TOURNAMENT IS CANCELLED
Dear Parents and Players, As of 12:00 PM today, Tournament has been rained out.
Refunds will be given to those players who did not withdraw and did not play their match. Refunds will be done on an individual basis and should be received within 30 days.
Thanks for your patience and support and good luck to all the players in their future tennis endeavors.
3/3 10AM: We are having light rain and the courts are very wet. All matches have been delayed 4 hours from their current schedule. Example: If your draw time says 9AM you will be playing at 1PM If your draw time says 12PM you will now be playing at 4PM. If your draw time says 2PM you will now be playing at 6PM. And so on... 8AM Matches that were put on at 830AM are now at 12:30PM because of the delay.
We will be making a determination on whether to cancel the tournament at 12PM.
If you are driving from farther than 30 minutes away, feel free to TEXT us before you leave for court conditions.
(650)518-3131 (TEXT)
3/3 8:40AM: It just started to rain. We will be delaying all matches for 2 hours. If your draw time is 9:00AM, your new time will be 11AM If your draw time is 11AM, your new time will be 1PM And so on.
If you were an 8AM match and were called off court, be sure to check this section 30 minutes before your scheduled return time (10:30am)
If you are driving from more than 45 min away, feel free to give us a call (650)518-3131 We reading this updates we suggest you use a web browser.
Our next update will be 10AM.
3/3 615AM: Courts are slightly wet but are drying. THERE MAY BE DELAYS in some matches . Please check the draw for your match time.
3/2/2019 6:00PM The forecast looks better through out the night tonight and early morning on Sunday. There is a 50% chance of rain starting at 7am on Sunday and continues until the late afternoon.
We will be updating the draws tonight and reposting them at 9pm.
In our next update we will determine whether or not to delay the Sunday morning matches. First round matches will begin at 8am for some division. Check the draws at 9pm tonight for your match times.
Our next update will be at 5:30am Sunday.
Thank you for your patience.
3/2/2019 12:05pm All matches will be cancelled for today. Check back here at 6pm tonight for more information on Sunday's match schedule.
Thanks for being patient.
3/2/2019 11:47am The rain has just hit us again and the courts are now soaked. We will make a determination on whether to cancel or not for the day at 12pm.
If you are trying to contact us, please call 650-444-1371
3/2 9:45AM: DRAWS HAVE BEEN UPDATED. NEXT UPDATE 12PM
3/2 6:15AM: IT IS CURRENTLY RAINING AND THE COURTS ARE WET. WE WILL BE PUSHING ALL 8AM MATCHES TO 12PM. NO MATCHES WILL BE PLAYED BEFORE NOON, THE DRAWS WILL BE REMOVE AND POSTED AFTER 9AM. CHECK THE DRAWS AT 930AM THIS MORNING FOR UPDATED MATCH TIME.
NEW MATCH FORMAT: ALL DOUBLES AND CHALLENGER CONSOLATIONS WILL BE CANCELLED. SINGLES WE BE PLAY AS BEST OF 2 SHORT SETS (4 GAMES) WITH A 10 POINT TIE BREAK IN LIU OF A THIRD.
3/2 12:32AM: It is currently raining, next update will be at 530AM. Please keep checking here for updates.
3/1 915PM: Currently the weather says that rain will start around midnight and will be on and off in the early hours of the morning, as of now, we will be following the current schedule for the matches.
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Notes
- WELCOME -
Thank you for your interest in Gripspin Tennis Academy's
Tournaments.
We hold several events and tournaments throughout the year.
For more information on our tournaments and other events, please
visit:
WWW.GRIPSPINTENNIS.COM
REGISTRATION AND GENERAL INFORMATION
BE SURE THAT YOUR ADDRESS AND CONTACT INFORMATION IS UP TO DATE
WITH USTA UPON REGISTRATION. WE MAY NEED TO CONTACT YOU FOR
IMMEDIATE CHANGES AND/OR EMERGENCIES.
