Tournament Reports
Match Schedule Info
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RAIN DELAY - REVISED SCHEDULE
No matches were able to be played on Sunday, 12/5/04. The finals of the Men's 40 Singles and Doubles, the final rounds of the Father and Son main draw and the Mixed Doubles will take place Monday. Play will start at 9:00AM. For specific match times please see the draws.
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Father & Son Schedule
Please note that the Father & Son Doubles Event will not start until Friday, December 3, 2004. From that point on, teams will be asked to play two matches per day. The semis and finals will be on Sunday.
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Social Events During the Tournament
A complimentary cocktail reception will be held on Friday for contestants and their immediate family. An evening social is slated for Wednesday and there will be a daily Happy Hour in the club bar from 4:00- 7:00pm. Monday- Saturday.
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Consolation Events
Entry fees INCLUDE AUTOMATIC ENTRY in the CONSOLATION EVENTS associated with each main draw event. Mens and Womens singles & doubles events will use various types of "Feed In" formats, depending on the draw size, with mandatory playoffs for 3rd and 4th.
Mixed Doubles, Father & Son Doubles and Grandfather/Grandson Doubles will use a First Match Loser format for consolations and will have a mandatory playoff for 3rd and 4th place.
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Spectators
Spectators are welcome at these events. There is free parking and no charge for the event.
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Accommodations
Tournament participants are eligible for discounted room rates at both the La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club and the Sea Lodge hotel (the Sea Lodge is located adjacent to the Beach Club). The reservation office will also gladly help you find other low cost facilities within a reasonable driving distance of the site. Reservations may be made at either property by calling 800-624-2582.
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Internet Access Onsite
High speed internet access will be available to the players in our player lounge. We also hope to have wireless access available at all locations on property by the time the tournament starts. Those who stay on property will also have free access to the internet in their rooms.
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Transportation
A discounted shuttel service rate of $13 per person is available for travel between the airport and the Beach Clbu or Sea Lodge. The discount is only available to those who use Cloud Nine Shuttle to make the trip.
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Check-In Procedures
When you first arrive at the tournament, please be sure to check in at the Registration desk located very close to the Tournament Desk, adjacent to the draw boards. After registration you will receive a player card that will enable you to check in for your matches at the tournament desk. This card also entitles you to discounts in our Pro Shop and a free gift. Copies of the draws are also available at the registration desk.
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Modified Tiebreaker
Please note that we will be using the Experimental Tiebreak procedure, described on page 125 of the 2004 "Friend at Court". It is the same as the standard Set Tiebreak except that ends of the court are changed after the first point, then after every four points and the end of the set.
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Contacting the Tournament:
Before the tournaemtn, call 858-454-6500 weekdays from 9am to 5:30pm. After hours and during the tournament, please use the club's main line 858-454-7126 and ask for the tournament desk. You may also email questions to Bill McGrath at bmcgrath@ljbtc.com or to Bill Kellogg at wjk@ljbtc.com.
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Tournament Sponsors
Chism Brothers Painting: "Your Neighborhood Professionals"
Tommy Bahama
Citizen
Wilson
United States Tennis Association
San Diego District Tennis Association
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Practice Courts During the Tournament
Two courts will be designated as practice courts. Players may obtain 15-minute time slots to warm up for their matches by contacting the front desk at the La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club to make reservations. There are also plenty of public courts within a short drive from the club. Directions to these facilities will be available at the Tournament Desk.
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Prize Money
Prize money will be distributed in all main draw events in accordance with the following chart:
Draw Size 1st Pl 2nd Pl 3rd Pl
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Please visit the La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club website for
directions, reservation information and a convenient link to the
draws (located at the bottom of our homepage). Players are invited
to use the Beach Club courts for practice on Saturday and Sunday
(11/27 and 11/28).
No Selection Process. All registered players will be selected.
Entry to this tournament is open to all USTA members. Entries must be submitted by Monday, November 15, 2004 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: 651805504 from the searchable schedule homepage.
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