Niru's Tennis Academy's Summer Break Junior Challenger

The tournament will be hosted at Gunderson High School, San Jose.
Come enjoy great tennis and a great even. Wonderful shopping and restaurants nearby.

For any question about the tournament, please contact the deputy referee Jean by email at Jean@Hassoun.net. No Texting Please!

The schedules for the second weekend are now posted.
Please make sure that you check your new match times.
The match days/dates did not change but matches times are likely earlier.

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.

* Address: 622 Gaundabert Ln, San Jose, CA 95136 *
=> For directions, please use the following link to Google Maps --> more info

* The following instructions are to be used after the posting of the draws on Wednesday morning *
Remember that the 'Challenger' events are now called 'Entry Level' events.

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.
Know that some draws (e.g. "B12s - Challenger", "B14s - Open", ...) are quite large so the system divides them in two, so a symbol (with a picture of a draw on it) allows you to select the top or bottom half of the draw and you could be on the second part of the draw.
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. DAC is De Anza College),
The sites (names, abbreviated names, addresses and Google maps), are available on the tournament web site.
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.

[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 registrations: 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.
All players without a partner will then be paired up. 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!!!
(e.g. If you play B14 singles, you cannot play B12 doubles or B16 doubles, or play G12 singles Challenger and G12 doubles Open).
==> 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 16 singles and 8 doubles (or above).
If a selection is needed, it will be done according to the USTA NorCal rules.

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.

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.

[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.

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 at Jean@Hassoun.net
If it is the day before matches begin (Friday) , or any of the tournament playing days, please ALSO phone the tournament immediately (209) 485-5345. Give your line number on the draw if you can. Speak slowly and clearly and spell the player name if necessary be sure to give a return phone number. For any withdrawal after entries close, please include a reason so we may pass it on to the USTA if necessary.

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.

[1] When signing up for a doubles event, you MUST identify your doubles partner (be sure that this person has entered the tournament) by using this person's USTA #.
[2] All singles Events in Main Draw: 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 singles Events in Consolation Draw: Format will be an 8 games Pro Set (play a 7 points tie-break at 8-8)..
[4] All Doubles Events: Format will be an 8 games Pro Set (play a 7 points tie-break at 8-8).
[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.

We suggest that you bring a portable chair/s as there is no permanent seating around the outside perimeter of the courts.

Please tell us what you thought of the tournament. Our goal is to run a fair well organized event. We value your imput. Thanks for your feedback and Thank you for your participation! If you liked the tournament please check Excellent or mark as high as possible. If you mark down "average", this is bad.
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This tournament will be held at Gunderson High School, San Jose. Come enjoy great tennis and a great event. Great shopping and restaurants nearby.