Event Details
A few people have reported not receiving the e-mails that were sent out. We apologize if this was the case for you, the information that was sent out is copied below:
Hello Players and Parents! We are preparing for your arrival tomorrow and wanted to make sure you had a few details for the event. -Start time for ALL players has not changed and is still 11 AM. Draws will be provided at check in. There will be scheduled breaks so players can eat between some matches, however we recommend that you bring snacks that players can eat quickly when time between matches is shorter.
-It is a NorCal RULE that all players must play both singles and doubles to receive credit for the tournament. If you know another player in the tournament and would like to play doubles with them, please have both players confirm with me upon your arrival. If you do not know anyone else in the tournament we will be happy to pair you up. -Doubles will be first in a timed format that will last for approximately 1 hour. -For Boys Green Ball Singles, a compass draw will be used. In this format all players will play 4 rounds of singles regardless of wins or losses.
-For Girls Green Ball Singles, a round robin draw will be used. Each player will play 3 rounds of singles.
-Match format for all Green Ball Singles matches is one set to 6, with a 7 point tiebreak if players are tied at 5 games each. This is a change from the traditional set where the tiebreak is at 6 games each. No-Ad scoring will be used for all matches.
-For Orange Ball Singles, players will be split into two round robin groups of 5 players each. The top finisher in each group will go directly to the finals and the second place players in each group will have a 3rd/4th place playoff match. Remaining players will also have a consolation playoff match to determine their final overall place.
-Match format for Orange Ball Singles is one set to 4 games, with no tiebreaker. -Limited warm up courts will be available starting at 10:30 AM. We ask that players share courts if needed.
-The club address is 645 Fifth St. Please be sure you confirm the proper address if you are using a GPS system, since some have been known to lead players to one of the other Bay Clubs.
-All matches will be played on our outdoor rooftop courts, so please be prepared to be outdoors most of the day. You can check in on the roof starting at 10:30 AM and we will have a player/parent meeting at approximately 10:55. Take the elevators directly to the 4th floor to get to the courts and tournament desk. Parking for the event is available in the club's parking garage at a discounted flat rate of $15 for the day, or alternatively there is street parking bordering the club.
-Any other questions from now through the event, please feel free to call or text me at 517-320-3280.
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Intended Schedule of Play
Tournament will start Saturday at 11 AM for all players. Tournament will finish Saturday unless there is a very large number of players. The start time is subject to change based on number of entries, please check this website after entries close for updates.
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Draw Format
Draw types and match scoring will depend on number of entrants. Most likely draw types are round robin groups with the top players separated for playoff rounds, or a compass draw with multiple consolation brackets. Players can anticipate playing many matches in whatever format is chosen. All players are REQUIRED to play doubles and will be automatically entered in doubles if they register for singles. If you do not have a partner for doubles we will be happy to pair you up with another player.
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Parking
Parking is available on-site in our parking garage for a $15 flat fee or $4 per hour, street parking bordering the club is also available.
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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, January 14, 2014 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: 500034314 from the searchable schedule homepage.
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