Due to a low number of entries, this event has been cancelled. We look forward to seeing you at another tournament soon.
Your credit card will not be charged.
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WHO CAN PLAY IN THIS TOURNAMENT?
This Entry Level event is a great introduction into the
competitive pathway for new players, recreational players, and players who are
ranked no higher than 400 on the latest USTA Florida Standing List. USTA Membership is required. •Players
play in their own age division. They cannot play up in an older division.
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THIS IS A 1 DAY TOURNAMENT unless there is rain.
We will try to finish this tournament in 1
day. Sunday will be a rain day in case we are unable to play or finish on
Saturday.
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10 & Under Youth Tennis Tournament Pathway
This level 8 tournament is part of the Tournament Pathway for players 10 and Under in Florida. This event is one of 2 Entry Level events necessary before entering a Level 7 orange ball event.
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FORMAT OF DRAWS
Draws will use a non-elimination format to
give players the opportunity to play as much as possible. Draws may be round
robin or compass depending on the number of participants.
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FORMAT OF PLAY
10s will play on a 60 ft court using orange balls. 2 out of 3 short sets. Each set is 4 games (first to win 4 points wins the game using No-Ad scoring). If each player wins 1 set, they play a 7 point tiebreaker to determine the match winner. Matches may be timed. 12 and under will use green dot balls on a full-size 78 ft court. Matches will be 2 out of 3 short sets with sets starting at 2 games all and No-Ad scoring. If each player wins 1 set, they play a 10 point tiebreaker to determine the match winner. 13 and over will use yellow balls on a full-size 78 ft court. Matches will be 2 out of 3 short sets with sets starting at 2 games all and No-Ad scoring. If each player wins 1 set, they play a 10 point tiebreaker to determine the match winner. Three minute rest period between the 2nd set and Tiebreak for all divisions. During the rest period coaching is allowed but players cannot leave the court.
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DRAW AND FIRST MATCH TIME
Your first match time will be posted on
this page no later than Friday morning at 9 am. Please come to the park and
check-in ready to play 15 minutes before your first match.
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AWARDS - 1st and 2nd place
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REFUNDS - No refunds will be given after the entry deadline.
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HOTEL HOTLINE
Please call Lee County Sports Housing at 1-239-541-1800, Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Eastern, or submit a reservation request online at: If you call the hotel directly, there is no guarantee that you will receive the tournament discount.
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RENTAL CARS - Dollar Rental Car discount call 1-800-800-4000 and give corporate code "CC0357"
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SPECTATORS
Although there is some seating
near the courts, spectators may want to bring chairs for more comfortable
viewing.
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NO PETS
As a Lee County Parks &
Recreation facility, no pets are allowed at Rutenberg Park.
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TIPS FOR PLAYERS
1-Introduce
yourself to your opponent. 2-Call
the balls & score out loud throughout the match. Your parents or other
watching can’t help you with the score. 3-Before
serving, be sure that your opponent is ready to play. 4-Be courteous. Talk quietly.
Don’t walk across the back of another court to get a ball until the players
finish the point. 5-Keep
a positive attitude in the game. Don’t stall, pout or complain. Never throw
your racquet. 6-No
cell phones are allowed on the court. 7-Have
a good match! Don’t forget to report the score, give the
balls back and find out your next match time.
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TIPS FOR PARENTS
1-Parents
must not talk to players during the match. 2-No
player may receive any form of coaching by any person while the match is in
progress. Coaching is allowed between the 2nd set and match tiebreak
but the player cannot leave the court. 3-No
abusive behavior is permitted toward a tournament official or player by
parents, relatives, coaches, or other persons associated with the player. 4-Accept the players’ line
calls, whether you believe they are correct or not. Clap for good shots on both sides and be
particularly careful not to clap for mistakes (e.g. double faults). 5-Parents
should enjoy the company of other parents and support all players. 6-Let
your child play the match and have fun. 7-Enjoy
the match!
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Tournament Location - Rutenberg Park, 6500 South Pointe, Blvd, Ft. Myers 33919
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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, February 22, 2017 11:59:00 PM Eastern 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: 150057917 from the searchable schedule homepage.
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