Rogers First Set Tour - Rookie 10 May - 10 May Oak Bay – First Set Tour Rookie Tours U10, U12, U14 & U16/U18 (May 10) Oak Bay Recreation Centre Victoria, BC

tournament info

This tournament is sanctioned by Tennis BC.  It is hosted and run by Oak Bay Recreation Centre.

Date and time: Sunday, May 10th (10:00am – 2:30pm)

Younger players will play at an earlier time slot. Upon acceptance into the event, players will be assigned a 1.5-hour time slot and notified of their schedule. Specific match time requests are not accommodated.

Location: Oak Bay Recreation Centre (1975 Bee St, Victoria, BC V8R 1T5)

Events: 

U10 (Orange ball, 3/4 court), born in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019

U12 (Green ball, full Court), born in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017

U14 (Regular ball, full court), born in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015

U16/U18 (Regular ball, full court), born in 2008-2013

Register via the website here: https://tc.tournamentsoftware.com/tournament/5C1E9810-40C2-48B4-A3C9-D93620D65B5A  – Please read Tournament Regulations before entering.

Entry open: Thursday, April 23rd (08:00am) **

Entry close: Saturday, May 2nd (11:59p.m.)

Acceptance list posted: Monday May 4th

Withdrawal deadline: Monday, May 4th (11:59p.m.)

Match schedule posted:  Wednesday, May 6th

** Acceptance is by random LOTTERY. Not first come first served.
All entries are equally considered up until the registration deadline, no matter the time of entry.

 Payment accepted at Oak Bay PRC Reception

Payment instructions:

  1. PAYMENT – Through reception at Oak Bay Parks Recreation and Culture
    1. AFTER:  Acceptance (Draws are published)
    2. BEFORE: play begins
  2. PROCESS – Please be ready to report this information to the receptionist:
    1. COURSE TITLE: “Oak Bay Rookie Tour U10, 12, 14, 16”
    2. COURSE CODE: 255001

 

Withdrawal & Refund Policy:

  • Before withdrawal deadline (May 4):  full refund of entry fees
  • After draw is posted:  partial refund (minus $10 processing fee)
  • Within 2 days of tournament start:  no refund

 

Rookie Tour Match format:

  • Compass draw or round robin, 3 matches guaranteed. If compass, the next match is determined by the result of the previous.
  • Timed matches – (25 mins), regular tennis scoring – NO AD (deciding point played on Deuce).

Important Information:

Support for Parents and Coaches

  • No coaching allowed: Do not visually or verbally communicate with your child during their match to avoid penalties.
  • No outside officiating: Line calls and scoring disputes must be resolved by on-site staff.

Eligibility

  • Priority is given to first-time Rookie Tour participants and those who have only competed in Rookie Tour events.

 

  • Players must have a Tennis BC “recreational” membership (free).
  • Click here for instructions on how to set up your membership: membership setup instructions
  • After setting up your account, email a piece of photo ID (e.g., passport) to sly@tennisbc.org for age verification
    • Your account will remain pending until your age is verified.

Tournament Contact: Sue Lam, slam@tennisbc.org

Tournament Organizer: Joel Hamm, jhamm@oakbay.ca