tournament info
This tournament is sanctioned by Tennis BC. It is hosted and run by Port Coquitlam Tennis Club
This is a weather-dependent tournament. Please note that match times may be postponed or delayed, and matches could be moved or even cancelled altogether if the conditions warrant.
Date and time: Saturday, June 6 (9:30 am – 6:00 pm)
Younger players will play at an earlier time slot. Upon acceptance into the event, 8U players will play 3 x 15-minute matches; U10-U14 players will be assigned a 1.5-hour time slot for 3 x 25-minute matches. Specific match time requests are not accommodated.
Location: Port Coquitlam Tennis Club (2575 Wilson Ave., Port Coquitlam, B.C.)
Events:
- 8U (Red Ball, mini courts): Born in 2018, 2019, 2020
- U10 (Orange Ball, 3/4 court): Born in 2016, 2017, 2018, or 2019
- U12 (Green Ball, full court): Born in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
- U14 (Regular Ball, full court): Born in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
Register via the website here: POCO – Rookie Tour 8U, U10, U12, U14 (Jun 6) | Tennis Canada Please read the Tournament Regulations before entering
Entry Fee: $40 – Payment onsite at the tournament desk. CASH or etransfer ONLY
Entry open: Thursday, May 21 (08:00 am) **
Entry close: Thursday, May 28 (11:59 p.m.)
Acceptance list posted: Friday, May 29 ** Priority entry to First Timer ever rookie tour players, then entry by Random Lottery. First Timers are verified via player profile.
Withdrawal deadline: Sunday, May 31 (11:59 p.m.)
Match schedule posted: Monday Jun 1
Withdrawal and Refund Policy
- Before Withdrawal Deadline: 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) as many games as possible, 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 & Membership Requirements:
- Priority is given to first-time Rookie Tour participants
- 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: Lily Copeland – Pocotennisclub@gmail.com
Tennis BC contact: slam@tennisbc.org