Patel Tennis, Fountain Valley (Saturday)

Sat - 51* - 69*

Locations and Tournament Desk information

Fountain Valley High School, 17816 Bushard St, Fountain Valley, CA 92708

Parking lot is next to tennis courts.

Tournament Desk Phone Number:

Harshul Patel 949 842 3892 (please text)

All the matches will be played at Fountain Valley High School:

FVHS (Sat) Google Maps

Fountian Valley High School

17816 Bushard St. Fountain Valley, CA 92708

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Tournament Desk # 949 842 3892 (Please Text!)

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Matches will start at 8 am.

We are excited to see you on Saturday. There is ALWAYS construction on 405 freeway and there is always traffic ! Please plan your trip ahead!

Late Penalties: 1-5 mins late loss of toss and game, 6-10 mins late loss of toss and 2 games, 11-15 mins late loss of toss and 3 games. 16th min you lose that match.

Warm up courts: I will open courts at 720 am. You will have open courts before 750 am to warm up. From 8 am onwards we will not have any open courts for warm up. We will be using 13 courts for matches starting at 8 am till 430 pm! Ellis park and Mardy park will have tennis courts for warm up. It's first come first serve!

Tennis Balls : Dunlop Grad Prix Hard court extra Duty

Please bring your own chair.

Please check in 15 minutes before your first match.

For all the matches, parents will have to be off the courts , you will be able to watch your kids matches from outside the court.

Format: ROUND ROBIN

Draws and match times are now posted (PLEASE read this email and show up minimum 15 mins before your event's start time. Please check your match time carefully and remember to check in for EACH match (before the posted time), not just the first one. Please only check in for your match when you are READY (if you need to use bathroom then do that before your check in) to play as we may get you on early if both players are checked in.

Umpires and Court Watchers:

We will have umpires and court watchers at FVHS. Court watchers are authorized to overrule calls to ensure fair play.

Check-In Reminder:

Prior to checking in at the tournament desk, please use the restroom facilities. This will streamline the process and avoid delays. This is a doubles tournament, BOTH players will have to check in at the same time. You can't have your partner either in the bathroom or in the parking lot when you are checking in at the tournament desk!

Check-in is 15 mins before your match. If you are late, USTA penalties will apply. For example, if your match is at 8 am then if you check in between 8:01 am - 8:05 am You will lose toss and 1 game. 8:06 am- 8:10 am you will lose toss and 2 games, 8:11-815 you will lose toss and 3 games. @ 8:16 you will lose that match.

Players and parents: PLEASE DON'T BE LATE!

EVERY MATCH WILL BE NO AD SCORING. AT DEUCE, RECEIVER WILL CHOOSE THE SIDE!

NO Playoff for any group. Top 2 players in each group will receive torphy.

SATURDAY only:

Scoring formats will be as follows:

Boys U12 singles

Check in at 745 am

1) Group 1 - One set, 7-point tiebreak at 6 games all

2) Group 2, 3, 4, and 5 - One short set to 4, 7-point tiebreak at 4 games all

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Boys U16 singles

Check in at 745 am

Score format: One set, 7-point tiebreak at 6 games all

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Boys U14 singles

Check in at 1015 am

Score format: One set, 7-point tiebreak at 6 games all

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GIRLS U12 singles

Check in at 1245 pm

Score format:

Start time at 11 am, Check in at 1045 am

1) Group 1 - One set, 7-point tiebreak at 6 games all

Start time at 1 pm, Check in at 1245 pm

2) Group 2 and 3 - One short set to 4, 7-point tiebreak at 4 games all

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GIRLS U14 singles

Group 1, 2 and 3 - Check in at 1245 pm, 1 pm start.

Score format:

1) Group 1 : One set, 7-point tiebreak at 6 games all (Total 4 players)

2) Group 2 and 3: One short set to 4, 7-point tiebreak at 4 games all (Total 5 players)

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Tournament Expectations and Procedures

Before Your Match

1. Check-in will be done, in person, at the tournament desk. State your name to the Tournament Director / Desk manager. It is customary to do this 15 minutes prior to match time.

2. Parents/associates may NOT check in for a player. Players are required to do this themselves.

3. Checking in means ready to play; After checking-in, players should be on stand-by for their match to be called. Warm-ups, bathroom runs, etc. should all be handled prior to checking in.

4. If your match time is near and/or both players are checked in, you are expected to report. A 1:00 match time means you should be on the court no later than 1:00 unless there is a delay. The tournament referee shall penalize players for any tardiness to the match that the player is responsible for.

During Your Match

- 5 Minute Warm-up will be strictly enforced. Manage your warm-up appropriately. NO Warm-up time will be allowed after your first match!

• Continuous play is expected. Adhere to time limits between points, games, etc.

After The Match

Please leave the balls on the court near the net, come to the tournament desk and report your score. Please check the draw for your next match time. It is a USTA rule that players are responsible for reading the draw and knowing their match times. Players should not rely on the tournament director for information that is published.

Tournament Referee- Marcia Jones

USTA Official - Alan O

Court Moniters: Gaby, Ethan, Tri, Trang

Tournament Desk # 949 842 3892 (Please Text!)

Good luck everyone

Thank you,

Harshul Patel

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Please Note: THIS IS ONE DAY EVENT

*** WE WILL NOT KNOW WHO WILL PLAY AT WHAT TIME, IT WILL ALL DEPENDS ON THE ENTRY LIST, FOR EXAMPLE, BIGGER ENTRY LIST EVENTS WILL START FIRST BECAUSE THEY WILL HAVE PLAYOFFS! ***

Location:

FVHS - GOOGLE MAPS

Fountain Valley High School

17816 Bushard St. Fountain Valley, CA 92708

Parking is free, and next to FVHS tennis courts off Bushard St.

• EVERY MATCH WILL BE NO AD SCORING. AT DEUCE, RECEIVER WILL CHOOSE THE SIDE!

• Please check in 15 minutes before your first match.

• We will have USTA official and court watchers on the court.

• Court watchers are allowed to over rule players if there is a bad call!

• NO REFUNDS after entry selection (FOR ANY REASON)

Address: 17816 Bushard St, Fountain Valley, CA 92708

Tournament Desk # 949 842 3892 (Please Text!)

**** Late check in will result in loss of toss, game, games and match!****

Tennis balls: Dunlop Grand Prix Hard Court extra duty

** EVERY PLAYER WILL RECEIVE PATEL TENNIS HAT **

*** CRYSTAL TROPHIES FOR CHAMPION AND FINALISTS ***

Tournament Referee: Marcia Jones

*** THERE WILL BE NO REFUND OR CREDIT AFTER YOUR ENTRY IS PROCESSED FOR ANY REASON ***

Singles: 32 players

FVHS tennis team will receive proceeds from this tournament.