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TOURNAMENT START TIME
Check in for matches will start at 8:30. Matches will start at 9:00.
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CHECK THIS SITE ON SATURDAY MORNING FOR ANY WEATHE
Please check this site before you leave for your match on Saturday morning. We will post any weather delays on this site as soon as possible.
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12 AND UNDER GREEN BALL DIVISION ADDED
We will also be offering a 12 & Under Division which will offer low compression green ball on a 78' court. In order to stay on the same time schedule as the 10 & Under Division, the scoring format for both 10 & Under orange ball (60' court) and 12 & Under green ball (78' court) will be the same. See format below.
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QUESTIONS?
Please e-mail (hesketh@sta.usta.com) or call (864-630-7974) Kelly Hesketh, 10 & Under Coordinator Greenville/Spartanburg for any questions concerning this tournament or any other 10 & Under Tennis questions.
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SCORING
Please make sure your player is being taught and practicing how to keep score using the proper scoring format for their respective age division.
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8 AND UNDER DIVISION
Red low compression balls on a 36' court with a racquet no larger than 23". The scoring format for this division is best of three games, first to seven wins the game, 2 games wins the match. The server gets 2 serves and each player serves 2 points before changing servers. Change sides after each game. Serving: Underarm with no bounce is acceptable.
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10 AND UNDER DIVISION & 12 AND UNDER DIVISION
10 & Under played on a 60' court with orange low compression balls with a racquet no larger than 25" AND 12 & Under on a 78' court with low compression green ball, using the following scoring format: No add scoring. 2 out of 3 short sets first to 4 games (win by 2) 7 point tiebreak at 4-4. 7 point tiebreak for 3rd set (win by 2).
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AWARDS
Participation awards will be presented to all players.
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T-SHIRTS
Each player will receive one t-shirt for the 10 and Under Circuit. The shirts will have the dates and locations of each of the Upstate circuit tournaments listed on the back. Remember to check the box for the size t-shirt you would like when your register for the tournament.
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PASSBOOK TO THE WORLD OF TENNIS
Don't forget to bring along your Passbook to the World of Tennis and get it initialed by the Tournament Director. There will be new Passports available for those of you who have not received one. After you play in 5 USTA events mail it into the USTA South Carolina Office for great prizes!
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LOOKING AHEAD TO JULY
Upstate 10 U Circuit #6 at the Belton Tennis Center will be July 13. Please click on "more info" to register.
more info
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ALSO IN JULY
The Country Club of Spartanburg will also be hosting a Spartanburg 10 & Under Circuit Tournament on July 20. Please click on "more info" to register.
more info
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South Carolina Tournament Level-5 Rising Stars: All parents must complete the "Parenting My Champion" sportsmanship video before their player participates in this level tournament.
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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. http://s3.amazonaws.com/ustaassets/assets/576/15/usta_sc_medical_release_10.5.11.pdf
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There will be no Matches Friday evening. There will be tournament check in Friday evening 4:00-6:00 PIZZ FRIDAY EVENING with optional check in. 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 Thursday, June 6, 2013 2:00:00 PM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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