Gilbert PB Tennis Open Date Change to March 8-12, 2017
This is a courtesy message to those online registrants who registered for the Gilbert PB Tennis Open when it was originally scheduled February 8-12, 2017. Due to scheduling issues with the Southwest tournament calendar, the dates of the upcoming Gilbert PB Tennis Open have been moved to March 8-12, 2017. The original dates were February 8-12, 2017. We feel that the new dates of the Gilbert PB Tennis Open will not interfere with any other tournaments on the calendar and will have a positive impact on encouraging and drawing more players to compete in this great event. If you are already entered in the tournament and cannot participate because of the date change, we are happy to refund you your tournament entry fee(s). Simply contact me, Michael Lowdermilk (Tournament Director), at 480-628-0851 or at tennislessonsaz@gmail.com and let me know that you are unable to participate and we will forward you a refund. Please make sure to let us know to whom you would like the check payment made out to and to whom and where you would like it mailed.
We are looking forward to welcoming you and seeing you on the courts.
Keep Serving Up Aces,
Michael Lowdermilk 480-628-0851 tennislessonsaz@gmail.com Tournament Director
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Draws & Schedules Posted Online Tuesday, March 7th
Attention Tournament Players: Draws and Schedules to be posted online Tuesday, March 7th. Please Note: The earliest first round matches will take place on Thursday and or Friday. We look forward to seeing you on the courts!
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Player Parties: Thursday and Saturday from 5-8pm Sponsored by Dragon Wok - Fine Chinese Restaurant
Attention Players:
Your Invited to 2 Player Parties Sponsored by: Dragon Wok Delicious Dragon Wok Cuisine will be served on Thursday & Saturday from 5-8pm
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Notes
The 2017 Gilbert PB Tennis Open
(Formally Val Vista Lakes Polar Bear Tennis Classic)
March 9-12, 2017 Presented By: First International Bank and Trust
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Due to scheduling issues with the USTA Southwest Tournament
Calendar, the original dates of the Gilbert PB Tennis Open have
been changed from February 8-12 to March 9-12, 2017. We hope this
has not caused any major inconvenience for anyone and look forward
to hosting this great tennis event and seeing you on the
courts!
A Special Thanks to our Sponsors and Affiliates: Go to our
Tournament Website at www.gilbertpbtennisopen.com to see more about
our wonderful sponsors: Our Sponsors include: Presenting Sponsor,
First International Bank and Trust, as well as our Grand Champion
and Grand Prix Sponsors: Gilbert Smiles, East Valley Implant and
Periodontal Center, Phelps Law, American Orchards, Pruvit (Jeni
Hemingson - Independent Pruver), Y-Tex Strings, All About Tennis
(Official Ball Sponsor), Tempe Trophy (Official Trophy Sponsor),
Head Penn Racquet Sports, Einstein Bros. Bagels (Breakfast Food
Sponsor), Val Vista Lakes HOA, United States Professional Tennis
Association, Professional Tennis Registry and USTA Southwest
Section.
NOTE: If you would like to be a sponsor please contact Michael
Lowdermilk (Tournament Director) at 480-628-0851.
Like last year, this year's Gilbert PB Tennis Open is Featuring
a Special Men's Open Singles Prize Money Event!!! Prize money
for The Men's Open Singles Championships is yet to be
determined. Please check the web for updates.
This year's 2017 Gilbert PB Tennis Open Champion will receive
$2,000 is prize money. The Men's Open Finalist will receive $800.
Semi-Finalists will receive $300 each and Quarter-Finalist will
receive $150. *A minimum of 8 players in the draw is required to be
eligible for prize money.
*Prize Money Requirements and Break Down: A minimum
of 8 players or teams per draw is required in order to be eligible
for prize money in any event.
As part of one of the Valley's premier homeowner establishments,
Val Vista Lakes' Tennis Club is pleased to welcome you to The
Gilbert PB Tennis Open formally, (The Val Vista Lakes Polar Bear
Tennis Classic) Presented by First International Bank and
Trust.
As in years past, this event is held as part of The USTA Southwest
Section Senior Open Tournament Calendar offering Men's and Women's
Open events as well as senior age group events. The Gilbert PB
Tennis Open attracts up to 200 players and guest from throughout
the Valley, Southwest US and abroad competing in singles, doubles,
and mixed events. Players will be competing for cash, prizes, and
the opportunity to gain Southwest Section ranking points. We
welcome all amateur and touring professionals to compete in this
exciting event. Val Vista Lakes Home Owners Association boasts some
of the nicest tennis courts in the Valley and the Southwest. Come
on out and enjoy the beautiful tropical atmosphere and great
tennis!
*A minimum of 8 players in the draw is required to be eligible
for prize money.
*Prize Money Requirements and Break Down: A minimum of 8 players
or teams per draw is required in order to be eligible for prize
money in any event.
This year we are also introducing increased Prize
Money for Men's Open Doubles: NOTE: A minimum of 8 teams in the
draw is required to be eligible for prize money.
Men's Open Doubles Prize Money Breakdown per
Team:
Winners receive $200-$400, Finalists receive
$100-$200.
8 Players: Winner receives $200 & Finalist receives $100, 16
Players: Winner receives $250 & Fin. receives $125, 24 Players:
Winner receives $300 & Fin. receives $150, 32 Players: Winner
receives $400 and Fin. receives $200.
Prize money will also be awarded for Women's Open Singles and
Doubles Winners and Finalist and Mixed Open Doubles Winners and
Finalists as well as all Senior Singles and Doubles divisions based
on the formula below:
NOTE: A minimum of 8 players or teams in the draw is required in
order to be eligible for prize money.
