Divisions:

The tournament will host all divisions in men's singles and doubles on har tru clay and the tournament will be limited to a total of 128 teams (a team consists of a singles player or one doubles team) and limited as follows:

The entry deadline is August 22, 2008 and all entries must be paid in full. One event will be $115 and two events will be $130. A doubles team will not be entered until payment is received in full by BOTH players.

Draw:

The draw will be established and published on August 22, 2008. The times and format may change in accordance with the tournament's rules. The consolation draw times will not be set until the tournament begins(even if they are included in the draw schedule). Please read all the information on this page before reviewing the draw. CLICK HERE for the Provincetown Open 2008 Draw:

CLICK HERE for the Seeding of the Provincetown Open 2008:

If an event is not filled, other draws may be increased. You will be notified by E-mail if your event is closed or your entry is wait-listed.  Provincetown Tennis Club reserves the right to consolidate events of fewer than eight entrants into the next higher event.  We will not notify you of such a situation as it will be available in the draw on the Internet.  Provincetown Tennis Club reserves the right to reclassify any player to a higher division. 

Registration Party:

The Registration welcome party will be held jointly at DNA Gallery and the Provincetown Tennis Club on September 3, 2008 from 6 PM to 8PM. If players are unable to attend to pick up their registration package, they should arrive early at the tournament on their first day of play.

Banquet:

The banquet will be held September 6, from 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM at Vixen NightClub 336 Commercial Street Provincetown, MA 02657 (508) 487-6424 and catered by Farland Provisions, Provincetown MA. Tickets will be required for entry. Click here for more detailed information.

Provincetown Services:

Click here to find businesses, services and events in Provincetown that are participating with the Tournament.

Checks should be made payable to Provincetown Tennis Club and signed entry forms and checks must be mailed to the Provincetown Tennis Club, 288 Bradford St, PO Box 351 Provincetown MA 02657. Go To Online Entry Form to complete your Entry!

Division Standards

The Provincetown Open will use current ITF/GLTA rules for all events.  Read carefully to ensure you have entered the proper division.  Failure to enter the correct division may result in sanctions on the player, or the player may be defaulted from the tournament.

Open:   NTRP 5.0+ rating, highly advanced player

A:        NTRP 4.5 rating, advanced player

B:        NTRP 3.5-4.0 rating, high-intermediate player

C:        NTRP 3.0 rating, low-intermediate player

D:        NTRP 2.5 or below rating, beginning player

The Provincetown Open will be using the GLTA Classification of Players.  You must enter in the same division in singles and doubles.

Seeding is determined using the current GLTA Seeding Point System and other information regarding your recent tournament play.

Rules:

ITF/GLTA Rules and Procedures will be used (download rules in pdf).   Players must report to the players desk at least 15 minutes prior to match time.  Once a match is called, the USTA 15-minute default rule will apply.  USTA penalty points will be awarded up to the 15-minute limit.  At that time, the match will be defaulted.  All matches will be the best two out of three sets, regular scoring, with a 12-point tie-breaker at six games all.  A 5-minute warm-up will be strictly enforced.  In the event of inclement weather, natural disaster, terrorism, or other adverse event, the tournament director will determine amending schedules, the location, and/or format of play, which may include but will not be limited to pro sets to 8, no add scoring, adding another location with har tru or red clay surface and extending the tournament.

Entry Confirmations:

Confirmation will be sent via E-mail to entrants whose entries and payments are received by the deadline.  Confirmation will be sent via E-mail ONLY.  You can also check your entry status at GLTA's Web site, www.glta.net.  Confirmation of entry is a courtesy to inform you only that your entry has been received.  It is NOT confirmation that you will be playing in a certain division.  Players who do not receive confirmation information are solely responsible for verifying their entry at GLTA's Web Site.

Wait List, Refunds and Bounced Checks:

We will maintain a wait list if more entries are received than the event allows.  The wait list will be determined by post-mark dates. When a position becomes available, the earliest post-mark entry will fill it. Players on the wait list will be notified by E-MAIL ONLY when a position becomes available, up to two days before play begins.  We will provide refunds to those whose entries cannot be accommodated. Refunds will not be provided after the draw has been completed nor due to inclement weather.  A returned check is considered nonpayment, and any charges will be the responsibility of the player who submitted the check.  A player's position in the draw is not held until complete payment is received.

Schedule:

For many players, play will begin at 7:30 a.m. on Thursday.  All finals will be played on Sunday (assuming no modifications to the schedule and format; see above).  Some semifinal matches may also be played on Sunday.  All matches are expected to finish by 6:30 p.m. on Sunday.  Please schedule your travel arrangements accordingly.

Consolation Play:

The consolation round is optional for those players losing their first-round singles match only and will be played on Hard Courts.  The format will be an 8-game pro set (12-point tie-breaker at seven games all) with the consolation finals consisting of the best two out of three sets, regular scoring, with a 12-point tie-breaker at six games all. 

Hotels:

Cape Colony Inn,  Cape Inn, Beacon Light Guest House