NorCal 14s Junior Sectional Championships @ University of the Pacific

PLEASE READ ALL INFORMATION BELOW BEFORE REGISTERING! When you register, be sure to provide your email address and cell phone number during the registration process. We do not have access to phone numbers and email addresses of the tournament participants UNLESS the player re-enters their contact information at the time of the event registration.


The Sectional Championships offer the highest tier of competition for the advanced player in the 12, 14, 16, and 18 divisions. Each event is designated as a Level 3 National Ranking Tournament.


DID YOU KNOW? The singles Champion of our Section tournament gets directly into The USTA National Championships (Hard Courts). NOTE: The June Sectionals Champion gains automatic acceptance as part of the national selection process for the Hard Courts if the player remains age eligible and enters.


TOURNAMENT COMMUNICATION will be handled primarily through email to the Tournament Director (mikeerwin@mac.com) and/or Tournament Referee (lonnie.gibbsjr@ymail.com). We both are able to respond quicker to emails than phone calls.

University Of The Pacific (PAC) Hal Nelson Tennis Complex 1010 Brookisde Road Stockton Ca. 95210 is the main site for this tournament. In Shape West Lane (WL) 1074 E Bianchi Rd Stockton Ca 95210 is our second site

Singles Draws: 64 players compete in the singles main draw.
Doubles Draws: All singles players are eligible to compete in the doubles


Singles Format: FIC through R16 with playoff for 3rd & 4th place, and a playoff for 5th, 6th and 8th


Doubles Format: Single elimination. Playoff for 3rd & 4th place.


Match format:


Main Draw Singles Matches and Singles Playoff Matches (3/4th and QF Draw): Best of 3 tiebreak sets


FIC Singles Matches; All Doubles Matches: Best of 3 tiebreak sets with a 10 point match tiebreak in lieu of the 3rd set.

TOURNAMENT CHECK-IN: Players must check in at the tournament check-in desk a minimum of 30 minutes before their first match.
MATCH CHECK-IN: 15 minutes before your scheduled match time. Please go to the bathroom, fill your water bottle, etc. before you check in. Players are expected to check and comply with all scheduling done by the Tournament Committee. The Point Penalty System for late check ins will be enforced. Don't be late!

If entries have not yet closed, a player may withdraw themselves on TennisLink tournament homepage and click “Withdraw” under the Edit Registration box. You will need your confirmation number from your original registration to withdraw. The “Location Confirmation Number” is also in the Edit Registration box. Because your credit card will not be charged prior to the entry deadline, no refund needs to be made.

Immediately email the Tournament Referee at lonnie.gibbsjr@ymail.com and copy the Tournament Director at mikeerwin@mac.com if you must withdraw from the tournament. Bona fide reasons for a withdrawal are illness, injury, or personal circumstances.


Withdrawals after Draw is Made: Immediately email the Tournament Referee, at lonnie.gibbsjr@ymail.com All withdrawals for any reason without the proper written notification are defaults.


The required written verification of an injury or illness must be from a medical professional. If a player is withdrawing because of a personal emergency, the player must deliver a written explanation of the situation and the Referee will determine whether the situation is a personal emergency. It can be emailed to lonnie.gibbsjr@ymail.com. Provide the player’s name and be sure to give a return phone number. Also, give your line number on the draw if you can.


Any withdrawal that does not meet the written verification requirements by the last scheduled day of the tournament will result in the player being levied suspension points and any match that is not played will be coded as a Default.




Refunds: A player’s entry fee will be refunded if the player withdraws no later than seven days before the start date of the tournament for a bona fide reason. No refund is given beginning six days before the start date of the tournament for any reason. The fee for electronic entries is not a considered a part of the entry fee and is non-refundable.

When entries close, a player shall not be entered in two or more sanctioned tournaments if any parts of the tournaments overlap, unless each Tournament Committee involved understands the situation and concurs in writing. 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. A player who is on the alternate list in one tournament is not considered in violation of the Concurrent Tournament Rule if they enter another concurrent tournament.

The USTA NorCal Point Penalty Suspension System (PPSS) will be applied! The purpose of this System is to maintain fair and reasonable standards of conduct by all USTA NorCal players competing in any USTA-sanctioned tournament.

Draws will be posted by 10AM Wednesday of tournament start for singles and by 10AM on Thursday for Doubles.

Warm Up Courts will be available at the sites 1 hour prior to the start of play each day. Courts are available on a walk on basis at Delta College located at Pershing ave and Burke Bradley Drive Stockton Ca. 95207.

There is free parking at the tournament sites. When parking is full or limited there is overflow parking nearby.

Appropriate tennis attire is required at all times. Only shoes with non-marking soles are permitted.

The Penn Championship ball will be utilized through the tournament. Each match will receive three balls and full third sets will receive three new balls. ALL balls need to be returned to Tournament Desk when reporting scores.

Awards will be presented to all Main Draw singles and doubles finalists including 3rd/4th, 5th and 6th place finishers.

Each player will receive a FREE t-shirt for participating in the event.

We recommend you bring your own chairs, shade, and ice chest. There is limited seating available onsite and limited shade around the courts. It could be very hot here in June.

• Valley Brewing Company - 157 West Adams Street. Stockton CA Valley Brew has great burgers, sandwiches, salads, and more. 1 miles from University of the Pacific
• Sherwood Mall - Pacific Avenue and Robinhood Stockton CA Macaroni Grill, Subway, Chipotle, Panda Express, Ono Hawaiian BBQ, Jimboy’s Tacos, and more. 1 mile from University of the Pacific
• John’s Incredible Pizza - 4555 North Pershing Avenue Stockton CA. 1 mile or less from the University of the Pacific
• Garlic Brothers Restaurant - Next door to Marina Tennis Club. Great menu for lunch and dinner. On Water front.
• Bobs at the Marina - Next door to Garlic Brothers. Next to Marina Tennis Club. Great breakfast menu. Waterfront eating.

REGISTER NOW -

We want to help you navigate the COLLEGE TENNIS RECRUITING process. Attend the College Tennis Info Session to find out more about NCAA rules and timelines, and proactive steps you must take to find the right collegiate varsity program for you!

WHERE: University of the Pacific

WHEN: Saturday June 7th from 12-1:30pm

COST: FREE. USTA Guide to Tennis on College Campuses ($3 value) included attendees.

WHO: OPEN TO EVERYONE - all NorCal players (any age) and parents are welcome, as well as coaches who want to better assist their players with college recruiting services.

PLEASE REGISTER ONLINE TO ATTEND - SPACE IS LIMITED!

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