9th Annual K & W Spring Junior Satellite Tournament (Level 6)

Hello, Due to a change in SCTA with the Youth Progression Program (http://www.socaljuniortennis.com/youth-progression.html) we have not posted the G10 & Under Draw. We are awaiting responses from participants to see if they are grandfathered into the program which will allow them to play in this tournament. Please check back to this page for updates or call the tournament desk at 619-549-1441 or 619-549-2518.

By entering this tournament, you agree to follow the SCTA Code of Conduct for Parents, Coaches, and Spectators. more info

The player is responsible for re-confirming their match times/dates. PLEASE CHECK-IN 15 MINUTES BEFORE YOUR SCHEDULED MATCH TIME. Default declared 15 minutes after posted match time. All matches are best 2-out-of -3 sets. Super Tie-breaker may be used in lieu of third set. Single elimination draw. The tournament committee reserves the right to combine events with less than four players. If there is play on Friday and you have a time restraint due to school, please e-mail the tournament director ASAP after you register, requesting your time restraint. There will be no refunds after draw has been posted.

Please leave early and check road conditions. You may want to take the tournament phone numbers (619-549-1441 or 619-549-2518) with you in case of a problem on the way.
Penalties: 5 minutes or less = Loss of toss plus 1 game, 5:01-10:00 minutes = Loss of toss plus 2 games, 10:01-15:00 minutes = Loss of toss plus 3 games, More than 15:00 minutes = Subject to Default

The tournament headquarters will be the Balboa Tennis Club 2221 MORLEY FIELD Dr. 92104, San Diego
Directions: From I-805, exit University Ave and proceed West, left on Alabama, left on Morely Field Drive. Courts are located in Balboa Park.

The check-in desk will be located near court #19 which is located near the cafe'.

Level 6 (Satellite) Tournaments
A Level 6 tournament (the satellite level) is a progression level. The SCTA Junior Competition Committee HIGHLY recommends the following:
* If you have won three (3) Level 6 (satellite) tournaments by winning three (3) or more matches within those tournaments, you should:1. Play Level 5 tournaments in the same age division.
OR
2. Play Level 6 tournaments in the next highest age division.
more info

All 10 & Under matches will be played with the “Green” Ball (or Green Dot Ball) on a standard sized 78’ court. There is no racquet restriction with this ball. All 10 & under matches will consist of best of three sets with a "Deciding Match Tie-Break" (first to 10) played in lieu of a third set.

Listed below are the eligibility requirements for Level 6 tournaments.
1. A player ranked in the top 100 (18s-12s only) on the standings list at the entry deadline
is not eligible for Level 6 play in that age division. They may choose to play in a Level 6
tournament in an older age division provided they are not ranked in the top 100 of that
division.
2. All Level 6 tournament winners will be invited to participate in the 2016 Satellite Masters.
Please note that in order to have the tournament count as a "win", the player must have won
three or more matches (not including byes or defaults, unless the default is in the finals) to win
the tournament.
A Level 6 tournament (the satellite level) is a progression level. The SCTA Junior Competition Committee HIGHLY recommends the following:
· If you have won three (3) Level 6 (satellite) tournaments by winning three (3) or more matches within those tournaments, you should:
1. Play Level 5 tournaments in the same age division.
Or
2. Play Level 6 tournaments in the next highest age division.

SCTA satellite standings lists are based on the draw size of each individual event. more info

The aim of this code is to maintain fair and reasonable standards of conduct by all junior Southern California players playing in any USTA sanctioned tournament. more info

GIRLS: No sports bras or compression garments of any kind are to be worn alone; midriff must be covered when arms are at rest, and spandex shorts or Capris must be covered by additional shorts or skirt.
BOYS: No cut off t-shirts, or cut off shorts. Sleeveless tennis shirts may be worn. No reference to drugs, violence, alcohol, or foul language may be depicted on player attire.

Boys & Girls ages 12 - 18 will use Penn Championship Extra-Duty Tennis Balls
Boys & Girls ages 10 & Under will use Penn Control+ Green Dot Tennis Balls