Unsanctioned TournamentThis tournament is not sanctioned and will not count for ranking by the governing organization.
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Thank you for supporting the Bob Swanson Memorial Fundraiser and
Tennis Tournament, known as "The BOB". We look forward to welcoming
you to Traverse City for this one of a kind, fun, social and
competitive event that features doubles teams from around the state
of Michigan, the Midwest and around the United States! Please read
the entire notes section of this homepage to find out all the
details and see what's new for 2020!
Book Your Room! Use this link -
https://www.grandtraverseresort.com/promocode?promocode=BOB20
Or call 800-236-1577 and use Code BOB20
The tournament funds are used for college scholarships for Northern
Michigan high school Seniors with a tennis background that are
going on to college. Each year the scholarships are presented to
the winners at the BOB Bash on Saturday night.
The YMCA will again be used as a facility to host divisions
depending on size of the division. The YMCA will again offer a
hospitality room with complimentary food and beverage provided by
The BOB tournament.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: There are sponsorship opportunities for
you and your business that include banners hung on tournament
courts at the Grand Traverse Resort & Spa as well as tournament
and BOB Bash entries. Please contact Lisa Seymour for more info -
lseymour@gtresort.com
NEED A PARTNER? post on the Facebook page with the division you are
looking for.
DIVISIONS: We received your feedback to keep the divisions the same
for 2020. We ask that you play with a partner that is not rated
more than .5 above or below your level. Example: a 4.5 player will
not be allowed to play with a 2.5 player in the 7.0 division.
Men's, Women's and Mixed
6.0 Doubles
7.0 Doubles
8.0 Doubles
Open
FORMAT: Play will begin as early as 9am on Friday, 8am on Saturday
and 8am on Sunday. This is to allow the most matches to finish
before 7:30pm on Saturday for the BOB Bash.
Main Draws: Best 2 out of 3 tie break sets, with 10 point super tie
breaker in lieu of third set.
Consolation: only 1 match will be played. 2 out of 3, no ad, tie
break sets, with 10 point tie breaker in lieu of third set.
BOB Bash: Details coming soon
Player Selection TypePlayers are selected manually by the tournament director after the close of registration.
Entry TypeEntry to this tournament is open to USTA Members, USTA Members who have an expired membership and Non-USTA Members. Entries must be submitted by Friday, February 14, 2020 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time.
Quick ReferenceIn the future, you can jump straight to this tournament by entering the tournament identification number: 850033120 from the searchable schedule homepage.
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