All Draws now Posted
The Challenger Event will be hosted at Wilcox HS ('WLCX'), PLEASE NOTE: Girl's Challenger Consolation will play at Willow Glen MS
All Open 14's will play at Willow Glen Middle School ('MS') All Open 12's & Open 16's will play at Willow Glen High School ('WGHS')
B12 & B14 draws (Open) are quite large and are split on the webpage. Please make sure you click both sides of the draw for your matchtime if you don't see it on the first page.
We will utilize the website draws as the official schedule, so you need to check the website before you travel. I will attempt to call (up to 10pm) and/or em for last minute changes. It is your responsibility to check the website, however!
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VIDEO& ANALYTICS BY GAME SMART TENNIS
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Open will use the courts at Willow Glen School campus in San Jose, the Challenger will use Wilcox HS courts in Santa Clara
Thank you for your interest in the Willow Glen Jr. Grand Prix & Challenger. Due to the large number of signups, the Challenger will use the Wilcox HS tennis courts in Santa Clara.. The Challenger draws (and Open 12's) will be limited to 16 players per division, i.e. 16-B12's, 16-G12's, 16-B14's, etc. The Challenger will offer a First Match Loser's Consolation, the Open is Single Elimination.
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 4/18. 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: Adrian Wilcox High School ('WLCX' on draws)
Adrian Wilcox High School is located at 3250 Monroe St. Santa Clara, CA 95051. For directions click:
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Important Registration Information and Possible Limits in Draw Sizes
[1] When registering to the tournament, please sign up for either the Challenger or Open but not both [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] You must register at the same level for singles and doubles (e.g. If you play B14 singles, you cannot play B12 doubles or B16 doubles, or play G12 singles Challenger and G12 doubles Open) [4] The Tournament Committee reserves the right to limit the size of each of the draws/events to 64 singles and 8 doubles teams. [5] The Challenger-event will be limited to 16 players, per division.
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 Referee, 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) using this 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 or TEXT the Referee
(phone number above). Refunds will only be given to those who withdraw before the end of on-line registration [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, April 15, 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: 500038818 from the searchable schedule homepage.
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