Welcome!
This year's 110th Annual San Francisco Junior Open Grand Prix will be held in our great city's own backyard (Golden Gate Park) during the dates of Monday, July 20th - Friday, July 24th. You won't find a more iconic backdrop and natural, green location for a tennis tournament so come enjoy a 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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Tournament Director / Referee Contact Information
For any questions or concerns about the SF Jr. Open Grand Prix, 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 & 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 landscape 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).
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Checking the Draws for Match start time!
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 desk 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
Singles Competition - (First Round Losers Consolation): Best 2 out of 3 Set Tiebreak Sets. Consolation will have a 10 point Match Tiebreak in lieu of a 3rd Set. There will be a 3rd and 4th place playoff match for all singles draws.
Doubles Competition: 8 Game Pro Set
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Parking Info
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.
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Nearby Amenities
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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No Filming Policy
There will be a "NO Filming/Video" policy for our Tournament this year. Our court layout negates any individually private court play and includes participants on both adjacent and parallel courts. Even if the parents/legal guardians of your opponent(s) have given consent we will still enforce this rule and prohibit video filming of any kind. Thank you for your cooperation.
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The San Francisco Recreation and Park Department's 110th Annual
City Junior Open Grand Prix is held at the historic Tennis Complex
in beautiful Golden Gate Park. Come play in one of the longest
standing tournaments in the West Coast and be part of the history
yourself!
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 Wednesday, July 15, 2015 11:59:00 AM 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: 500007115 from the searchable schedule homepage.
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