NEW Giammalva Challenger 2-Day (12s-18s)

Player Entry Order Report

We will have new protocols due to safety concerns during COVID and make following adjustments in our tournament procedures.

Please arrive only 10 minutes before your scheduled match time. Do NOT hang around courts. Please wait in your vehicle until check in time.

Players will check-in for their matches and report their scores via text to our site director.

Text 832-301-8351 if you are playing at Giammalva

Text 281-849-1620 if you are playing at Copperfield

Please text your name for check in 10 min prior to your Schedule match.

Texting for tournament check in will prevent players from congregating near the tournament desk. We ask that players wait for their match to be called in their car to minimize the number of players at the site at one time.

We will respond with court assignment once both players report and are checked in.

We will leave 4 new tennis balls per match on assigned court. (2) in different #’s. Each player will be assigned their ball # for their service games. This will help limit and possibly avoid any touching of the opponents’ tennis balls.

Once your match is finished, leave the balls on the court and report your score via text to the site director. Please check on line for your next match time.

All spectators must wear masks while walking through our café. We will also be taking everyone’s temperature.

We will also have our café open and can have food to go ready for you. You can text our café directly at 74121 and we have QR codes that displays our menu.
Finally, all players must bring their own water. We will not have water coolers on court because of COVID. We will allow for refills in our café if needed. It is supposed to be extremely hot this weekend.

GRC - Giammalva Racquet Club, 16400 Sir William Dr., Spring, TX 77379


COP - Copperfield Racquet and Health Club, 15700 Longenbaugh Dr., Houston, TX 77095

Please check local government guidelines and ordinances related to COVID-19 so that you are aware of possible requirements for any facility at which you might play or visit.

All players MUST complete and submit a new Medical/Media Waiver Form to be accepted to the tournament. Players that fail to complete and submit a form will be deemed INELIGIBLE for the tournament and will be REMOVED. Please follow the link above to complete and submit the form. more info

Use the link to find out updates on formats, restrictions, and other important information! more info

The first 150 eligible 12s-18s players will be selected for this tournament. With the 10s being held Sunday, the first 150 eligible 10s players will be selected for the 10s tournament. A maximum of 300 players will be able to participate in 10s and 12s-18s tournaments.

The 10s Divisions for this Challenger can be found using the "more info" link. The Tournament ID number for the 10s homepage is 800059820. more info

Excessive Overrule Guideline:
The USTA Texas Officials Committee along with the Competitive Department has established a guideline in reference to excessive overrules as clarified in the Friend at Court. This guideline states "Once a player has been overruled for a second time in a match, they will be cautioned that after another overrule, they will be penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct under the point penalty system."

Registration Confirmation:
As a parent or player it is your responsibility to assure registration in the event. Regardless if you register on the website or mobile app after completing the registration you should visit the USTA web driven site and confirm your registration by finding the player in the applicants list. If you select to skip this process please be aware that should any malfunctions of the system occur, players will not be granted late entrance in the event due to a system error.

ATTENTION ALL SPECTATORS
(INCLUDES PARENTS, COACHES, RELATIVES, FRIENDS, ETC.)
In an effort to promote a more enjoyable and fair experience for all, the following policy is in immediate
force and effect, and shall be diligently and stringently enforced. USTA Texas has implemented a “ZERO
TOLERANCE” policy for improper behavior.


1. Any attempt by a spectator to speak to the official in an abusive or disrespectful manner
regarding a line call or other ruling during match play shall be cause for immediate removal from
the playing area and, if warranted, from the premises.

2. Any spectator behavior deemed unacceptable towards a player, other spectator or staff member
shall be cause for immediate removal from the playing area or the entire premises. If said
behavior is directed towards a player, either before, during or after a tournament, it shall result in
an automatic and immediate suspension of that spectator’s right to attend USTA Texas
tournaments, for a period of time to be determined by the USTA Texas Discipline and Grievance
Committee.
3. Refusal to adhere to a removal request shall trigger immediate enforcement of the point penalty
system against the player with whom the spectator is involved (per point penalty system
regulations), including possible immediate default from the tournament.
4. The On-Site Official is the SOLE judge regarding unacceptable behavior.
Inappropriate umpire/spectator communication, whether it be about a ruling or any other facet of a
tennis event is prohibited while a match is in pro

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