Super Seniors Next

TENNIS E-News

Aug. 08, 2008 Vol. VII, No. 87
South Carolina Tennis 2006 Media Award Winner
Hilton Head Island SC

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Another Record Season

Super Senior Schedules in Final Review Readying for Late August Start

HILTON HEAD ISLAND SC (TENNIS E-News) -- A couple USTA League mixed doubles teams have clinched category championships. Combo is about to get all its divisions into full swing. And Super Senior schedules are in final review for release in the next day or two or three, setting the stage for that season to begin about the time the US Open guys and gals are hitting the courts in New York City.

"You never know when history will be made," some talking head on TV said Thursday. Well, we know. Our tennis history will be made when Super Seniors roll into the first separate Tennis Association of HHI and Coastal Carolina Tennis Association divisions. It's the transitional phase that still will have some rating categories combined. The 2.5 Men's 60s, for example, will have Country Club of HH, Moss Creek, Sun City and Dataw all playing under CCTA, meaning no HHI league or HHI champions in that category going to States.

Regardless of or because of The Split, the number of Super Senior teams is up again. Play will be in 60s, 70s and 75s, with local champions advancing to South Carolina playoffs in early November.

Meanwhile, here are the current league standings as of Thursday the 7th:

Adult Mixed Doubles

5.0 -- 2 teams -- 6/29 to 7/27 -- Wexford Dream Team in lead at 3-1; championship clinched

6.0 -- 8 teams -- 6/14 to 8/23 -- Wexford Ball and Chain in lead at 6-0

7.0 -- 7 teams -- 6/21 to 8/16 -- Wexford Serves & Curves lead at 5-1; Chaplin Heat at 4-0

8.0 -- 5 teams -- 6/15 to 8/24 -- Port Royal Mixed Sundevils in lead at 5-1

9.0 -- 1 team -- South Beach Slammers

Senior Mixed Doubles

6.0 -- 8 teams -- 6/16 to 8/11 -- Spring Lake Odd Couples in lead at 6-0; championship clinched

7.0 -- 10 teams -- 6/11 to 8/13 -- Port Royal Topspinners in lead at 8-0

8.0 -- 3 teams -- 6/19 to 8/21 -- PDTC 8.0 Sr. in lead at 4-0

Adult Combo Doubles

5.5 Women -- 4 teams -- 8/2 to 9/27 -- Spanish Wells 1-0

6.5 Men -- 4 teams -- 7/19 to 9/13 -- Chaplin Breeze in lead at 2-0

6.5 Women -- 8 teams -- Season 8/16 to 10/11

7.5 Men -- 3 teams -- Season 8/7 to 10/2

7.5 Women -- 7 teams -- Season 8/16 to 10/4

8.5 Men -- 1 team -- Indigo Run Hogg Doggs

Senior Combo Doubles

6.5 Men -- 2 teams -- 8/5 to 9/2 -- Spring Lake in lead at 1-0

6.5 Women -- 3 teams -- 7/21 to 9/15 -- Palmetto Dunes Senior Net Jets in lead at 2-0

7.5 Men -- 3 teams -- 7/29 to 9/23 -- Port Royal in lead at 1-0

7.5 Women -- 6 teams -- 7/18 to 9/19 -- Sun City Hot Flashes in lead at 2-1

8.5 Women -- 2 teams -- 7/31 to 9/4 -- Long Cove, Indigo Run tied at 1-1

Top Men's, Women's, Juniors

Van Der Meer Open Approaching with Lineup of Singles and Doubles Play

HILTON HEAD ISLAND SC (TENNIS E-News) -- Van Der Meer Tennis will host its second of three 2008 Men's and Women's Open Aug. 29-31, drawing players from ranks of local teaching pros, college players and top juniors. The third Open will take place in conjunction with The Vacation Company Adult Championships in late October.

This prize-money event will include singles and doubles in open divisions. All matches will be played at VDM Tennis Center beginning Friday afternoon the 29^th. A first-match consolation will be held in singles and doubles. Cash prize of $500 will be dependant on a full draw. Entry fee is $30 for singles and $50 per team for doubles. For additional information or to enter, please contact Schelver at 785-8388 ext 119 or justynschelver@hotmail.com. Entries cannot be made online.

Want to Join a USTA League Team?

3.5 Super Senior Women's 60 -- Port Royal is looking for one more player. Contact Captain Janet Goldin at 785-8057 or janetnsartgal@aol.com

3.0 Women's 70s -- "Aces and Aches" USTA team out of Spring Lake needs players. Season is from Sept. 3 through Nov. 9 -- six matches. The state finals are on Isle of Palm Nov. 7-9 and that date is part of the team commitment. Call Barbara Kiebler 682 3375 or email is Bakiebler@hargray.com.

3.0 Men's 70s -- Moss Creek Men's Super Seniors 70s 3.0 team needs some additional players. Play will begin late August through October. Contact Captain Lou Zeller at 836-3554 or email lougzeller@yahoo.com.

5.5 Women's Combo -- Out of Bluffton High School courts looking for 3.0 women for our team! Anyone interested can email Captain Dianne Austin at dianneaustin@hargray.com.

3.0 Super Senior Men's 60s -- Chaplin Park's first ever 3.0 Super Senior 60s team needs some more players. Season begins early September. Contact Ray Hardy at rayhardy36@aol.com.

Upcoming Tournaments:

Aug. 29-31 -- Van Der Meer Open -- Non-sanctioned prize money tournament in men's and women's singles and doubles. Open division only. Entry and information at Justyn Schelver at 785-8388 ext 119 or justynschelver@hotmail.com.

Aug. 31 -- TAHHI US Open Member Social and Cookout -- Port Royal Racquet Club -- plans TBA

Sept. 13 -- KidZone Tennis Tournament for 8 & Under and 12 & Under. Email patricia@hytennis.com.

Sept. 13-15: South Carolina USTA Mixed Doubles League State Championships at Charleston

Sept. 24-28: Fall Southern PTR/ROHO Wheelchair Championships at Chaplin Public Tennis Center. Volunteers needed. Contact Julie Jilly at the PTR at 785-7244.

Sept. 18-21: SC State Closed Senior Tennis Championships at Litchfield Racquet Club. 843-237-3983

Sept. 26-28: Fripp Is. Fall Clay Court Championships. USTA-sanctioned in 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. Call (843) 838-1504.

Sept. 26-28: Van der Meer Junior Championships in Boys' & Girls' 18-10s. Call Justyn Schelver 785-8388 ext. 119.

Oct. 22-26: The Vacation Co. Adult Championships. USTA-sanctioned Level 2. Open and age divisions. Call Justyn Schelver 785-8388 ext 119

Oct. 24-27: USTA League South Carolina Combo State Championships at Daniel Island, Charleston

Nov. 3-7: Beaufort County Senior Games 2008 including men's and women's singles and doubles and mixed doubles.

Nov. 7-9: South Carolina USTA League Super Senior Championships at Wild Dunes, Isle of Palms

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