SCHEDULE
(Subject to change)
BAY CLUB SANTA CLARA (BCSC)
3250 Central Expressway, Santa Clara, CA -Parking available on
site.
Always check the "Important Info" and "Draws" Sections ONLINE,
the night before your match and 2 hours BEFORE leaving for your
match.
TOURNAMENT PLAYER SELECTION
-Players selected manually by tournament director after the close
of registration.
TOURNAMENT DESK
-All players must check in 15 minutes before the scheduled start of
their match by themselves. NO EXCEPTIONS!
-If you are late you must speak with the referee before going on
court to play.
-Keep the tournament desk area clear.
-Parents are not allowed to check in for their child.
-Once checking in, please clear the desk and wait to be
called.
-All players must also check in at the end of their match to report
scores.
-Do not leave the tournament site without checking with the
tournament desk.
-All match related questions should be directed to the onsite
referee.
MATCH FORMAT
SINGLES MATCHES
-Best out of 3 sets regular scoring with a 10 point
tie break in liu of a 3rd set. WITH ADS
DOUBLES MATCHES
-8 Game Pro Set Regular Scoring. WITH ADS
DRAWS
-Draws will be posted online by Wednesday before the start
of the tournament.
-Alternates will be selected if there is an open spot by Tournament
Director.
SCHEDULE CHANGES AND IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS
-All schedule updates or changes will be put at the top of this
tournament page as early as possible.
-If there is a call for rain, or any other weather change, please
continue to check the page as often as possible for updates.
OFFICIAL
-There will be a certified official on site all times during the
tournament.
-All questions relating to your matches must be directed to the
official.
-Only players can request for an official during their match.
-There will be court monitors on site as well. If you need a court
monitor, speak to the tournament desk or the official.
TENNIS BALL
Penn Championship Extra Duty
PARENTS, COACHES AND SPECTATORS
-PARENTS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON COURT AT ANY TIME DURING THE
TOURNAMENT.
-Please respect the players and stay in the bleachers section to
observe matches.
-If you decide to watch from the court fence, we encourage to stay
3 feet away.
-Do not engage with players while matches are in play.
-If you need to speak with a player who is currently on court,
please come to the tournament desk.
DO NOT DISTRACT THE PLAYERS WHILE MATCH IS IN SESSION.
WARM UP COURTS
Bay Club Santa Clara
-Warm up courts available from 7-8am
NO WARM UP COURTS WILL BE AVAILABLE AFTER 8AM.
REFUNDS
- Our refund policy follows the USTA Junior Sanction Rules
Guidelines.
"ii. Withdrawals No Later than 7 Days Before Start of Tournament.
a. Per Event Fee. If a player withdraws from an event no later than
seven days before the start date of the tournament, the player's
per event entry fee will be refunded No refund is required
beginning 6 days before the start date of the tournament".
* NO CREDITS WILL BE OFFERED
* Refunds Will Be Post Marked Prior to 30 Days
* If you have not received your refund after the 30 days, please
contact us immediately.
* Refunds will be given for the event(s) fees only. Tennislink and
other USTA fees will not be included.
* Rain Outs
* Refunds will be given if the tournament has been rained out if
your child has not played a match.
* Be sure that your address is current with the USTA, since this
will be the address that we will be sending your refund to.Thank
you for your support of Gripspin Tennis Events.If you have any
questions regarding our refund policy, feel free to contact us at
gripspintournaments@gmail.com
For any questions related to Tennislink fees, please contact USTA
directly at (510) 748-7373 or contact Tommy Tu at
ttu@norcal.usta.com
CONTACT
Tournament Director:
Javon Montgomery 650-518-3131 gripspintournaments@gmail.com
Tournament Desk:
Mariana Velasco(650)-444-1371
Player Selection TypePlayers are selected manually by the tournament director after the close of registration.
Entry TypeEntry to this tournament is open to all USTA members. Entries must be submitted by Sunday, February 24, 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: 500023419 from the searchable schedule homepage.
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