2024 DATES
18 & Under Qualifying: Dec. 7-8
18 & Under Singles Main Draw: Dec. 9-15
18 & Under Doubles Main Draw: Dec. 10-15
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16 & Under Qualifying: Dec. 6-7
16 & Under Singles Main Draw: Dec. 8-14
16 & Under Doubles Main Draw: Dec. 9-14
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IMPORTANT DEADLINES
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18 & Under Entry Deadline: November 12
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16 & Under Entry Deadline: November 12
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Wild Card Request Deadline: November 24 - apply here
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Withdrawal Deadline: Nov 26
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LOCATION
Frank Veltri Tennis Center
9101 NW 2nd Street, Plantation, FL 33324
Surface: Green Clay
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ACTION REQUIRED: USTA WAIVER & RELEASE FORM
All players must complete the USTA Waiver and Release form prior to competing at the Orange Bowl. Please follow this link to complete the waiver online in advance of player registration. Thank you!
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ACTION REQUIRED (18s ONLY): ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION FOR 18's PARTICIPANTS
All 18s qualifying and main draw participants are required to register through THIS USTA WEBSITE
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TELEPHONE SIGN-IN NUMBER: +1(818) 967-8651
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TOURNAMENT TRANSPORTATION SCHEDULE
Transportation from the Sheraton and the Hyatt Place hotels will be provided beginning Friday, Dec 6. Click below to view the schedules:
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PRACTICE COURT INFORMATION
If players need a court at Frank Veltri Tennis Center prior to Thursday, December 5 at 12pm, they may book a court through the pro shop. After that time, all court reservations must be made via the tournament practice court desk - see info below. Please text +1 (689) 234-1984
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Players may book warm-up courts at the Player Services Desk or via text/whatsapp (please include player name, time request and division/draw). Click here to view practice court bookings Please note the following details regarding practice court reservations:
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You can not book practice courts for the following day until order of play is released the night before. Please wait to text until you see the order of play has been posted on the website.
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If you book your court with a coach, that coach can be replaced with a player. To ensure you are hitting with the correct partner, ensure you tell us the other players name in the request
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If you are not on the order of play, you will be booked later in the day as players with matches have priority
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All court bookings are subject to change - practice courts may be changed to match courts at any time
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OFF-SITE PRACTICE COURTS
Sunrise Tennis Club Park - 9605 W Oakland Park Blvd, Sunrise, FL 33351
Jimmy Evert Tennis Center - 701 NE 12th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
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OFFICIAL HOTELS
There are many hotels and rental properties available in the Plantation an Fort Lauderdale area. The properties listed below have partnered with the Orange Bowl tournament to provide a discounted rate. Only tournament participants (players and their coaches and family members) should book accommodations using the reservation links below. For assistance, please email obhotel@usta.com.
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Residence Inn Plantation
130 N University Drive, Plantation FL 33324
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Last Day to Book: Monday, November 18, 2024
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Rate: $139-$157/night
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Breakfast Included
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Sonesta ES Suites Fort Lauderdale
410 North Pine Island Road, Plantation FL 33324
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Last Day to Book: Nov 21, 2024
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Rate: $149-159/night
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Parking: $5/day
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Breakfast Included
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ft Lauderdale - Plantation
1701 N University Drive, Plantation, FL 33322
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Last day to book - Nov 10
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Rate - $129/night
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Parking: Free
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Breakfast included
PLAYER REGISTRATION
16 & Under Qualifying Registration: Thursday, Dec 5 (3-6 PM)
18 & Under Qualifying Registration: Friday, Dec. 6 (3-6 PM)
16 & Under Main Draw Registration: Saturday, Dec. 7 (3-6 PM)
18 & Under Main Draw Registration: Sunday, Dec. 8 (3-6 PM)
16 & Under Doubles Sign-In: Closes at Sunday, Dec. 8 2 PM
18 & Under Doubles Sign-In: Closes at Monday, Dec. 9 12 PM
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ELIGIBILITY
18 & Under: Players must be born between January 1, 2006 and December 31, 2011.
