The 11th annual SUMMER SMASH OPEN is organized by Players International Management (PIM), host of the YellowTennisBall.com Series. The event is held over two weekends; August 20 – 22 , 2022 (Boys 12s, 14s, 16s, 18s divisions) and August 27 – 29, 2022 (Girls 12s, 14s, 16s, 18s divisions) – one of the largest USTA L4 events in the United State. If you have any questions, feel free to call 561.330.6003.

Mandatory Forms: CHECK-IN & FORMS:**IMPORTANT** Please check in 20 minutes before your match time as ALL PLAYERS must submit the following and show their confirmation emails to the Site Director or they will be unable to participate  (USTA Medical Release, Event Release & Waiver Form and Event Contact Form).

REGISTER: Boys & Girls

EVENT INFO.

SURFACE. Clay Courts

WEATHER. In the event of rain or lightning delays, players should return to their car. Updates will be communicated via the Play Tennis tournament home page notes.

LOCAL RESTAURANT GUIDE.  Click here.

RANKING LEVELS/POINTS. Click here

SITES. Held at multiple facilities, within 10-15 minutes from each other. PLEASE GO DIRECTLY TO THE SITE THAT YOU COMPETE AT (check the initials on the draws)

WEATHER UPDATES / INFO. Weather updates will be sent via messages on Serve Tennis USTA Registration System.

CHECK-IN: All players must check in (in person) at the on-site Tournament Desk at least 15 minutes early. We will send your matches to the courts 10 minutes early. This is to reduce your time on-site, as well as for the daily matches to stay on schedule.

DRAW INFO.  Singles posted online on Wednesday prior to the event @  5pm. All divisions will include a 64-draw event, with a Feed-in consolation through the round of 16. Quarterfinal losers will be fed into a separate consolation draw to playoff for 5th and 6th place. Semi-final losers will playoff for 3rd and 4th place.

FORMAT:

• Event consists of a feed-in Consolation thru the Rd of 16; Quarterfinal losers will go into it’s own consolation draw. There will be a 3/4 Playoff.
• Singles Main Draw: 2 out of 3 tiebreak sets, with a 10-point Tiebreak for the 3rd set (AD scoring)
• Singles Consolation: 2 out of 3 tiebreak sets, with a 10-point Tiebreak for the 3rd set (NO-AD scoring)
• There is no Doubles in this event.

MATCH SCHEDULE (weather pending): Day 1: 2 singles…Day 2: 1-3 singles…Day 3: 1-3 Singles.. Consolation will have 3 singles matches on Days 2 and 3.

COACHING: All matches that consist of 2 tiebreak sets with a 10-point match tiebreak will receive a 3-minute rest period after splitting sets. Coaching is allowed at the fence with the coach on the outside of the fence.

HITTING LESSONS: Delray Beach Tennis Center (201 West Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach). Limited availability. For information, call 561-243-7360.

REST PERIOD. Minimum one hour rest between matches.

REFUNDS. Once the USTA selects the players, there are no refunds.

TRAINER LOCATIONS:

• Athletic training services throughout the event at Boca West Country Club (Days 1-3), Palm Beach Gardens Tennis Center (Days 1-2) and Delray Swim & Tennis Center (Day 3).  If you desire athletic training services during the event, please go to a site where a trainer is scheduled (see below or check with the tournament desk). You are still responsible to be ready to play at your scheduled match location and time. We look forward to working with you and good luck!

STRINGING: Stringing is available at Delray Beach Tennis Center (561-243-7360) and One Tennis Academy  (954-254-1997) as well as local retail tennis shops. A complete list with locations, prices and contact information will be available at each site’s tournament desk.

SAFETY – HEALTH:

• Do not Play:
  • If you are exhibiting any symptoms of the coronavirus. According to the CDC, people with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported—ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. These symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus: fever, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, new loss of taste or smell.
  • If you have been in contact with someone with known or suspected COVID-19 in the last 14 days.
• Follow a minimum of 6’ physical distancing (except family members) when possible.
• Everyone should wash their hands throughout the day.
• Draws will not be posted on-site (we do not want a gathering of players/parents), please view Draws and Results in Serve Tennis on your phones/computers
• If a guest presents any symptoms of COVID-19 while on site, the guest will be asked to immediately leave the premises and seek medical advice. Emergency medical issues will continue to be handled by contacting 911.
• Be prepared to play up to 3 matches per day if there are weather issues.

