Berkeley Junior Challenger

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Greetings Players , Participants, and Supporters
The entry list more than doubled the court space available at the venue.
We tried to accommodate everyone until it became obvious that it was impossible. For those not in initially, they are now on the alternate list.
If your credit card was charged the money will be refunded.
Now some players have pulled out. We will be taking players off the alternate list (in order) and putting them in those spots.
We also have access to a little more court time at Willard Park.
Please check at the end of the day to see the draws. Some times may have changed to make sure there is little wait time, but we hope not to make drastic changes. Thanks for your patience and we will see you this weekend.

Address: 2800 Mabel Street, Berkeley, CA, 94702--Contact: (510) 384-7255
The tournament desk will be at the San Pablo Park Tennis Courts, near the Frances Albrier Community.Directions: from 580 take Ashby exit. Go up Ashby, cross San Pablo Ave, make a left at the light on Mabel St, tennis courts are right in front of you. For directions please use the link to Google Maps.

There will be two alternate sites:
Grove Park Tennis Courts: 1730 Oregon St, Berkeley 94703-MLKTC
Willard Tennis Courts: 2730 Hillegass Ave, Berkeley 94705 - WIL

Willard Tennis Courts: 2730 Hillegass Ave, Berkeley 94702 - 2 courts

This tournament will help provide scholarships for the 2015 tennis programs offered by the Berkeley Junior Tennis League--Summer Camps beginning in June, 10 & Under tennis and Teen After School programs offered year round at the San Pablo Tennis courts from 4:00-6:00pm. All programs are held at the San Pablo Park tennis courts. The instructors are PTR and USPTA certified. For more information, visit the City of Berkeley Park & Recreation Activity Guide. more info

Players Aged 12 years and Younger. To enter and play in a Challenger Tournament, player must first fulfill the pathway requirements.

USTA has established a pathway for players aged 12 and under to enter into the competitive tournament structure. The purpose of the pathway is to ensure that juniors are playing at their appropriate age and skill level. The pathway is mandatory as of January 2014. Information on the pathway and the requirements of each can be found on the link above.

A player shall not be entered at the time entries close in two or more USTA sanctioned tournaments scheduled to take place at the same time, in whole or in part, unless each Tournament Committee involved understands the situation, concurs in writing, and each agrees to accommodate the player’s schedule. The final decision rests with each tournament committee. If one tournament agrees to accept concurrent entries and accommodate the player's schedule but the concurrent tournament does not, the player may not enter both. 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. If a player violates this concurrent tournament rule, ranking points earned in any concurrent tournament played will not count toward ranking.

For any questions about the tournament, please contact the Tournament Director by email at cheri121@aol.com.

(1) Until the closing of the registration, 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 TD and the Referee (see above), and then also CALL the TD (510-384-7255).
(3) After the posting of the draws, please FIRST CALL the TD and then email BOTH the TD and the Referee.

(1) Please make sure you complete the following fields when registering so we may contact you--cell and personal phone numbers, email address--for registration issues, schedule changes, withdrawals, weather issues, etc.
(2) Please register at the same event level for singles and doubles, e.g., G14 singles and G14 doubles.
(3) Doubles Registration: No later than the end of the Monday prior to the Saturday start of the tournament. Any doubles players that have not previously entered as a team should email the Tournament Director to help find a partner and give permission to give the partnership email address.


***You MUST identify your doubles partner (be sure that this person has entered the tournament) by using this person's USTA #.
***All players without a partner will be paired up.
***It is your responsibility to check the draw list to see the doubles registrants.

(1) All singles Main Event: Format will be the best 2 out of 3 tie break sets with a 10-point tie break in lieu of the third set.
(2) All Doubles Events: Format will be an 8-games Pro Set (play a 7-points tie-break at 8-8).
(3) In each event, a mandatory playoff match will determine the 3rd and 4th places.
(4) There will be a First Match Losers Consolation draw.
(5) All events: Regular scoring will be used.
(6) 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. You must remain within earshot of the tournament desk since failure to respond to the official announcement of your match could result in a default.
(7) The lateness penalty clock starts at the scheduled match time regardless of court availability.
(8) The Point Penalty system will be in effect.
(9) The DRAWS will not be posted until Wednesday after the close of registration.

Winners will receive trophies for 1st and 2nd places and medals for 3rd and 4th places.

Water and healthy snacks will be provided.

On-street parking is available next to the tennis courts.

Address: 41 Tunnel Road, Berkeley, CA, - 510-843-3000. The hotel is about 4.7 miles from the tournament site.

Address: 200 Marina Blvd, Berkeley, CA, - 510-548-7920. This hotel is about 4 miles from the tournament site.

*McDonalds: 1198 San Pablo Ave - 510-525-1411.
*KC Barbecue: 2316 San Pablo Ave - 510-548-1140
*Berkeley Bowl: 920 Heinz Ave - 510-898-9555
*Cheese Board Pizza - 1512 Shattuck Ave - 510-549-3055

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The tournament reserves the right to limit the size of each of the draws and events. If a selection is needed, it will be done according to the USTA NorCal rules.