DRAWS ARE POSTED
The draws were posted Thursday at 1:15. Seeds are based on the latest Southern rankings as of 11/02/2020. We will be unable to make any changes to the dates and times. All requested avoidances were honored. Any match that does not have a day and time will be scheduled on Sunday and will be done after play is concluded on Saturday.
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ATTENTION!!! ATTENTION!!!
Due to the large number of entrants we have, we must change all the draws to First Round Losers Consolation. We thank you for understanding this situation since we want to get the players to get as much tennis as possible this weekend.
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TOURNAMENT CHECK-IN
Please check-into the tournament desk 30 minutes prior to your match. After check-in there will be a player waiting area that will be used for players waiting for their matches ONLY! All guests and fans will need to remain clear of this area, as well as the middle area between courts. We will have viewing areas for courts around the facility as well as an area for the back courts. Guests will need to bring their own chairs for viewing. Always check the website before matches for any updates!
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WITHDRAWALS
To withdraw during the tournament you MUST email the referee at lsandusky@bellsouth.net
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Welcome!
Spartanburg Athletic Club welcomes all tournament players, friends and family to a fun, competitive tournament. All participants will receive a t-shirt. Awards will be given out in each division for the Champion.
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DRAW POSTINGS
Draws will be posted by Thursday by 4 pm.
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PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!!!! (COVID UPDATES)
1. There will be a tournament desk at the tournament, but please follow the check-in procedures following COVID regulations for the tournament. 2. Arrive at the facility close to assigned start time, ready to play, and depart immediately following your match. WARM-UP COURTS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE ON SITE. 3. Bring your own water bottles, towel, or any other personal equipment and store them inside your tennis bag when not in use. There will be NO WATER/ICE on any of the courts so plan accordingly. 4. Please bring your own chairs and avoid sharing a bench with a teammate and/or opponent. 5. Use headbands, hats, towels or wristbands to avoid touching your face during play. 6. Wash hands often (before/after matches.) 7. Clearly verbalize score at the start of each point and before each game, making sure to communicate with your opponent. 8. Maintain safe physical distance between players during the racket spin at the start of a match. 9. Maintain physical distancing when changing ends of the court. 10. Acknowledge a "good match" with a racket tap or thumbs up instead of a hand shake.
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COURT SURFACE
This facility has both hard and clay courts and matches may be scheduled on either surface throughout the tournament.
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Player's Notes
It is the PLAYER'S responsibility to know their next match time and show up in a timely manner. Check the website often for updated match times or weather issues. PLAYERS MUST CHECK IN FOR EACH MATCH 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO ITS SCHEDULED START TIME. USTA RULES WILL BE ENFORCED FOR LATENESS.
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SCORING FORMAT
All singles and doubles draws will play 2 of 3 sets with 10 pt. tiebreak in lieu of third set AND will play NO AD scoring
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Saturday Lunch Tickets
All tournament players will receive 1 $5 lunch ticket for Saturday afternoon. We will have a food truck outside SAC in the parking lot where you ticket can be used for food Saturday afternoon. Following COVID recommendations, we ask that players not eat lunch inside or around the court area. Thank you.
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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 2, 2020 12 Noon Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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