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Banquet |
This year's banquet will be held on Saturday, July 5, 2008. Cocktails: 6:30PM, Dinner: 7:00PM.
Location is at the host hotel, Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina: 1380 Harbor Island Drive, San Diego CA 9210. |
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Confirmations |
Confirmation email notification or post cards will be your entry receipt. You will be notified at the time if you are wait-listed. Final confirmation emails will be sent out after the deadline with more detailed information about the weekend's events. |
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Consolations |
Consolation is available for singles only. Doubles will NOT have a consolation round.
All singles players who do not win their first scheduled match are automatically entered into the consolation draw. Players become ineligible for the consolation round if they win their first match by default and then lost their next match. |
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Defaults |
A 15-minute default time will be strictly enforced for all matches, regardless of court availability. The USTA point penalty system will also be enforced. A default is considered a win. |
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Division Rules and Regulations |
The San Diego Open 23 is a GLTA sanctioned event and will abide by all GLTA / USTA Rules and Regulations. |
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Divisions |
Men's Singles & Doubles: Open, A, B, C and D
The tournament draw committee has the right to reclassify a player to a higher division in accordance with GLTA rules and regulations. The player will be notified and given the opportunity to withdraw PRIOR to the draws being made.
The San Diego Open 23 allows players to enter different divisions between singles and doubles per your GLTA ranking. Women are welcome to play in the men's division that is one division lower than their women's GLTA ranking. |
| Definition of GLTA Classifications |
Open Division: Highly Advanced Player, rated NTRP 5.0 and above
A Division: Advanced Player, rated NTRP 4.5
B Division:High Intermediate Player, NTRP 4.0
C Division: Low Intermediate Player, rated NTRP 3.0
D Division: Novice Player, rated NTRP 2.0 - 2.5 |
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Doubles Partners |
Please identify your doubles partner. If you do not have a doubles partner, and wish the Tournament Director to assign you a partner, please indicate this information on the entry form. Payment must be received from both you and your doubles partner before your entry can be considered. |
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Draws |
The draws will be made one week prior to the start of the tournament. Draws and starting times will be posted on the GLTA website (www.glta.net) and will also be included in the welcome packet which you will receive at the welcome party. If you are unable to attend the welcome party, please check the GLTA website to find your draw. Refunds will not be issued once the draw is made. |
Draw Sizes
& Minimums |
Open Division: Singles = 32 Doubles = 16
A Division: Singles = 64 Doubles = 32
B Division: Singles = 64 Doubles = 32
C Division: Singles = 64 Doubles = 32
D Division: Singles = 16 Doubles = 8
If a division does not have a minimum of eight entries, it may be canceled or combined with another division. Entrants in the canceled division will be given the option of a refund or participation in another division. |
| Entry Deadlines |
To qualify for the regular registration rate, entries must be postmarked no later than Friday, June 6, 2008. Late registration deadline is midnight, Friday, June 13, 2008. |
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Fees |
Entry Fee:
One event: $105
Two events: $115
Late registration rate:
One event: $115,
Two events: $125
Extra Banquet Guest: $50
Entry fees include your GLTA dues, your entry into the banquet and your t-shirt. On-line payment is available at www.sdtf.org/sdo/pay_pal.htm. You will be assessed a $4.00 convenience fee for use of this option.
Mail entry form and fee to:
SDO 23
c/o SDTF
1010 University Avenue, #1785
San Diego, CA 92103-3395
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| Format |
Singles and Doubles Matches:
Single Elimination. All matches will be best two out of three sets, regular ad-scoring, 12-point tiebreakers. In the event weather forces scheduling changes, the Tournament committee reserves the right to invoke no-ad scoring or pro-sets in order to complete the tournament. There will be consolation for the Singles Draw only.
Singles Consolation Matches:
Singles Elimination. All consolation will be pro-sets (no-ad scoring), with the exception of the finals. The consolation finals will be best two out of three sets, regular ad-scoring, 12-point tiebreakers. In the event weather forces scheduling changes, the Tournament Committee reserves the right to invoke a change in format in order to complete the tournament. |
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Host Hotel |
We offer two host hotels this year:
Option 1: Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina
1380 Harbor Island Drive, San Diego CA 9210.
Room rate: $129 / night. Reservations must be made by Tuesday, June 3, 2008 by calling 800-716-8130 or 619-291-2900. Mention San Diego Open to receive the discounted rate.
Option 2: The King's Inn
1333 Hotel Circle South, San Diego CA 92108.
Room rates: $99 / night. Book by Friday, June 27, 2008. Reservations can be made by calling 1-800-785-4647. Mention San Diego Open or Group # 630000 for discounted room rate.
View hotel information. |
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Inclement Weather |
In the event weather forces scheduling changes, the Tournament Committee reserves the right to invoke no-ad scoring or pro-sets in order to complete the tournament. No refunds will be given due to inclement weather. |
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Late Fee |
Any entries postmarked after Friday, June 6, 2008, will be assessed a $10.00 late fee. |
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Match Times |
The Tournament Committee will make every effort to notify players of scheduled match times. However, it is the player's responsibility to verify match times of the posted draws. Verbal notification by the Tournament Committee may be done as a courtesy only, but official times will be on the draw sheets. Players will receive a draw she packet in their welcome packets. |
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NSF Checks |
Any returned checks will be considered non-payment and the resulting charges incurred will be the responsibility of the player. No entry will be accepted without appropriate entry fees. A position in the draw will not be held for any entry without fees, but a player can re-enter at the time full fees are received, if space is available. |
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Refunds |
Refunds will not be issued once the draw is made.
No refunds will be given due to inclement weather. Entrants in a canceled division will be given the option of a refund or participation in another division. |
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Schedule of Play |
Play begins early morning Friday, July 4, 2008 and concludes Sunday, July 6, 2008. |
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Seedings |
Seeding will be determined by using current GLTA rankings. Consideration may be given to recent and verifiable results in USTA sanctioned tournaments, head to head records, or other pertinent information. |
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Tournament Email |
E-Mail: sdo@sdtf.org |
| Tournament Sites |
Tournament sites will be announced when they have been finalized. |
| Trophies |
Tournament Trophies will be presented to the champions and finalists in singles and doubles in each division of the main draw and to the singles consolation champions. |
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Waiting List |
A wait list will be maintained if more entries are received than can be accommodated in the draw. As players withdraw from the tournament, wait-listed players will become eligible to participate. Once the draw has been made, no players who would be seeded in a division will be allowed to substitute. |
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Waiver of Responsibility |
You must sign the Waiver of Responsibility located on the bottom of the entry form. No one will be allowed to participate in the tournament until the waiver is signed. |
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Welcome Party |
The welcome party will take place Thursday evening, July 3rd, 6:00 - 9:30PM. Location is at:
Bamboo Lounge
1475 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92103,
619-291-8221.
Free parking in DMV lot. Turn at intersection that Bamboo Lounge sits on, 7-11 is on your right, and DMV lot slightly further on your left.
Welcome packets will be distributed at that time. Packets will include draws, t-shirt, program, and other miscellaneous items donated by sponsors and/or other organizations. |
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