GRIPSPIN Tennis Junior Open (Grand Prix) and Challenger

DUE TO RECONSTRUCTION AND COURT RENOVATIONS, WE WILL NO LONGER HOST THE JUNE 1 AND 2 TOURNAMENT AT BAY CLUB SANTA CLARA. WE WILL USE WILLOW GLEN HIGH SCHOOL INSTEAD. PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT BAY CLUB SANTA CLARA FOR INFORMATION ABOUT THIS TOURNAMENT


SORRY FOR THE CONFUSION.


-JAVON





WELCOME


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.


Willow Glen High School
2001 Cottle Ave, San Jose, CA 95125
(WGHS on Draw)



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.
12'S Divisions will be limited to 16 players per draw.


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 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

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, May 26, 2019 11:59:00 PM Pacific Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.

In the future, you can jump straight to this tournament by entering the tournament identification number: 500045619 from the searchable schedule homepage.

Division and Draw Type Abbreviations Legend

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