tournament info
This tournament is sanctioned by Tennis BC. It is hosted and run by Vernon Tennis Association.
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.
Events:
- 8U (Red Ball, mini nets): Born in 2018, 2019, 2020
- 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): Born in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
Tournament Date & Time:
Sunday, July 26 (8:30am to 2pm) – younger kids will play earlier in the day, older kids will play later
Location: Marshall Field Tennis Courts, 6891 Okanagan Landing Road, Vernon BC
Entry Fee: $40.00 (Payment is by etransfer prior to the event)
Enter through the website here: Vernon First Set Tour Rookie – 8U, U10, U12, U14 (July 26) | Tennis Canada PLEASE READ the tournament REGULATIONS before entering (scroll down on the tournament page to find these)
Entry opens: Thursday, July 9 (08:00 a.m.)
Entry closes: Sunday, July 19 (11:59 p.m.)
Withdrawal deadline: Tuesday, July 21
Acceptance list posted: Monday July 20 – ** Priority entry to first time rookie tour players, then entry by Random Lottery. Accepted players will receive an email with payment instructions to confirm their spot in the main draw.
Policy for Late Withdrawal and Failure to Complete Required Tournament Events
Players must withdraw by Tuesday July 21 midnight if no longer available to play. After this, players are expected to be ready and available.
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 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 Director: Graham Cooper, graham_cooper@shaw.ca
Tennis BC Contact: Sue Lam, slam@tennisbc.org