All Main Draw matches have been rescheduled for Sunday - Saturday 7 PM Please check the draws for your new schedule
The format on Sunday will be one set to 6, regular scoring, with a tiebreak at 6-All (e.g. you can win 7-6, 6-4 or 7-5). With this format, we should be able to finish the Main Draw. As a reminder, all Consolation and Mixed Doubles events have been canceled so we can focus on completing the main draw.
Many of you have asked if we can extend the tournament next week or even tomorrow. Unfortunately, the USTA sanction ends on 3/4. The goal of any tournament should be to safely complete the tournament using established best practices. We did this by: 1. Pulling the consolation and doubles events, and 2. Adjusting the scoring format
The number of points you receive per win is the same as if you played 2 out of 3 sets. Thank you for your patience, we hope to see you again when the weather is better. Good luck everyone!
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All Matches Cancelled Today - 12PM
I'm sorry, but all the weather predictions say it's going to rain this afternoon, but let up tonight. We must cancel all play today. We will reschedule the draws for tomorrow and repost at 7pm tonight.Tomorrow we are clear.
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Sunday 7:15AM Update - All WGHS matches delayed by 1 hour, until 10am, if your WGHS match begins at 8:30, it will now start at 9:30AM
For those playing at WGHS, there is a large swimming tournament this weekend. You will need to park in one of the school lots as the parking next to the courts is used for swimming. The HS tournament desk will be located behind courts 1&2, next to the field.
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New Tournament Draws Now Posted - Friday 7:00 PM, next update Sat. 10AM
Rain is predicted overnight and Saturday. We are going to try and start matches at 12noon. All draws have been updated and all matches will utilize an 8-game Pro Set, with a tie-break at 8-8, using Regular scoring. Unfortunately, the Consolation and Mixed Doubles Draws have been cancelled (per USTA guidelines).
We will update this website by 10am Saturday morning, please check back at that time.
On Sunday, the format will switch back to a best of 3 tie-break sets, with a 10pt. tie-break in-leiu of a 3rd set. There is a playoff for 3rd place.
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Weather Update Friday 9am - Tournament will begin 12PM on Saturday.
After consulting several weather sources, on and off showers are predicted Friday night/early Saturday AM. We are imposing a delay and all matches will not start until 12PM (noon) on Saturday. The format tomorrow will be 8-game pro set for all main draw matches. We will look at keeping the Consolation and MxD draws, but realize we may have to cancel these events to salvage the Main Draw. Please check this site again at 7pm tonight for the update and latest Draws.
Please understand in a tournament, things can change (draws/formats/venues/etc.) so your patience is much appreciated! Checking this website is the main method we use to keep in contact, so please check again at 7pm for tomorrow's scheduled draws.
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Weather Watch Thursday Night 3/1
We are monitoring the current storm. Although the front has moved through, there is still some energy causing showers.This pattern is predicted through Friday. Check this site Friday at 7:00pm for an update.
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Located at Willow Glen School campus in San Jose and Gunderson HS
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Thank you for your interest in the Willow Glen Open. This is a 2-day tournament and includes a consolation round for 1st round
losers. It also features Mixed Doubles!
Please read this page for further instructions. You will not receive an
email indicating your start time, you must click the 'Draws' button to get your
starting time. Draws will be posted 2/28 . Please check this page for any last
minute instructions or information, especially should inclement weather become
an issue.
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Main Tournament Site: Willow Glen High School("WGHS" on draws)
2001 Cottle Ave, San Jose, CA 95125
When you are on Cottle Ave, the courts are behind the High school buildings, on
your right. Plenty of free parking is available on school parking lots and a
limited number of spots are available next to the courts.
For directions, please use this link to the Google Maps -->
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Additional Tournament Site: Willow Glen Middle School("MS" on draws)
2105 Cottle Ave, San Jose, CA 95125
When you are on Cottle Ave, the courts are behind the Middle school buildings,
on your left. Willow Glen HS and MS share the same campus, the MS courts are
within sight of the HS courts and each are within walking distance from the
other. Plenty of free parking is available on the school parking lots.There is
a large parking lot off Varsity Lane that lies between the courts.
For directions, please use this link to the Google Maps -->
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Site Map
To see a site map with markings of the key points of
interest (including the main tournament desk, please see ==>
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Additional Tournament Site: Gunderson High School ("GUND" on draws)
Gunderson High School is located at 622 Gaundabert Ln, San Jose, CA 95136. For directions click:
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Important Registration Information and Possible Limits in Draw Sizes
[1] When registering to the tournament, please make sure to
provide your current contact information
[2] Doubles registrations: No later than the end of the Monday prior to the
Saturday start date of the tournament, any doubles players that have not
previously entered as a team should advise the referee of the partnership. All
players without a partner will then be paired up. It is your responsibility to
check the web site (Competitors list and draws) to learn about your doubles
participation.
