Independence High School, San Jose

Estimate start time for this event will be around 930am-10am.

Bay Area Wheelchair Tennis proudly to host Junior Curcuit singles tournament for able body.

NOTE: This is not a wheelchair tournament.

In the event of a low number of entries, Boys and Girls may be combined into a Coed Division. And age categories may be combined to facilitate level-based play. Our goal is to give all players an opportunity to play instead of having to cancel an event. Please notify us by the registration deadline if you're not willing to play Coed or move to another age category. Or you may withdraw on your own by the registration deadline.

Tournament Videotaping Policy:

• Videotaping of a player’s match is permitted only when permission has been granted by the players’ opponent. If the opponent of the opponent’s parent/legal guardian or coach objects, videotaping of the match will not take place.

• Late entries may be accepted, you must contact TD directly for late enteries acceptence. Include your USTA# and event for late entries.

NO COACHING!

• Once your child enters the court, NO COACHING or TALKING TO THE PLAYER IS NOT ALLOWED.

CHECKING-IN

• Players should check in to the tournament desk 15 minutes prior to each match. Players will be penalized per USTA Friend at Court rules for being late. Being 15 minutes late for the scheduled match time will result in the player being defaulted.

REPORT BACK TO THE TOURNAMENT DESK

• After the match, win or lose, your child needs to immediately report score at the tournament desk.

BE RESPECTFUL

• Remember to be respectful to all tournament staff, including the tournament director and umpires. Understand that an umpire has the right to code or penalize your child based on your disorderly conduct to any tournament staff.

⭐ AWARDS ⭐

🥇🥈SINGLES: Medals for 1st and 2nd place.🥇🥈

🦜🏴‍☠️Treasure chest prize for non-medalists.🦜🏴‍☠️

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• There are no officials or line judges for the Junior Circuit.

• Round Robin (multiple matches) in groups of 3, 4 or 5 teams. No-ad scoring.

• 🟠 ORANGE BALL: R acquets may not exceed 25” in length.

• 🟢 GREEN BALL 🟢 : Racquets may not exceed 27” in length.

Approved Match Formats (to be determined by draw size):

Junior Circuit Short Set

Junior Circuit Six-Game Set

Junior Circuit Best of Three Set

Junior Circuit Timed Match

• All players are expected to know the rules, make their own line calls, and keep track of the scores without assistance.

• For skill level, please review the parent videos at: usta.com/norcal10u and the USTA and the Junior Tennis Competition Journey

🟢🟡 ***12U Green & ALL Yellow*** 🟢🟡

12U Green is for players ages 11 to 12 that are new to match competition and former 10U Green players that are not quite ready for Yellow tournaments. 10U players will earn Net Generation PlayTracker points in either 10U or 12U Green level. Players will get grouped by level based on past results (if available).

All Yellow level for players aged 11 -18 who are starting their journey into competitive match play and tournaments. And for 10U players that have completed the Net Generation PlayTracker. This is a recreational event.

No tournament ranking points earned at these events are part of the Junior Circuit and not a sanctioned tournament. Results will go towards a player's World Tennis Number

More information at: WTN & the Player Pathway Video (WTN)

CLOTHING OR SHOE REQUIREMENTS

• Only non-marking tennis shoes are allowed on the courts.

• Please wear clothing that has pockets to hold extra tennis balls. A runner's waist belt and ball clips are acceptable options.

• The server should have at least two balls to start each first serve of each point.

• Bring your own water and dress for the weather conditions.

IMPORTANT 10U PLAYER INFO

• All 10U players are part of the USTA Net Generation PlayTracker

• All players ages 9 and 10 are eligible to play 10U orange or green ball events.

• We recommend ages 7 and 8 play orange ball events until they have at least 1,000 Play points and the necessary skills for green ball level.

• Be sure to review your player profile found on the family tab to confirm your current level. More information at: usta.com/norcal10u

Review Player Competencies to determine player level: Orange Ball (3 levels) & Green Ball (2 levels)

• Or view this video: Which Ball Color Works for My Player? Webinar

🔥AIR QUALITY & RAIN INFORMATION🌧️

Please review our Air Quality Guidelines for a guide to format changes.

In the event of rain, scoring formats may be shortened to allow an event to be completed on time. Event hosts have the option to reschedule the event and must notify all players of the change (allowing players the option to withdraw if there's a conflict).

LIMITS to DRAW SIZE & SELECTION PROCESS

• The event is limited to a maximum of 48 players.

• Players are “flighted” in groups of 4,5 or 6 with play off. If the total number of entries is not divisible by four, then some players may become alternates (wait list).

⏰ IMPORTANT REGISTRATION TIPS - REGISTER EARLY!

• Selection process determined by order of entry. REGISTER EARLY TO SAVE YOUR SPOT!

• If you are encountering issues registering for this event, please see this Customer Care article on Registering Your Child for a Junior Circuit or Tournament

• If you need to add your child to your USTA Account, so that you can register them for the Junior Circuit or tournament, please see this Customer Care article on How to Add a Child to Your USTA Account

• To withdraw before registration closing time, follow these instructions on How to Withdraw from a Junior Circuit or Tournament

• In order to facilitate event communications and important changes, please provide a valid email and cell phone during registration.

• Refunds are not issued once registration closes.

• If you run into further issues with registration, please contact USTA’s Customer Care at customercare@usta.com or 1-800-990-8782, for assistance.

RL Scott

Email: rl20ii@yahoo.com

Phone: 4088131065