2009 TENNIS SCHEDULE
Hilton Head Island SC
Social & organizational Non-sanctioned Sanctioned* Prize Money 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 '08 that need updating; dates in color are '09 dates
Jan. 6: Captains’ meetings for new captains of USTA spring league teams / Palmetto Dunes Conference Center / For information, contact Jackie Reynecke at 785-1152. Jan. 23-26: 2008 BMW Combo Doubles Southern Championships / 2008 Champions and wildcards from nine Southern states at Mobile AL Feb. 6-8: Palmetto Dunes Resort Tennis Classic / Palmetto Dunes Tennis Center / Men’s and women’s singles and doubles in rated divisions 2.5 thru open / Benefit National Multiple Sclerosis Society / For information, contact Palmetto Dunes at 785-1152. Feb. 4: TAHHI Annual Meeting, Dinner and Dance / Hilton Head Island Beach & Tennis Resort / Celebrate the 27th anniversary of TAHHI / Information will be mailed to all TAHHI members or go to http://www.tahhi.org. Feb. 12-15: Daufuskie Island Adult Championships* / Daufuskie Island Resort / USTAsanctioned / Men’s and women’s singles and doubles (no mixed) in 40-80 age divisions; rating divisions 3.0, 3.5, 4.0. / ID #704105609 / For more information, contact Ron Gwyn at 341-8647. Feb. 16-22: Professional Tennis Registry International Symposium and $25,000 Championships / Van der Meer Shipyard Racquet Club / PTR members from around the world competing in a prize-money tournament / Free to spectators / ID #704102409 / For information, contact PTR at (843) 785-7244 or go to http://www.ptrtennis.org. Feb. 27-Mar. 1: Van Der Meer Men's and Women's Open Series #1 / 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. Feb. 27-Mar. 1: Fripp Is. Spring Clay Court Championships* / Fripp Island Tennis Center / USTA- sanctioned event / Men’s and women’s singles and doubles in age divisions Open, 30, 40, 50, 60 and 70 and rated divisions 3.0, 3.5, and 4.0 / Also mixed doubles in age divisions 30, 40, 50, and 60, and rated divisions 6.0, 7.0 and 8.0 / ID #704132008 / For information, call (843) 838-1504. Mar. 1-31: Spring Break Tennis 2008 / HHI Beach & Tennis Resort, headquarters / Competition among more than 200 college men's and women's teams. For information, contact Ray Yost (814) 456.0157 or rman50@aol.com or go to http://www.springbreaktennis.com for schedules. Mar. 6-8: 26th 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. Mar. 10-12: Special Olympics Southeast Region Tennis Championships / Van der Meer Shipyard Racquet Club / Volunteers needed / For information, call Julie Jilly at 785-7244.
Mar. 20-22: 2008 Southern Sectional Super Senior League Championships / Pelham AL / 2008 District winners from 9 states compete / Men’s and women’s 60s and 70s / all levels / see http://www.southernsuperseniors.com. Mar. 28: KidZone Tennis Tournament #1* / 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. Mar. 28: TAHHI Spring Social / Palmetto Dunes / Limited space available / Info will be mailed to all TAHHI members or see http://www.tahhi.org. Apr. 3-6: SC State Closed Senior Hardcourt Championships cancelled for 2009 Apr. 3-5: David M. Carmines Memorial Tennis Championships* / Chaplin Park Tennis Center / USTA-sanctioned event / Men’s and women’s singles, doubles and mixed doubles in rated and age divisions / Junior age divisions 8 through 18 / ID #704107008 / For info, call 681-7273. Apr. 24-29: National Super Senior League Championships / Phoenix AZ / 2008 winners from 17 Sections compete in Men’s/Women’s 60s and 70s / Combo 7.0 & 9.0 Apr 24-26; Combo 6.0 & 8.0 Apr. 27-29 Apr. 24-26: “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 / For information, all Michael O'Keefe at 671-2215. Apr. 26: Special Olympics Team Color Tennis Competition / Port Royal Racquet Club / Contact Myron Meister at myron35@roadrunner.com. May 1-3: Bullfrog USTA Southern Section Designated Boys and Girls 12s and 14s / Van der Meer Tennis Center / Sanctioned / Some 250 of top 12s & 14s in Southeast. ID #704115808 / For entry/other information, contact Justyn Schelver at 785-8388 ext. 119. May 1-3: 3 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. May 9-11: 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. May 15-17: The Bluffton Today Open / Bluffton High, Bluffton Rec Center, Oldfield, Hampton Hall / Men's, women's/mixed in combined ratings of 5.0, 6.0, 7.0, 8.0 levels; Junior singles only 12 & under and 16 & under / "on-line Silent Auction" and "Beat the Pro" / For information, call Bob Brown, 290-2833. May 16-18: South Carolina USTA League Adult State Championships / Adult levels 4.0, 4.5 and 5.0 / Aiken. May 24-25 -- PTI Woody Tournament / Chaplin Public Tennis Center / Wood racket event in men's, women's and mixed doubles / rackets provided if you don't have one / $20 per person one event; $30 two events / For information, email chaplinroundrobin@hotmail.com. May 26-27: Women’s $10,000 Wildcard Event / Van Der Meer Tennis Center / For information, call Justyn Schelver 785-8388 ext. 119. May 30-June 1: South Carolina USTA League Adult State Championships / Adult levels 2.5, 3.0 and 3.5 / in Greenville.
