Notes
NEWS:
Wednesday May 9th 12:19pm
All draws are up and visible in the "Draw" tab. Please check your
times for both days. Keep in mind that delays could happen. BE SURE
TO SHOW UP AT YOUR SCHEDULED MATCH TIME. CHECK IN 20-30 MINS
EARLY!
Wednesday May 9th 9:00am
Draws will be posted before 12pm today. We had some late adds to
the draw and are awaiting payment. Please check back around 12pm
for draws to be posted. Sorry for the delay.
Tuesday May 8th 9pm:
Due to low turn out, we will be removing Boys and Girls 18s Singles
and Doubles Divisions.
- 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
DOUBLES REGISTRATION MUST BE DONE DURING REGISTRATION!
YOU CAN REQUEST FOR A PARTNER IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ONE.
REGISTER WITH YOUR PARTNER ON REGISTRATION IF YOU HAVE A PARTNER TO
PLAY WITH.
THIS IS A BOYS AND GIRLS 16'S AND 18'S TOURNAMENT ONLY.
When registering for this tournament, please be sure to provide
proper contact information. We do not have access to your contact
information unless you enter it in during the time of registration.
If the tournament desk needs to contact you for important schedule
changes or emergencies, we need to have access to it.
*** 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.
We are always looking to improve the way we host our
tournaments.
TOURNAMENT REVIEW SURVEY
Please let us know by how we
did by filling out the USTA Tournament Evaluation Form here:
http://www.ustanorcal.com/tournaments/Tournament_eval.asp?intloc=headernavsub2
SCHEDULE (Subject to change with notification)
Matches on Saturday will begin at 11AM due to the college classes
that are currently in session.
Finals for all divisions will be played on Sunday around
afternoon.
Be sure and check the "Important Info" Section and "Draws" online,
2 hours BEFORE leaving for your match.
MAIN SITE
MISSION COLLEGE TENNIS COURTS
3000 Mission College Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95054
Map
Mission College Parking requires a daily parking permit. Please
park in Parking Lot D. Court side area is for drop off only.
Parking machine takes credit card, but please bring dollar bills or
coins just in case.The desk nor the College have change, so please
come prepared. Do not park on spaces label as STAFF or you could
get a parking ticket.
ALTERNATE SITE
WILCOX HIGH SCHOOL TENNIS COURTS
3250 Monroe Street, Santa Clara, CA
Please park on campus, there is limited street space along the
court side.
TOURNAMENT PLAYER SELECTION
Players selected manually
by tournament director after the close of registration.
TOURNAMENT DESK
All players must check in 15 minutes
before the scheduled start of their match by themselves. If you are
late you will be penalized in accordance with the current USTA
tournament rules.
Please keep the tournament desk area clear. Parents, please allow
your child to check in themselves so that the desk isn't crowded
during busy times. 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. From there you will be given information on what to do
next. Please do not leave the tournament site without checking with
the tournament desk.
All match related questions should be directed to the onsite
referee. The tournament desk has schedule information only. DO NOT
ASK THE DESK PEOPLE TO RESOLVE ENFORCE MATCH RULES OR REGULATIONS
OR DISAGREEMENTS.
The referee will be available for that.
MATCH FORMAT
SINGLES MATCH
Best out of 3 sets regular scoring with a 10 point tie break in liu
of a 3rd set.
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.
ALWAYS CHECK THE DRAWS THE NIGHT BEFORE AND 2 HOURS OF THE MORNING
BEFORE YOUR MATCH.
The draws are subject to chance due to player withdrawals and
weather conditions.
SCHEDULE CHANGES
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,
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 him. If you are having an issue on court, please call for 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, please speak to the tournament desk or the official
and/or to request a line judge.
FOOD
Mercado Shopping Center
3111 Mission College Blvd
Map
HOTELS
Santa Clara Marriott
2700 Mission College Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95054
Tennis courts on site of hotel
Map
Avatar Hotel
4200 Great America Pkwy, Santa Clara, CA 95054
Map
TENNIS BALL
Penn Championship Extra Duty
PARENTS, COACHES AND SPECTATORS
Please respect the players and stay in the bleachers section to
observe matches. If you decide to watch from the fence, please stay
3 feet away from it.
Please 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.
NO COACHING IS ALLOWED DURING MATCH PLAY.
DO NOT DISTRACT THE PLAYERS WHILE MATCH IS IN SESSION.
WARM UP COURTS
There are no practice courts available for this tournament. Please
come ready to play.
CONTACTS
Tournament Director:
Javon Montgomery
650-518-3131
gripspintennistournamets@gmail.com
www.gripspintennis.com
Tournament Desk
Mariana
650-444-1371
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 6, 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: 500039818 from the searchable schedule homepage.
Division and Draw Type Abbreviations
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