tournament info
This tournament is hosted, run, and sanctioned by Tennis BC.
Date: Sunday, January 18th, 2026
Event Details and Time:
- (9:00am – 11:00am) 8 & Under (Red Ball, mini court): Born in 2018, 2019, or 2020 – 16 players
- (11:30am – 4:00pm) U10 (Orange Ball, 3/4 court): Born in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 – 24 players
- (4:00pm – 7:00pm) U12 (Green Ball, full court): Born in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 – 16 players
Location: Tennis BC Hub @ Richmond (10251 St Edwards Drive, Richmond, BC, V6X 2M9)
Enter through the website here: Tournament Link – PLEASE READ the tournament REGULATIONS before entering (scroll down on the tournament page to find these)
Entry Fee: $40 – Payment is due at registration. Payment is not acceptance into the main draw. Waitlisted players will receive a refund one week after the tournament.
Entry open: Thursday, December 18th (08:00am) **
Entry close: Thursday, January 8th (11:59p.m.)
Acceptance list posted: Friday, January 9th – ** Priority entry to first-time rookie tour players, then entry by random lottery. Accepted players will be notified.
Withdrawal deadline: Sunday, January 11th (11:59 p.m.)
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.
- Priority is given to first-time Rookie Tour participants
- Players who have done 3 or more Rising Stars events are ineligible for the Rookie Tour.
- 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.
Withdrawal and Refund Policy
- Before Withdrawal Deadline: Full refund of entry fees.
- After Draw Is Posted: Partial refund (entry fee minus $10 processing fee).
- Within 2 Days of Tournament Start: No refund.
Tournament Director: Sue Lam (slam@tennisbc.org)