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2018 East Texas Jr. Gran Prix

Tournaments & Guidelines

Hollytree October 21, 2017

Hollytree November 18, 2017

Hollytree December 9, 2017

Hollytree January 20, 2018

Hollytree February 17, 2018

Cascades March 3, 2018

Hollytree March 24, 2018

Hollytree April 14, 2018

Cascades May 19, 2018

Jacksonville June 9, 2018

Hollytree June 30, 2018

Cascades July 28, 2018

The deadline for each event above is the Monday prior to the event

Texas State Jr. Gran Prix Championships–Sept. 2018

John Newkcomb’s Tennis Ranch in New Braunfels

The 2018 East Texas Jr. Gran Prix circuit is a series of one day junior tournaments open to all area juniors champs and below. This year will be the first year we are able to allow champ players to compete in our local tournaments. Champs (as of August 1, 2018) will not be eligible to advance to the September 2018 Jr. Gran Prix State Championships. Champs are welcome to play in their current age division or higher. All juniors are encouraged to play in the age division they must play in as of September 1, 2018 so they earn points throughout the year in the division they will be eligible to play in the September 2018 State Championships should they qualify. If a junior plays our local tournaments in 14's for example and finishes #1 but then turns 15 on or before September 1, 2018 he/she will not be eligible to advance to the state championships since he/she qualified in 14’s but is now 15. If a player is not interested in advancing to the state tournament then they are welcome to play in any age division they are currently eligible for. Players will accumulate points throughout the series of events based on the following point chart:

2 points for completing two rounds in a tournament

2 points for each round won in the main draw or round robin

2 points for a BYE if the following round is won

2 points for a 1st round default if the following round is won

(2 points will be awarded for all other default wins)

1 point for each round won in the consolation draw

If a player withdraws or no shows from (2) events then he will be ineligible to advance with Team East Texas to the State Championships.

Entry Fee for singles in each event is payable by credit card only at www.EastTexasTennis.com and is $20 inclusive of registration fee and entry fee. Entry fees cannot be refunded.

The top two point earners in each age division will earn the chance to compete for Team East Texas in the Texas State Team Championships held September 2018 at John Newcomb’s Tennis Ranch in New Braunfels. Should either of the top two point earners not be able to attend the championships then others will be invited based on the order of finish, quality of wins, number of events played, etc. The alternates will not necessarily be selected in order of finish only. If a player qualifies for the state tournament in two age divisions from playing in different events throughout the local competition then he/she will represent the team in the "younger" age division to increase the strength of our team. Age divisions offered in each tournament will include green ball co-ed 10’s, boys & girls 12’s, boys & girls 14’s and boys & girls 16-18's. Current point standings are available at www.EastTexasTennis.com by clicking on any junior gran prix tournament then on the STANDINGS tab in the top right corner of the page. All tournament draws are also available for current and past events by clicking on the tournament name. It is the player’s responsibility to check point standings and notify the tournament director within 10 days of any event he/she feels like the points might have been awarded incorrectly.

Players who are qualified for champs on August 1, 2018 will be ineligible to advance to the state championships but players qualifying after August 1 are encouraged to advance with the team. Several teams in the state championships will have champ players competing for them who have qualified after August 1.

Players should play the age division in local tournaments they will be required to play as of September 1, 2018. If you play 14’s and finish in the top two in the local circuit but then turn 15 any time prior to September 2, 2018 you will not be able to advance to the state tournament since you cannot play 14’s on that weekend. If a player ages up into a new age division during the local circuit season points earned will not follow the player up. It is highly recommended that if a player is going to age up during the season or the State Championship tournament that they compete in the higher age division for the entire season. Likewise if younger players play “up” and qualify for the State Tournament the team coach has the right to play that player in younger age divisions at the State Championships if possible in order to benefit the team. USTA membership is not required to participate in any of the East Texas Jr. Gran Prix tournaments or the State Championships. All players will stay in condos and rooms at John Newcomb’s tennis ranch and parents are more than welcome to attend. This is a very fun weekend and a great experience for all kids and parents. The cost for the event is $250 per player and includes entry fee, (6) meals and (2) nights lodging with the team as well as supervision throughout the event. All local tournaments will offer consolation and or round robin play if less than (5) in the draw. Match format will be based on the size of the tournament and draws. Green Dot balls will be used for all 10 & Under divisions. USTA rules govern match play. Parents are not permitted on the courts or allowed to coach. The only way to enter the tournaments is through www.EastTexasTennis.com. If you have any questions please contact any of the tournament director's listed on the tournament home page.

Jim Sciarro

USPTA East Texas

Jr. Gran Prix Coordinator

TennisHollytree@gmail.com