Winners receive $100-$300, Finalists receives $50-$150.
8 Players: Winners receives $100/Finalists receives $50, 16
Players: Winners receives $150 & Fin. receives $75, 24 Players:
Winners receives $200 & Fin. receives $100, 32 Players: Winners
receives $300 & Fin. receives $150.
Open Divisions are also open to Junior Players:
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE OF PLAY: NOTE: The bulk of match play
tends to take place over the weekend Friday-Sunday with the
exception of larger draws, such as the Men's Open Singles Division
which may start as early as Wednesday March 8, 2017.
NOTE: Some of the older age divisions and larger draws may also
start as early as Wednesday and/or Thursday, (February 8th and/or
February 9th) morning or afternoon and/or in order to expedite play
and keep the schedule moving smoothly.
NOTE: Prize money does not accumulate each round. For
example if you win in the Semi-Final round and advance to the
Finals you do not receive $300 for the Semi-Final round plus the
additional $800 for advancing to the Finals.
PLEASE NOTE: The earliest match play for most draws
is more likely to take start on Thursday and/or Friday. As
mentioned above, match play on Thursday is more likely for larger
draws and for older age divisions. With the exception of Friday
matches, most matches for Adult seniors ages 55 or younger will be
scheduled during the evening on Thursday and Friday. Please be a
little more flexible with work schedules etc. on Friday as we hope
to schedule as many matches during the day to avoid night time
play.
Hospitality, Host Family Housing and Neighboring Hotels and
Restaurants:
Complimentary Breakfast foods, (Thanks to Einstein Bros.
Bagels), drinks, and snacks are provided throughout the
tournament.
Please join us on Thursday March 9th and Saturday March 11th
from 5-8pm for our Player Party Sponsored by Dragon Wok - Fine
Chinese Restaurant.
FREE Host Family Housing: Host family housing may be
available on a case by case basis as the need arrives. Please
contact: Michael Lowdermilk at 480-628-0851 to inquire about
possible Host Family Housing.
Neighboring Hotels:
La Quinta Inn & Suites: 6530 East Superstition Blvd.,
Mesa, AZ 85206, 480-654-1970, www.lq.com
Holiday Inn Express: Phoenix-Mesa/Chandler, 1600 South
Country Club Drive, Mesa, AZ 480-964-7000 or 800-719-5540 for other
locations. www.hiexpress.com
Country Inn and Suites By Carlson: 6650 East Superstition
Springs Blvd., Mesa, AZ 85206, 480-641-8000
Hilton Phoenix/Mesa: 1101 West Holmes Ave, Mesa, AZ 85210,
480-833-5555. www.hilton.com
Hyatt Place Phoenix/Gilbert: 3275 South Market Street,
Gilbert, AZ 85297, 480-899-5900 www.hyatt.com
Residence Inn Phoenix Gilbert: 3021 East Banner Gateway
Drive, Gilbert, AZ 85234, 480-699-4450, www.marriott.com
Ramada Mesa Phoenix East Area: 1666 S. Dobson Road, Mesa, AZ
85202, 480-831-7000, www.ramada.com/Mesa
Neighboring Restaurants:
Dragon Wok - Fine Chinese Restaurant (Official Player Party
Sponsor, 2017) (727 W Ray Rd # B1,Gilbert, AZ 85233-8446, (SE
Corner of Ray & Cooper), Phone: 480-782-6889,
www.dragonwok.biz.
Porkopolis BBQ: (2016 Sponsor of the Gilbert PB Tennis Open and
2016 VVL Spring Tennis Classic Benefit) 1445 South Arizona
Ave., Chandler, AZ 85286, 480-899-7675,
www.porkopolisbbzaz.com.
California Pizza Kitchen: 1850 South Val Vista Drive, Dana
Park Village Square, Mesa, AZ 85204, 480-558-7505,
www.cpk.com.
Panera Bread: Dana Park Village Square, 3426 East Baseline
Road, Mesa, AZ 85204, 480-633-9696, www.panerabread.com
Pei Wei Asian Diner: 3426 East Baseline Road Unit 121, Mesa,
AZ 85204, 480-539-4454, www.peiwei.com
Guru Palace Indian Cuisine: 2048 East Baseline Road, Mesa, AZ
85204, 480-558-9300, www.gurupalaceaz.com.
Panda Express: 3440 East Baseline Road , Mesa, AZ 85204,
480-632-7155, www.pandaexpress.com.
Arby's: 3534 East Baseline Road, Gilbert, AZ 85234,
480-558-3434, www.arbys.com.
Taco Bell: 3601 East Baseline Road, Gilbert, AZ 85234,
480-892-0341, www.tacobell.com
PLEASE NOTE: Possible Secondary Site: In the event that the
tournament entries far exceed expectations, we may also use Gene
Autry Sports Complex as a Secondary Site. Please check online
regularly for updates and notifications.
We look forward to having you compete in The 2017 Gilbert PB Tennis
Open. Here's to another great tournament!
If you have any further questions or concerns feel free to
contact:
Tournament Director, (Michael Lowdermilk) directly at
480-628-0851 or tennislessonsaz@gmail.com
www.gilbertpbtennisopen.com
Keep serving up aces,
Michael Lowdermilk
Player Selection TypeNo Selection Process. All registered players will be selected.
Entry TypeEntry to this tournament is open to all USTA members. Entries must be submitted by Monday, March 6, 2017 2:00:00 PM Arizona 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: 759310517 from the searchable schedule homepage.
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