Nelson Bay Tennis Club in Conjunction with our Sponsors Proudly Present the 2017 Dave Matthews Seniors NRT 6 Tennis Tournament Friday 01 Dec - Sunday 03 Dec 2017 (See page 5 for Address details) Major Sponsors: Gorgeous Children's Garments, High Quality Gifts, Inspiring Décor and Petit Furniture 5 Stockton St, Nelson Bay NSW Ph: 0249 843 233 1
2017 Conditions of Entry The tournament Committee has entire control and management of the tournament. Once the draw is made there will be no refunds for late withdrawals or washouts. The tournament is conducted under the rules and regulations laid down in the ITF Rules of Tennis. All Players must be financially registered with Tennis NSW. All players must be members of a Tennis Seniors Association. Registration forms are available from the Tennis Seniors NSW website or at the registration desk during the tournament. If not a member, membership is free up until 30 June 2018. All competitors must submit the entry form at page 4 to be eligible to play. Fees must be paid before your first match. Acceptance of late entries will be at Tournament Directors Discretion. All events will be played as a round robin format. All matches will be First to 6, tie break at 5 all except for the American doubles which will be best of 8 games, tie break at 4 all. The Committee may vary the format of play for any event if weather conditions warrant such action. Winners for all events will be determined by sets won, if equal then games and if needed a count back. Players must be the respective age by December 31st 2017. The Committee reserves the right to transfer entries to a younger age group or combine events as required. All players must be correctly dressed in recognised tennis attire and only tennis shoes shall be worn. Players can only participate in one event per session. The Committee will try, without obligation, to find partners for doubles events if requested. The draw will be available at NBTC from Lunchtime on Thursday 31 Nov 17. *************************************************************** Enquires to Stephen Taylor, Tournament Director on 0466 154 580 Entries can be emailed to: stephen_taylor4@bigpond.com or posted to: 3a Seagrass Circuit Corlette NSW 2315 If posted, please allow 5 working days for entries to be received and then call to confirm your entry has been received. Entries Close: Friday 24th November. Tournament Referee: Ellen Gordon 2
2017 Program of Events Friday 7.45am Start Event 1 Mens 35+ Singles Event 2 Mens 45+ Singles Event 3 Mens 55+ Singles Event 4 Mens 65+ Singles Event 6 Ladies 35+ Singles Event 7 Ladies 45+ Singles Event 8 Ladies 55+ Singles Event 9 Ladies 65+ Singles Event 5 Mens 75+ Singles Event 10 Mens American Doubles (see page 5 for format) Friday 1:30 pm Start Event 11 Ladies American Doubles (see page 5 for format) Friday 4:30pm Start Mens Doubles Exhibition Match Saturday 7:45am Start Event 12 Mixed 70+ Combined Doubles Event 13 Mixed 90+ Combined Doubles Event 14 Mixed 110+ Combined Doubles Event 15 Mixed 130+ Combined Doubles Saturday 1:00pm Start Event 16 Mens 70+ Combined Doubles Event 17 Mens 90+ Combined Doubles **Event 18 Mens 110+ Combined Doubles ** (see page 5) Event 19 Mens 120+ Combined Doubles Event 20 Mens 130+ Combined Doubles Event 21 Ladies 70+ Combined Doubles Event 22 Ladies 90+ Combined Doubles Event 23 Ladies 110+ Combined Doubles Event 24 Ladies 120+ Combined Doubles Event 25 Ladies 130+ Combined Doubles Sunday 7:45am Start Event 26 Mens 35+ Doubles Event 27 Mens 45+ Doubles Event 28 Mens 55+ Doubles Event 29 Mens 65+ Doubles Event 31 Ladies 35+ Doubles Event 32 Ladies 45+ Doubles Event 33 Ladies 55+ Doubles Event 34 Ladies 65+ Doubles Event 30 Mens 75+ Doubles Sunday 1:00pm Start Event 35 Mixed 35+ Doubles Event 36 Mixed 45+ Doubles Event 37 Mixed 55+ Doubles Event 38 Mixed 65+ Doubles Note: Saturday is Wimbledon day. All players are asked but not obliged to wear completely white tennis attire. Wimbledon Day is brought to you by: 3
Entries Close 2017 Dave Matthews Seniors Entry Form ****Entries Close: Friday 24th November***** Surname: First Name: Address: State: Post Code: Gender: Age: Home Phone No: Mobile: Email: Date of Birth: / / Tennis NSW Rego: 612 Tennis Seniors NSW Rego: N Rating: Cost is $22 for singles and $17 per player per doubles event. Make all Cheques payable to Nelson Bay Tennis Club Payment by Direct Deposit to; BSB: 032-533 Account No: 21-2352 ****For electronic payments, please use your name as the reference. If not possible please use a distinguishing reference and annotate at the bottom of this entry form so your payment can be reconciled.**** Event No: Partners Name: Fees Friday 7.45am ################## Friday 1.30pm American Doubles. No Partner Required. See Page 5 for format Saturday 7:45am Saturday 1:00pm Sunday 7:45am Sunday 1:00pm Electronic Payment Ref: 2017 Additional Information 4
Additional Information Main Venue: Nelson Bay Tennis Club, 8 Synthetic Grass Courts - 61 Dowling St Nelson Bay NSW 2315 Soldiers Point: 3 Synthetic Grass Courts 2a Ridgeway Avenue Soldiers Point NSW 2317 Boat Harbour: 2 Synthetic Grass Courts Blanch Street Boat Harbour NSW 2316 Fingal Bay: 4 Synthetic Grass Courts Farm Road Fingal Bay NSW 2315 Shoal Bay: 2 Synthetic Grass Courts 1-3 Messines St Shoal Bay NSW 2315 ****** Maps will be available from the Main Venue ****** Hot Breakfast: A cooked to order hot breakfast will be available from 6.30am each day. Cost is $10 per person. American Doubles Format: No set doubles partner. Sets will be best of 8 games with a tie break at 4 all. You will play one set with each person in your pool up to a maximum of 4 matches per person. Individual scores are tallied and the person with the highest individual score is declared the winner. Maximum 5 players per pool. Event 18: This is the signature event of the tournament and is for the Dave Matthews Perpetual Trophy. Two groups will compete in this event with the Group winners playing off for the perpetual trophy. Current holders are Craig Edwards and Glenn Armstrong. Prize Money: All winners and runners up will receive prize money except for Event 18. Winners of this event will receive engraved pewter mugs whilst the runners up will receive etched beer steins. Friday Afternoon: Commencing at approx 4.30pm there will be a Mens doubles exhibition Match at Nelson Bay Tennis Club. All players, their families and visitors are invited to join us for nibbles and drinks from 4.15pm. Soft drinks, coffee and tea will be available in the Club House. The Club will provide complimentary biscuits, cheese and savoury snacks. Sale of Alcohol: It is anticipated that Alcohol will be available for sale pending temporary liquor license approval. Accommodation Options Mantra Aqua: 1a Tomaree Street Nelson Bay NSW 2315. Ph: 0249 164 777. Booking Reference: Quote number 392408 to receive a 10% discount (minimum 2 night stay) Landmark: 61a Dowling Street Nelson Bay NSW 2315. Ph: 0249 844 633 Booking Reference: Please advise reception that your stay is part of the tennis tournament. 5