The 13th annual SUMMER SMASH OPEN is organized by Players International Management (PIM), host of the YellowTennisBall.com Series. The event is held over two weekends; August 17 – 19, 2024 (Boys 12s, 14s, 16s, 18s divisions) and August 24 – 26, 2024 (Girls 12s, 14s, 16s, 18s divisions) – one of the largest USTA L4 events in the United States. If you have any questions, feel free to call 561.330.6003.

Mandatory Forms: CHECK-IN & FORMS:**IMPORTANT** Please check in 20 minutes before your match time as ALL PLAYERS must submit the following and show their confirmation emails to the Site Director or they will be unable to participate:

 PIM Medical Release Form Event Registration Form
Please DO NOT email the waiver details pre-event, show the Site Directors your confirmation email 15 minutes before your match time.

REGISTER: Boys & Girls

 

EVENT INFO.

 

SITES. Held at multiple facilities, within 10 – 35 minutes from each other. PLEASE GO DIRECTLY TO THE SITE THAT YOU COMPETE AT (check the initials on the draws, view Site locations below)

CHECK-IN: All players must check in (in person) at the on-site Tournament Desk at least 15 minutes early. We will send your matches to the courts 10 minutes early. This is to reduce your time on-site, as well as for the daily matches to stay on schedule.

RESTAURANTS & LOCAL ACTIVITIES: Click here

SURFACE. Clay Courts

PLAYER SELECTION, FORMAT, SEEDING, ETC.

• This tournament will use the National Combined Standing List for player selection and seeding.
• Selection: ________________ , 2024  Combined Standings of the NSL.
• Flights and Seeding will use the August 16, 2023 Combined Standings off the NSL.
• Players Per Draw: 64 Player Draw
• Format: All matches are best of three tie break sets with a 10-point tiebreaker in lieu of a 3rd set.
• Flighting process:
  • 60-64 Players:
  • Flights “A”, “B” and “C” will have 16 players each with “D” having 12.
  • 59 players or fewer:
  • Flights “A” and “B” will have 16 players.  Flights “C” and “D” will split the remaining evenly.  (odd number of players Flight “C” will have the additional player.
  • Draws will be posted by 10:00AM on Friday August 18th so players can be adjusted to the appropriate Flights if there are withdrawals prior to draws being made.
  • If you have questions regarding the player selection and/or seeding, please contact the USTA Florida Section: [email protected].

POINTS TABLE. This tournament carries with it USTA Level 4 points per round. Please click here for the point tables and refer to the Flighted Draw table on page 7 for this tournament.

WITHDRAWALS. If there is a withdrawal after the draw has been published, the spot will be replaced by the next alternate – no matter which draw/bracket it is – if there is an alternate list.

WITHDRAWALS (READ CAREFULLY). Withdrawing a player prior to player selection the player will withdraw themselves from their USTA Profile: You can share this guide to assist them: How to Withdraw from a Tournament

WEATHER UPDATES. In the event of rain or lightning delays, players should return to their car. Updates will be communicated via the USTA Serve Tennis website pages (Boys Divisions, Girls Divisions). We will only change the draws times at night (not during the days if there is a weather issue).

RANKING LEVELS/POINTS. Click here

DRAW INFO.  Singles posted online by Thursday prior to the event @  5pm. All divisions will include a 64-draw event, with a Feed-in consolation through the round of 16. Quarterfinal losers will be fed into a separate consolation draw to playoff for 5th and 6th place. Semi-final losers will playoff for 3rd and 4th place.

MATCH SCHEDULE (weather pending): Day 1: 2 singles…Day 2: 1-3 singles…Day 3: Only if we have weather issues.

COACHING: All matches that consist of 2 tiebreak sets with a 10-point match tiebreak will receive a 3-minute rest period after splitting sets. Coaching is allowed at the fence with the coach on the outside of the fence.

HITTING LESSONS: Delray Beach Tennis Center (201 West Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach). Limited availability. For information, call 561-243-7360.

REST PERIOD. Minimum one hour rest between matches.

REFUNDS. Once the USTA selects the players, there are no refunds.

