Notes
TIME AND PLACE OF DRAWIt is anticipated that the draw
will take place at BAY CLUB COURTSIDE on or about Sunday, September
23rd, and posted on by Monday, September 23rd by 6:00pm. For
specific information, please contact
gordon.collins@bayclubs.com
PRO PENN BALL WILL BE USED
WE WILL BE USING TWO TOURNAMENT SITESBAY CLUB COURTSIDE -
"CTSD" - 14675 Winchester Blvd, Los Gatos, CA 95032
408-395-7116
BAY CLUB SANTA CLARA - "BCSC" - 3250 Central Expressway, Santa
Clara, CA 95051 408-738-2582
TOURNAMENT FORMATEach division will have a maximum of 32
doubles teams. The format will be "points of the compass", and each
team will be guaranteed three matches. 8-game pro set through the
quarterfinals; best of 3 tiebreak sets with a 10-Point Match
Tiebreak in lieu of the 3rd set for semifinals, finals and playoff
for 3rd and 4th place (in the main Draw - EAST).
TOURNAMENT SELECTION PROCESSTeams shall be selected in the
order of their combined standings using the most recently published
Doubles Seeding List of the division. For example, Player A holds
the #1 standing and Player B holds the #10 standing. The team of
A&B would have the combined standing of 11. A team with a
combined standing greater than 11 is selected after team A&B.
If there is a tie, the team with the player with the highest
doubles standing on the list shall be selected first.
All teams not selected shall be placed on an Alternate List that
are ordered using the same methods of selecting players or teams
into the tournament in above. The Alternate List shall be used to
replace withdrawing players and teams, except that a Late Entry may
not be accepted into the draw if it invalidates the seeding.
PLEASE CHECK IN AT YOUR FIRST MATCH SITEPlease check in at
your first match site to sign in & to receive your tournament
gift.
ELIGIBILITYThe tournament is open only to residence of USTA
NorCal. USTA membership is required. Players must meet the age
eligibility requirements of the division.
DOUBLES PARTNERSHIPSPlayers may enter the tournament without
a partner. If more than 32 teams have entered, selection shall be
based on teams entered as partnership (see selection process
above). If fewer than 32 teams have entered, all players will be
selected. Players without partners shall have until the end of day
on Sept 17th to notify the Tournament Chairman of a partnership.
Please email gordon.collins@bayclubs.com with both players names
and please include both players on the email. Players without
partners as of the end of the day on Sept 17 will be placed on the
waiting list.
SEEDINGThe Computerized List Method of seeding will be used.
Teams shall be seeded byt he Tournament Committee in the order of
their combined ranking using the most recent published Doubles
Seeding list. Teams with USTA National, ITF, WTA & ATP standing
and rankings may also be considered for seeding.
LATE ENTRIESPursuant to USTA regulations, late entries shall
be placed on the bottom on the Alternate List in the order
received. Late entries received at the same time will be ordered by
lot. To submit a late entry, email the player's anme, USTA number,
division of entry, email address and cell phone to
gordon.collins@bayclubs.com.
WITHDRAWALS PRIOR TO ENTRY DEADLINEPrior to entries closing,
a player may withdraw and automatically receive a refund of your
entry fee by clicking on the "Withdrawal" link that is in the Edit
Registration box at the top right of this page.
WITHDRAWALS AFTER ENTRY DEADLINEImmediately contact
gordon.collins@bayclubs.com if you need to withdraw from the
tournament after entries close. If the withdrawal is due to an
injury or illness after the draw is published, the USTA Regulations
require the injured or ill player to submit a written verification
from a medical professional before the end of the day on Sept 25th.
If the withdrawal is due to personal circumstances, the player must
submit a written description of the situation no later than the end
of the day on Sept 25th and the referee shall determine whether the
situation is a personal circumstance. Written verification can be
emailed to gordon.collins@bayclubs.com
INCLEMENT WEATHER INFORMATIONInformation on and how
inclement weather affects the tournament schedule will be posted to
this website as court conditions change. We will update this
information on the hour when weather has a potential impact on
scheduling.
PRACTICE COURTSNo practice courts will be available at our
tournament sites. In the immediate area, we would recommend he
following;
West Valley College - Saratoga - 3 miles away - 16 courts
Campbell Rec - Campbell - 3 miles away - 4 courts
Saratoga High School - Saratoga - 4 miles away - 8 courts
WATER & ICEWater sources are available at all sites,
with ice being provided at Bay Club Courtside
TOURNAMENT EVALUATIONSWe highly recommend that you complete
an evaluation on this tournament. Annual feedback from our
participants is the best way for us to continue the quality of the
event for everyone. You will need your USTA membership number to
complete the evaluation.
SCORINGDoubles: 8-game pro set through the
quarterfinals; best of 3 tiebreak sets with a 10-Point Match
Tiebreak in lieu of the 3rd set for semifinals, finals and playoff
for 3rd and 4th place.
Player Selection Type
Players are selected manually by the tournament director after the
close of registration.
Entry Type
Entry to this tournament is open to specified residents only.
Entries must be submitted by Monday, September 16, 2019 11:59:00 PM
Pacific Time. Only USTA members can register online if
available.
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Player Selection TypePlayers are selected manually by the tournament director after the close of registration.
Entry TypeEntry to this tournament is open to specified residents only. Entries must be submitted by Monday, September 16, 2019 11:59:00 PM Pacific 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: 500001119 from the searchable schedule homepage.
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