OPEN DRAWS UPDATED THURSDAY APRIL 18
OPEN DIVISIONS Due to changes in the court reservations and some last minute withdrawals, the draws for all Open matches have been removed and will be updated and changed. Please check the draw tonight (Thursday 8 p.m.) for your updated match times. We are no longer able to accommodate time adjustments for schedule conflicts.
CHALLENGER DIVISIONS
No changes have been made for all Challengers Matches. Draws are posted.
Thanks
-Tournament Director
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GOOD MORNING,
DRAWS ARE NOW POSTED.
SEE YOU THIS WEEKEND!
- 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 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)
ALL CHALLENGER MATCHES PLAYING AT:
WILCOX HIGH SCHOOL TENNIS COURTS (as WLCOX in
draws)
3250 Monroe Street, Santa Clara, CA -
Parking: on high school campus or on the streets of the
neighborhood, there is no parking space along the court side.
ALL OPEN MATHCES PLAYING AT:
BAY CLUB SANTA CLARA (as BCSC in draws)
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. Most draws
will be limited to 16 players.
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
On site 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 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 or if your child did 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
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, April 14, 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: 500033719 from the searchable schedule homepage.
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