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Welcome to the City of Rockville Youth Tennis Tournament.
PLEASE NOTE: The draw will be made on Wednesday, June 7th.
No selection process, all registered players will be
selected.
1. Tournament outline:
a. 10U Tournament:
i. The tournament will be played on Sunday, June 11th
ii. The tournament will be a one day event.
iii. Divisions will be divided by gender.
iv. The format for the tournament will be based on registration
numbers.
2. Court Dimensions:
a. 60' court will be used for the 10U Tournament.
b. All City courts are outdoor hard-courts. All matches will be
played within Rockville City Limits and location(s) will be based
on the number of participants.
3. Event Schedule:
a. Event start time: will be based on number of players.
4. 10U rules for the tournament:
a. Scoring:
i. The scoring system, in line with USTA recommendations, will be
based on registration numbers.
b. Serve:
i. Normal serve or adapted serve (under arm).
ii. A maximum of 2 service attempts (unless net
interference).
c. Equipment:
i. Orange-felt, 10 and under specific, tennis balls.
ii. Participants should use a racquet no longer than 25".
iii. Play on conventional nets.
d. Tournament format:
i. Single Elimination and Round-Robin.
ii. One day format.
iii. Game played on a 60' court (see diagram on page 1).
iv. Rest period of at least 15 minutes is applied between
matches.
e. Other conventional USTA rules relating to 10-and-Under will
remain the same.
5. Location of Tournament: TBD in Rockville City Limits. This site
will be updated when locations are determined (8/30).
6. Start time: You are expected to arrive 20 minutes before your
match. If you are delayed by more than 15 minutes then the match
might be forfeited. This decision will be made by the Tournament
Director.
7. The role of the Tournament Director/Program Supervisor:
a. Train court mentors prior to the start of the program.
b. Create and supervise the 10-and-Under Tournament
c. Settle rule disputes.
8. The role of the Site Supervisor:
a. To monitor schedule.
b. To liaise with Tournament Director.
c. Keep participants safe.
9. Participants will need to bring the following to the
tournament:
a. Appropriate sized racquet.
b. Refreshments (please stay hydrated) - no drinks provided.
c. Appropriate clothing and footwear for tennis and the
elements.
d. Food.
e. Please note that spectators should be prepared for all elements
and conditions. Including no shade.
10. Spectator Expectations: We expect that parents will be positive
supporters. We do have a couple expectations:
a. No coaching
b. No Scoring
c. No calling outs
i. Parents will be given a verbal warning.
ii. All complaints/concerns should be addressed to the Site
Supervisor.
11. Weather Policy: In the case of unplayable conditions,
participants will be notified via our Sports Weather Line:
240-314-5055. If a Tournament is cancelled then participants will
either get a refund, or, can be registered for another upcoming
tournament.
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10U Net Generation Assessments were created by USTA Player Development to guide coaches and parents in choosing the best court and ball for their child's development. Certified Pros can complete and share Assessments using the Net Generation Phone app. Orange: tinyurl.com/orangeassess Green: tinyurl.com/greenassess If you have questions about the 10U Youth Progression or Net Generation Assessments please contact Rob Issem at issem@mas.usta.com
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Player Selection TypeNo Selection Process. All registered players will be selected.
Entry TypeEntry to this tournament is open to all USTA members. Entries must be submitted by Sunday, June 4, 2017 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: 300043818 from the searchable schedule homepage.
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