ACTION PHOTOGRAPHS:
The Action Photos taken during the tournament by Jan Roberson are now available for viewing. To see your photos or place an order, click here.
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INCLEMENT WEATHER:
Schedule changes due to inclement weather will be posted hourly on the tournament home page starting at 6:00 AM on the morning of play. You may also call GRRC at 916-638-7001 for an update. If it is raining where you are, do not assume it is raining at Gold River. You might have to get this information while on the road, but that is the best we can do.
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ALTERNATE SITE: Broadstone Racquet Club
Due to the higher than expected volume of entries, we will be using Broadstone Racquet Club in Folsom as an alternate site the first weekend. Please check the draw closely, and if you are scheduled to play at BRC, do not come to Gold River (GRRC). Check in at Broadstone for your matches there.
Broadstone Racquet Club, 820 Halidon Way, Folsom, CA 95630. Those scheduled to play at Gold River (GRRC) should check in there.
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DOUBLES PAIRS:
Anyone signed up for doubles that does not have a named partner will be paired up with another player that does not have a partner and draws will be done Tuesday. If you withdraw after draws are done, there will be consequences.
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TOURNAMENT HOTEL: Courtyard Sacramento Rancho Cordova
The link below is for King Rooms - $64.00/night
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/SACRC?groupCode=STBSTBA&app=resvlink&fromDate=3/22/12&toDate=3/25/12
The link below is for Queen/Queen Rooms - $64.00/night
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/SACRC?groupCode=STBSTBB&app=resvlink&fromDate=3/22/12&toDate=3/25/12
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TOURNAMENT HOTEL:
The Sacramento Marriott Rancho Cordova - $84 - Has just one reslink for ALL tournament dates.
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SCHEDULING REQUESTS AND AVOIDANCES:
Contact Referee Bard Rickey via email with any requests or avoidances you wish to be considered. Your requests will be granted only if there is no unfair or adverse impact on other players.
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WITHDRAWALS:
Please contact the Referee immediately if you are unable to play and must withdraw. Referee contact information is on the tournament home page. We will make every attempt to contact the opponent with this information. If we do not have contact information for the players, there is nothing we can do. Withdrawal for any reason after the draws are published will be penalized under the USTA NorCal Point Penalty Suspension System.
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DRAW FORMATS:
Main Draw: 12's will play best of 3 tie-break sets with a match tie-break in lieu of the 3rd set.
14, 16, & 18's will play best of three tie-break sets. All matches will use regular scoring.
ALL Doubles will be best of 3 tie-break sets with match tie-break in lieu of a 3rd set.
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DOUBLES:
Doubles players are required to find their own partner. We will help find a partner in extreme cases only. If there are 2 players without partners when entries close, they will be paired together and entered into the draw. Partner requests will be honored only if both players agree.
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DOUBLES:
Singles players may only play doubles in the same age group or a higher age group. They may not play down in doubles.
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PLAYOFFS:
ALL Main Draw Singles events will have a playoff for 3rd place. Semi-Final non-winners are required to participate in these matches.
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CONSOLATION:
Consolation draws will be held for the Boys and Girls 12's Singles Divisions only. These matches will be best of 3 tie-break sets with a match tie-break in lieu of the 3rd set and participation is required of all players that lose their first main draw match.
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AREA RESTAURANTS:
For a list of great restaurants in the Gold River area, follow this link for some great dining ideas.
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PRACTICE COURTS:
Practice courts will be available at Gold River Racquet Club only before the start of play each day. After the start of play local parks and schools should be utilized,
· Folsom High School, 1655 Iron Point Road, Folsom, CA
· Miller Park, Kenneth Avenue, Fair Oaks, California 95628
· Carmichael Park, Fair Oaks Blvd, Carmichael CA 95608
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TOURNAMENT EVALUATION:
Your thoughts are important to us. you are invited to visit the tournament evaluation page to let us know how the tournament went for you. Use this link and let us know.
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Gold River Racquet Club (GRRC) and Broadstone Racquet Club (BRC)
will be the sites for all matches. Report directly to the
Tournament Desk at the site where you are scheduled to play. This
is a National Level 5 Tournament and is open to players from all
sections. Late entries will not be accepted.
New information: Due to the higher than expected volume of
entries, we will be using Broadstone Racquet Club as an alternate
site for the first weekend. Check the draw carefully. If you are
playing at BRC, do not come to GRRC, check-in at Broadstone Racket
Club.
No Selection Process. All registered players will be selected.
Entry to this tournament is open to all USTA members. Entries must be submitted by Sunday, March 18, 2012 11:59:00 PM Pacific Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
In the future, you can jump straight to this tournament by entering the tournament identification number: 500005012 from the searchable schedule homepage.
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