Fleming Flash for Saturday October 5

Play is happening at both Seabrook and Kiawah, so plan on watching some great tennis starting at 8:30 am. All of the Kiawah matches are played at the Roy Barth Tennis Center. All tournament information, including photographs and highlights, is available at this link.

Lunch will be available for purchase from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm provided by the Seabrook Island Club food truck and grills. The food will all be available at the Racquet Sports Center on Seabrook Island.

Don’t forget to review the parking information since the Racquet Club has limited parking for players, LSVs and handicap vehicles. Check the Tidelines post (click here) or the tournament website by clicking here for detailed information on parking.

Below are matches with Johns Island players for Saturday, Oct 5:

Men’s Doubles Semi-Finals:

  • 65s        Bunch/Steen vs Jarck/Koelling 11:30 am SEA
  • 70s-       Courtney/Bunch vs Schmeer/Cooper 4:00 pm SEA

Women’s Doubles Semi-Finals:

  • 30s        Reynolds/Ferreira vs West/Aiken 10:00 am SEA

There will be finals matches on Seabrook for the following divisions:

  • Women’s 65 singles at 8:30 am
  • Women’s 70 doubles at 2:00 pm
  • Men’s 75 singles at 8:30 am
  • Men’s 80 singles at 10:00 am
  • Mixed doubles 70s at 11:30 am

There are also many consolation matches being played, so be sure to check the brackets or printouts at the Seabrook courts for your favorite players. If you want to see the full draws for any events, go to this link. Use the drop-down menu to find the correct age group and gender.  

-Submitted by Ellen Smith, Alan Fleming Tennis Tournament Committee

Fleming Flash for Friday Oct 4

Play is happening at both Seabrook and Kiawah, so plan on watching some great tennis starting at 8:30 am. All of the Kiawah matches are played at the Roy Barth Tennis Center. All tournament information, including photographs and highlights, is available at this link.

Lunch will be available for purchase from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm provided by the Seabrook Island Club food truck and grills. The food will all be available at the Racquet Sports Center on Seabrook Island.

PLAYERS – If you have not checked in, be sure to stop by the check-in table inside the shop. Make sure to have your QR Code with you! You need your wristband to attend the Friday night poolside cocktail party and dinner.

Don’t forget to review the parking information since the Racquet Club has limited parking for players, LSVs and handicap vehicles. Check the Tidelines post (click here) or the tournament website by clicking here for detailed information on parking.

Below are matches with Johns Island players for Friday, Oct 4:

Men’s Doubles:

  • 65s        Bunch/Steen vs Eager/Perry 11:15 am KIA
  • 70s-       Courtney/Bunch vs Vandegrift/Hanson 1:00 pm KIA

Men’s Singles:

  • 30s        Gray vs Burger 10:30am SEA
  • 40s        Polychron vs Hieber 8:30 am SEA

Women’s Doubles:

  • 50s-       Kelly/Duckworth vs Belangia/Hahn 12:30 pm KIA
  • 55s        Bailey/Hines vs Charlton/Kaleel 3:45 pm SEA
  • 65s        Meloy/Goheen vs Frautschi/Wright 1:00 pm SEA
  • 70s-       Ott/OBerg vs Kirkland/Peiffer 10:00 am SEA
  • 75s        Fluet/Levanthal vs Bernard/Dickenson 3:00 pm SEA

Mixed Doubles:

  • 40s-       Duckworth/Barth vs Snyder/Snyder 3:00 pm KIA

There are also many consolation matches being played, so be sure to check the brackets or printouts at the Seabrook courts for your favorite players. If you want to see the full draws for any events, go to this link. Use the drop-down menu to find the correct age group and gender.  

-Submitted by Ellen Smith, Alan Fleming Tennis Tournament Committee

Fleming Flash for Thursday Oct 3

Play is happening at both Seabrook and Kiawah, so plan on watching some great tennis starting at 8:30 am. All of the Kiawah matches are played at the Roy Barth Tennis Center. All tournament information, including photographs and highlights, is available at this link.

Lunch will be available for purchase from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm provided by the Seabrook Island Club food truck and grills. The food will all be available at the Racquet Sports Center on Seabrook Island.

