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Saturday Schedule
The schedule for Saturday has been posted on-line. Some matches may have to be rescheduled based on results of Friday matches. Please be sure to recheck the schedule on Friday night after 7 pm to see if your match time changed.
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Pre-Tournament Updates Important!!
We look forward to seeing everyone later this week. Just a few items to remember: 1. Please check/recheck the draw to confirm your match dates, times and locations. We have had a few changes since the draws were posted and believe we contacted everyone affected. But just in case… 2. There are no practice courts available at any of our tournament sites. And unfortunately the courts near MVTC are being resurfaced. 3. Please allow plenty of time to check in to your matches prior to the start time. There can be highway traffic and especially traffic on East Blithedale. We don’t want to have to default players for not planning ahead. 4. Don’t forget about the cocktail party at Harbor Point on Thursday night and the D’Angelos buffet at MVTC on Friday.
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Weekend Schedule
The draws have been posted. You will notice that we have not scheduled beyond Friday. We are working on the weekend schedule, but many of the match times will depend on the results of matches played earlier in the week. This is due to some players playing in multiple events. Please be patient.
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Seeds and Draws update
Most seeds are posted, the balance will be posted by end of day May 30. Draws will be posted by June 1.
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Registration Update
Players: Registration closes tonight, May 25th at 11:59 pm. We apologize that there have been registration glitches and we have been working if Tennislink to try and get those resolved. If you registered but are not seeing your name on the competitor list, please email the Assistant Tournament Director at susantighe@comcast.net
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Seeding Update
We will begin posting seeds on Thursday, May 26, with the intention of completing the seedings by Sunday, May 29. If you have any questions regarding seedings, please email the Tournament Director at kabashki@comcast.net. We plan on starting the draws on Tuesday, May 31, with the intention of posting them by Thursday, June 2 (if not sooner).
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On-line registration problems
If you are having difficulty registering for the tournament via TennisLink on the USTA website it may be because you have cookies or cache on your device that are blocking your ability to do so. Please clear your device of cache and cookies history and try again. If you are still having difficulty call or email the tennis director. To disable cookies and cache go to the settings on your device, scroll to your browser, click. Find Clear cache and cookies history, click.
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W75's Not added 2016
We have added 75's Singles and Doubles in the Men's category only. Please disregard the email dated 4/14 that indicated both men's and women's were added. It is Men's only this year.
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M75's Singles/Doubles added
Marin Championships has added Men's 75's Singles and Doubles to the tournament this year. Please spread the word to others you know in this age category so it is large enough to be viable and competitive. Please note, we have not added this division for women this year.
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General Information
Welcome to the 40th Annual Marin Championships. This Category II National senior's tennis tournament will start on Wednesday, June 8, with most finals scheduled for Sunday, June 12. From Wednesday through Friday, play will take place at three venues: Mill Valley Tennis Club (MV), Club at Harbor Point (HP), and Scott Valley Swim & Tennis Club (SV). Saturday and Sunday play will be at Mill Valley Tennis Club. Last year's tournament awarded $20,000 in prize money. Sponsors will be posted as they become available. If you are looking for a doubles/mixed partner, please contact the Tournament Director at kabashki@comcast.net. The tournament will do its best to connect up potential partners.
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Sponsors
Platinum: BMW of San Rafael and Piazza D'Angelo's Ristorante
Gold: Pacific Union
Silver: EO Products, Joust with Jenny Sperry, Law Offices of Weisberg & Miller, Montecito Plaza/Seagate Properties, Inc., Mill ValleyTennis Club, Post Street Orthopedics.
Banner: Bay Area Pain Medical Associates, Eugenia Jesberg - EJ Interior Design, Endurance Sports, Gina and Bill Seaborg, HiBall Energy, CMA Mortgage, Malugani Tire Center, Mary McLain - Resolution Remedies, Maxwell Management, Tracy McCulloch - Broker Associate Pacific Union Real Estate, Private Wealth Partners, Pro Insurance, Summer Search, Sweetwater Music Hall, UBS, US Sports Camps, Wendy Crowe Real Estate, West Coast Tennis.
Site Sponsors: Mill Valley Tennis Club, Club at Harbor Point, Scott Valley Swim & Tennis Club.
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Scheduling/Schedule Changes
Please check the website regularly for match start times as well as potential match time and/or location changes. If you have any schedule or time constraints, you must contact the Tournament Director in writing prior to the close of tournament registration. Please email the Tournament Director at kabashki@comcast.net. We will do our best to accommodate all requests. Once the tournament registration closes, there is no guarantee a scheduling request can be accommodated.
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Times for Weekend Matches
Match times on Saturday and Sunday may be adjusted and will not be posted until after the start of the tournament. Be sure to check with the tournament desk for final match times.
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Tournament Schedule
Play begins at 8 AM on Wednesday, June 8 at Mill Valley Tennis Club (MV), Club at Harbor Point (HP), and Scott Valley Swim & Tennis Club (SV). Play continues at all three sites MV, HP, and SV beginning at 8 AM thru Friday, June 10. Beginning Saturday, June 11 at 8 AM all matches will be played at MV (unless otherwise noted). Most Semi-Final matches (and some selected Finals) will be played on Saturday, June 11 at MV. Remaining Finals will be played on Sunday, also at MV. If necessary for scheduling reasons, some Finals may be played during the week. Please check the website each evening for the most up to date times and location for matches the following day. It is anticipated that older age groups will start earlier in the week and younger age groups later in the week (depending on draw size). We will hold round robins for draw sized of 3 or 4.
