Alan Fleming Senior Open Clay Court Championship Tournament
October 2 – 6, 2019
Presented by the Town of Seabrook Island, South Carolina
Presented by the Town of Seabrook Island, South Carolina
Named South Carolina Adult Tournament of the Year, the Alan Fleming Senior Open Clay Court Championship is in its 36th consecutive year. Held on Seabrook Island, South Carolina we attract some 250 senior tennis players from more than 20 states to compete in this annual event. While the main attraction of this top-tier tournament is great tennis in a spectacular, inviting setting, the gracious hospitality of low country islanders and sponsoring businesses serves as an important magnet for top tennis players and enthusiasts alike.
This year, we invite you, too, to join us for challenging tennis in a world-class event, and to our Island--Seabrook-- just 30 miles south of Charleston, edged by nearly four miles of ocean and riverfront beaches, home to a spectacular range of wildlife and a thriving ecosystem. From breathtaking sunsets to streets lined with live oaks and Spanish moss, the beauty of our island is unparalleled. Come take a visit and become part of Seabrook Island.
Named South Carolina Adult Tournament of the Year, the Alan Fleming Senior Open Clay Court Championship is in its 36th consecutive year. Held on Seabrook Island, South Carolina we attract some 250 senior tennis players from more than 20 states to compete in this annual event. While the main attraction of this top-tier tournament is great tennis in a spectacular, inviting setting, the gracious hospitality of low country islanders and sponsoring businesses serves as an important magnet for top tennis players and enthusiasts alike.
This year, we invite you, too, to join us for challenging tennis in a world-class event, and to our Island--Seabrook-- just 30 miles south of Charleston, edged by nearly four miles of ocean and riverfront beaches, home to a spectacular range of wildlife and a thriving ecosystem. From breathtaking sunsets to streets lined with live oaks and Spanish moss, the beauty of our island is unparalleled. Come take a visit and become part of Seabrook Island.
The Tournament
Each year the Seabrook Island Club attracts 250 senior tennis players from more than 20 states to compete at its annual senior clay court tournament. This year, the tournament, one of the most popular events on the southern senior tournament schedule, will be held October 2-6, 2019. The Fleming is a South Carolina Level 1 State Championship and Southern Level 200 Point Tournament. For amateur players, the mixed doubles division represents USTA's highest amateur level competition. The tournament offers 44 events including singles, doubles, and mixed-doubles for women and men ages 35 to 80.
2019 marks the Fleming's 6th year hosting the Mixed Doubles National Gold Ball events. This competition is worth 1,000 points to those players. Included in the draws are former professional tour players, National Gold Ball champions, Former Davis Cup players, Collegiate Division 1 standouts, South Carolina and Southern Hall of Fame players and the highest ranked national and international amateur champions.
Registration is available only on the USTA website and begins August 5: To register for this year’s tournament, visit www.usta.com. The tournament ID is 700053619.
2019 marks the Fleming's 6th year hosting the Mixed Doubles National Gold Ball events. This competition is worth 1,000 points to those players. Included in the draws are former professional tour players, National Gold Ball champions, Former Davis Cup players, Collegiate Division 1 standouts, South Carolina and Southern Hall of Fame players and the highest ranked national and international amateur champions.
Registration is available only on the USTA website and begins August 5: To register for this year’s tournament, visit www.usta.com. The tournament ID is 700053619.
Fleming Dates to Know
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Monday, August 5 |
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USTA registration opens
Tournament ID 700053619 Then: Register your attendance for the Tournament Thursday and Friday evening Social Events by emailing: flemingtournament@gmail.com with subject line "SOCIAL EVENTS" USTA registered Fleming players are invited to the events as part of the tournament; but we still need to know how many people are coming, so please register for the social event (s) and if you wish to bring (and pay for a guest--sorry, one guest per player at this time), now is the time to do so. Space is limited. |
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Thursday, October 3 |
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8 AM - 4 PM
TBD
5:30 PM
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Player Onsite Registration
Tournament Play
Player Social Cocktail Event (SBI Island House)
Players event fee covered as part of registration Guests require pre-paid tickets at $40 |
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Friday, October 4 |
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8 AM - 4 PM
TBD
6 PM
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Player Onsite Registration
Tournament Play
Player Social Dinner and Charity Awards (SBI Island House)
Players event fee covered as apart of registration and space
Guests require pre-paid tickets at $45 |
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Saturday, October 5 |
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TBD
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Tournament Play
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Sunday, October 6 |
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TBD
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Tournament Play
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The Sponsors
In addition to offering outstanding tennis, the Fleming Tournament also extends opportunities for businesses to build their brands by sponsoring this exciting event and help us defray the expenses of hosting this wonderful tournament. There are sponsorships available for all contributor levels, each with unique benefits. Partner with us as we host and celebrate this fabulous tennis event in the Low Country! In 2019, as in the past several years, the Town of Seabrook Island is the Presenting Sponsor for the Fleming Tournament. Other sponsors already committed to this year’s tournament are:
Coca-Cola Consolidated
Hines Wealth Management
Seabrook Island Real Estate
Coastal Getaways of South Carolina [Ask for the Fleming Discount]
Freshfields Village
PSI Control Solutions, Inc.
Total Beverage Solution
McDaniel Family Foundation
Hines Wealth Management
Seabrook Island Real Estate
Coastal Getaways of South Carolina [Ask for the Fleming Discount]
Freshfields Village
PSI Control Solutions, Inc.
Total Beverage Solution
McDaniel Family Foundation
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The Fleming Designated CHARITY
This year again the charitable beneficiary of the Fleming Tournament is the Sea Islands Blessing Basket, a Sea Islands Hunger Awareness Foundation (SIHAF), A 501 (C) (3) non-profit organization mission. SIHAF supports charitable food-related that feed the hungry and provide drinkable well water to those who do not have fresh water on Wadamalaw and Johns Island. SIHAF is 100% volunteer operated and distributes 98% of the money raised to families in need. Once a month Sea Islands Blessing Basket distributes food to some 700 residents of Johns Island and Wadamalaw whose income is below the poverty level. The food distributed is enough for seven meals. In 2018 the Fleming tournament raised $35,000 and provided not only extra food but for the first time provided the opportunity to provide recipients fresh produce and proteins.
Contacts
Tournament Director |
Mike Kiser |
mkiser@discoverseabrook.com 843.768.7810 |
Tournament Chair |
Cat Russo |
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Media |
Dale and Patti Leibach |
202.365.4339 or 704.516.0671 |
Fleming Sponsorships |
Ken and Nancy Steen |
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Fundraising Chair |
Debbie Pickens |
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Fleming Tournament |
General contact |