Rogers First Set Tour - Rookie 20 Feb - 22 Feb Tennis BC R. Hub – First Set Tour Rookie 8U, U10, U12 (Feb 20-22) The Hub @ Richmond Richmond, BC

tournament info

This event is hosted and run by Tennis BC.

Details:

Friday, February 20th (5:00pm – 8:00pm):  8 & Under (Red Ball, mini court): born 2018, 2019, 2020

Saturday, February 21st (5:30pm -8:30pm): U10 (Orange Ball, 3/4 court, 16 players max.) – born in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019

Sunday, February 22nd (5:00pm – 8:00pm): U12 (Green Ball, Full Court, 16 players max.) – born 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017

Location: Tennis BC Hub Richmond, 10251 St Edwards Drive, Richmond, BC V6X 2M9

Scheduling:

  • Players receive a 1.5-hour time slot
  • Schedule is shared after acceptance
  • No requests for specific match times; players must be available for the assigned slot

Registration

Entry Fee

  • $40 Entry Fee – Paid after acceptance to the main draw
  • Payment instructions emailed to Main Draw + first 5 reserve players along with the acceptance list.
  • Reserve/waitlist refunds issued 1–2 weeks after the tournament.

Entry Timeline

  • Opens: Thu, Feb 5 (8:00 AM)
  • Closes: Thu, Feb 12 (11:59 PM)
  • Acceptance list posted: Fri, Feb 13
    • Priority for first-ever Rookie Tour players; then random lottery
  • Withdrawal deadline: Sun, Feb 15 (11:59 PM)
  • Schedule posted: Mon, Feb 16

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.
  • Players with 3 or more Rising Stars events are not eligible for the Rookie Tour.

Membership Requirement

  • Players must have a Tennis BC “recreational” membership (free).
  • Membership setup instructions
  • After setting up your account, it will say your account is pending. Email a piece of photo ID (e.g., passport) to sly@tennisbc.org for age verification and validation of the account.

Withdrawal and Refund Policy

  • Before Withdrawal Deadline: Full refund of entry fees.
  • After Draw Is Posted: Refund minus $10 processing fee.
  • Within 2 Days of Tournament Start: No refund.

Tournament Contact: Sue Lam, slam@tennisbc.org