(New COVID-19 Procedures) Virtual Tournament Desk Registration **MANDATORY** For ALL Players
In response to the COVID-19, we will be using Match Tennis App’s Virtual Tournament Desk technology to help facilitate CDC best practices.
In order to compete in this event, all competitors MUST click the below link to fill out the check-in form, and sign the waiver for this tournament.
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VIRTUAL TOURNAMENT DESK ***MANDATORY FOR ALL PLAYERS***
For the safety of all Tournament players, parents, coaches and staff we will NOT be using a physical tournament desk where social gathering is most common. We instead will be using Match Tennis App’s Virtual Tournament Desk to help facilitate CDC guidelines for social distancing. Please click the “more info” link to learn how we will be using VTD to keep you SAFE during the tournament:
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FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES TO ENSURE YOU'LL RECEIVE COURT ASSIGNMENTS VIA TEXT
* When setting up your Match Tennis App account, all family members should sign in with the same username and password.
* Make sure you add three DIFFERENT contact numbers during the Pre Tournament Virtual Check-In THAT WILL BE ON during the tournament. They all should be cell numbers since messages will be in the form of texts. When you are called to court, all your contact phones will receive the message. * If you need to add or change contact numbers go to “My Account” in Match Tennis App and click “Completed Waivers” to add or change contact numbers.
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SCORING FOR AGES 12-18: The scoring will be the best two out of three sets with a ten point tiebreak in lieu of a third set for all Boys' 12s, 14s, 16s, and 18s and Girls' 12s, 14s, 16s, and 18s matches.
SCORING FOR 10 AND UNDER: For Boys and Girls 10 and under on the 60ft. court, the required scoring format for singles shall be the best of two short sets (first to four 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) for the third. They will play on a court size of 60 feet with orange low compression balls. Players must use 25" junior racquets.
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.
HARDCOURT SURFACE
PLAYING LOCATIONS: Main Location: St. Andrew's Parks and Playground, 1095 Playground Road - Charleston SC 29407
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LATE ENTRIES Register on time. Late entries may or may not be accepted at the discretion of the tournament director. If accepted, THERE WILL BE A $25 EXTRA CHARGE FOR LATE ENTRIES.
WITHDRAW/REFUND POLICY Withdrawal Prior to Entry Deadline: Go to the Tournament website and click "Withdraw" in the "EDIT REGISTRATION" box on the right side of your screen. From there you can 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.
SCORING and FORMAT for AGES 12-18 Singles The scoring will be the best two out of three sets with a ten-point tiebreak in lieu of the third set for all Boys' 12s, 14s, 16s, and 18s and Girls' 12s, 14s, 16s, and 18s matches. Draws with 5 or more players will be first match consolations. Draws with 3 or 4 players will be round-robins.
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LATE ENTRIES Register on time. Late entries may or may not be accepted at the discretion of the tournament director. If accepted, THERE WILL BE A $25 EXTRA CHARGE FOR LATE ENTRIES.
WITHDRAW/REFUND POLICY Withdrawal Prior to Entry Deadline: Go to the Tournament website and click "Withdraw" in the "EDIT REGISTRATION" box on the right side of your screen. From there you can 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
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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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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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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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FACTS FOR THIS TOURNAMENT1. Every Player must register on Mat Tennis App before 9am Friday. If you get a reminder and you have signed up thank you very much. The reason the reminders keep going out is others still need to sign up. All matches will be called to a court from a text you receive from this app. In order to keep tournaments moving forward this the mandate from Southern Section and the State of SC. https://www.matchtennisapp.com/baseapp/tourncheckin.html?tourn_id=41277&code=SC-41277&waiver=true
2. There will be NO water and ice on the court or at the site for players. This is the rules from USTA.
3. Please bring your own Chair and Umbrella for shade and to ensure social distancing. We are not trying to make this unwelcoming and are very happy you are joining us. But these are the rules.
4. Masks are required at all times when not on court. Players if you go to the restroom you must wear your mask. If you
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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 Sunday, August 23, 2020 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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