Grand Strand Tennis

Columbia, SC (USTA-SC) - Visit www.sctennis.com and submit your nomination online by September 1st! Do you know someone who has made great contributions to tennis in South Carolina?  Do you know someone who has made an impact on their peers?  USTA South Carolina is taking nominations for our yearly awards.   

The awards are: 

• John Newcomb Pro of the Year
• Pete Conklin Official of the Year
• Community Tennis Association (CTA) of the Year
• Adult/Senior Tournament of the Year
• Junior Tournament of the Year
• Tennis Family of the Year
• Coach of the Year
• Community Service Award
• Adult Female/Male Player of the Year
• Junior Girl/Boy Player of the Year
• League Volunteer of the Year
• Most Improved Junior Girl (Kimberly Hampton)/Boy
• Mark Hodgin Junior Sportsmanship Girl/Boy Award
• Media Award
• Company of the Year
• Lucy Garvin Volunteer of the Year Award
• Wilton McKinney Award
• Special Olympic Volunteer of the Year
• Jr. Team/Kid’s Team Tennis Coordinator of the Year Award
• Member Club of the Year

If you know someone who is deserving of one of USTA South Carolina’s awards just go on-line at www.sctennis.com to find award criteria and fill out a nomination form (by September 1) and your nominee will be considered. 

When your teams make their reservations, tell them to be sure and use the Code given in order to get the rate quoted. 

Town & Country Inn

2008 Savannah Highway

Charleston, Sc 29407

Phone: (843) 571-1000

Fax: (843) 766-9444

Rate: $99.00 per night

Call (843) 571-1000 fro reservations

Code: TEN908

LA QUINTA – RIVERVIEW                    

11 Ashley Point Drive

Charleston

Phone (843) 556-5200

Fax (843) 556-7126

For reservations call 1-866-527-1498

Room rates:                  $119.00

Confirmation Code:         2041GRVJXS

Reserve rooms by:         August 22, 2008

HILTON GARDEN INN

5265 International Blvd.

North Charleston

Phone (843) 308-9330

Fax (843) 308-9331

For reservations call (843) 308-9330 or go on line at www.charlestonairport.stayhgi.com

Room rates:                  $112.00

Confirmation Code:         TEN2

Reserve rooms by:         August 22, 2008

2008 GSTL Combo Doubles League

Key Dates

Team captains and players should be aware of the key dates below for the 2008 GSTL Combo Doubles League.  Captains can download the local, state, and sectional Combo doubles league rules from www.grandstrandtennis.net.  Captains must register their teams on TennisLink.  Links to all rules and forms will be posted on www.grandstrandtennis.net under the “League Info-COMBO” tab by July 30.  Player fees for 2008 are $ 20.00 each which includes the TennisLink fee.

July 14 —Captains Meeting (6:30 pm,  Prestwick Tennis)

July 28 —Team Registration Begins

August 10—Deadline for initial Team Registration

August 14 – Schedules posted to TennisLink

August 16—League Play begins for Larger Levels (all teams be ready to play)

September 29 –Rosters Closed To Add-ons (except with LLC approval)

October 13—League Season Complete

October 24 — 27—SC State Championships in Charleston, SC (Family Circle)

January 23 -26, 2008 —Southern Section Championships in Mobile, Alabama

For additional information contact:

Marilyn Grigas, Combo Coordinator ()

Susie Honeycutt, Local League Coordinator ()

The organizational meeting for Adult and Senior COMBO tennis league has been set for July 14^th at 6:30 pm at the Prestwick Tennis Club. The meeting will cover Adult and Senior COMBO Leagues that will be played August through mid-October. Captains or team representatives should plan to attend this mandatory meeting. Rule changes and key dates for 2008 will be discussed. For further details, please Contact Marilyn Grigas, COMBO Coordinator, at 885-2816 () or Susie Honeycutt, Local League Coordinator, at 843-293-5158 ().