All NTRP Players Must Have an NTRP Rating
All players participating in a USTA NorCal sanctioned NTRP tournament must have an NTRP rating. If you do not have an NTRP rating, please click "more info" to obtain a self-rating.
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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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WELCOME!
This year's 114th Annual San Francisco City Open & NTRP Championships will be held in our great city's own backyard (Golden Gate Park) during the Labor Day Weekend (Saturday, September 5th - Monday, September 7th. You won't find a more iconic, natural backdrop for a tennis tournament so come enjoy the last few days of your summer at our facility and don't miss out on this year's high level competition and fun.
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BART Closure - Labor Day Weekend
Perfect timing for our tournament (sarcasm)! Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) will be closed during the weekend of our tournament so traffice to/from the East Bay will be a bit more impacted.
Please take this into account and prepare for extra traffic while planning your commute in and out of San Francisco. Thank you.
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Tournament Director / Referee Contact Information
For any questions or concerns about the SF City Open & NTRP Championships Tournament, please contact:
Tournament Director - John Murphy (john.t.murphy@sfgov.org; 415-753-7001) Referee - Max Sylver (tennis4max@gmail.com; 415-999-9683)
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Tournament Site and Location
The tournament will be held at the Golden Gate Park Tennis Complex located at the Eastern end of the park. Our facility has no street or mailing address but can be found on the corners of John F. Kennedy Drive and Nancy Pelosi Drive (right across the street from the Conservatory of Flowers). If you're unfamiliar with the geography of GGP, we're also just a stone's throw away from the historic Haight/Ashbury District and is a simple 10 minute walk away.
If you need directions, please contact Tournament Director or call either of the Golden Gate Park Tennis Complex phone lines (415-753-7001 or 415-753-7131). (Map Included Below)
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Golden+Gate+Park+Tennis+Courts/@37.7701739,-122.4590726,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x8085809c1b40f217:0xa85bfef606820dd8
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Checking the Draws for Match Start Time and Scheduling!
All draws are subject to change due to various reasons so please continue to check and re-check the draws for match start time adjustments and potential withdrawals leading up to the tournament. All changes due to the draw made within 24 hours of the tournament will be communicated with each participant via phone and email. Please register for the tournament with all necessary contact information included in case of such scenarios.
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In case of Withdrawal...
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. Also, please notify your opponent as well out of professional courtesy or point penalties may apply.
Withdraws are sometimes necessary, and are only excused if they are for illness, injury, or emergency. Withdrawals made before entries close can be handled by the player by the 'edit Registration' on the tournament web site and withdrawing 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 about a week or two after play is complete. If you must withdraw after entries close, immediately contact the tournament referee by email at tennis4max@gmail.com.
If it is the day before matches begin or any of the tournament playing days please ALSO phone the Tournament Director immediately(530) 848-3539. 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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Tournament Desk & Check-In
Please check in at the tournament desk at least 15 minutes prior to your scheduled match time. If you are late (regardless if a court is available), you will be penalized one game for each 5 minutes you are late. Penalties can add up to 3 games after fifteen minutes and then player is subject to default. Exceptions are at the discretion of the referee.
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Match Format (Both Singles and Doubles)
Each match will be a best 2 out of 3 sets with a 10 point tiebreaker in lieu of 3rd set.
Regular scoring will be used for all divisions.
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Nearby Amenities (Restaurants, Food, Drink, etc.)
Our facility is centrally located almost right in the heart of the city. There is plenty of entertainment, food/drink options, and other amenities within a close proximity that our on-site staff can direct you towards if need be!
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Parking Information
Golden Gate Park has plenty of available and FREE parking near the tournament venue so finding a spot for your vehicle shouldn't be much of an issue. Some parking areas near the facility are 3-4 hour public parking only so some of you may need to refresh your parking period by finding another spot. Also, we are located in a completely public area with a lot of foot traffic so please hide all valuable and personal belongings from view just to for safety precautions.
FYI - John F. Kennedy drive is closed to vehicular transportation on Sundays due to San Francisco's weekly "Sunday Streets" initiative. Please take this into account as alternative routes may be needed to reach the tournament venue.
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City Racquet Shop - Stringing Services on site at the tournament for pickup/drop-off!!!
We will have stringing services on-site at GGPTC throughout the weekend courtesy of local City Racquet Shop!
Their very own Andy Liang will be available during the following dates/times for racquet pickup and drop-off: Saturday, 9/5 from 9:00-10:00am Sunday, 9/6 from 9:00-10:00am, 3:00-4:00pm Monday, 9/7 - ALL DAY
Andy is the man so if you have any racquets in need of re-stringing bring them with you to the tournament!
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The 114th Annual San Francisco City Open & NTRP
Championships Tournament hosted by the San Francisco Recreation and
Parks Department at the historic Golden Gate Park Tennis
Complex.
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 Sunday, August 30, 2015 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: 500007015 from the searchable schedule homepage.
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