PLAYERS. Come prepared with your own Hand sanitizer, Beverages/water, snacks, towels, water, and ice  and store inside a tennis bag when not in use.

DURING MATCH

• Raise your Racket to get the attention of a tennis umpire.
• No Coaching is allowed.
• Maintain safe social distance between players during the racket spin at the start of a match. The umpires will try to flip a coin when we can. When we do this, we will ask the players to stand on the service line.
• Players should clearly verbalize the score at the start of each point.
• The Server should clearly call out the score loudly before every point.

COMPLETION OF THE MATCH

• Offer an acknowledgement such as a nod, thumbs up or ‘good match.’ Please do not shake hands or make contact with your opponent at the completion of the match.
• Leave the court promptly, clean up your trash and take your belongings with you.
• Pick up your used tennis balls and drop them in the used balls box at the Tournament Desk
• Upon completion of the match, and after reporting the score (winner reports the score), leave facility within 20 minutes of the completion of your match to help reduce gatherings.

SPORTSMANSHIP & ETIQUETTE:

• Good Sportsmanship is expected from a players and guests
• Players should NEVER spit on the court.
• Inappropriate and unsportsmanlike language, bullying and taunting will not be tolerated and will be coded.
• Spectators who display inappropriate behavior may be removed from the tournament area for the remainder of the tournament. Thank you for your
  cooperation.
• Players are NOT allowed on the other side of the net, even if invited by their opponent.
• If you need a ball mark inspection, then ask a tennis umpire for help.
• The USTA Point Penalty System, Lateness Rule and Junior Tournament Regulations are in
  effect.

Please go directly to the site you compete at… double-check the abbreviation on the Draw.

AUG. 20 – 22, 2022 (Boys 12 – 18s Divisions; Clay Courts)

BOYS 12s…DELRAY SWIM & TENNIS CLUB (DS).(561-243-7058) 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… Tournament Office: If you have any questions pre-event call 561.330.6003, during the event call the Site Director at 561.665.4104…Practice Courts pre-event, call facility. Beginning Aug. 28, 1st come-1st serve, no reservations: 8-10 (7:30 – 8:15am), 1-2 thereafter.

BOYS 14s…

• DAYS 1 – 2… ONE TENNIS ACADEMY (OT). 9045 Vista del Lago, Boca Raton, Florida 33428 (561-706-1601). Tournament Office: If you have any questions pre-event call 561.330.6003, during the event call the Site Director at 561.900.0198. Website. Practice Courts:
  • • Pre-event, call facility for availability and pricing ($9pp per hour)
    • During event (1st come-1st serve, no reservations):  10 (7:15 – 8am), 1-2 thereafter.

• DAY 3… DELRAY SWIM & TENNIS CLUB (DS).(561-243-7058) 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… Tournament Office: If you have any questions before the event call 561.330.6003, during the event call the Site Director at 561.665.4104.

BOYS 16s…

DAYS 1 – 2…BOCA WEST COUNTRY CLUB (BW) (561-488-6996). 20583 Boca West Dr., Boca Raton, 33433. Directions: From I-95 Exit Glades Road (go west), thru Jog/Powerline Rd, community on right, go through guard gate, courts straight ahead on left and straight ahead (tell gate you are with the USTA Tennis Tournament).  If you have any questions before pre-event, call 561.330.6003, during the event call Site Director @ 561.929.4654. Practice Courts: Pre-event, call facility…. During event: 1st come-1st serve, no reservations: 8-10 (7:30 – 8:15am), 1-2 thereafter.

• Club Rules. Please follow signs for parking (important) and wear a mask if entering the Pro-Shop. Main Clubhouse is for club members only and players may congregate at the O/Brien’s upstairs anytime, and on the facility patio (only after 11am). Thank you for your understanding.

