The 2008 Wachovia
Palmetto Championships

USTA Rules and The Code will govern play....refer to Friend At Court.  The USTA point penalty system will be in effect and enforced.  All point penalties will be reported to the USTA South Carolina Junior Suspension Point System.

Players who start the tournament are expected to complete all scheduled matches (including consolation and playoffs) unless they are injured, ill or have a family emergency.  Players who do not complete the tournament without a justifiable excuse will not be endorsed to the Southern Closed Championships.  Failure to complete the tournament will also result in South Carolina suspension points.

No coaching or interference from parents, coaches or spectators will be allowed.  Misbehavior or the demonstration of poor sportsmanship will result in disqualification.

The Palmetto will be staffed by certified referees and officials at every tournament site.

Dress Code:  Proper (modest) tennis attire is required.

Pets:  Due to insurance liability, no pets or other animals will be allowed on the grounds of all tournament sites.

Cell Phones-Players:  Cell phones must be turned off prior to warm up. Talking on cell phones is not allowed on court.

Cell Phones-Parents, Coaches & Spectators:  The ringer on cell phones must be turned off when in closed proximity to the courts.  Please move away from the court when talking on a cell phone to avoid distracting the players or other spectators.