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!
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
TELEPHONE SIGN-IN NUMBER: +1(818) 967-8651
TOURNAMENT TRANSPORTATION SCHEDULE
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CLICK HERE to view the shuttle schedule for Sheraton
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CLICK HERE to view the shuttle schedule for Hyatt
PRACTICE COURT INFORMATION - +1(689)234-1984
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
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
ANTI-DOPING & ANTI-CORRUPTION EDUCATION
The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) Education Team, in collaboration with the USTA, will be onsite at the Orange Bowl to deliver education sessions and information on the Tennis Anti-Corruption and Anti-Doping Programmes. We will be organising daily interactive drop-in sessions from Monday 4th December until Friday 8th December for players, parents and support team members. Come along and speak to the team to understand your responsibilities as a tennis player or support team member, have a go at checking medications and supplements against the WADA Prohibited List, and learn more about how the ITIA can help you. We’ll also take you step-by-step through the anti-doping testing process. Find out more information at check-in or visit us for a chat at our stand. If you have any questions, please contact: education@itia.tennis
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.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Plantation - 1701 N University Dr, Plantation, FL 33322
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Room Rate - $129/night + taxes and fees
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Reservation booking link - CLICK HERE
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Reservation booking deadline - November 10
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Complimentary parking, WiFi, and breakfast included
Sonesta Suites Fort Lauderdale Plantation - 410 North Pine Island Rd, Plantation FL 33324
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Room Rate: $149 - $159 + taxes and fees (only double-bed rooms available)
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Reservation booking link: CLICK HERE
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Reservation booking deadline: November 15
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Complimentary parking, WiFi, and breakfast included
Sheraton Suites Fort Lauderdale Plantation - 311 N University Dr, Plantation FL 33324
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Room Rate: $169 + taxes and fees
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Reservation booking link: CLICK HERE
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Reservation booking deadline: November 10
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Complimentary WiFi, and breakfast included
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Parking - $5 per vehicle per night
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Shuttle transportation to Frank Veltri Tennis Center is available
Hyatt Place Fort Lauderdale Plantation - 8530 W Broward Blvd, Plantation FL 33324
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Rate: $159/night + tax
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Reservation booking deadline: November 11th
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Complimentary parking, WiFi, and breakfast included
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Shuttle transportation to Frank Veltri Tennis Center is available
EVENT SIGN-IN
Registration - All Registration to occur at the Frank Veltri Tennis Center.
SIGN-IN IS MANDATORY FOR ALL QUALIFYING PLAYERS FOR BOTH 16 & UNDER AND 18 & UNDER DIVISIONS. For players who are unable to attend Qualifying sign-in in person at Frank Veltri, please sign-in via telephone. Main Draw sign-in is not required.
16 & Under Qualifying Sign-In: Thursday, Nov. 30, 2-6 PM
18 & Under Qualifying Sign-In: Friday, Dec. 1, 2-6 PM
16 & Under Main Draw Registration: Saturday, Dec. 2, 2-6 PM
18 & Under Main Draw Registration: Sunday, Dec. 3, 2-6 PM
16 & Under Doubles Sign-In: Closes at Sunday, Dec. 3, 2 PM
18 & Under Doubles Sign-In: Closes at Monday, Dec. 4, 12 PM
ELIGIBILITY
18 & Under: Players must be born between January 1, 2005 and December 31, 2010.
16 & Under: Players must be born between January 1, 2007 and December 31, 2010.
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. 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. Click here to learn more.
ENTRY FEE
$100/player (plus processing fee)
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 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
18s & 16s Doubles: Teams are accepted per ITF Rules and Regulations
STRINGING
Racquet stringing service is available on-site at the Tennis Center Pro Shop. Price - $25
BALL TYPE
Wilson US Open - Regular Duty
HOSPITALITY FOR 18 & UNDER MAIN DRAW PLAYERS
HOTEL: Main Draw players receive a housing allowance of up to $96 per day based on double occupancy at the official hotel from Sunday, December 3 through the night of elimination from the tournament. It is NOT required that players stay at an official tournament hotel in order to receive the hospitality reimbursement. All players are responsible for reserving and paying for their lodging accommodations.
MEALS: Main Draw players will have lunch and dinner provided at Frank Veltri Tennis Center each day and breakfast is available at the hotel.
*** THERE IS NO HOSPITALITY (HOTEL REIMBURSEMENT AND COMPLIMENTARY MEALS) FOR 16 & UNDER PLAYERS ***
LIVE STREAMING AND ANALYTICS – VS SPORTS
Please use the links below to access the live streaming and analytics. If you have questions, please reach out to admin@TennisAnalytics.net
December 3rd to 6th
December 7th – 10th
Pricing:
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Event tickets (live stream and recordings) - $25
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Downloads - $15
Match Analytics
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Tagged match video along with dynamic, integrated match reports can be ordered at https://www.tennisanalytics.net/product/event-packages/
TOURNAMENT PHOTO SERVICES:
YourGameFace will be providing Digital Action Photos by request. Coverage will begin on Monday December 4th.
Let them capture this moment in your players tennis history. See Samples on Instagram: @yourgameface
Cost is $150 for a digital set of action photos. (Normally 200-300 photos).
3 WAYS TO SIGN UP FOR THE DIGITAL ACTION PHOTOS:
1. Click this online Order Form - https://square.link/u/2YedPFY1
2. Text YourGameFace cell phone: 214-543-5437
3. Visit the Photo-Tent at the main site.
MEDIA REQUESTS
Members of the media who are interested in covering the 2023 Orange Bowl Tennis Championships should contact daniel.pyser@usta.com.
2023 DATES
18 & Under Qualifying: Dec. 2-3
18 & Under Singles Main Draw: Dec. 4-10
18 & Under Doubles Main Draw: Dec. 5-10
16 & Under Qualifying: Dec. 1-2
16 & Under Singles Main Draw: Dec. 3-9
16 & Under Doubles Main Draw: Dec. 4-9
IMPORTANT DEADLINES
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18 & Under Entry Deadline: October 31
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16 & Under Entry Deadline: October 31
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Wild Card Request Deadline: November 19 - apply here
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Withdrawal Deadline: November 21
LOCATION
Frank Veltri Tennis Center
9101 NW 2nd Street, Plantation, FL 33324
Surface: Green Clay
CONTACTS
Tournament Director: Alexandra Cercone: ob@usta.com