128th Annual Pacific Coast Men's Doubles Championship

Match Schedule Info - Score Entry Cards
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This year we have partnered with FloTennis to provide video internet streaming of all twelve courts at the La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club. Those who purchase a subscription will be able to view all matches online. The internet link is as follows: http://bit.ly/2kkvi7h
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Before the tournament starts, you can call the Tournament Director at (858) 454-6500 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. or you can reach the Referee at (949) 374-3524.

When matches are in progress please call the Club's main line, (858) 454-7126 and ask for the Tournament Desk.

After hours you may call the Beach Club's main line (858) 454-7126 to leave a general message for the Tournament Desk.

If you have a particularly urgent matter, please call the appropriate person directly:
Conan Lorenzo .... (619) 846-3094.
Bill Kellogg .......... (858) 735-6500
Marylynn Baker ... (949) 374-3524

You may also email Bill Kellogg at wjk@ljbtc.com or Marylynn Baker at mlb46@cox.net

Although a few matches will be scheduled for Thursday afternoon, in most cases, the FIRST MATCHES are expected to take place on Friday. We will hold three rounds of play on Friday, using a shortened match format (8-game Pro Set).

On Saturday and Sunday the match format will be the best two of three sets with Coman Tiebreakers being played at 6-6.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SCHEDULE IS BASED ON THE SIZE OF LAST YEAR’S DRAWS AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

Entry fees include automatic entry in the associated consolation event. The consolation event is open only to those players who lose their first match.

The San Diego International Airport is located just a 20 minute drive from the club. Transportation between the club and the airport is easily arranged at the airport by simply visiting the transportation stands outside Baggage Claim. A taxi costs approximately $35-$40.

For getting around town when you are here, a car is the best way to go. Train stations are located at Solana Beach and downtown San Diego. Bus service is located a few blocks from the club.

The draws will be posted at the Beach Club and online by Tuesday evening during the week the event begins. Changes in the draws and schedule will occur as circumstances dictate (injured players, partner substitutions, withdrawals, etc). We post these changes onsite and on the internet frequently so please be sure to check the draws at least daily to be sure that you have the latest information.

While the tournament is in progress, the draws posted on the official bulletin boards at the site are the official draws. Therefore, it is especially important to check the posted draws onsite to verify times, opponents, etc after each match. When changes occur, we make every attempt to contact the affected players. However, sometimes it happens that we do not have updated contact information or simply cannot reach players for various reasons. Therefore, please be sure to check for changes on a regular basis.

Prior to playing your first match in the tournament you must visit the Registration Desk and obtain your Player Registration Card. You must have a current USTA membership to play in this tournament. If your USTA membership has expired or you don't have one you may purchase a USTA membership onsite at the Registration Desk.

At the Registration Desk you will need to sign a Waiver of Liability.

The Registration Desk will have lots of information available for you about practice courts, the facilities and the most current draws. Please feel free to ask general questions about the tournament at this desk.

Please note that you must Check-in at the Tournament Desk prior to each match you have in the tournament. It is recommended that you Check-in at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled time of your match. After checking in, you must remain within earshot of the tournament desk since failure to respond to the official announcement of your match could result in a default. You should automatically present your Registration Card to the volunteers at the Check-in desk for each match.

When possible, two complimentary practice courts are set aside at the Beach Club (courts # 13 & 14). Players may reserve them in 15 minute increments by contacting the Beach Club front desk (858-454-7126). In addition, we have made arrangements for complimentary practice courts offsite for our tournament players at the La Jolla Tennis Club, 7632 Draper Avenue, La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 454-4434. They are on a "first-come, first-served" basis. Additionally, players may use the Barnes Tennis Center, 4490 W. Point Loma Blvd., San Diego, 92107 for longer hitting sessions at modest rates. Players looking for a quick warm-up before their match may always use our double-sided backboard.

Racquet stringing and repair services are available onsite. Just contact our Tennis Shop to make these arrangements. (858) 551-4680

Locker rooms are available onsite for all tournament participants with complimentary towels, toiletries and appropriate changing areas.

Don Debaun, our great trainer, will be back by popular request. His services are complimentary to the players and he will be located in a room very near the tournament desk. Massage services are available onsite at prevailing rates and we have EMT's onsite to handle emergency medical situations that might occur during the tournament. Just contact the Tournament Desk, any official, the Registration Desk or the Front Desk for a quick response to emergency situations.

Complimentary parking is available onsite for all tournament participants. Spectators arriving separately will be required to pay a $10 parking fee per day.

Engraved trays will be awarded to the first and second place finishers in the main and consolation draws. Winners of the main draw will have their names inscribed on our perpetual trophy.

If we experience inclement weather during the tournament it is quite likely that some matches will be delayed or rescheduled. We will post notices to this website at frequent intervals to keep you advised about rescheduling plans, etc.

ACCOMMODATIONS:
Special room rates at the Beach Club and the La Jolla Shores Hotel are available to those participating in the tournament based on availability.

Call our Reservations Hotline: 800-624-2582 to take advantage of this these great rates and be sure to mention that you are playing in the tournament.

For hotel amenities we recommend visiting our website at the link attached to this message www.ljbtc.com.
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Please note that we do not accept credit card payments at our outlets. Purchases must be paid in cash or charged to your room.

Players are required to wear appropriate tennis attire for their matches. Shoes that leave excessive marks on the courts (such as track shoes) are not allowed.

We have 14 hard courts available onsite, 12 are lighted. We try to avoid scheduling matches under the lights but in many cases, it is unavoidable. There is no charge for the lights.

The Wilson US OPEN Extra Duty ball is the official ball of the tournament.

A processing fee is charged by the company that administers the online registration process. The fee charged is calculated as follows:

Entry Fee ............ Processing Fee
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$0 - $149.99 ....... 6.75% plus $1.25
$150 - $499.99 .... 3.75% plus $5.75
$500 and up ........ 2.75% plus $10.75

*There is a $3.25 minimum per registration per person.

Players: Please take a moment to evaluate the tournament by going to the attached link and answering the questions. The San Diego District Tennis Association is committed to providing a top quality tournament circuit for players and your input will help achieve that goal.
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