ALAN FLEMING SENIOR Open Clay Court State Championship (STA 200 PT) - SC L1

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NEW UPDATES
Main draw matches will be best two out of three sets regular scoring. Consolation matches will be two sets and a 10 point matchbreak
Seeding appeals must be received by 5:00PM Thursday, September 27th. After the close of the appeals process first match starting times will be published as soon as possible followed by the draws.



ENTRIES DEADLINE:

NEW INFO !
ENTRY DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21ST AT MIDNIGHT,
Entries cannot be accepted after the deadline.
Seabrook Island Racquet Club was not directly impacted by the storm and remains open for play.

Welcome to all 2018 Alan Fleming Players! Thank you to last year's players for your support of another great year! Please check this site frequently for updates and changes.


The seeding for the southern events (singles and doubles) will be completed using the latest southern standings list.
The seeding for Mixed Doubles will be completed using the sum of the latest doubles standing of both players in the team.


**SPECIAL VILLA RATES FOR PLAYERS**

Once again Coastal Getaways is pleased to sponsor the Alan Fleming Tournament by offering 10% off the daily rate for one - five bedroom homes/villas. Feel free to visit our website: www.cgofsc.com view property options. Please call us at 843-789-4438 to make your reservations. We look forward to hearing from you!


The Mixed 40's, 50's 50's 60's and 70's will all be played as Category 1 National Championship Gold Ball Event (1000point level). All other events offered will remain unchanged for 2018.
SEEKING A PARTNER? If you are in need of a partner for doubles or mixed doubles please email Mike Kiser mkiser
@discoverseabrook.com
We will do our best to assist you in securing a partner.
TOURNAMENT SCHEDULING
Mixed Doubles national events will be tentatively scheduled to begin on Thursday.
New for this year: The maximum number of events allowed to enter is two, however Players may enter two mixed events for 2018.
Players in these draws may be required to play two matches per event, per day in those events.
*If you are entered in two events, one of which is a national mixed event, you may be required to play three matches per day.
For all other events play will be scheduled for one round per event per day.
Based on draw size play in non national events may begin as early as Wednesday.
NEW- This year our Men's, Women's Singles and Doubles 70, 75 and 80 events will tentatively begin on Wednesday and may finish early based on draw size.

ENTRIES
Players must register for the tournament online.
ENTRY FEE is $113.38 flat fee per player for one or two events. Fees include all tennis, prizes, entertainment and hospitality.

DAILY HOSPITALITY
Daily at Racquet Club - Breakfast bars, bananas and coffee daily. Lunch can be purchased courtside at the Racquet Club. Other Activities - All amenities of the Club are available to players and guests including restaurants, pools, golf, fitness center, horseback riding, etc. Pro Shop merchandise discounts are available for players and their guests. On site shower facilities with towels provided will be available to all players during the event.
EVENTS
Men's Singles/Doubles: 35,40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80 Women's Singles/Doubles: 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80 Mixed Doubles: 40, 50, 60, 70 Players may enter a maximum of two events: one singles and one doubles events or two doubles events . Draws with four or fewer entrants may be played as round robins. Players may indicate if they wish to be placed into the next lower age division A consolation tournament will be held for first match singles losers (weather permitting). Mixed Doubles national events will have a first match consolation and a playoff for third place. PLAY USTA membership required. USTA RULES and THE CODE will govern all play. Matches will be scheduled at The Club's 15 Fast Dri courts, and will consist of the best of three tie-breaker sets, regular scoring. Alternate sites and scoring may be used for consolation rounds and in case of inclement weather. The "All Factors Method" will be used to determine seedings. Players must check-in 30 minutes prior to all matches. The Referee will govern and enforce all USTA rules.
***Start Times: Each Player is responsible for obtaining their first match start time. First Match Start Times will be available online.!
PRIZES
Prizes will be awarded to all event winners and finalists (except winners only in consolation and round robin events). We are proud to announce that this year's winners will once again receive an award exclusively designed and created for the Alan Fleming Tournament by renowned sculptor Walter Palmer of Hilton Head, SC and the Florida Keys. Walter Palmer has been commissioned to create sculptures for Fortune 500 companies, luxury hotels and private collectors throughout the US, Europe and the Caribbean. We are pleased to be awarding a dolphin trophy called "Over the Top".
EVENING SOCIALS
This year's centerpieces for our evening socials have been provided by local Seabrook resident, Suzanne Strehle, who offers beautiful decorations and flower arrangements. For more information on Suzanne's services click link: http://suzannesfloralstudio.com

PLAYERS MUST REGISTER FOR EVENING SOCIAL EVENTS IN ADVANCE TO PROVIDE ACCURATE CATERING NUMBERS. Both social events are free to all tournament participants, however, guest(s) of participants must pay to attend.

