2009 Wachovia Greater Florence Tennis Championships

Presented by the

Florence Tennis Association

Sponsored by

Friday, October 2nd thru Sunday, October 4th


Who: Adults and Junior players that have current USTA memberships

What: Adult and Junior Tennis Championships

When: Friday, October 2nd thru Sunday, October 4th - Monday will only be used in the event of cancellation of play due to inclement weather.

Entries: Entries must be received by Sunday, September 27th at 11:59pm. Entry fee must accompany application. No

refunds unless withdrawal made prior to 3:00pm on Monday, September 28th.

 

Online entry is encouraged. To enter the adult draw online click here.

                                               To enter the junior draw online click here.

 

Entry Fee:    $28.00 First event

                      $15.00 for second event (Adults Only)

                      Maximum two events - Cannot play same event at two levels

 

Events: Open Singles and Doubles

              NTRP Senior divisions: 50 and over 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5 singles and doubles

              NTRP Senior divisions: 50 and over 6.0, 7.0, 8.0, 9.0 combo mixed doubles

              NTRP divisions: 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5 singles and doubles

              NTRP divisions:  6.0, 7.0, 8.0, 9.0 combo mixed doubles

 

              Juniors divisions: 10s, 12s, 14s, 16s, and 18s singles only - feed in consolation for all junior divisions.

 

Awards: Awards will be given to the winner and finalist in each division including the consolation brackets.

 

Play: Adult - Matches will be played at Timrod Park.

                    - Other sites will be utilized as necessary.

                    - Main draw matches will be best 2 of 3 sets. Format subject to change due to weather delays.

                    - Play will begin on Friday, October 2nd no earlier than 5:00pm..

                    - Starting times available Wednesday, September 30th after 6:00pm here or on the tournament website.

                    - Players must check in at least 30 minutes prior to first scheduled match at:

 

        Junior - Matches will be played at Florence Country Club, Ebenezer Park and West Florence High School.

                    - Other sites will be utilized as necessary                     

                    - Main draw matches will be best 2 of 3 sets. Format subject to change due to weather delays.

                    - Juniors consolation draw matches will use 10 point match tiebreak in place of 3rd set.

                    - Play will begin on Friday, October 2nd no earlier than 5:00pm..

                    - Starting times available Wednesday, September 30th after 6:00pm here or on the tournament website.

                    - Players must check in at least 30 minutes prior to first scheduled match at:

 

ADULTS

Timrod Park

400 Timrod Park Drive

Florence, SC 29501

 

or

 

JUNIORS

Florence Country Club

550 Fairway Drive

Florence, SC 29501

 

Hospitality: Each player will receive a t-shirt, player gift, and a goody bag. Lunch will be provided for all players Saturday and Sunday. Sports drinks, water, and fruit will be available throughout the tournament. By entering in the tournament you are automatically entered in door prize giveaways.

 

Accommodations:

Courtyard by Marriott
2680 Hospitality Blvd.
Florence, SC 29501
(p) 843-662-7066
Rate: Call for rate

Free on site internet in rooms and lobby.

 

Quality Inn & Suites

150 Dunbarton Drive

Florence, SC  29501

Phone: 843-664-2400

Rate: Call for rate

Free on site internet in rooms and lobby.

 

Country Inn & Suites

1739 Mandeville Road

Florence, SC 29501

Phone: 843-317-6616

Rate: Call for rate

Free on site internet in rooms and lobby.

 

Hilton Garden Inn

2671 Hospitality Blvd.

Florence, SC  29501

Phone: 843-432-3001

Rate: Call for rate

Free on site internet in rooms and lobby.

 

Sleep Inn
1833 Florence Park Drive
Florence, SC 29501
(p) 843-662-8558
Rate: Call for rate
Free on site internet in rooms.