PLAYERS – If you have not checked in, be sure to stop by the check-in table inside the shop. Make sure to have your QR Code with you!

Don’t forget to review the parking information since the Racquet Club has limited parking for players, LSVs and handicap vehicles. Check the Tidelines post (click here) or the tournament website by clicking here for detailed information on parking.

Below are matches with Johns Island players for Thursday, Oct 3:

Men’s Doubles:

  • 65s       Good/Good vs Jarck/Koelling 10:00 am KIA
  •               Bunch/Steen vs Watt/Podolin 10:00 am SEA
  •               Minch/Orr vs Collins/Hall 3:30 pm SEA
  • 70s-     Moore/Webster vs Courtney/Bunch 3:00 pm SEA
  • 80s        Mazzola/Murphy vs West/Hendrix 1:30 pm SEA

Men’s Singles:

  • 40s        Polychron vs Sofizade 8:30 am KIA
  • 65s –     Grafmeyer vs Oberstein 8:30 am SEA

Women’s Doubles:

  • 50s-       Stebbins/Kravec vs Rothschild/Hartsock 1:30 SEA
  •               Kelly/Duckworth vs Adams/Cooper 12:15 pm SEA
  • 55s        Stadelman/Kravec vs Rothschild/Stubbs 10:00 SEA
  •               Smith/Klimkiewicz vs Schults/McLaurin 8:30 am KIA
  •               Bailey/Hines vs Kirkman/Hicks 10:30 am KIA
  • 60s        Small/Yule vs Kirkman/Hicks 2:15 pm KIA
  •               Stadelman/Courtney vs Belangia/Goodman 4:45 KIA
  •               Minch/Dalpee vs MacLennan/Jones 11:45 am KIA
  •               Steen/Orr vs Corley/Crolley 11:45 am KIA
  • 65s        Meloy/Goheen vs Leventhal/Courtney 1:00 pm KIA
  •               Ott/Brown vs Carmazzi/Denny 5:30 pm KIA
  • 70s-       Moore/Burich vs Ott/Oberg 12:45 KIA
  • 75s        Fluet/Levanthal vs Simons/Oberg 10:00 am SEA

Women’s Singles:

  • 65s        Small vs Maral 10:00 am KIA

Mixed Doubles:

  • 50s-       Hines/Agardy vs King/Zerdan 2:00 pm SEA
  •               Kelly/Gray vs Williams/Williams 3:00 pm SEA

If you want to see the full draws for any events, go to this link. Use the drop-down menu to find the correct age group and gender.  

Submitted by Ellen Smith, Alan Fleming Tennis Tournament Committee

Fleming Flash for Wednesday Oct 2

Play is happening at both Seabrook and Kiawah, so plan on watching some great tennis starting at 10:00 am.  All of the Kiawah matches are played at the Roy Barth Tennis Center. All tournament information, including photographs and highlights, is available at this link.

PLAYERS – If you have not checked in, be sure to stop by the check-in table inside the shop. Make sure to have your QR Code with you!

Don’t forget to review the parking information since the Racquet Club has limited parking for players, LSVs and handicap vehicles.  Check the Tidelines post (click here) or the tournament website by clicking here for detailed information on parking.

Below are matches with Johns Island players for Wednesday, Oct 2:

Men’s Doubles:

  • 75s-       Polychron/Cherry vs Adams/Duffel 4:00 pm KI 
    •              Herrera/Pearce vs Emanuel/Weathers 4:30 pm SEA
  • 80s        Mazzola/Murphy vs Carter/Bush 3:15 pm SEA

Men’s Singles:

  • 65s –      Grafmeyer vs Waud 3:00 pm SEA
  •               Steen vs Byrne 1:00 pm SEA
  • 75s-       Herrera vs Raftery 11:15 am KIA
  • 80s-       Mazzola vs Burns 10:00 am SEA

Women’s Doubles:

