2011 USTA Southern Super Seniors Section Championships
Dec. 2-4, 2011
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14 Champions Crowned
All nine states had champions or finalists in the 2011 USTA Southern Super Seniors Section Champions.
South Carolina dominated with four champions and six finalists among the 14 divisions decided in finals and matches Sunday.
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Low Country Heritage Inspires Colorful Trademark
Team Wears Flowers In Their Hair
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Vintage Chicks Sport Teammate's Fleeces
captain proudly wears visor with logo
Next time you organize a team, make sure you've got a embroider and direct-to-garment maker as one of your steady players. MORE
Friday: Heard 'Round
The Courts
Short news items including: Rain Hits The Island & Almost Sweet Caroline MORE
Travel, Good Times Come From Section Tournaments
Pelham is a favorite destination
Gary Sunshine is quick to admit that, while he's enjoyed the experience of playing at the USTA Southern Super Seniors Section Championships, his teams haven't had much success. MORE
Tournament Starts For 980 Players
726 Matches scheduled on HHI
The urge to compete isn’t defined by age as more than 980 tennis players ages 60 and older will compete in the 2011 USTA Southern Super Seniors Section Championships Dec. 2-4 in Hilton Head Island, S.C.
There are 112 teams entered with 54 men’s and 58 women’s teams. Teams are scheduled to play 242 team matches consisting of 726 matches of doubles. Here are the levels that will be played: men’s and women’s 60s, levels 3.0, 3.5, 4.0 and 4.5 and men’s and women’s 70s, levels 3.0, 3.5 and 4.0.
The 60s teams will battle for the right to represent USTA Southern in the USTA League Super Seniors National Championships in Surprise, Ariz. over two weekends next April. There are no national championships for the 70s.
“We are very proud to return to Hilton Head Island for these championships,” explained Tournament Director Chris “CJ” Walling said. “Besides providing excellent tennis resorts and accommodations, the island draws players for its beauty and seaside environment. Our super seniors always comment on how much they enjoy playing here.”
This year marks the 31th anniversary of the USTA League. Established in 1980, it has grown from 13,000 participants in a few parts of the country in its first year, to over 625,000 players across the nation today, making it the world’s largest recreational tennis program.
Rain Delay Phone Number
If we might have a rain delay, call 888.434.0998 for schedule changes. This number is for captains only, to cut down on the cost of the service.