Notes
About:
Rollingwood Athletic Club will host players ages 10 & under
that have a valid USTA membership who wish to participate in an
exciting non-elimination co-ed round-robin singles & doubles
Orange Ball tournament!
When:
This half-day tournament will start Saturday, July 18th at 9am.
It will take approximately 4 hours to complete the singles and
doubles events.
Awards/Medals/Recognition:
Medals will be awarded to (each participant); sportsmanship
awards will be handed out and much more upon completion of the
tournament!
Cost: A participants fee qualifies them for singles and doubles
matches.
Skill/Age Appropriate:
Rollingwood Athletic Club has 5 courts that have blended lines
to create 60' courts. If needed, additional courts will be used
with non-slip lines. Orange balls will be used and court-monitors
will assist in making judgment calls and the overall administration
of the tournament. Since this is an entry level tournament,
participants who have experience playing on 60' courts with this or
a similar format are encouraged to enter the tournament (Stage 2).
Players that have only played using the Red format (Stage 1) should
only enter if they have formally participated in Stage 2 events
(previous Orange or Green tournaments or professional clinics) and
with permission of the tournament director.
Singles Format:
Round Robin
� One short set no-ad scoring: First to 4 games by a
margin of 1. If, at 3 games all, a 7-Point Tiebreak will be played.
Win by 1 point will determine the outcome of the match.
Doubles Format:
Round Robin
� The doubles format is a 10-Point Tiebreak. Winning by 1
point will determine the outcome of the match.
Information on Round Robin's:
http://s3.amazonaws.com/ustaassets/assets/1/15/round%20robin%20competitions.pdf
http://s3.amazonaws.com/ustaassets/assets/1/15/non_elimination_tournament_draw_sheets_16_player.pdf
Match Preparation:
Contact me for details if you would like to join us Friday
evening from 5:30-7pm at Rollingwood Athletic Club to play some
practice matches before the actual tournament starts.
Lunch:
After the tournament at approximately 1pm, a BBQ will be
provided to each participant if they wish to partake in.
Miscellaneous:
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your match (start time
is 9am). If you are a non-member, please sign the waiver form upon
entry into the club.
Tournament check-in will be in front of court 9 at Rollingwood
Athletic Club (picnic table area). Each court has water available,
however you should also consider bringing you own water-bottle,
snacks, sunglasses, sun-screen, hat and anything else that will
prepare and assist you. Shorts and skirts with pockets are required
at the tournament to hold balls.
A default or forfeit will be declared 15 minutes after 9AM if
you have not checked in physically with the tournament director. If
you must withdraw from the tournament, please contact Cole Shelton
at 503-330-5638. Refunds will not be given once the draw has been
posted.
Please bring a portable lawn chair as we have limited seating
available.
Important Links:
FREE USTA Membership:
http://membership.usta.com/content.jsp?pageName=10UJRFREE
USTA NorCal Tennis Tournament Rules:
http://s3.amazonaws.com/ustaassets/assets/635/15/norcal_junior_tournament_rules.pdf
Basic Rules of Tennis:
http://s3.amazonaws.com/ustaassets/assets/1/15/2.%20the%20code.4.pdf
Extending Version of Tennis Rules:
http://s3.amazonaws.com/ustaassets/assets/1/15/2014fac_final.2.pdf
Parents' Guide to Junior Tennis:
http://www.10andundertennis.com/images/uploads/2011_10_and_Under_Parents_Guide.pdf
Junior Development Pathway:
http://www.norcal.usta.com/juniors/TAUT_junior_development_pathway/
USTA Northern California Orange and Green Ball
Tournament Rules:
http://s3.amazonaws.com/ustaassets/assets/635/15/norcal_rule_variations_2014.pdf
Player Selection TypePlayers are selected manually by the tournament director after the close of registration.
Entry TypeEntry to this tournament is open to all USTA members. Entries must be submitted by Monday, July 13, 2015 11:59:00 PM Pacific Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
Quick ReferenceIn the future, you can jump straight to this tournament by entering the tournament identification number: 500056315 from the searchable schedule homepage.
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