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PLEASE READ ALL IMPORTANT INFO BEFORE REGISTERING FOR THIS
TOURNAMENT.
THANKS
WELCOME and thank you for your interest in Gripspin Tennis
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
We will communicate any updates at the top of this page, please
check regularly. Always check the "Important Info" and "Draws"
Sections ONLINE, the night before your match and 2 hours BEFORE
leaving for your match.
BE SURE YOUR ADDRESS AND CONTACT INFORMATION IS UP TO DATE WITH
USTA UPON REGISTRATION. WE MAY NEED TO CONTACT YOU FOR IMMEDIATE
CHANGES AND/OR EMERGENCIES.
PLAY LOCATIONS and SCHEDULE (Subject to change)
WILCOX HIGH SCHOOL TENNIS COURTS (as WLCOX in draws)
3250 Monroe Street, Santa Clara, CA
- Parking: on high school campus or on the streets of the
neighborhood, NO parking space along the court side. NO WARM UP
COURTS WILL BE AVAILABLE AFTER 8AM.
TOURNAMENT PLAYER SELECTION
Order of Selection:
-Challenger: Players will be selected from "bottom up".
-Open: Players will be selected first top ranked.
-Players selected manually by tournament director after the close
of registration.
DRAWS WILL BE LIMITED TO 8 PLAYERS PER DIVISION DUE TO COURT
AVAILABILITY.
TOURNAMENT DESK
-All players must check in 15 minutes before the scheduled start of
their match by themselves. NO EXCEPTIONS!
-If you are late you must speak with the official on site before
going on court to play.
-Keep the tournament desk area clear.
-Parents are not allowed to check in for their child's match. -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. Do not leave the tournament site without checking out with
the tournament desk.
-Tournament desk will get your scores, is the player's
responsibility to check for their next match (location and times),
you can do this on the website or on the draws display near the
tournament desk.
-All match related questions should be directed to the onsite
official.
MATCH FORMAT
SINGLES MATCHES
-Best out of 3 sets regular scoring with a 10 point tie break in
lieu of a 3rd set. WITH ADS
DOUBLES MATCHES AND CONSOLATION MATCHES.
-8 Game Pro Set Regular Scoring. WITH ADS
PLAY OFF will be offered for both Challenger and Open.
DRAWS
- Draws will be posted online by Wednesday before the start of the
tournament.
- Doubles Selection: Request most be made by email from both
players no later than the Monday Afternoon before of the start of
the tournament.
-Alternates will be selected if there is an open spot by Tournament
Director.
-If you need to Withdraw from the tournament, you must send an
email to gripspintournaments@gmail.com and the Referee contact
email, with the reason, players name and division.
SCHEDULE CHANGES AND IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS
-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, or any other weather change, 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 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, speak to the tournament desk or the official.
TENNIS BALL Penn Championship Extra Duty
PARENTS, COACHES AND SPECTATORS
-PARENTS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON COURT AT ANY TIME DURING THE
TOURNAMENT.
-Please respect the players and stay in the bleachers section to
observe matches.
-Phone calls are not allowed near court while match is on.
-If you decide to watch from the court fence, we encourage to stay
3 feet away.
-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. DO NOT DISTRACT THE PLAYERS
WHILE MATCH IS IN SESSION.
- Recording matches: If you plan to record a match, you must have
the permission of opponents first, you also need to let the
tournament desk if you are planning to do so. No fence camera
recording.
REFUNDS
- Our refund policy follows the USTA Junior Sanction Rules
Guidelines. "ii. Withdrawals No Later than 7 Days Before Start of
Tournament. a. Per Event Fee. If a player withdraws from an event
no later than seven days before the start date of the tournament,
the player's per event entry fee will be refunded No refund is
required beginning 6 days before the start date of the tournament".
* NO CREDITS WILL BE OFFERED * * Refunds will be given for the
event(s) fees only. Tennislink and other USTA fees will not be
included. * Rain Outs * Refunds will be given if the tournament has
been rained out or if your child did not played a match. * Be sure
that your address is current with the USTA, since this will be the
address that we will be sending your refund to. If you have any
questions regarding our refund policy, feel free to contact us at
gripspintournaments@gmail.com For any questions related to
Tennislink fees, please contact USTA directly at (510) 748-7373 or
contact Tommy Tu at ttu@norcal.usta.com
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, August 4, 2019 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: 500046119 from the searchable schedule homepage.
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