16 & Under: Players must be born between January 1, 2008 and December 31, 2011.
DRAW SIZE
18 & Under and 16 & Under:
Qualifying: 64 boys and 64 girls
Main Draw: 64 boys and 64 girls
Doubles: 32 teams for boys and girls
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SAFE PLAY PROACTIVE POLICY HIGHLIGHTS FOR PARTICIPANTS
RULES AND REGULATIONS
The Rules, Regulation and Code of Conduct adopted and published by the ITF will govern all play.
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All main draw singles matches will be the best of three tie-break sets. Twelve point tiebreakers will be used at 6 games all in each set.
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All qualifying matches shall be two tie-break sets and a match tie-break (10 point) in place of a third set.
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Each doubles match shall be two tie-break sets and a match tie-break (10 point) in place of a third set. No-ad scoring will be used for Doubles.
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Default will be declared 15 minutes after the match is called. ITF Suspensions apply to all age divisions.
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For all singles and doubles matches, the "No Let" Rule shall be in effect.
SUSPENSIONS
Players suspended by the ITF will not be able to compete in the Orange Bowl. Player suspended by the USTA will not be able to compete in the 16s Orange Bowl division.
DRESS CODE
ITF regulations mandate proper tennis attire. T-shirts are not permitted for boys or girls. Dress code applies for both the 16s and 18s. Please be sure to review the ITF attire rules by following the links below:
ENTRY FEE
$100/player (plus processing fee)
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ACCEPTANCE PROCEDURE
18 & Under Singles: Players are accepted per ITF Rules & Regulations
16 & Under Singles: Players are accepted based on ITF Junior, USTA National 16s Standing, and World Tennis Number. The below order will be used to determine players in the main draw, qualifying draw, and alternate list:
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Top 500 ITF Junior Ranking
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Top 50 USTA 16 & Under National Standing
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Next 15 highest World Tennis Number
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Players 501-1000 ITF Junior Ranking
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Players 51-100 USTA 16 & Under National Standing
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Next 15 highest World Tennis Number
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Players 101-200 USTA 16 & Under National Standing
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Remaining players sorted by World Tennis Number
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18s & 16s Doubles: Teams are accepted per ITF Rules and Regulations
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STRINGING
Racquet stringing service is available on-site at the Tennis Center Pro Shop. Price - $25
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BALL TYPE
Wilson US Open - Regular Duty
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HOSPITALITY FOR 18 & UNDER MAIN DRAW PLAYERS
18U (ITF) Main Draw participants and officially nominated Federation Coaches will receive hospitality. Lodging hospitality will be provided as a reimbursement of $98.31 per night beginning Sunday, December 8th through the night of their elimination from the tournament. The $98.31 rate for players is based on double occupancy at the official tournament hotel.
If you would like to collect your payment via PayPal or Zelle, please complete THIS FORM in advance so that we can quickly process your reimbursement. Otherwise, the reimbursement will be provided as a check that may be cashed at a Bank of America. Players and coaches must collect their hospitality reimbursement on site at the Junior Office before leaving the tournament.
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Breakfast is complimentary at the official tournament hotels. Lunch (11am - 2pm) and Dinner (5pm - 8pm) will be available at the Frank Veltri Tennis Center (vouchers will be provided).
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LIVE STREAMING AND ANALYTICS – VS SPORTS
All courts at the event will be live streamed on VS Live platform. Streams and recordings are available at a nominal fee to cover the costs of production.
Match Analytics
Pro-level match tagging across over 30 parameters. Stats dashboard is linked to actual video events. Easily dissect your performance to plan the practice court and improve faster.
MEDIA REQUESTS
Members of the media who are interested in covering the 2024 Orange Bowl Tennis Championships must submit a request through THIS FORM.
CONTACTS
Tournament Director: Alexandra Cercone: ob@usta.com