BOYS 18s

• DAY 1-2 … PALM BEACH GARDENS TENNIS CENTER (PBG). (561) 630-1180. (5110 117th Court North, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418. Tournament Office: If you have any questions pre-event call 561.330.6003, during the event call the Site Director at 561.702.7670. 
  • Practice Courts
    • Before the event: Call facility for availability and pricing ($9pp per hour)
    • During event: 1st come-1st serve, no reservations: 8 (8:30 – 9:15am), 1-2 thereafter
  • Facility Rules: Everyone must wear a mask while inside the pro-shop…No dogs allowed on-site, no outside food brought in, players may bring water coolers, please physical distance.
  • IMPORTANT. Facility is 50 minutes north of the Renaissance Hotel Boca Raton (Event Hotel) and 40 minutes north of the Delray Beach Tennis Center; please give yourself ample time to avoid traffic and to arrive at the facility. If you want to stay near this site, the Hampton Inn & Suites (4001 RCA Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410)  is 1 mile away from Palm Beach Gardens. Click here to reserve a room. Rate ($ 89) includes newly renovated deluxe rooms with a microwave and refrigerator in every room, complimentary breakfast, parking and wi-fi.  Hotel Phone number:  561.625.8880.
  • Practice Courts (During event: 1st come-1st serve, no reservations): Saturday – Sunday: No courts before 8:30am… 10 courts (8:30 – 9:15am), 1-2 court thereafter.

• DAY 3… BOCA WEST COUNTRY CLUB (BW)(561-488-6996). 20583 Boca West Dr., Boca Raton, 33433. Directions: From I-95 Exit Glades Road (go west), thru Jog/Powerline Rd, community on right, go through guard gate, courts straight ahead on left and straight ahead (tell gate you are with the USTA Tennis Tournament).  If you have any questions before pre-event, call 561.330.6003, during the event call Site Director @ 561.929.4654. Practice Courts: Pre-event, call facility. Beginning Aug. 21, 1st come-1st serve, no reservations: 8-10 (7:30 – 8:15am), 1-2 thereafter.
  • Club Rules. Please follow signs for parking (important) and wear a mask if entering the Pro-Shop. Main Clubhouse is for club members only and players may congregate at the O/Brien’s upstairs anytime, and on the facility patio (only after 11am). Thank you for your understanding.

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*Back-up if weather issues…DELRAY BEACH TENNIS CENTER (DB) (561-243-7360) 201 W. Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, 33444. Directions: From I-95 Exit Atlantic Ave., head east, Tennis Center will be 1 mile on left. If you have any questions, call the Site Director at 561.330.6003. Practice Courts pre-event, call facility… During event: 1st come-1st serve, no reservations: 8-10 (7:30 – 8:15am), 1-2 thereafter.

PRACTICE COURTS (Non-match facility). 2 per court…15 minutes maximum if others are waiting.

• Boynton Beach Tennis Center: (Clay Courts; 10 minutes from Delray Beach):  No walk-ins allowed. All players MUST call in for reservations up to 24 hours in advance 561-742-6575. $8 for Boynton Beach City Limits Residents and $10 for all other players.   3111 S. Congress Ave, Boynton Beach, FL 33426.  Directions: From I-95 Exit Woolbright. Head West to Congress. Turn left (going South) on Congress. Tennis club on the corner of Congress and SW 30th (on right).

AUG. 27 – 29, 2022 (Girls 12 – 18s Divisions; Clay Courts)

GIRLS 12s…DELRAY SWIM & TENNIS CLUB (DS).(561-243-7058) 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… Tournament Office: If you have any questions pre-event call 561.330.6003, during the event call the Site Director at 561.665.4104…Practice Courts pre-event, call facility…. During event: 1st come-1st serve, no reservations: 8-10 (7:30 – 8:15am), 1-2 thereafter.

GIRLS 14s…

• DAYS 1 – 2… ONE TENNIS ACADEMY (OT). 9045 Vista del Lago, Boca Raton, Florida 33428 (561-706-1601). Tournament Office: If you have any questions pre-event call 561.330.6003, during the event call the Site Director at 561.900.0198. Website. Practice Courts:
  • • Pre-event, call facility for availability and pricing ($9pp per hour)
    • During event: 1st come-1st serve, no reservations):  10 (7:15 – 8am), 1-2 thereafter.