TRAINER LOCATIONS: Updates coming soon!

• Athletic training services provided by Baptist Health South Florida will be available at Boca West Country Club (Days 1-2), Palm Beach Gardens Tennis Center (Days 1-2) and One Tennis Academy (Days 1-2).  If you desire athletic training services during the event, please go to a site where a trainer is scheduled. You are still responsible to be ready to play at your scheduled match location and time.

STRINGING: A complete list with locations, prices and contact information will be available at each site’s tournament desk.

SAFETY – HEALTH:

• Be prepared to play up to 3 matches per day if there are weather issues.

PLAYERS. Come prepared with your own Hand sanitizer, Beverages/water, snacks, towels, water, and ice and store inside a tennis bag when not in use.

DURING MATCH

• Raise your Racket to get the attention of a tennis umpire.
• No Coaching is allowed.
• Maintain safe social distance between players during the racket spin at the start of a match. The umpires will try to flip a coin when we can. When we do this, we will ask the players to stand on the service line.
• Players should clearly verbalize the score at the start of each point.
• The Server should clearly call out the score loudly before every point.

COMPLETION OF THE MATCH

• Offer an acknowledgement such as a nod, thumbs up or ‘good match.’ Please do not shake hands or make contact with your opponent at the completion of the match.
• Leave the court promptly, clean up your trash and take your belongings with you.
• Pick up your used tennis balls and drop them in the used balls box at the Tournament Desk
• Upon completion of the match, and after reporting the score (winner reports the score), leave facility within 20 minutes of the completion of your match to help reduce gatherings.

SPORTSMANSHIP & ETIQUETTE:

• Good Sportsmanship is expected from a players and guests
• Players should NEVER spit on the court.
• Inappropriate and unsportsmanlike language, bullying and taunting will not be tolerated and will be coded.
• Spectators who display inappropriate behavior may be removed from the tournament area for the remainder of the tournament. Thank you for your
  cooperation.
• Players are NOT allowed on the other side of the net, even if invited by their opponent.
• If you need a ball mark inspection, then ask a tennis umpire for help.
• The USTA Point Penalty System, Lateness Rule and Junior Tournament Regulations are in
  effect.

ITF College Connect. Click here for info about.

• Junior players now have access to a new college candidate awareness feature called College Connect on their private USTA profiles.
• Thanks to the USTA’s partnership with the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) and the ITA’s recent adoption of the ITF World Tennis Number (WTN) as the official global rating system of college tennis, College Connect allows junior players within a specific ITF WTN rating range to explore college tennis playing opportunities and even compare their skill levels to current college players!

 

PLEASE GO DIRECTLY TO THE SITE YOU COMPETE AT… DOUBLE-CHECK THE ABBREVIATION ON THE DRAW.

AUG. 17 – 19, 2024 (BOYS 12 – 18S DIVISIONS)

BOYS 12s

• BOCA RATON RACQUET CENTER (BR):  aka Swim & Racquet Center (Boca Raton)…  561-367-7095… 21626 St. Andrews Blvd., Boca Raton, FL 33433.
  • Phone: If you have any questions pre-event, call 561.330.6003, during the event call Site Director @ 561-714-1391 (Jax Kenney).
  • Directions:  From I-95, exit Glades Rd, head west, take a left onto St. Andrews, continue 3/4 mile, club on left.
  • Facility Rules: Only service animals allowed, no other pets.
  • Practice Courts:
    • Before Saturday. reserve courts by calling the Pro-Shop; must call ahead to reserve courts.  Fees: Adults ($15  – Non-Resident) & Juniors ($10 – Non-Resident)… Call one day prior to reserve courts
    • Beginning Saturday. Courts are 1st come -1st serve; must ask the Site Director which courts are for the event…
      • Facility opens at 7:20am... No courts before 7:30am.
      • 7:30 – 8:15am (10 courts), 8:15am – on (2 courts)

BOYS 14s

• ONE TENNIS ACADEMY (OT) – Clay Courts. 9045 Vista del Lago, Boca Raton, Florida 33428 (561-706-1601).
  • Tournament Office: If you have any questions pre-event call 561.330.6003, during the event call the Site Director at 561-385-7399 (Janet Sprague). Website.
  • Practice Courts:
    • Pre-event, call facility for availability and pricing ($9pp per hour)
    • During event (1st come-1st serve, no reservations):  10 (7:15 – 8am), 1-2 thereafter.

