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Saturday, Jan. 01, 2011         Vol. X,  No.1                  Winner of the South Carolina Media of the Year Award                                    Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

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We're all one tennis year older as of today. We can play the age division all year that our 2011 birthday declares. What a sport!!!

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4 p.m. & 5:30 p.m.

     It's Back to Business: Spring League Captains Meet Wednesday for Final Details on Season

        HILTON HEAD ISLAND SC (TENNIS E-News) -- USTA League/HHI team captains will get their final marching orders Wednesday in meetings at the Hilton Head Island Library. Captains are required to attend just one of the sessions that will be held at 4 and 5:30 p.m.

    After captains check in and receive season materials from their respective level coordinators, Local League Coordinator Jackie Reynecke will outline steps to getting the 2011 Adult and Senior on court starting late this month.  

    Captain or co-captain is expected to attend, Reynecke said, "but not the whole team." If neither can attend, Reynecke said, "send club pro." It's usually a standing-room-only crowd, she said, adding that the meetings are not long but very important for last-minute details to get cleared.

    Captains will sign in and pick up necessary information for their level coordinators. Here is a list of HHI level coordinators:

HHI Level Coordinators

Hilton Head Island Tennis Leagues -- 2011 Adult standings --

    Teams and players to date

Hilton Head Island Tennis Leagues – 2010 Senior standings --

    Teams and players to date

Coastal Carolina Tennis – 2011 Adult standings --

Coastal Carolina Tennis – 2011 Senior standings --

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Tuesday Deadline for Pre-registration for 70s Men's Spring Interclub Teams

Send team information to banana@hargray.com with name of team captain, co-captain and playing site.

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Looking for players for Spring

    3.0 Adult Men - Spring League. Moss Creek is forming a new 3.0 team and is looking for additional players. Please contact Dave McSavaney

on 843-321-9630 or mac7knee@hotmail.com.

    3.0 & 3.5 Adult Men -- Chaplin Public Tennis Center teams are looking for a few good Adult 3.0 and 3.5 players. Contact Jack Abernathy 689-3319 or datajack@hargray.com.

    3.0 Senior Women -- A team is being formed for the USTA League Spring Season. Contact level coordinator Mary Ellen Arboe at tennisbeachbums@aol.com.

    3.5 Senior Women -- SC Yacht Flashes team needs players for the Spring league. E-mail Bobbi Leavitt at bobbicooks.1@earthlink.net or phone 671-5902.

    4.0 Adult Women -- Wexford is looking for 4.0 Adult women for a Spring League team. Call Patrick Mason 686-8816 or send to  pmason@wexfordplantation.com.

    70s Men's Spring Interclub -- Individual 3.5 and 4.0 players interested in Mens' 70s Interclub, email banana@hargray.com to find a team. Play will be from mid-February through mid-May.

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-- Dennis Malick

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2011 TENNIS SCHEDULE

Hilton Head Island & Coastal Carolina SC

Social & organizational            Sanctioned*                             Prize Money

Non-sanctioned                        Advanced League Championships

*Entry can be made online for all USTA-sanctioned tournaments. Go to www.sctennis.com, then select "TennisLink", then "tournaments", then use ID# listed on tournaments in this schedule.

Dates in BLACK are 2010 and need updating

Jan. 5: Captains’ meetings for new captains of USTA spring league teams / Hilton Head Island Library / 4 and 5:30 p.m. For information, contact Jackie Reynecke at 785-1152.

Jan. 26-27: 23rd Annual Clay Court Maintenance Training School / Port Royal Racquet Club / Sponsored by HT Tennis / on-court training on clay court resurfacing and maintenance / For information, contact Denny Bianco 686-8803.

Feb. 2: TAHHI Annual Meeting, Dinner and Dance / Hilton Head Island Beach & Tennis Resort / Celebrate the 28th anniversary of TAHHI / Information will be mailed to all TAHHI members or go to http://www.tahhi.org.

Feb. 4-6: TAHHI Tennis Classic / Palmetto Dunes Tennis Center / Men’s and women’s singles and doubles in rated divisions 2.5 thru open / For information, contact Palmetto Dunes at 785-1152 or go to www.palmettodunes.com.

Feb. 10-13: Daufuskie Island Adult Championships* / Daufuskie Island Resort / USTA-sanctioned / Men’s and women’s singles and doubles (no mixed) in 40-80 age divisions; rating divisions 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0. / ID #704105611 / For information, contact Ron Gwyn at 384-0553.