THURSDAY EVENING - PLAYERS' WELCOME PARTY - Guest Fee $35

Hors D'Oeurvres Menu:

Mini Caprese Grilled Cheese w/Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato, Basil, Capers on Egg Battered Baguette

Salad Cups

Lump Crab Salad and Pimiento Cheese in Crispy Phyllo Cup

BBQ Pork Eggrolls - Collard Greens, Smoked Cheddar, Carolina BBQ

Smoked Chicken, Black Bean and Goat Cheese Quesadilla Pinwheels, w/Tomato Salsa

Shrimp Scampi "Mini Plate" with Crostini

Mini Apple Tartlets

Beverages: Beer, Wine and Soft Drinks included.


FRIDAY EVENING - BUFFET DINNER - Guest Fee $40

Enjoy dining and socializing with tournament competitors and their guests while overlooking the Atlantic Ocean from the Island House. Buffet dinner includes:

Salad: Chop Chop - Chopped Mixed Greens, Diced Cucumber, Tomato, Onion and Egg, Choice of Creamy Blue Cheese or Balsamic Vinaigrette

Entrees: Lightly Blackened Fresh Flounder with Citrus Salsa and Grilled Hanger Steak with a Mushroom/Red Wine Sauce

Starches: Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes and Tomato Herb Risotto

Vegetables: Herb Roasted Vegetables

Dessert: Chef's Choice 3 Mini Desserts (Served at the table on platters)

Beverages: Beer, Wine and Soft Drinks included.


This year's big "Pick a Prize" raffle will be drawn during the evening.

Evening casual dress is appropriate for social events.
The 2018 Charitable beneficiary will be The Blessing Basket, a Sea Island Hunger Awareness Foundation (SIHAF), a 501(c) (3) non profit organization mission. SIHAF supports charitable food related organizations that feed the hungry and provide Well Water for those who do not have fresh water on Johns and Wadmalaw Islands. SIHAF has no employees and distributes virtually 100% of the money raised to needy families. Once a month the Blessing Basket provides a basket of food , enough for seven meals, to approximately 400 people below the poverty level. For more information please visit www.Fight Island Hunger.org







2017 TOURNAMENT SPONSORS
PRESENTER
The Town of Seabrook Island


***DIAMOND***Coastal Getaways of SC, Rick and Kathi McDaniel,Seabrook Island Club/Seabrook Island Real Estate
***PLATINUM*** Charles Schwab & Company, Hutchie and Jerry Cummin, Freshfields Village , HarrisTeeter / VillageMarket, Roper St. Francis physical Therapy, Powered by ATI
***GOLD*** Angel Oak Eye Center, LCC, Bohicket Marina and Market, James Brown and Penny Lee, Charleston Bone & Joint/Robert B. Lowery, Coleman Dunleavy Advisory Group @ Wells Fargo Advisors, Indigo Books @ Freshfields Village, Susan and Bob Leggett, Pat and Joe Marino, John Paul, CIC, Anderson Insurance, Charleston Center for Restorative Dentistry/John F. Rink, DDS, AAACD, Russo Rights LLC
***SILVER*** Berkeley Electric, Davis Plumbing Co Inc., Krawcheck and Davidson, Limehouse Produce Co. , Inc, The Station at Freshfields, Susan Meloy and Chick Vladuchick, Village Dentistry, Vincent's Drugstore,
Mike Kiser - Tournament Director Susan Leggett/catRusso- Tournament Chairpersons Scotty Moore - Referee The Alan Fleming Tournament Committee and volunteers of Seabrook Island Club
Seabrook Island Club Pet Policy Seabrook Island enforces a club wide policy of no pets allowed in club areas. We respectfully ask that pets are kept off club public areas within the perimeter of the Racquet Club. Pets are allowed in the Racquet Club parking areas outside the perimeter the Racquet Club as well as along Long Bend Drive.

No Selection Process. All registered players will be selected.

Entry to this tournament is open to all USTA members. Entries must be submitted by Friday, September 21, 2018 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.

In the future, you can jump straight to this tournament by entering the tournament identification number: 700053618 from the searchable schedule homepage.

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