• BOCA WEST COUNTRY CLUB (BW) – Clay Courts (561-488-6996). 20583 Boca West Dr., Boca Raton, 33433.
  • If you have any questions before pre-event, call 561.330.6003, during the event call Site Director @ 561.929.4654 (Charlotte Cramer).
  • Directions: From I-95 Exit Glades Road (go west), thru Jog/Powerline Rd, community on right, go through guard gate, courts straight ahead on left and straight ahead (tell gate you are with the USTA Tennis Tournament).
  • Practice Courts: Pre-event, call facility…. During event: 1st come-1st serve, no reservations: 8-10 courts (7:15 – 8am), 1-2 thereafter.
  • Club Rules. Please follow signs for parking (important) and wear a mask if entering the Pro-Shop. Main Clubhouse is for club members only and players may congregate at the O/Brien’s upstairs anytime, and on the facility patio (only after 11am). Thank you for your understanding.

BOYS 16s

• BOCA WEST COUNTRY CLUB (BW) – Clay Courts (561-488-6996). 20583 Boca West Dr., Boca Raton, 33433.
  • If you have any questions before pre-event, call 561.330.6003, during the event call Site Director @ 561.929.4654 (Charlotte Cramer).
  • Directions: From I-95 Exit Glades Road (go west), thru Jog/Powerline Rd, community on right, go through guard gate, courts straight ahead on left and straight ahead (tell gate you are with the USTA Tennis Tournament).
  • Practice Courts: Pre-event, call facility…. During event: 1st come-1st serve, no reservations: 8-10 courts (7:15 – 8am), 1-2 thereafter.
  • Club Rules. Please follow signs for parking (important) and wear a mask if entering the Pro-Shop. Main Clubhouse is for club members only and players may congregate at the O/Brien’s upstairs anytime, and on the facility patio (only after 11am). Thank you for your understanding.

 

*Back-up if weather issues…DELRAY BEACH TENNIS CENTER (DB) (561-243-7360) 201 W. Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, 33444. Directions: From I-95 Exit Atlantic Ave., head east, Tennis Center will be 1 mile on left. If you have any questions, call the Site Director at 561.330.6003. Practice Courts pre-event, call facility… NO PRACTICE COURTS.

PRACTICE COURTS (Non-match facility). 2 per court…15 minutes maximum if others are waiting.

• Boynton Beach Tennis Center: (Clay Courts; 10 minutes from Delray Beach):  No walk-ins allowed. All players MUST call in for reservations up to 24 hours in advance 561-742-6575. $8 for Boynton Beach City Limits Residents and $10 for all other players.   3111 S. Congress Ave, Boynton Beach, FL 33426.  Directions: From I-95 Exit Woolbright. Head West to Congress. Turn left (going South) on Congress. Tennis club on the corner of Congress and SW 30th (on right).

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BOYS 18s (45 minutes from the 12 – 16s sites)

• PALM BEACH GARDENS TENNIS CENTER (PBG) – Clay Courts. (561) 630-1180. (5110 117th Court North, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418.
  • Tournament Office: If you have any questions pre-event call 561.330.6003, during the event call the Site Director at 561.371.2570 (Trish Faulkner). 
  • Practice Courts:
    • Before the event: Call facility for availability and pricing ($9+pp per hour)
    • During event: 1st come-1st serve, no reservations: NO COURTS BEFORE 7:30am… 8 (7:30 – 8:20am), 1-2 thereafter
  • Facility Rules: No dogs allowed on-site, no outside food brought in, players may bring water coolers, please physical distance.

  
  

• HOTELS. View below for Official Hotels for the 18s Divisions.
•  

MARRIOTT PALM BEACH GARDENS. 4000 RCA BLVD., PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL 33410, 561-622-8888. 