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June 3 Event Supports Marin Championships
On Friday June 3 join in in on three FUN events that support the tournament
1 - Joust with Jenny Sperry and Jonathan Aspatore 2:30 - 5:30 at Mill Valley Tennis Club. Armor up and tilt your racquet towards the Pro and the Pounder. Each team is asked to donate $50 ($25 per person) to play 1 game against Jenny and Jonathan. Prizes awarded after the event. Sign-up with Peter Ryan at pryan110cap@comcast.net. MVTC members and Non-members all welcome!
2 - Wine Auction - Wineries and wine collectors have been raiding their wine cellars preparing collections to be bid on. Additional items will also be available in the auction, such as vacation packages, tennis lessons, and tennis gear. Members and non-members may bid on all items in the auction. Winning bidders will be notified. Auction will be on June 3rd only, opening at 4 pm and closing at 7 pm. All items will be on view at Mill Valley Tennis Club during the auction.
3 - BBQ - Join us for one of the famous Mill Valley Tennis Club BBQ's featuring the delicacies of Chef Hector and crew. Open to Members and the Public. Price fixe dinner, $20 for Members and $25 for non-members with $5 of every purchase donated to the Marin Championships.
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Social Events During Tournament
Lighthouse Cafe Cocktail Party Thursday, June 9 - The Lighthouse Cafe located at the Club at Harbor Point, 5 PM on Thursday, June 9. This is a no-host cocktail party with light fare provided by the Cafe.
Piazza D'Angelo Buffet Dinner Friday, June 10 - Piazza D'Angelo's hosts a buffet dinner at the Mill Valley Tennis Club, 6 pm on Friday, June 10 . The bar will be no-host.
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Locations and Directions
The play will be at the three locations listed below. There will be a tournament desk at each location for check in. Mill Valley Tennis Club (MV). 285 Manor Drive, Mill Valley CA (415/388-2029). From 101 take E. Blithedale/Tiburon Blvd exit. Go west on E. Blithedale towards the town of Mill Valley. Turn right onto Carmelita after passing the Boyle Park tennis courts on the right. At the second stop sign, turn right onto Buena Vista. When the road divides, stay right and turn into the MV parking lot. The Club at Harbor Point (HP). 475 E. Strawberry Drive. Mill Valley CA (415/383-3448). From 101 take E. Blithedale/ Tiburon Blvd exit. Go east on Tiburon Blvd. At the 3rd stop light, turn right onto E. Strawberry Dr. Drive about 1 mile, then turn left into the HP parking lot. Scott Valley Swimming & Tennis Club (SV). 50 Underhill Rd, Mill Valley CA (415/383-3483). from 101 go west on E. Blithedale toward Mill Valley. Drive 1/2 mile, turn right onto Camino Alto. Drive 1/2 mile, turn right onto Vasco(becomes Underhill). Continue for about 1 mile to the club. At the bottom of the hill, turn right into the SV parking lot and drive to the lower level for parking or park on the street. Courts are on the upper level.
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Posting of Seeds and Draws
Seeds will be posted by May 29. Draws will be posted by June 1.
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Player Selection Type
No selection process. All registered players will be selected.
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Entry Type and Deadline
Entry to this tournament is open to all USTA members that qualify by age for the division they wish to register. Entries must be submitted by May 25, 2016 11:59.00 PM Pacific Time. Only USTA members can register online if available. Any scheduling requests or time constraints must be submitted in writing prior to the close of the tournament registration. Please email the tournament director at kabashki@comcast.net. Once the tournament registration closes, there is no guarantee that requests can be accommodated.
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Notes
Check our Marin Championships.com website or our Facebook page regularly for updates.
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Quick Reference
In the future, you can jump straight to this tournament by entering the tournament identification number: 500032016 from the searchable schedule homepage.
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Concurrent Tournament Rule
A player shall not be entered at the time entries close in two or more USTA sanctioned tournaments scheduled to take place at the same time, in whole or in part, unless each Tournament Committee involved understands the situation, concurs in writing, and each agrees to accommodate the player’s schedule. The final decision rests with each tournament committee. If one tournament agrees to accept concurrent entries and accommodate the player's schedule but the concurrent tournament does not, the player may not enter both. 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. If a player violates this concurrent tournament rule ranking points earned in any concurrent tournament played will not count toward ranking or the Grand Prix Points Race and the concurrent tournaments will not count toward the minimum tournament requirement to qualify for Grand Prix.
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Welcome to the 40th Annual Marin Championships. This Category II
National tournament will start on Wednesday, June 8, with most
finals scheduled for Sunday, June 12th. From Wednesday through
Friday, play will take place at three venues: Mill Valley Tennis
Club (MV), The Club at Harbor Point (HP) and Scott Valley Swimming
& Tennis Club (SV). Saturday and Sunday play will be at MV.
Last year's tournament award $20,000 in prize money. Sponsors will
be posted as they become available.
Match times on Saturday and Sunday may be adjusted and will not be posted until after the start of the tournament. Be sure to check with the Tournament Desk for the Semi-Finals and Finals match times.
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No Selection Process. All registered players will be selected.
Entry to this tournament is open to all USTA members. Entries must be submitted by Wednesday, May 25, 2016 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: 500032016 from the searchable schedule homepage.
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