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N.P.T welcomes all participants for a weekend of good tennis and
competition.
**** Main Tournament Site: Lincoln High School ("LHS" on Draws)
****
171 Wabash Ave, San Jose, CA 95128 Get directions
**** Alternate Tournament Site: **** Pioneer High School
("PHS" on Draws)
1290 Blossom Hill Rd, San Jose,
CA 95118
Either you park in the school or on the street, please find time
to get to the check in desks located next to the
courts.
Hoover Middle School ("HMS" on
Draws)2123, 1635 Park Ave, San Jose, CA 95126
*** Tournament Desk - Check In ***
Please check in at the tournament desk at least 15 minutes prior to
your scheduled match time. If you are late, regardless if a court
is available, you will be penalized one game for each 5 minutes you
are late up to 3 games or fifteen minutes, after which you will be
defaulted. Exceptions are at the discretion of the referee.
*** Event Draws Information and Match Formats ***
[1] When signing up for a doubles event, you MUST identify your
doubles partner (be sure that this person has entered the
tournament and registered to that event) by using this person's
USTA #.
[2] All Singles Events Main Draws: Format will be Best of 3
Tie-Break Sets with a Match Tie-break (10 points) in lieu of a
third set.In each event, a mandatory playoff match will determine
the 3rd and 4th places.
[3] All Doubles Events: Format will be an 8 games Pro Set (play a 7
points tie-break at 8-8).
[4] All events: Regular scoring will be used.
[5] Be on time for your matches: Check-in at the tournament desk 15
minutes BEFORE your scheduled match times and be ready to play.
Penalties for lateness will be enforced
*** Contact the Referee for any Issue or Concern ***
For any question about the tournament, please contact the referee
Tariq by email. NO TEXTING PLEASE!!!
*** How to Find your Match Date/Time & Location ****
The following instructions are to be used after the posting of the
draws on Thursday morning
YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE AN EMAIL WITH YOUR MATCH TIME AND LOCATION SO
PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW.
On the right of the 'Important Information' button there is a new
'draws' button.Click on it and select the event that a player is
registered to. On the left of each draw, find the player's name and
follow the line to the right. That will show you the first match,
with a date/time and the abbreviated site name (e.g. LHS is Lincoln
High School or PHS is Pioneer High School) Come 15 minutes before
your scheduled match time. After your match, report your match
result (win or lose) and ask for your next match time.
*** Important Registration Information and Possible Limits in Draw
Sizes ***
[1] When registering to the tournament, please make sure to provide
your contact information (phone #s and email address) as we would
otherwise be unable to reach you when needed (registration issues,
schedule changes, withdraws, weather issues, ...).
[2] Doubles pairings: No later than the end of the Monday prior to
the Saturday start date of the tournament, any doubles players that
have not previously entered as a team should advise the referee of
the partnership.Both players need to be already registered for
doubles. New doubles registrations will only be accepted at the
tournament discretion.Players without a partner will then be paired
up, as much as possible. It is your responsibility to check the web
site (Competitors list and draws) to learn about your doubles
participation.
[3] Please register at the same level for singles and
doubles!!!==> Players in violation of this requirement will not
be accepted in that incorrect doubles event!!!
[4] The tournament reserves the right to limit the size of each of
the draws/events to accommodate the number of courts
available.
*** Concurrent Tournament Rule ***
When entries close, a player shall not be entered in two or more
sanctioned tournaments if any parts of the tournaments overlap,
unless each Tournament Committee involved understands the situation
and concurs in writing. 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. A player who is on the alternate list in
one tournament is not considered in violation of the Concurrent
Tournament Rule if they enter another concurrent tournament.
Players who violate the Concurrent Tournament Rule shall forfeit
all ranking points earned at the concurrent tournaments.
*** Check Your Draw Closely for your Site (for Each Match)
***
All draws are subject to change. Please recheck draws for changes
in time and or withdrawals. All changes made within 24 hrs of
tournament start will be phoned to the affected parties. Make sure
to have all contact info with the USTA. Doubles times may change if
you were scheduled to play a team with only one player. Remember
that both players on a team must sign up for doubles before the
deadline.
*** Contact the Referee for Registration Issues, Withdraws, ...
***
[1] Until the closing of the registrations, you can withdraw
yourself online with your confirmation number.2] After closing of
registration, and until the posting of the draws, please submit any
withdrawal in writing first by emailing BOTH the Tournament
Director (TD) and the Referee, and then also CALL the TD (email
addresses and phone numbers above).[3] After the posting of the
draws, please FIRST CALL the TD and then email BOTH the Tournament
Director and the Referee.
*** Important Parking Information ***
Parking is Available for Free.Please know that there is sometimes a
large event in the nearby swimming pool. Please expect the parking
lot to be in much use so allocate some time so find adequate
parking and to not be late for your matches.
*** Court-Side Sitting ***
We suggest that you bring a portable chair/s as there is no
permanent seating around the outside perimeter of the courts.
*** Starbucks Nearby ***
1700 Park Ave, San Jose, CA 95126 for Lincoln High School
5353 Almaden Expy, San Jose, CA 95118 for Pioneer High School
*** Withdrawals ***
Withdraws are sometimes necessary, and are only excused if they are
for illness, injury, or emergency. Withdrawals made before entries
close can be handled by the player by the 'edit Registration' on
the tournament web site and withdrawing your entry..... Your credit
card will not be charged. Withdrawals at least 7 days before play
starts are eligible for a refund. That refund will be processed
about a week or two after play is complete. If you must withdraw
after entries close, immediately contact the tournament referee by
email for more info.
* Please Provide your Feedback on the Tournament! *
Please tell us what you thought of the tournament. Our goal is to
run a fair well organized event. We value your input. Thanks for
your feedback and Thank you for your participation!
Thanks again for your participation.
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, May 27, 2018 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: 500017818 from the searchable schedule homepage.
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