THANK YOU
A HUGE thank to our generous sponsor, Bojangles, for providing the fun and food atmosphere at the Winter Classic. We hope you, your family and most importantly your player enjoyed this tournament as much as we enjoyed hosting!
Thank you and we hope to see you January 22-24, 2021
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COURT UPDATE 6:51 am
Courts are drying with just the wind so once the sun rises we should see dry courts sooner. We anticipate starting on time or very close to it.
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NEW TIMES
DRAWS WITH NEW TIMES ARE POSTED. SOME TIMES MAY NOT HAVE CHANGED; SOME MATCHES HAVE BEEN MOVED TO SUNDAY.
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Update as of 6:22 pm on 12/4/2020
Draws will be back up by 8:30 tonight. Please go by times that have been posted on draws.
Thank you!
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Updated Scoring Format
ALL matches will start on Saturday morning with no ad scoring throughout the front and consolation brackets.
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Updated Tourney Information as of Friday 4:03 pm
ALL FRIDAY MATCHES ARE NOW SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY. EVERYONE PLEASE GO BY THE TIMES ON THE DRAWS.
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WARM UP COURTS
Warm up courts
@ MBTC today from 4-4:30 Friday. December 4th
@MBTC 8-8:30 am Saturday December 5th @MBTC 8-8:30 am Sunday December 6th
2 Warm up courts will be available at Midway park throughout the tournament also. The address is 19 Tea Rose St, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577.
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GIRLS 14 DRAW
GIRLS 14 DRAW HAS BEEN CHANGED DUE TO THE NUMBER 2 SEED HAVING TO WITHDRAW. PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOU LOOK AT THE DRAW FOR ANY CHANGES.
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DRAWS POSTED
DRAWS ARE POSTED WITH TIMES. WE HONORED ALL AVOIDANCE WE RECEIVED. PLEASE CHECK YOUR DRAW ALL THE TIME AS TIMES MAY CHANGE. WE HAVE THE THREAT OF RAIN SO TIMES MAY CHANGE.
SOME BOYS 18 AND BOYS 16 WILL PLAY MATCHES AT MIDWAY PARK. (19TH AVE AND HIGHWAY 17)
MBTC - MYRTLE BEACH TENNIS CENTER MWP - MIDWAY PARK
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START TIME UPDATE 12/2/2020
Draws with over 8 players please plan on a Friday pm start time. Matches are projected to start at 5.
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Draws and Start Times
ALL draws that have over 8 players will start on Friday at 5 pm
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Virtual Tournament Desk Registration **MANDATORY FOR ALL PLAYERS** by Dec 2 by 9pm
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.
more info
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FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES TO ENSURE YOU'LL RECEIVE COURT ASSIGNMENTS VIA TEXT (Please Click Link To Read)
* 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. Please click the “more info” link to learn how we will be using VTD to keep you SAFE during the tournament:
more info
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Bojangles Winter Classic is a SC L3 and Southern L5 event
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General Info and Directions
All matches will be played on hard courts, 8 lit and 2 not lit. The facility has seating but is limited. Please bring chairs AND BLANKETS. We will have heaters on deck to warm up spectators when the sun goes down.
Myrtle Beach Tennis Center is located at 3302 Robert M Grissom Parkway, Myrtle Beach, SC, 29577. The courts are located behind the Myrtle Beach High School. DO NOT enter the main entrance to the high school. Enter through the bus entrance which is located next to the electronic MBHS sign. You will see underneath sign...Myrtle Beach Tennis Center. Midway Park, alternate MW, will be used also. The address is: 19 Tea Rose St, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577.
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Tournament Check In
All participants must check in at Myrtle Beach Tennis Center via the Match Tennis! app at least 45 minutes prior to their first match. Check in on the Match Tennis! app at least 30 minutes prior to all other matches.
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Start Day and Time
We anticipate the Bojangles Winter Classic to start play on Saturday morning. In addition, Orange Ball, and possibly Green, to run on Saturday only. This will be determined by the number of entries in each respective division.
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WARM UP PRIOR TO TOURNAMENT
WARM UP ON TOURNAMENT COURTS WILL BE ALLOWED FROM 8-8:30 AM ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY. AFTER 8:30 ALL WARM UPS BY PLAYERS CANNOT BE ON TOURNAMENT COURTS. ASK AT CHECK IN DESK FOR DIRECTIONS TO ADDITIONAL SITES.
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Scoring Format By Levels
BG 12s, 14s, 16s, and 18s main draw matches and consolation matches will be a 10 point tie-breaker in lieu of the 3rd set. Main draw matches will be regular scoring and the consolation draw will be no add scoring. Boys and Girls 10s (ORANGE BALL) will be played based on the 10-under format with no add scoring. 10U will play two short sets of 4 games each (win by two games), with a 7 point tie break at 4 games all. If both players win a set they will play a 7 point tie break to decide the match.
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Balls
All age divisions will be using Wilson tennis balls.
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Coffee and Lunch
Coffee will be provided in the morning along with lunch being provided by our very generous sponsor BOJANGLES Saturday and Sunday mid-day.
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Awards
Awards will be given to the Champion and Finalist of all front draw age divisions. With draws consisting of more than 7 participants the Champion of the consolation round will receive an award. All 8U participants will receive a medal.
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Boys and Girls 10s Orange and Green Ball
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 NO AD pro set.
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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 James Tart at (803) 781-2574. more info
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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 30, 2020 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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