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May 31- June 7: USTA Women’s $10,000 Satellite Tournament / Van der Meer Tennis Center / Sponsored by Kaelin / Qualifying May 31-June 1 / Main Draw June 2-7 / Free to spectators; player exhibitions included. / For information, call Justyn Schelver 785-8388 ext 119. June 5-12: Wachovia Palmetto Championships State Closed* / Belton Tennis Center / Boys' & Girls' 12-18 singles & doubles; 10s singles / ID #704134308 / Go to www.beltontennis.com for info or call Rex Maynard 864-338-1374 ext. 14. June 5-7: 30th 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. June 18-21: Sun City Senior Doubles Tournament* / Sun City Tennis Center / USTAsanctioned event / Men’s and women’s doubles and mixed doubles in age divisions 50-75 and rated divisions 3.0-4.0 / ID #704100908 / For information, contact Ernie Clark. June 26-28: Beaufort Summer Splash!!* / Beaufort Tennis Center/Beaufort High School / USTA-sanctioned / Men's and women's NTRP divisions (ID #704110608) and junior divisions (704116008) / For information, contact Cathy McGill at catmcgill@earthlink.net. June 27: TAHHI Wimbledon Social / South Beach / Limited space available / Info will be mailed to all TAHHI members or see http://www.tahhi.org. July 10-12: Riverside Adult Clay Court Open and SC Closed Open & 30s Championships* / Riverside Tennis Club, Greer / Men’s & Women’s Open & 30 singles/doubles/mixed / ID #704104809 / Call (864) 848-0918 July 17-19: Junior Team Tennis State Championships / Local champion teams from throughout the state compete in Sumter July 20-22: Junior Hard Court Championships / CANCELLED / Chaplin Park Tennis Center / Boys' & Girls' 10-18 singles & doubles / For information, call at 681.7273. CANCELLED July 25: KidZone Tennis Tournament# 2* / 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. July 25-28: 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 / Birmingham AL July 30-Aug. 2: 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 / Birmingham AL Aug. 28-30: Van der Meer Men's and Women's Open Series #2 / Second of three in prizemoney series. 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. 4-6: RE/MAX Children’s Miracle Network Doubles Tournament / 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 Sept. 6: TAHHI U.S. Open Social and Cook-out / Port Royal / Limited space available / Info will be mailed to all TAHHI members or see http://www.tahhi.org. Sept. 12-14: South Carolina USTA Mixed Doubles League State Championships / All levels in both adult and senior divisions / Charleston SC
Sept. 25-27: Van der Meer Junior Championships* / Van der Meer Tennis Center / USTAsanctioned Boys' & Girls' 18-10s, FMLC. ID #704110308 / For information, call Justyn Schelver 785-8388 ext. 119. Sept. 17-20: SC State Closed Tennis Championships – Clay* / Litchfield Racquet Club / Men’s (35-80) & Women’s (35-70) singles & doubles; Mxd 35, 45, 55, 65; Father/Son; Mother/Daughter / ID #704103708 / Info at 843-237-3983 Sept. 24-28: Fall Southern PTR/ROHO Wheelchair Championships* / / Volunteers needed / For information, contact Julie Jilly at 785-7244. Oct. 2-4: Fripp Is. 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 singles & doubles; Combo MxD 6.0, 7.0, 8.0 / ID #704137508 / For information, call (843) 838-1504 Oct. 2-4: 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. Oct. 16-18: Southern Section USTA Mixed Doubles League Championships / All levels in both adult and senior divisions / Jackson MS / Info at http://www.southerntennis.com. Oct. 24-26: Sea Pines-Rosie Gwyn Junior Tennis Championships* / Sea Pines Racquet Club / Sponsored by Smith-Stearns Tennis Academy / USTA-sanctioned event / Boys’ and girls' singles with consolation draw in age divisions 10-18 / ID #704102108 / For information, call 3634495. Oct. 23-26: South Carolina BMW Combo League State Championships / All levels for both men and women’s adult and senior divisions / Daniel Island SC. Oct. 28-Nov. 1: 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 35-75 and prize-money Open / ID #704138108 / For information, call Justyn Schelver 785-8388 ext 119. Nov. 4-7: Beaufort County Senior Games/Tennis / Men's & Women's singles and doubles & mixed doubles / 3.0 & below, 3.5 & above / Oldfield & Belfair playing sites / For information, call 705-4022. Nov. 5-8: South Carolina USTA Super Senior League State Championships / All levels for both men and women / Isle of Palms SC Nov. 6-8: 14th 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. Nov. 6-8: Island Championships presented by TAHHI / Port Royal Racquet Club and Palmetto Dunes Tennis Center / Men’s and women’s singles and doubles as well as mixed doubles in divisions 2.5 thru open, plus 55 & older doubles in 2.5 through 4.0 / For more information, see http://www.tahhi.org. / Entry forms will be mailed to all TAHHI members. Nov. 7: KidZone Tennis Tournament #3* / 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. 11-15: Southern Senior Clay Court Closed (Even)* / Kiawah Island / Men’s (30-90) & Women’s (30-80) singles & doubles; Mxd 30-80 / ID #704110809 / For information, call 843.766.6028
Nov. 20-22: 5th annual Thanksgiving Tennis Tournament / Chaplin Park Tennis Center / Junior and adult divisions of singles and doubles / For information, contact Island Recreation Center at (843) 681-7273 Dec. 12-14: USTA South Carolina Annual Meeting and Hall of Fame Banquet / Marina Inn, Myrtle Beach / 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. Feb. 3, 2010: 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.