Note corrected entry fee.
You must enter via the USTA site and not via the IPIN site. If you have any problems entering or are not a USTA member, contact the tournament director for help:
Trish Faulkner: triosports@aol.com or
Rob Gorden: Robert.gorden@USTA.com or
Ian (isullivan@pbgfl.com) or
Bill (wmcdermott@pbgfl.com)
Club phone number is: +1 561-630-1180
Entry deadline is Oct. 20 for singles and Oct 30 at 4pm for doubles and mixed.
Players may enter singles, doubles and mixed.
From the tournament website:
Welcome!! On behalf of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, the Tennis Center welcomes all players to the CIty and the area! Wendy Tatum, Director of Tennis and Pickleball, City of Palm Beach Gardens
Tournament Hotels – Special Rates: Tournament rates may be obtained only by booking through the following site: https://app.eventconnect.io/events/23717/hotels?nav=hidden
NOTE ENTRY FEE CORRECTION: Entry Fees – $120 first event; second event $75;third event is gratis. You will receive your discount at the time of payment. You must be prepared to play more than two matches a day if you enter three divisions.
Schedule – Match times and draws will be posted three days prior to the event start day. Match play will begin at 8:30 a.m. each day M-F. You must be prepared to play more than two matches a day if you enter three divisions.
Prize Money – Prize money is determined by the size of the draw but a minimum of $3000 will be distributed to winners, finalists, and 3rd place where appropriate.
Player Registration – Player registration is required before play can begin. It will take place Sunday, Oct 29 from 1-3 p.m. 7:45- 9:45 on Monday, or 30 minutes before your first match. You must allow time for this. You will be asked where you are staying for the tournament. This info is collected as a condition of the Palm Beach Sports Commission grant that supports the tournament. The player gift will be presented at this time.
Doubles – Gender and Mixed doubles entries close at 4pm, Monday Oct. 30th.Doubles Partners – We will be happy to post your name to the web page if you are seeking a doubles partner. Please email both Ian (isullivan@pbgfl.com) and Bill (wmcdermott@pbgfl.com) with your phone number, WTN, and event(s). Contact info will not be posted to the website but relayed to interested entrants.
PRACTICE COURTS
Before the week of the tournament – Call 561-630-1180 up to two days in advance. Early afternoons are the most available. A Guest Fee of $12.84 per player will apply.
Sat/Sun – Free practice courts will be available on a walk-in, shared basis Noon-3:00 p.m..
M-F – The Center opens at 7:30 a.m. Most courts will be available up to 55 minutes from that time on a shared, walk-in basis, as directed by the tournament desk.
Other Times – Court availability is not likely at other times during tournament play.
FOOD – No outside food or drink may be brought into the site, including by delivery services.
CENTER COURT CAFÉ – Great breakfast, lunch, and snack items! Check out the menu! Try Breakfast! The wide variety of beverages includes Beer and Wine. Pre-Order: Forms are available at the Cafe to order & pre-pay items prepared on site. State the time that you are planning to eat, and they will be ready for you! Payment: Cash or credit card (Visa, Mastercard, AMEX, Discover. NO TIPPING permitted.
INCLUDED PLAYER MEALS – Tuesday & Wednesday, 11:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. in the Clubhouse Second Floor Entertainment Area
WEATHER – Rely on the website or the automated phone service for weather updates. Don’t guess! Our weather can be highly variable from place to place! If there is a rain delay, check the phone, 561-630-1180, or your tournament information page for updates every hour unless play is suspended for the day.
STRINGING – Expert on-site stringing available.