  • 55s-       Cocchiola/Ross vs Porter/Goodman 3:00 pm SEA
  •               Steen/Jones vs Walton/Montgomery 3:00 pm SEA
  •               Orr/Stebbins vs Odom/Horst 3:00 pm SEA
  • 70s-       Ott/Oberg vs Adkins/Horne 4:00 pm KIA
  •               Cherry/Lanio vs Bramlette/Babb 1:00 pm KIA
  • 75s-       Simons/Oberg vs Bernart/Dickenson 1:00 pm KIA

Mixed Doubles:

  • 50s-       Hines/Agardy vs Brown/Brown 1:30 pm SEA
  • 70s-       Smith/Fenton vs MacLennan/Mootz 2:00 pm SEA
  •               Burich/Moore vs Leprevost/Clairborne 2:00 pm SEA
  •               Moore/Webster vs Raftery/Muehl 4:30 pm KIA

If you want to see the full draws for any events, go to this link. Use the drop-down menu to find the correct age group and gender.  

Submitted by Ellen Smith, Alan Fleming Tennis Tournament Committee

The Fleming Tournament is Back and so is the Flash!

It’s our 40th year!

The Fleming Flash is back!  And it’s tournament time starting tomorrow!  Stay tuned each day for a list of highlighted matches featuring Seabrook players and more.

Player registration starts Wednesday morning at 8:30 am, and play starts at 10:00 am on Seabrook Island.  Activities takes place on Seabrook with matches also being played on Kiawah at the Roy Barth Tennis Center starting Thursday morning.  There is no charge for spectators. Draws will be posted at the Seabrook Island Racquet Club, or click here to go to the USTA website.

There are several Seabrookers playing in their first round matches on Wednesday starting at 10 am, so come cheer them on!  Check the Fleming Flash Wednesday morning for a list of the local players and their schedules.

Starting on Thursday, complimentary coffee, mini-muffins and more will be available from 7:30 – 11 am, for players only, courtesy of Periwinkle Kitchen and the tournament. Lunch will be available to players and guests each day from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm. The grills will be going by the Seabrook Island Club at lunch along with the Food Truck – you can get wraps, sandwiches, sides, desserts and drinks. Cash, credit or a member number will be accepted.  

All players should be sure to have your QR codes with you when you come to check-in on Wednesday.  And, be sure to check in with USTA about your matches and scores. You will also be asked if you want to continue playing in the consolation bracket if you lose your first round match so be ready to play some more tennis!

This year the parking areas have been changed – a Tidelines post was sent out with details (click here to see the post) and the information is also on the tournament website by clicking here. Spectators, and any players who cannot find parking at the Racquet Center, are being asked to park at the Seabrook Island Equestrian Center. Players and spectators are asked to please ride your bike, walk, or have someone drop you off, or carpool if you are able to as parking will be at a premium.  There are limited LSV and handicap parking spaces at the Racquet Center.

One last note, be sure to keep your furry friends at home since they are not permitted at the Racquet Sports Center.

The tennis will be spectacular!  Come cheer on the locals as well as our many guests from across the country and internationally.

Submitted by Ellen Smith, Alan Fleming Tennis Tournament Committee

Important Parking Information for The Alan Fleming Tournament

Once again this year, we are expecting more than 350 players to compete in the Alan Fleming Tennis Tournament, one of the premier tennis events in the Southeast.  We also expect a number of guests and spectators to visit the island, so we are asking for everyone’s help to make the tournament a great success.

With the addition of five new pickleball courts at the Racquet Club, our parking plans have had to change for the tournament.

Event parking for the Alan Fleming Tennis Tournament will be available at the
Equestrian Center, across the street from the Racquet Club, on Thursday,
October 3 through Sunday, October 6.  There is also limited parking available for Fleming players (only) at the Racquet Club parking lot, located at 1701 Long Bend Drive, as space allows.

To access the Event Parking, enter through the main entrance to the Equestrian Center, located at 2313 Seabrook Island Road.  A parking volunteer will direct you to the pasture across the street from the Racquet Club into available spaces.

 Once parked, please exit the parking area through the temporary event gate located near the crosswalk at Seabrook Island Road.