• DAY 3… DELRAY SWIM & TENNIS CLUB (DS).(561-243-7058) 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… Tournament Office: If you have any questions before the event call 561.330.6003, during the event call the Site Director at 561.665.4104.

GIRLS 16s…

DAYS 1 – 2..BOCA WEST COUNTRY CLUB (BW) (561-488-6996). 20583 Boca West Dr., Boca Raton, 33433. Directions: From I-95 Exit Glades Road (go west), thru Jog/Powerline Rd, community on right, go through guard gate, courts straight ahead on left and straight ahead (tell gate you are with the USTA Tennis Tournament).  If you have any questions before pre-event, call 561.330.6003, during the event call Site Director @ 561.929.4654. Practice Courts: Pre-event, call facility. During event: 1st come-1st serve, no reservations: 8-10 (7:30 – 8:15am), 1-2 thereafter.

• Club Rules. Please follow signs for parking (important) and wear a mask if entering the Pro-Shop. Main Clubhouse is for club members only and players may congregate at the O/Brien’s upstairs anytime, and on the facility patio (only after 11am). Thank you for your understanding.

GIRLS 18s

• DAY 1-2 … PALM BEACH GARDENS TENNIS CENTER (PBG). (561) 630-1180. (5110 117th Court North, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418. Tournament Office: If you have any questions pre-event call 561.330.6003, during the event call the Site Director at 561.702.7670. 
  • Practice Courts
    • Before the event: Call facility for availability and pricing ($9pp per hour)
    • During event: 1st come-1st serve, no reservations: 8 (8:30 – 9:15am), 1-2 thereafter
  • Facility Rules: Everyone must wear a mask while inside the pro-shop…No dogs allowed on-site, no outside food brought in, players may bring water coolers, please physical distance.
  • IMPORTANT… Facility is 50 minutes north of the Renaissance Hotel Boca Raton (Event Hotel) and 40 minutes north of the Delray Beach Tennis Center; please give yourself ample time to avoid traffic and to arrive at the facility. If you want to stay near this site, the Hampton Inn & Suites (4001 RCA Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410)  is 1 mile away from Palm Beach Gardens. Click here to reserve a room. Rate ($ 89) includes newly renovated deluxe rooms with a microwave and refrigerator in every room, complimentary breakfast, parking and wi-fi.  Hotel Phone number:  561.625.8880.
  • Practice Courts (During event: 1st come-1st serve, no reservations): Saturday – Sunday: No courts before 8:30am… 10 courts (8:30 – 9:15am), 1-2 court thereafter.

• DAY 3… BOCA WEST COUNTRY CLUB (BW)(561-488-6996). 20583 Boca West Dr., Boca Raton, 33433. Directions: From I-95 Exit Glades Road (go west), thru Jog/Powerline Rd, community on right, go through guard gate, courts straight ahead on left and straight ahead (tell gate you are with the USTA Tennis Tournament).  If you have any questions before pre-event, call 561.330.6003, during the event call Site Director @ 561.929.4654. Practice Courts: Pre-event, call facility. During event: 1st come-1st serve, no reservations: 8-10 (7:30 – 8:15am), 1-2 thereafter.
  • Club Rules. Please follow signs for parking (important) and wear a mask if entering the Pro-Shop. Main Clubhouse is for club members only and players may congregate at the O/Brien’s upstairs anytime, and on the facility patio (only after 11am). Thank you for your understanding.

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*Back-up if weather issues…DELRAY BEACH TENNIS CENTER (DB) (561-243-7360) 201 W. Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, 33444. Directions: From I-95 Exit Atlantic Ave., head east, Tennis Center will be 1 mile on left.

PRACTICE COURTS (Non-match site).

• Boynton Beach Tennis Center: (Clay Courts; 10 minutes from Delray Beach):  No walk-ins allowed. All players MUST call in for reservations up to 24 hours in advance 561-742-6575. $8 for Boynton Beach City Limits Residents and $10 for all other players.   3111 S. Congress Ave, Boynton Beach, FL 33426.  Directions: From I-95 Exit Woolbright. Head West to Congress. Turn left (going South) on Congress. Tennis club on the corner of Congress and SW 30th (on right).

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