Feb. 18-24: Professional Tennis Registry International Symposium and PTR Championships (Feb. 18-23)* / Van der Meer Shipyard Racquet Club / PTR members from around the world engage in teaching workshops and competing in tournament / Tournament free to spectators / ID #704102411 / For information, contact PTR at (843) 785-7244 or go to http://www.ptrtennis.org.

Mar. 1-31: Spring Break Tennis 2011 / HHI Beach & Tennis Resort, headquarters / Competition among college men's and women's teams. For information, go to website www.springbreaktennis.com. 

Mar. 5- Apr. 1: Spring TennisFest 2011 / Professional Tennis Registry, Van Der Meer Shipyard headquarters / Competition among college men's and women's teams. For information, go to website www.springtennisfest.com. 

Mar. 4-6: 28th annual “Luck of the Irish” Doubles Tournament / Palmetto Dunes Tennis Center / Men’s and women’s doubles and mixed doubles in rated divisions 2.5 thru open / For information, call Palmetto Dunes at 785-1152 or go to www.palmettodunes.com.

Mar. 4-6: Fripp Is. Spring Clay Court Championships* / Fripp Island Tennis Center / USTA- sanctioned event / Men’s and women’s singles, doubles and mixed doubles in age divisions Open, 40, 50, 60, 70 and 80 and rated divisions 3.0, 3.5, 4.0 and 4.5 / also combo rated mixed divisions  6.0, 7.0, 8.0 and 9.0 / ID #704132011 / For information, call (843) 838-1504 or www.frippislandresort.com.

Mar. 14-16: Special Olympics National Tennis Championships / Van der Meer Shipyard Racquet Club / Volunteers needed / For information, call Julie Jilly at 785-7244.

Apr 14-17: National Super Senior League Championships / Surprise AZ / 2010 winners from 17 Sections compete in Men’s/Women’s 60s / Combo 7.0 & 9.0

Apr. 29-May 1: 26^th annual “BillyBob” Doubles Championships / South Beach Racquet Club / Combined age divisions in men’s and women's doubles as well as mixed doubles / 80 & older, 100 & older, 120 & older, 140 & older, and 150 & older levels / USTA rating restrictions apply as well / Entry blanks available at southbeachracquetclub.com or request by e-mail at sbrc10s@aol.com. For information, all Michael O'Keefe at 671-2215.

Apr. 29 - May 1: 5th annual Banana Open Junior Challenge / Palmetto Dunes Tennis Center / Novice & Tournament level Boys' & Girls' singles and doubles / Benefit Charles P. Darby Children's Research Center at MUSC / For information, call Palmetto Dunes at 785-1152 or go to www.palmettodunes.com.

Apr. 30-May 2: Bullfrog USTA Southern Section Designated Boys and Girls 12s and 14s* / Van der Meer Tennis Center / Sanctioned / 250 of top 12s & 14s in Southeast. ID #704115811 / For entry/other information, contact Justyn Schelver at 785-8388 ext. 119.

May 13-15: The Bluffton Today Open / Bluffton High, Bluffton Rec Center, Oldfield, Hampton Hall / Men's, women's and juniors / For information, call Bob Brown, 290-2833.

May 14-16: South Carolina USTA League Senior State Championships / Various clubs around Hilton Head Island / Winners of local leagues from across the state in 2.5 through 4.5 levels / Hosted by TAHHI / Information at www.sctennis.com/leaguechamps/ .

May 15: KidZone Tennis Tournament #1* (2010 dates)/ Chaplin Public Tennis Center / One-Day Tournament using USTA Quickstart Tennis format. USTA-sanctioned coed age 8 & Under and 10 & Under categories using short courts and specialized balls. Info at www.kidzonetennis.com or Patricia Hy-Boulais at patricia@hytennis.com or 298-4229.

May 16-18: Club Owners & Managers Conference / Van Der Meer Shipyard Racquet Club / Professional Tennis Registry workshops / For information, contact PTR at (843) 785-7244 or go to http://www.ptrtennis.org.

May 21-23: South Carolina USTA League Adult State Championships / Adult levels 2.5, 3.0, 3.5 Men & Women / Greenville Country Club. Information at www.sctennis.com/leaguechamps/.

May 23-26: Women’s $10,000 Wildcard Event / Van Der Meer Tennis Center / For information, call Justyn Schelver 785-8388 ext. 119.

May 28-30: South Carolina USTA League Adult State Championships / Adult levels 4.0, 4.5 and 5.0 / H.O. Weeks Tennis Facility in Aiken.  Information at www.sctennis.com/leaguechamps/ .