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SC Stingrays Home Hockey Season Begins Oct 19 Against Orlando

The Stingrays play in the South Division of the ECHL’s Eastern Conference and play all of their home games at the North Charleston Coliseum. The Carolina Ice Palace, also located in North Charleston, serves as a practice facility and backup arena for the Stingrays. Established in 1993, the team has been owned by a conglomerate of local business owners since 1995. The team is affiliated with the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League and the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League. 

They play their first home game of the season on October 19, 2024 beginning at 6:05 pm. Their opponent for this first game is the Orlando Solar Bears.

If you’re interested in cheering on the Stingrays in person, you may click here for information and single-game tickets.

Go Stingrays!

–Tidelines Editors

(Image credit: stingrayshockey.com)

2024 Registration is Now Open for Fleming Tennis Tournament

The Alan Fleming Clay Court Championship will take place October 2 – 6 at the Seabrook Island Racquet Club. Tennis players from across the US will compete in this annual, USTA sanctioned event, featuring Level 1 Mixed Doubles (ages 30+) and Level 3 Men’s and Women’s Singles & Doubles (ages 30+). To register, visit alanflemingtournament.net/tournament-registration. The event is free to spectators and open to the public.

-Submitted by Susan Courtney

(Image credit: Fleming Tournament)

RiverDogs at Home August 6-11

The Charleston RiverDogs will play six home games, Tuesday, August 6 through Sunday August 11 at “The Joe” when they welcome the Augusta GreenJackets to the Holy City. Come out and cheer on the RiverDogs baseball team!

The Charleston RiverDogs are the Single-A Affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays. They play in the Joseph P. Riley Stadium, also known as “The Joe”, which sits near the Ashley River and catches the breezes from the river and adjoining marshland. It has been rated one of the best stadiums in the minor league and collegiate levels. (The Citadel baseball team plays there as well.)

For more information and to purchase tickets click here.

–Tidelines Editors

(Image credit: Charleston RiverDogs)

RiverDogs at Home July 9-13

The Charleston RiverDogs will play five home games, Tuesday, July 9 through Saturday July 13 at “The Joe” when they welcome the Columbia Fireflies to the Holy City. Come out and cheer on the RiverDogs baseball team!

The Charleston RiverDogs are the Single-A Affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays. They play in the Joseph P. Riley Stadium, also known as “The Joe”, which sits near the Ashley River and catches the breezes from the river and adjoining marshland. It has been rated one of the best stadiums in the minor league and collegiate levels. (The Citadel baseball team plays there as well.)

For more information and to purchase tickets click here.

–Tidelines Editors

(Image credit: Charleston RiverDogs)

Fun at the Run/Walk at The Lake House Today

This morning, July 3, 2024, under beautiful sunny skies and surprisingly mild and dry conditions, a multitude of Seabrookers, family members and friends participated in the annual Seabrook Island Independence Day (just over 5K) Walk/Run. An estimated 334 people of all ages gathered at The Lake House prior to the 8:00 am start of the event to complete a circuit halfway around Seabrook Island.

While there were no official race times recorded, many people kept track of their personal times on a variety of devices. Congratulations to everyone who participated and thanks to the spectators who came out to watch! A big thanks to Nic Porter, Jamie Mixson, The Lake House staff, and all the volunteers who every year make this such a special event.

Enjoy these pictures from this great event!

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CSO at “The Joe” June 29

Independence Day Weekend Celebration
CSO at “The Joe“
Saturday, June 29 at 8:00 pm

Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park
360 Fishburne Street
Charleston, SC 2940

The City of Charleston in partnership with the Charleston Symphony Orchestra (CSO) will again present a special free-to-attend “CSO at The Joe” concert on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 8:00 pm. Kick off your Independence Day celebrations early with a night of fantastic music under the stars, followed by post-concert fireworks.

The CSO will present patriotic music alongside works by John Williams, Aaron Copland, John Philip Sousa, Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, and more. The event is open to the public and free to attend. Gates will open at 6:00 pm, allowing attendees to enjoy available concessions by the RiverDogs hospitality team.

Due to limited seating capacity, tickets must be reserved in advance to secure a spot. Don’t miss out—reserve your free tickets today.

–Tidelines Editors

(Image credit: charlestonsymphony.org)