[3] For doubles registration, please register in either the MxD 14 or MxD 18
division!
[4] The Tournament Committee reserves the right to limit the size of each
of the draws/events to 32 singles and 8 doubles teams. The 12's singles will be limited to 16.
All other events could also be limited if needed as resources allow.
If a selection is needed, it will be done according to the USTA NorCal
rules.
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Contact the Tournament Director, Craig Pasqua,craig@fourdirectionstennis.net for any issues
For any questions or concerns about the tournament, please
contact the Tournament Referee.
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Concurrent Tournament Rule
At the close of entries, a player shall not be entered in
two or more sanctioned tournaments if any parts of the tournaments overlap,
unless each Tournament Committee involved understands the situation and concurs
in writing. If entries for the overlapping tournaments close on different
dates, approval must be received from all Tournament Committees no later than
the entry closing date that occurs last. Players who enter a tournament and
play it to completion, may then enter another tournament with overlapping dates
without permission. A player who is on the alternate list in one tournament is
not considered in violation of the Concurrent Tournament Rule if they enter
another concurrent tournament.
Players who violate the Concurrent Tournament Rule shall forfeit all ranking
points earned at the concurrent tournaments
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Check Your Draw Closely for your Site (for each match) usingthis Tennislink Webpage!
All
draws are subject to change. Get into the habit of checking the website the
night before each match! Please recheck draws for changes in time and or
withdrawals. All changes made within 24 hrs of tournament start will be phoned
to the affected parties, unless chages are made after 10PM. Make sure to have
all contact info with the USTA. Remember that both players on a team must sign
up for doubles before the deadline.
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Withdrawal Information
[1] Until the closing of the registrations, you can withdraw
yourself online with your confirmation number.
[2] After closing of registration, and until the posting of the draws, please
submit any withdrawal in writing by emailing BOTH the Tournament Director (TD)
and the Referee. If you do not receive an acknowledgement of your request,
please CALL the Referee (phone number above).
[3] After the posting of the draws, email BOTH the Tournament Director and the
Referee.
[4] For withdraws during the tournament, contact both the TD and Referee.
Please keep in mind withdraws are only permitted for injury, illness or
personal circumstance and an email must be submitted to the Referee detailing
the reason for the withdraw.
Withdraws
are sometimes necessary, and are only excused if they are for illness, injury,
or personal circumstance. Withdrawals made before entries close can be handled
by the player by the 'edit Registration' on the tournament web site and
withdrawing your entry. Your credit card will not be charged.
Withdrawals at least 7 days before play starts are eligible for a refund. That
refund will be processed about a week or two after play is complete. If you
must withdraw after entries close, immediately contact the tournament referee
by email; please note, per NorCal USTA Junior Tournament Rules, if a player
withdraws from the tournament within 6 days of the start of the tournament, no
refunds or credits are due.
If it is the day before matches begin, please CALL the Referee and followup
with an email to both the TD and Referee. For any withdrawal after entries
close, please include a reason so we may share that information with the USTA.
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Tournament Desk - Check In
Please check in at the tournament desk at least 15 minutes
prior to your scheduled match time. If you entered after the online
registration period, you must pay the tournament fees at your initial check-in.
If you check-in late, regardless if a court is available, you will be penalized
and possibly, subject to the Junior Suspension Point System. Exceptions are at
the discretion of the referee.
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Event Draws Information and Match Formats
[1] When signing up for a doubles event, you MUST identify your doubles partner
(be sure that this person has entered the tournament) by using this person's
USTA #.
[2] All singles Events will be Best of 3 Tie-Break sets with a Match
Tie-Break (10 points), in lieu of a third set. A mandatory playoff match will
determine 3rd and 4th places.
[3] All Doubles and Consolation Events: Format will be an 8-game Pro Set (7
point tie-break at 7-7).
[4] All events: Regular scoring will be used.
[5] Trophies awarded to 1st and 2nd place singles finishers and doubles
champions. Medals will be awarded to 3rd and 4th place singles finishers and
doubles finalists. Consolation winners will also receive a medal.
[6] Consolation rounds will utilize an 8-game Pro Set.
[7] Be on time for your matches: Check-in at the tournament desk (at your
specific site) 15 minutes BEFORE your scheduled match times and be ready to
play. Penalties for lateness will be enforced.
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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 Sunday, February 25, 2018 11:59:00 PM Pacific 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: 500029318 from the searchable schedule homepage.
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