2022 DATES
18 & Under Qualifying: December 3-4
18 & Under Singles Main Draw: December 5-11
18 & Under Doubles Main Draw: December 6-11
16 & Under Qualifying: December 2-3
16 & Under Singles Main Draw: December 4-10
16 & Under Doubles Main Draw: December 5-10
REGISTRATION
16s registration - https://playtennis.usta.com/Competitions/USTA/Tournaments
18s registration - https://www.itftennis.com/en/about-us/organisation/
IMPORTANT DEADLINES
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18 & Under Entry Deadline: November 1, 2022
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16 & Under Entry Deadline: November 2, 2022
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Wild Card Request Deadline: November 6 - apply here
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Withdrawal Deadline: November 22
LOCATION
Frank Veltri Tennis Center
9101 NW 2nd Street, Plantation, FL 33324
CONTACTS
Tournament Director: Alexandra Cercone: ob@usta.com
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
OFFICIAL HOTELS
Please note that the hotel room blocks are for players, coaches, and their guests only. If you are not a tournament participant, we ask that you please book a room elsewhere to ensure that all players are able to get a room at an official tournament hotel.
Sheraton Suites - 311 N University Dr, Plantation FL 33324
Rate- $159/night +tax
Booking link- https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link
Booking Deadline - November 18
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Transportation to Frank Veltri Tenni Center Provided
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Breakfast included
Holiday Inn Express & Suites - 1701 N. University Dr, Plantation FL 33322
Rate- $139/night +tax
Booking link: Click Here
Booking Deadline - November 17
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Hyatt Place - 8530 West Broward Boulevard, Plantation, Florida, United States, 33324
Rate - $159/night + tax
Booking Link: https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/florida/hyatt-place-fort-lauderdale-plantation/fllzp?corp_id=G-ORA1
Booking deadline: November 11
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Breakfast included
**The United States Tennis Association does not permit adults to share a hotel room or other sleeping arrangement with a minor athlete (unless the adult is the legal guardian, sibling, or is otherwise related to the minor athlete). However, a parent/legal guardian may consent to such an arrangement in advance and in writing. Such consent can be found here. Please complete and email a copy to the obhotel@usta.com.
EVENT SIGN-IN
Registration - All sign-in to occur at the Frank Veltri Tennis Center.
SIGN-IN IS MANDATORY FOR ALL QUALIFYING PLAYERS FOR BOTH 16 & UNDER AND 18 & UNDER DIVISIONS
16 & Under Qualifying Sign-In: Thursday, December 1, 2-6 PM
18 & Under Qualifying Sign-In: Friday, December 2, 2-6 PM
16 & Under Main Draw Registration: Saturday, December 3, 2-6 PM
18 & Under Main Draw Registration: Sunday, December 4, 2-6 PM
16 & Under Doubles Sign-In: Sunday, December 4, 8 AM - 2 PM
18 & Under Doubles Sign-In: Monday, December 5, 8 AM - 12 PM
ELIGIBILITY
18 & Under: Players must be born between January 1, 2004 and December 31, 2009.
16 & Under: Players must be born between January 1, 2006 and December 31, 2009.
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
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. 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. All qualifying matches shall be two tie-break sets and a match tie-break (10 point) in place of a third set. 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. Default will be declared 15 minutes after the match is called. ITF Suspensions apply to all age divisions.
SUSPENSIONS
Players suspended by the ITF will not be able to compete in the Orange Bowl.
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. Click here to learn more.
ENTRY FEE
$100/player
ACCEPTANCE PROCEDURE
18 & Under: Players are accepted per ITF Rules & Regulations
16 & Under: 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 10 highest World Tennis Number
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Players 51-100 USTA 16 & Under National Standing
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Players 501-1000 ITF Junior Ranking
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Next 10 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
STRINGING
Racquet stringing service is available on-site at the Tennis Center Pro Shop
HOSPITALITY FOR 18 & UNDER MAIN DRAW PLAYERS
HOTEL: Main Draw players receive a housing allowance of up to $TBD USD per day based on double occupancy at the official hotel from Sunday, December 4 through the night of elimination from the tournament.
*** THERE IS NO HOSPITALITY (HOTEL REIMBURSEMENT AND COMPLIMENTARY MEALS) FOR 16 & UNDER PLAYERS ***
MATCH VIDEO AND STATS – TENNIS ANALYTICS
Tennis Analytics will be providing video and match analytics services at the Orange Bowl International Tennis Championships. Tagged match footage allows you to search, filter and view specific moments in any match from any web-enabled device. Match video along with a detailed statistical report is posted to your own personal online collection, which you can share with your personal coach, family or friends.
Players can only order their own matches. Personal video cameras are not permitted during the event. To order, CLICK HERE or see us at the event. Multi-match packages are available. More information about services are available at www.TennisAnalytics.net .
TOURNAMENT PHOTOGRAPHY - YOURGAME FACE
YourGameFace is providing Action Photos by appointment.
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MEDIA REQUESTS
Members of the media who are interested in covering the 2022 Orange Bowl Tennis Championships should contact daniel.pyser@usta.com.