*** Welcome to the *** *** Cupertino Junior Challenger Yellow Ball & 12 Novice Green Ball Tournament ***
This is a 30 minutes drive down 280 from San Francisco to Cupertino!! This is an easy drive from the North Bay or Marin. Come play in Cupertino!!!
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*** Contact the Tournament Director for any Issue or Concern ***
For any question about the tournament, please contact the Tournament Director by email at Jean@Hassoun.net.
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*** Special Note for the Boys 12 Novices ***
[1] The draw and schedule for the Boys 12 Novice event A were redone as we had two withdraws and we did not want to have too many matches cancelled. Please check the posted draw again.
[2] The final rounds (semis and final/playoffs) are now posted. The top two players of each of the two round robin events will play each other after completion of those events. At that time, the names on the final rounds draws will be replaced by the actual player names. (The current names are just place holders until we know the actual winners).
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*** Note about the 12 Novice Events ***
For 2014, the USTA NorCal rules define how those 12 novice events will be run: [1] Green balls will be used: those balls with a 75% pressure are much better for younger players. The players actually do not mind the difference as it only makes the balls bounce a bit lower. [2] The match format (for both doubles and singles) is one regular set (a set to 6 games with a 7 points tie-break at 6-6). [3] Participation in doubles is mandatory: all players will automatically be registered in doubles (unless we don't have enough players and then some will be left out). [4] The event format will be round-robin with two groups (A and B), with playoff matches (semis and final/playoff) between the top two players in each event.
==> Please check BOTH the doubles and singles events for your matches. ==> After the round-robin events, please check with the tournament desk if you qualified for the final rounds.
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*** Check Your Draw Closely for your Site (for Each Match) ***
All draws are subject to change. Please recheck draws for changes in
time and or withdrawals. All changes made within 24 hrs of tournament
start will be phoned to the affected parties. Changes made more that 24
hrs before the tournament will be either phoned or emailed. Make sure to have all contact info with the USTA as you register. Remember that both players on a team must sign up for doubles before the deadline
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*** Contact the Tournament Director for 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 Tournament Director (TD) and the Referee, and then also CALL the TD (email addresses and phone numbers above). [3] After the posting of the draws, please FIRST CALL the TD and then email BOTH the Tournament Director and the Referee.
Withdraws are sometimes necessary, and are only accepted as withdraws
(but will still receive two penalty points) if they are for illness,
injury, or emergency. Any other withdraws will be considered as refusal to play and will be penalized as such. Withdrawals made before entries close can be handled by the player by going into your TennisLink record and deleting your entry..... Your credit card will not be charged. Withdrawals at least 7 days before play starts are eligible for a refund. That refund will be processed once the tournament receives their final tournament fees, about a week or two after play is complete. If you must withdraw after entries close, immediately contact the director by email Jean@Hassoun.net. If it is the day before matches begin (Friday) , or any of the tournament playing days, please ALSO phone the tournament immediately (408) 406-7325. Give your line number on the draw if you can. Speak slowly and clearly and spell the player name if necessary be sure to give a return phone number. For any withdrawal after entries close, please include a reason so we may pass it on to the USTA if necessary.
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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. For the 12 Novice events (green ball), we could limit the draws further, according to the USTA NorCal rules.
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*** Event Draws Information and Match Formats ***
[1] When signing up for a doubles event, you MUST identify your doubles partner (be sure that this person has entered the tournament) by using this person's USTA #. [2] Challenger Main Singles Events: Format will be Best of 3 TB Sets with a match tiebreak in lieu of a third set. In each event, a mandatory playoff match will determine the 3rd and 4th places. [3] Challenger Consolation Events: Format will be an 8-Games Pro Set (play a 7 points tie-break at 8-8). [4] All Doubles Events: Format will be an 8 games Pro Set (play a 7 points tie-break at 8-8). [5] All events: Regular scoring will be used. [6] 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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*** This tournament is being played at some of these three different sites ***
[1] De Anza College in Cupertino ("DAC" on Draws). [2] Fremont High School in Sunnyvale ("FHS" on Draws). [3] Sunnyvale Middle School (Mango Park) ("Mango" on Draws). ==> See Directions Below.
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*** Main Tournament Site: De Anza College ("DAC" on Draws) ***
* Address: 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd.Cupertino CA.95014 * => Coming from 17 South take 85 North to Stevens Creek Blvd. Go right off freeway and go one mile to Stelling Rd. Go rt. on Stelling. Go to first light and turn right towards parking lot take an immediate left onto De Anza College Parkway and go 75 yards an take your second right into parking lot. You will see courts on youir left go to the end of courts to check in desk. => Coming from 101 North take 85 south to Stevens Creek Blvd. Go left over freeway and go one mile to Stelling Rd. Go rt. on Stelling. Go to first light and turn right towards parking lot take an immediate left onto De Anza College Parkway and go 75 yards an take your second right into parking lot. You will see courts on your left go to the end of courts to check in desk. => For directions, please use the following link to Google Maps -->
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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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*** 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 issues, ...).
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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 Tuesday, June 17, 2014 11:59:00 PM Pacific Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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