament rates available at our sponsor hotels. PLEASE book EARLY and support the sponsors. Charleston will be very busy this weekend.
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Hotel #1:
Town Place Suites by Marriott- New Hotel June 2018*** 805 Orleans Rd, Charleston , 29407. (843)806-2020. The tournament rate is $99/night and will be available until rooms are sold out. Please call now to reserve your room at this rate.
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Hotel #2:
Hampton Inn and Suites Charleston/West Ashley: located at 678 Citadel Haven Dr. Charleston, SC 29414. Phone: 1(843)266-3620. Please call and ask for the Junior Tournament Rate or booking ID#CTT.. The tournament rate is $99p/night. Please call and book now before the room block is gone.
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Doubles Partners
If you need help finding a doubles partner we will list your name as looking with your contact information provided for other people to contact you. To be put on the list email barth_jonathan@yahoo.com and give me your best contact email and phone number. If you are on the list and then find a partner please email me so I can remove you 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 ME THAT YOU NEED HELP FINDING A PARTNER.
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Doubles Events:
You may play singles and doubles in different age groups. Example: You may play girls 12 singles and girls 14 doubles.
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First Match Times
Matches may begin as early as 4:00pm Friday, January 4th for singles and doubles.
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Playoff for 3rd and 4th
There will be a 3/4 playoff for all singles divisions.
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Match Play Format (12's through 18's)
All main draw matches will be best 2 out of 3 sets with a match tiebreak in lieu of a 3rd set until the quarterfinals. All consolation matches will be best 2 out of 3 sets with a match tiebreak in lieu of the 3rd set. Consolation is a First Match Losers Consolation (FMLC). The Referee reserves the right to change the scoring in the main draw, if we have inclement weather. Doubles will play an 6-game Pro Set with ad.
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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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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, January 7, 2019 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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