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Welcome to the Bernard Master Junior Satellite Circuit

Presented by the Mid-Ohio Indoor Tennis Association


Starts Friday or Saturday, October 4 or 5

All Central Ohio indoor tennis clubs will be hosting this Junior Satellite Circuit to be held in Central Ohio. The purpose of the circuit is to grow the game of junior tennis by providing more local tournaments. You are encouraged to sign-up early as draws are limited.

Who For players who have never received a sectional (Midwest) ranking in the top 30 or a district (OVTA) ranking in the top 10. Players who have received district rankings of 11-20 can play, but must play in an older age division.
 
When The circuit will begin in October and end in early March. There will be 6 tournaments per age group and a Masters event.
 
Times The tournaments will be single night (Friday or Saturday) tournaments beginning no later than 7pm. It is anticipated that it will take 4 hours or less to complete the matches. All players are to check-in 15 minutes prior to starting time.
 
Events BG(12), BG(14), BG(16), BG(18) and combined BG(10) singles
 
Age

Please use the following to determine what age group to play in:

Your age as of June 30, 2009

 
Entry Fees All players must pay a $35 administrative fee in order to participate. The entry fee is $25 per tournament entered. ENTRIES WILL BE TAKEN IN THE ORDER RECEIVED AND THE ENTRY FEE MUST ACCOMPANY THE APPLICATION.
 
Entry Deadline Enter as early as you like. Since draws are limited, players are encouraged to sign up well in advance for as many tournaments as you plan to play. Click here for the schedule. If you must drop out of an event, you will be refunded providing you can be replaced or give a full week's notice. We expect a waiting list in all events. IT IS A GOOD IDEA TO SIGN UP FOR ALL SIX TOURNAMENTS EARLY.
 
Draw Size

Players will enter each scheduled tournament on a first come basis. The size of the draws for each event are limited as follows:

  • Boys and Girls combined 10 & under (12)
  • Boys 12 & under (12)
  • Girls 12 & under (12)
  • Boys 14 & under (16)
  • Girls 14 & under (16)
  • Boys 16 & under (16)
  • Girls 16 & under (16)
  • Boys 18 & under (8)
  • Girls 18 & under (8)
 
Format

Players will be arranged into 8 player full non-elimination events with points awarded as follows + 1 participation point:

If less than 8 are in an event, the format will change to a round-robin, but the point values for finish remain the same.

Finish
Points
Master Pts.*
1st
25
53
2nd
15
33
3rd
11
25
4th
8
19
5th
6
15
6th
3
9
7th
2
7
8th
1
5
 
* The top 8 finishers in the first 6 tournaments will receive 20 bonus points.

If less than 8 are in an event, the format will change to a round-robin, but the point values for finish remain the same.

At the end of the season there will be a Masters tournament where the top 8 in each event on the circuit will be invited to participate. There will be bonus points for being invited and the tournament will be worth higher point values.

Click here for the Player Point Standings.

 
Awards Trophies will be awarded to the winner and runner-up of each tournament, and the overall circuit winners will receive a special award.
T-Shirts All entrants in the circuit will be provided with a t-shirt.
Results &
Standings
The results and standings will be updated and posted on www.olympicindoor.com.
Special Reward to the Circuit Winner and Runner-up

The 6th Annual Summer National City Team Invitational is set for July 2009 in Chicago, Illinois. The top two players in each age division at the end of the Bernard Master Satellite Circuit will be asked to compete for the Columbus team. In the 10 & under division, the top 2 boys and the top two girls will all be asked to attend. Alternate replacements will be picked on a basis of the final standings. More inforamtion will be announced in a few weeks. Keep playing and get as many points as you can. Teams from St. Louis, Columbus, Chicago, Indianapolis and several other cities will participate. Click here for results from the 2008 National City Championships!


Additional Information

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