May 28- June 5: Head/Tail USTA Women’s $10,000 Satellite Tournament / Van Der Meer Tennis Center / HHI’s only pro tour event / Qualifying May 30-31 / Main Draw June 1-6 / Free to spectators; Events include free adult clinic, International Kid’s Day, wheelchair exhibition. / For information, call Justyn Schelver 785-8388 ext 119.

June 3-5: 32^st annual Banana Open / Palmetto Dunes Tennis Center / Men’s and Women’s singles, doubles, and mixed doubles in 2.5 through open divisions / For information, call Palmetto Dunes at 785-1152 or go to www.palmettodunes.com.

June 4-10: Palmetto Championships State Closed* / Belton Tennis Center / Boys' & Girls' 12-18 singles & doubles; 10s singles / ID #704134311 / Go to www.beltontennis.com  for info or call Rex Maynard 864-338-1374 ext. 14.

June 16-19: Sun City Senior Doubles Tournament* / Sun City Tennis Center / USTA-sanctioned event / Men’s and women’s doubles and mixed doubles in age divisions 50-75 and rated divisions 3.0-4.5 / ID #704100911 / For information, contact Ed Tirone at jfrtirone@hargray.com. .

June 18-20: Wexford/Long Cove Open Challenger* / Wexford and Long Cove Racquet Clubs / Sanctioned junior boys & girls 8-18 / For information, contact Patrick Mason at pmason@wexfordplantation.com or Lee Holyoke at lholyoke@longcoveclub.org.

June 24-26: Beaufort Summer Splash at the Dataw Island Club* / Dataw Island Club / USTA-sanctioned on clay courts / Men's and women's Open singles, doubles, mixed / also, men’s and women’s  2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5 singles and doubles / Combo mixed 5.0, 6.0, 7.0, 8.0, 9.0. / ID #704110611 / For information, contact Cathy McGill 843-271-0074 or catmcgill@embarqmail.com.

July 22-24 -- $$ Beaufort Water Festival Tennis Tournament* / Sanctioned / Men’s, Women’s open singles & doubles and mixed doubles; Men’s & Women’s 3.0 & 4.0 singles; Combo Men’s & Women’s 6.5 & 8.0 doubles / ID #704146111 / For information, contact Joe MacDermant at joemacde@hotmail.com.

July 30-Aug. 2: Southern Sectional USTA League Championships / Adult men and women levels 2.5, 3.0 and 3.5 and Senior levels 4.0 and 4.5 / Mobile AL. Information at www.southernleaguetennis.com.

July 31: KidZone Tennis Tournament# 2* (2010 dates)/ Chaplin Public Tennis Center / One-Day Tournament using USTA Quickstart Tennis format. USTA-sanctioned coed age 8 & Under and 10 & Under categories using short courts and specialized balls. Info at www.kidzonetennis.com or Patricia Hy-Boulais at patricia@hytennis.com or 298-4229.

Aug. 4-7: Southern Sectional USTA League Championships / Adult men and women levels 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, open and Senior men and women levels 2.5, 3.0, 3.5 / Mobile AL. Information at www.southernleaguetennis.com.

Aug. TBA: Van der Meer Men's and Women's Open Series  / Prize-money series / nonsanctioned / Top players from HHI and Southeast invited with cash prizes in singles / Doubles will be played also / For entry/other information, contact Justyn Schelver at 785-8388 ext. 119.

Sept. 3-5: 3^rd annual Palmetto Dunes Tennis Fall Classic / Palmetto Dunes Tennis Center / Men’s and Women’s doubles and mixed doubles in rated divisions 2.5 through open / For information, contact Palmetto Dunes at 785-1152 or go to www.palmettodunes.com.

Sept. 10-12: South Carolina USTA Mixed Doubles League State Championships / All levels in both adult and senior divisions / Florence / www.sctennis.com/leaguechamps/ .

Sept. 15-18: Fall Southern PTR $14,000 Wheelchair Championships* / Men’s and women’s singles and doubles on various levels / ID #704100511 / Volunteers needed / For information, contact Julie Jilly at 785-7244 of visit www.ptrtennis.com.

Sept. 15-18: SC State Closed Clay Court Championships* / Litchfield Racquet Club / Men’s (35-80) & Women’s (35-70) singles & doubles; Mxd 35, 45, 55; Also Father/Son,  Mother/ Daughter, Husband/Wife / ID #704103711 / Info at 843-237-3983 and www.litchfieldbeach.com.

Sept. 16-18: Van Der Meer Academy Junior Classic* / Van der Meer Tennis Center / USTA-sanctioned Boys' & Girls' 18s-10s singles and doubles, FMLC. / ID #704129111 / For information, call Justyn Schelver 785-8388 ext. 119.

