Welcome to Delray Beach, South Florida’s charming ‘Village by the Sea.’ The 10th annual DELRAY BEACH ITF held April 22-23 (Wildcard Survivor Event) and April 24 – 30, 2021 (incl. qualifying and main draw) and consisting of over 225 statewide, national, and international Boys’ & Girls’ 18-and-under players, is organized by Players International Management (PIM), host to the YellowTennisBall.com Series of over 35 USTA and ITF state, national and international amateur events. Tournament details are listed below. Feel free to call 1-561-330-6003 or email ibaron@YellowTennisBall.com if you have any questions – Good Luck!
MATCH SITES
Go directly to the club your match is schedule at.
DS = Delray Swim & Tennis Club
DB = Delray Beach Tennis Center
EVENT STAFF
Ivan Baron, Tournament Director
Mark Baron, Tournament Chairman
John Butler, Director of Site Operations & Site Director
Adam Baron, Site Director & Sponsor Liaison
Marlena Hochberg, Player Relations & Site Director
Alexis Crenshaw, Site Director
Sandi Pardon, Head Referee
Jeff Rothstein, Chief Umpire
SPONSORS
City of Delray Beach (Host City) is a beach lover’s destination with one of America’s most beautiful seashores and we hope you’ll have some time to take a stroll along the warm surf. We invite you to take a leisurely walk along Atlantic Avenue, enjoy the galleries, boutiques and gourmet restaurants. Click for things to do in Delray Beach.
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EVENT INFORMATION
Tournament Office: 1-561-330-6003
Acceptance list: Click here
Divisions: Boys & Girls 18 & Under
SCHEDULE
- Thursday, April 22 & Fri., April 23: Wildcard Survivor Main Draw / Qualifying UTR Event. Click here to Register.
- Boys & Girls 18s Divisions
- Format: 2 out of three short set format w/10-pt TB (no-ad scoring… Single elimination
- Wildcards per gender
- 2 Finalists receive a Main Draw Wildcard into the Delray Beach ITF (Grade 4)
- 2 Semifinal losers receive a Qualifying WC into the Delray Beach ITF (Grade 4)
- Sat., April 24- Sun., April 25, 2021: Qualifying Singles (32 Players)
- Mon., April 26 – 29, 2021: Doubles (16 Teams)
- Mon., April 26 – Fri., April 30, 2021: Main Draw Singles (32 Players)
Enter: Players must register through their ITF IPIN number. If you do not have an ITF IPIN, you can register for one at www.itftennis.com/ipin . Only players with IPIN numbers are eligible to play in the event .
What to Bring to Sign-in (Qualifying and Main Draw): All players have their ipin #, submit $50 ( USD CASH ONLY ) for the entry fee, and bring an official photo ID (color)(ie passport) in order to Sign-in
Surface: Clay
Grade: Grade 4
Tournament Ball: Wilson
ITF Singles Points: Winner (40), Runner-Up (30), Semifinals (20), Quarterfinals (15), 2nd round (10), 1st round (0)
ITF Doubles Points: Winner (30), Runner-Up (20), Semifinals (15), Quarterfinals (10), 1st round (0)
Match Format:
*Main Draw Singles: Best of three tiebreak sets (WITH AD scoring)
*Doubles: Best of three tiebreak sets with a match tiebreak (10 point) in lieu of the third set (NO-AD scoring).
*No consolation or 3/4 Playoff in Singles or Doubles.
Wildcard Application: Click here for information about applying for a Wildcard. Deadline: No later than five days after the tournament entry deadline.
Withdrawal Information: Click here
Forms: CHECK-IN & FORMS:**IMPORTANT** Please check in 20 minutes before your match time as ALL PLAYERS must submit the following (USTA Medical Release, Event Release & Waiver Form and PIM Contact Form) with parent/guardian signature or they will be unable to participate in the event! PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT THESE FORMS TO OUR OFFICE PRIOR TO CHECK IN. Extra forms will be available at check in.
Trainer: Athletic training services will be available throughout the week. Please check the trainers’ schedule that will be available at each tournament site. If you desire athletic training services please go to a site where a trainer stationed. You are still responsible to be ready to play at your scheduled match time. If you have specific treatment needs or any questions related to sports medicine that you would like to address prior to or during the tournament, please feel free to contact the head trainer, Mike Petrarca (Medicine Recovery Performance) mike@medicine-recovery-performance.com or (603) 978-1261. We look forward to working with you and good luck!
Stringing: Tournament will provide on-site (Delray Swim & Tennis Club) professional stringing services Friday April 23 – Friday, April 30, 2021. All string/stringing fees are CASH ONLY. Tournament will also post a list of local stringing options.
Weather: It is normally warm in S. Florida in May. Please remember to drink plenty of fluids before, during and after matches. Suggestion: Bring a cooler filled with ice water and a hand towel, use the towel to cool your head, neck, etc during play.
Hitting Lessons: Delray Beach Tennis Center (201 West Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach). Limited availability. For information, call 561-243-7360.
USTA Tennislink Event ID: ITF webpage
Match warm-up: Match warm-ups will be 5-minutes unless advised otherwise.
EVENT SCHEDULE & SIGN-IN
Singles Qualifying, Main Draw and Doubles Sign-In held at the Delray Swim & Tennis Club. 2350 Jaeger Drive, Delray Beach, 33444. Directions: I-95 to Linton Blvd, head east 3/4 mile, turn right on SW 10th Ave., go to stop sign & go left (Lindell), go 2 full blocks to roundabout and go left on Dotterel, go 1 block to Jaeger Drive and make left. Clubhouse on the left.
