USTA May National Selection Tournament @ Alpine Hills

Events - Alternates by Event

The Tournament Committee had the privilege of identifying individuals that we thought deserved extra recognition for outstanding sportsmanship. It was a tough decision as all of the players competed with grace and heart! But in the end two players stand to receive the Sportsmanship Award…

Girls’ 18: Jessie Aney (Rochester, MN) & Michelle Wang (Sammamish, WA)

To Participants in the 2014 USTA National Selection Tournament of Portola Valley:

Thank you all for entering the USTA National Selection Tournament of Portola Valley. Welcome to Alpine Hills Tennis and Swimming Club.

The draws and start times for the tournament are now posted on the tournament home page at: http://tennislink.usta.com/tournaments/TournamentHome/Tournament.aspx?T=139293

TOURNAMENT SITES:
Matches are being played at:

Alpine Hills Tennis and Swim Club – 12 courts (8 courts used for play, 1 practice court). 4139 Alpine Road, Portola Valley, CA. 94028.

TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE:
Unless inclement weather affects the tournament schedule, the following rounds are scheduled for each day:

Saturday, May 24: Main Draw Singles Round of 32 and Round of 16; FIC Round 1; Main Draw Doubles Round of 16 and Quarterfinals.
Sunday, May 25: Main Draw Singles Quarterfinals and Semifinals; 5th/6th Singles Playoff Round 1; FIC Round 2 and FIC Quarterfinals; Main Draw Doubles Semifinals.
Monday, May 26: Main Draw Singles Finals and 3rd/4th Playoff; 5th/6th Singles Playoff Finals; FIC Semifinals and Finals; Main Draw Doubles Finals and 3rd/4th Playoff.

*Should there be delays, updated information will be posted to the tournament home page.

CHECK IN:
To save many the trouble of arriving early, there is no players’ check-in on Friday, May 23.

All matches are being played on site at Alpine Hills. There will be one tournament desk on site by the courts. We ask that you check in for each match no later than 15 minutes prior to the start of your match. When you check in, please be properly clothed, equipped, and ready to play. Water is provided on court but if you are using your own water please fill water jugs and use the restroom prior to checking in. Penalties for lateness will be enforced, so please give yourself ample time to arrive in time for your match.

COMPETITION FORMATS:
• The Singles Draw will be limited to 32 players. All singles draw will have a Feed-In Championship (FIC) that feeds players in through the Round of 16. The FIC will be played through the finals. The semifinal losers will play for 3rd/4th; the quarterfinal losers will play for 5th/6th in a separate draw. Participation is mandatory for all players in all draws.
• The Doubles Draw will be limited to 16 teams. The doubles draws will be a Single Elimination.

MATCH FORMATS:
Match and scoring formats are as follows:
• Main Draw Singles (including playoffs): Best of 3 Tiebreak Sets
• Feed-In Championships (FIC) Matches: Best of 3 Tiebreak Sets with a 10-Point Match Tiebreak in Lieu of a 3rd Set
• Doubles: 8 Game Pro Set with a 7-Point Match Tiebreak at 8 games all (*Note: 7-Point Match Tiebreak)

CHANGES TO THE DRAW/TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE:
Should circumstances arise that require us to change the draw we will notify all players involved by email. Any change needed to be made to a match time will be communicated by telephone message and email, unless it is due to inclement weather, in which case updates will be posted to the TennisLink tournament home page.

TOURNAMENT DESK PHONE NUMBER – (650) 851- 1591, x110:
Contact this number with any questions you have about the tournament.

If you have questions about directions to the site, please call the front desk at Alpine Hills, (650) 851-1591. It is located approximately 2.5 miles west of I-280 using the Alpine Road exit.

ALPINE HILLS TENNIS AND SWIMMING CLUB
4139 Alpine Road
Portola Valley, CA 94028
ogidi@alpinehills.us
(650) 851-1591

WATER & ICE:
Water is provided on court but please note that there is limited ice and that ice will be available primarily for injuries.

DISABLED GUESTS:
A wheelchair entry ramp is located at the front of the club house and the courts are wheelchair accessible by the front parking lot.

THE CLUBHOUSE/RESTAURANT/POOL/LOCAL FOOD AND PARKING:
Please note that there are bathrooms in the clubhouse by the front desk as well as locker rooms in the pool area. Other than use of the locker rooms players are not permitted to use the pool or the Fitness Center. There is an activities room that is available for stretching and other physical exercises. This room can be used if it is not occupied by a class. Check with the tournament desk regarding use of the Activities room. Alpine has a great restaurant on site. It is open from 8AM - 730PM. Credit Card is accepted. Please note that the Bar area is 18+ and that minors are not permitted to eat or linger in the Bar. There is a shopping center a mile south by the Alpine/ I-280 exit. A Bianchi’s grocery store and other restaurants are there. Tournament parking is available off of Los Trancos Road. After passing the club (approaching from I-280 on Alpine Road) take your first left onto to Los Trancos Road. Within 50 yards you will see tennis courts on your left. Make a left into the driveway and please park in the Lower Lot.

PRACTICE COURTS:
There will be warm up courts available on site. FRIDAY 5/23/14: 5PM – 8PM (Cts 5-8), SATURDAY 5/24/14: 7AM -- 8AM (Cts 5-8), SUNDAY 5/25/14 : 7AM -- 8AM (Cts 5-8), MONDAY 5/26/14: 7AM - 8AM (Cts 5-8). Once matches begin CT 9 will be open for warm up. Please sign up at the tournament desk and share the court with other players. Priority will be given to players (as opposed to coaches and parents).

WIRELESS ACCESS @ ALPINE HILLS:
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