Sept. 30- Oct. 2: 26^th annual Palmetto Dunes Resort Banana Open Challenge / Palmetto Dunes Tennis Center / Features winners of local Banana Open tournaments from the East Coast competing in singles, doubles and mixed doubles in divisions 2.5 through open / For information, call Palmetto Dunes 785-1152 or go to www.palmettodunes.com.

Sept. 30-Oct. 2: Fripp Island Fall Clay Court Championships* / Fripp Island / Men’s (35-75 odd) & Women’s (35-65 odd) singles & doubles; NTRP Men’s & Women’s 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5 singles & doubles; Combo MxD 6.0, 7.0, 8.0, 9.0 / ID #704137511 / For information, call (843) 838-1504 or www.frippislandresort.com.

Oct. 14-16: South Carolina USTA Super Senior Mixed Doubles League State Championships / All levels of Super Senior Mixed / Site TBA / Information at www.sctennis.com/leaguechamps/ . 

Oct. 20-24: South Carolina BMW Combo League State Championships / All levels for both men and women’s adult and senior divisions / Daniel Island SC. Information at www.sctennis.com/leaguechamps/ .

Oct. 23-25: Dennis Van der Meer Southern Junior Championships* / Van Der Meer Tennis Center / Sponsored by Van Der Meer Tennis Center. / USTA-sanctioned event / Boys’ and girls' 18s-12s singles with consolation draw / ID #704102111 / Information by email msrabb@aol.com. 

Oct. 27-31: 8^th annual Vacation Co. Adult Tennis Championships* / Van der Meer Shipyard Racquet Club / USTA-sanctioned event / Men’s and women’s singles and doubles in age divisions 35-80 and prize-money Open / also Men’s and women’s 2,5, 3.0, 3.5 singles / ID #704138111 / For information, call Justyn Schelver 785-8388 ext 119.

Nov. 1-6: South Carolina USTA Super Senior League State Championships / All levels for both men and women / Isle of Palms SC. Information at www.sctennis.com/leaguechamps/ .

Nov. 4-6: 17^th annual Wild Wing Café "Nutty Buddy" Tennis Classic / Palmetto Dunes Tennis Center / Men's and women's doubles and mixed doubles in rated divisions 2.5 through open / For information, call Palmetto Dunes at 785-1152 or go to www.palmettodunes.com.

Nov. 6: KidZone Tennis Tournament #3* (2010 dates) / Chaplin Public Tennis Center / One-Day Tournament using USTA Quickstart Tennis format. USTA-sanctioned coed age 8 & Under and 10 & Under categories using short courts and specialized balls. Info at www.kidzonetennis.com or Patricia Hy-Boulais at patricia@hytennis.com or 298-4229.

Nov. 9-13: Southern Senior Clay Court Closed (Even)* / Kiawah Island / Men’s (30-90) & Women’s (30-80) singles & doubles; Mxd 30-80 / ID #704110811 / For information, call 843.766.6088 or www.kiawahresort.com.

Nov. 12-14: Gullah Heritage Junior Challenger* (2010 dates / Beaufort Sports Academy / USTA-sanctioned / Boys’ & Girls’ 18s/8s singles and doubles / ID #704128210 / Call Otieno Floyd Johnson 843-597-0713.

Nov. 18-20: David M. Carmines Memorial Tennis Championships* / Palmetto Dunes Tennis Center  / USTA-sanctioned event for Juniors only / Men’s and women’s singles, doubles and mixed doubles in rated and age divisions not sanctioned / Junior age divisions 8 through 18 singles and doubles / For info, call Island Rec at 681-7273 or go to www.palmettodunes.com.

Nov. 18-20: South Carolina State Singles Team Championships / All levels / Site TBA / Information at www.sctennis.com/leaguechamps/ .

Dec. 02-04: Southern Sectional Super Senior League Championships / Hilton Head Island / Van Der Meer Shipyard headquarters / 2011 District winners from 9 states compete / Men’s and women’s 60s and 70s / all levels / See www.southernsuperseniors.com.

Dec. 9-11: USTA South Carolina Annual Meeting and Hall of Fame Banquet / Wild Dunes Resort, Isle of Palms / General business meeting is open to all USTA members free of charge / For information, contact SCTA office at (803) 781-2574 or go to http://www.sctennis.com.

Dec 27-31: SC/GA Junior Dual State Championships* – Van Der Meer Tennis Center / State Championship (SC Level 2 and Southern Level 4) / USTA-sanctioned / Boys’ and Girls’ 16s and 18s singles and doubles. ID #704110310 / For information, call Justyn Schelver 785-8388 ext 119 or go to www.vdmtennis.com.

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