Notes
The draws are now online!
All 10 & Under matches will be a 20 minute timed match, no-ad
scoring.
All 12/14 & Under matches will be a 30 minute timed 8 game
pro-set, no-ad scoring.
Note for Girls' 12 & Under - Playoff matches are not scheduled
in the draw, but will take place after the completion of the round
robin.
All matches will be at the Gateway Golf and Country Club Tennis
Center.
11835 Gateway Greens Dr.
Ft. Myers, FL 33913
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Gateway+Tennis/@26.5772457,-81.76247,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x88db6cbec341770f:0xc1de2e733e03ea15!8m2!3d26.5772409!4d-81.7602813?hl=en
All players, regardless of age, are expected to already know how to
score and the basic rules of tennis.
This is a NON-RANKING tournament, and is for entry level
players with little to no tournament experience.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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 will count for
participation and qualify you to play in a Level 7 tournament if
you choose to do that. Read more about the Pathway here. more
info
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.
AWARDS - 1st and 2nd place
REFUNDS - No refunds will be given after the entry deadline.
SPECTATORS
Although there is some seating near the courts, spectators may want
to bring chairs for more comfortable viewing.
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 Thursday, October 27, 2016 11:59:00 PM Eastern 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: 150048316 from the searchable schedule homepage.
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