*** Welcome to the Willow Glenn Junior Open Grand Prix Tournament ***
For actual site address(es), please scroll down on this tournament web page.
To see a site map with markings of the key points of interest (including the main tournament desk, please see ==>
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*** Tournament Format ***
This
is a Singles-only First Match Losers Consolation tournament (B & G
12-18). All first-round losers will automatically be entered into the
Consolation Draw. Matches will be 2 out of 3 sets, with a 3rd set Match Tiebreak (10 points) in-lieu of a 3rd set. All Consolation Draw matches will be an 8-game Pro Set, with a Set Tiebreak (7 points) played once the score reaches 8-all.
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*** Contact the Tournament Referee for any Issue or Concern ***
For any question about the tournament, please
contact the Tournament Referee Jean by email at Jean@Hassoun.net. No texting please!!!
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*** Important Registration Information and Possible Limits in Draw Sizes ***
[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] We reserves the right to limit the size of some of the draws/events to possibly 16 singles and 8 doubles (or above) as resources allow. If a selection is needed, it will be done according to the USTA NorCal rules.
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*** 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. 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
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*** Check Your Draw Closely for your Site (for Each Match) ***
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.
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*** Contact BOTH the Tournament Director and the Referee: Registration Issues, Withdraws, ... ***
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 personal circumstance. 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 (Call the TD). 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.
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*** Tournament Desk - Check In ***
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 start of 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
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*** Event Draws Information and Match Formats ***
[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 Event (Main Draws): 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 Events (Consolation Draws): Format will be an 8 games Pro Set (play a 7 points tie-break at 8-8). [4] All events: Regular scoring will be used. [5]
Be on time for your matches: Check-in at the tournament desk (at your specific site) 15 minutes
BEFORE your scheduled match times and be ready to play. Penalties for
lateness will be enforced.
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*** Tournament Site: Willow Glen High School ("WGHS" on draws) ***
* Address: 2001 Cottle Ave, San Jose, CA 95125 * When you are on Cottle Ave, the courts are behind the front buildings, on your right. For directions, please use this link to the Google Maps -->
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*** Please Provide your Feedback on the Tournament!!! ***
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Players are selected manually by the tournament director after the close of registration.
Entry to this tournament is open to all USTA members. Entries must be submitted by Sunday, July 24, 2016 11:59:00 PM Pacific Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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