*When signing in for Qualifying or Main Draw, players have their ipin #, submit $50 ( USD CASH ONLY ) for the entry fee, and bring an official photo ID (color)(ie passport) in order to Sign-in
Fri., April 23: Qualifying Sign-in, (3 – 6pm)
Sat., April 24: 1st & 2nd round Singles Qualifying
Sun., April 25: Final Rd Singles Qualifying, Main Draw Sign-in (3 – 6pm) / Doubles Sign-in (Opens @ Noon)
Mon., April 26: 1st Rd Singles Main Draw, Doubles Sign-in (Closes @ Noon), 1st Rd Doubles
Tues., April 27: 2nd Rd Singles, 2nd Rd Doubles
Wed., April 28: Quarterfinals Singles, Semifinals Doubles
Thur., April 29: Semifinals Singles, Finals Doubles
Fri., April 30: Finals Singles
MATCH & PRACTICE SITES
Check-in at the site that you compete at. Please only call the main tournament number (561-330-6003) for match and tournament related inquiries – tournament sites should not be called for anything related to match information. For practice courts at the Delray Beach site(s), minimal fee charged for practice courts before Friday, April 23rd. Beginning April 24, practice courts are complimentary unless using lights (additional charge).
DELRAY SWIM & TENNIS CLUB (DS). 2350 Jaeger Drive, Delray Beach, 33444. Directions : I-95 to Linton Blvd, head east 3/4 mile, turn right on SW 10th Ave., go to stop sign & take a left (Lindell), go 2 full blocks to roundabout and go left on Dotterel, go 1 block to Jaeger Drive, make left. Clubhouse on the left. To reserve practice courts before Sat., April 24, call 561-243-7058. Beginning Sat., April 24, courts may not be reserved, courts are first-come-first serve. Below is the practice court schedule. Call the tournament office (1-561-330-6003) if you have any questions.
Practice Courts (during event; CLAY COURTS): Saturday (10 cts: 7:30-8:15am; 3 cts: 8:15am – 7pm), Sunday (10 cts: 7:30-9am; 2 cts 9am – 1pm; 7 crts: 1-6pm), Monday & Tuesday (10 cts: 7:30-8:15am; 3 cts: 8:15am – 7:30pm), Wednesday & Thursday (10 cts: 7:30-9am; 2 cts: 9am – 7pm), Friday & Saturday (8+ cts: 7:30 – 9am, 3+ 9am – dark). PLEASE NOTE: Courts not available before 7:30am – strictly enforced. Thank you.
DELRAY BEACH TENNIS CENTER (DB). 201 W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach, 33444. Directions: I-95 to Atlantic Ave., head east, club 1 mile on the left. Practice Courts – Friday, April 23 (evening only): Call 561-243-7360 to reserve lit courts, based on availability and minimal fee for courts/lights.
Practice Courts (CLAY COURTS): Beginning Saturday, April 24. All courts are 1st-come, 1st-serve, players may not call and reserve courts (no court fee). Saturday (8 cts: Noon – 12:45pm; 2 cts: 12:45-6pm), Sunday – Saturday (no practice cts)
Practice Courts (HARD COURTS). Beginning Saturday, April 24. Call 561-243-7360 for availability.
TRAVEL, HOTEL DISCOUNTS & RENTAL CARS
Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach Airports are approximately 35 minutes away from Delray Beach (pending traffic).
The event has secured a limited number of discounted hotel rooms for event participants. Please make all reservations as soon as possible. NOTE: All hotels are approximately 5 – 15 minutes from tournament sites.
RENAISSANCE BOCA RATON HOTEL
2000 NW 19th Street, Boca Raton FL 33431
561-368-5252
The Renaissance Boca Raton Hotel welcomes the Delray Beach ITF 2021 players and guests with a special tournament offer. The ATP Special rates start at $109 per night plus applicable taxes. Room rates include full American Breakfast for two daily. Complimentary parking, Wireless internet in room, and local calls. The hotels main Umbria Restaurant is open, offering breakfast, lunch and dinner! Oasis Café and Pool Bar is open for Lunch, Dinner and of course drinks. There are over 30 restaurants with in walking of the hotel.
Set sail for a beautiful and restful retreat at Renaissance Boca Raton Hotel, where you’ll find unrivaled access to Florida’s white-sand beaches and picturesque views. Explore the sun-kissed shores of Boca Raton with our hotel’s complimentary shuttle service, which transports guests within a 3-mile radius to Town Center at Boca Raton, Florida Atlantic University, Lynn University and more. Only a 10-15 minute drive (less than 8 miles away) from the Delray Beach Tennis Courts.
Our resort-style pool and convenient Oasis Café and Pool Bar grant you permission to soak up the sun in Boca Raton with refreshing waters and tasty cocktails. Before a day spent exploring, work up a sweat at our hotel’s 24-hour fitness center with free weights and cardio equipment. When it’s time to call it a night, retreat to our comfortable accommodations, where you’ll rest in style with our deluxe bedding, elegant designs, room service and sophisticated hotel amenities. Whether you’re visiting the Sunshine State to conduct business or explore natural beauty, let Renaissance Boca Raton Hotel accentuate your travel routine.
All reservations need to be confirmed by April 9, 2021. After this date, rooms and discounted rates will be subject to availability.
