*** Operation Pride - Berkeley Junior Tennis League *** *** and the City of Berkeley Park & Recreation *** *** welcome you to this Junior Challenger Tournament ***
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*** Contact the Referee for any Issue or Concern ***
For any question about the tournament, please contact the referee by email at Jean@Hassoun.net
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*** Please Provide your Feedback on the Tournament!!! ***
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*** Important Registration Information ***
When registering to the tournament, please make sure to provide your contact information (phone(s) and email address) as we would otherwise be unable to reach you when needed (registration issues, schedule changes, withdraws, weather issue, ...).
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*** WHAT'S NEW FOR JUNIOR TOURNAMENTS IN 2014 ***
USTA Northern California recently announced some
significant changes and enhancements to the section's Junior Tournament
structure that will take effect on January 1, 2014.
USTA National, in an effort to improve the national
junior tournament experience for thousands of young players throughout the
country, has also made numerous changes to the National Junior Competition
Structure that will take effect on January 1, 2014.
==> Players, parents and coaches are encouraged to review the
new structure by clicking -->
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*** Concurrent Tournament Rule ***
A player shall not be entered at the time
entries close in two or more USTA sanctioned tournaments scheduled to
take place at the same time, in whole or in part, unless each Tournament
Committee involved understands the situation, concurs in writing, and
each agrees to accommodate the player’s schedule. The final decision
rests with each tournament committee. If one tournament agrees to accept
concurrent entries and accommodate the player's schedule but the
concurrent tournament does not, the player may not enter both. If
entries for the overlapping tournaments close on different dates,
approval must be received from all Tournament Committees no later than
the entry closing date that occurs last. Players who enter a tournament
and play it to completion, may then enter another tournament with
overlapping dates without permission. If a player violates this
concurrent tournament rule ranking points earned in any concurrent
tournament played will not count toward ranking or the Grand Prix Points
Race and the concurrent tournaments will not count toward the minimum
tournament requirement to qualify for Grand Prix.
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*** Possible Limits in Draw Sizes ***
The tournament reserves the right to limit the size of each of the draws/events to 16 or above. The 12s and under will be limited to 16 singles players and to 8 doubles teams. All other events could be limited up to 32 singles players and to 16 doubles teams as resources allow. If a selection is needed, it will be done according to the USTA NorCal rules.
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*** Contact BOTH the Tournament Director and the Referee: Registration Issues, Withdraws, ... ***
[1] Until the closing of the registrations, you can withdraw yourself online with your confirmation number. [2] After closing of registration, and until the posting of the draws, please submit any withdrawal in writing first by emailing BOTH the TD and the Referee (see above), and then also CALL the TD (phone number above). [3] After the posting of the draws, please FIRST CALL the TD and then email BOTH the TD and the Referee.
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*** Event Draws Information and Match Formats ***
[1] All Singles Events (Main Draws): format will be a 8 games Pro Set (A 7 points tie-break will be played at 8-8). A mandatory playoff match will determine the 3rd and 4th winners. [2] All Singles Events (Consolation Draws): format will be a 8 games Pro Set (A 7 points tie-break will be played at 8-8). [3] All Doubles Events: format will be a 8 games Pro Set (A 7 points tie-break will be played at 8-8). [4] Regular scoring will be used. [5] Be on time for your matches: check-in at the tournament desk 15 minutes before your scheduled match times and be ready to play. Penalties for lateness will be enforced.
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*** Tournament Site: Frances Albrier Community Center ("SPP" on draws) ***
* Address: 2800 Mabel Street, Berkeley, CA 94702 (510) 384-7255 * The tournament desk will be at the San Pablo Park Tennis Courts, near the Frances Albrier Community Center. Directions: from 580 take Ashby exit. Go up Ashby, cross San Pablo Ave, make a left at the light on Mabel St, tennis courts are right in front of you. For directions, please use this link to the Google Maps -->
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*** Amenities ***
Water and snacks will be provided.
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*** Parking ***
On street parking is available next to the courts.
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*** Hotel: The Claremont Hotel Spa and Club ***
* Addess: 41 Tunnel Road, Berkeley, CA (510-843-3000) * The hotel is about 4.7 miles from the tournament site. For more information ==>
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*** Hotel: The Doubletree Hotel ***
* Address: 200 Marina Blvd, Berkeley, CA (510-548-7920) * The hotel is about 4 miles from the tournament site. For more information ==>
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*** Hotel: The Downtown Berkeley Inn ***
* Address: 2001 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94704 (510-843-4043) * The hotel is about 1.6 miles from the tournament site. For more information ==>
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*** Local Restaurants ***
* McDonalds: 1198 San Pablo, Ave: (1-mile) (510-525-1411) KC Barbeque , 2316 San Pablo Ave, 510-548-1140 * Homemade Café-Breakfast: (1/4 mile) 2448 Sacramento St (510-845-1940) (1- mile) * Berkeley Bowl: (1/4 mile) 920 Heinz Ave (510-898-9555) * Cheese Board Pizza: 1512 Shattuck Avenue (510-549-3055) * Lois-The Pie Queen-Breakfast: 851, 60th St, Oakland, CA (510-658-5616) ... And Many More ...
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Players are selected manually by the tournament director after the close of registration.
Entry to this tournament is open to all USTA members. Entries must be submitted by Saturday, July 26, 2014 1:00:00 PM Pacific Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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