• The Marriott Palm Beach Gardens embodies a convenience and ease with a downtown location near Roger Dean Stadium and Peanut Island, our hotel is perfect for extended-stay vacations and weekend getaways. More than 40 golf courses are also within a 15-mile radius. Enjoy relaxing in our newly appointed rooms with luxury bedding and contemporary wood floors all including the latest technology. If you are looking to burn off some stress, clear your mind or maintain your exercise regimen during your trip, then look no further. Our new fitness center includes two Peloton bikes, separate area for both free weights and yoga.
• Please don’t forget to pack your swim-suit as our outdoor pool is perfect for laps as well. MacArthur’s, is our newly designed restaurant open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, features healthy and hearty options to satisfy your cravings. Perhaps an evening cocktail at our new lobby bar too! Whether you’re in town for business or a little escape from everyday life, please indulge. 
• Enjoy a hot buffet breakfast for up to 4 people. Rate $169.00 a night plus tax. Limited rooms, reserve by July 24, 2024; click here for reservations or call 888-236-2427.

 

HILTON GARDEN INN PALM BEACH GARDENS. 3505 Kyoto Gardens Drive, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410, 561.694.5833

• Via the Booking Link: Click here
• Via telephone: 1-800-HILTONS (1-800-445-8667) number and asking for or giving them the following code C-91Yor asking for the Summer Smash Open Boys 2024 group rate.
• Room Block Reminders: Cutoff Date: August 1st, 2024, (after this date, please contact Bridget Adlen at 561.694.5833 ext 4004, to check availability)

• Rate: $139.00* per night plus 13% tax – Standard King Room or a Standard Double Queen Room
• *Continental Breakfast Included in Rate

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AUG. 24 – 26, 2024 (GIRLS 12 – 18S DIVISIONS; CLAY COURTS)

GIRLS 12s

• DELRAY SWIM & TENNIS CLUB (DS) – (561-243-7058) 2350 Jaeger Drive, Delray Beach, 33444.
  • Tournament Office: If you have any questions pre-event call 561.330.6003, during the event call the Site Director at 561-714-1391 (Jax Kenney).
  • Directions: I-95 to Linton Blvd, head east 3/4 mile, turn right on SW 10th Ave, go to stop sign & take a left (Lindell), go 2 full blocks to roundabout and go left on Dotterel, go 1 block to Jaeger Drive, make left. Clubhouse on the left
  • Practice Courts pre-event, call facility. During event: 1st come-1st serve, no reservations: NO COURTS BEFORE 8am… then 8-10 courts from (8 – 8:45am), 1-2 thereafter.

GIRLS 14s

• ONE TENNIS ACADEMY (OT) –  9045 Vista del Lago, Boca Raton, Florida 33428 (561-706-1601).
  • Tournament Office: If you have any questions pre-event call 561.330.6003, during the event call the Site Director at 561-385-7399 (Janet Sprague). Website.
  • Practice Courts:
    • Pre-event, call facility for availability and pricing ($9pp per hour)
    • During event (1st come-1st serve, no reservations):  10 courts (7:15 – 8am), 1-2 thereafter.

• BOCA WEST COUNTRY CLUB (BW) – (561-488-6996). 20583 Boca West Dr., Boca Raton, 33433.
  • If you have any questions before pre-event, call 561.330.6003, during the event call Site Director @ 561.929.4654 (Charlotte Cramer).
  • Directions: From I-95 Exit Glades Road (go west), thru Jog/Powerline Rd, community on right, go through guard gate, courts straight ahead on left and straight ahead (tell gate you are with the USTA Tennis Tournament).
  • Practice Courts: Pre-event, call facility…. During event: 1st come-1st serve, no reservations: 8-10 (7:15 – 8am), 1-2 thereafter.
  • Club Rules. Please follow signs for parking (important) and wear a mask if entering the Pro-Shop. Main Clubhouse is for club members only and players may congregate at the O/Brien’s upstairs anytime, and on the facility patio (only after 11am). Thank you for your understanding.

GIRLS 16s

BOCA WEST COUNTRY CLUB (BW) (561-488-6996) – . 20583 Boca West Dr., Boca Raton, 33433.

• Directions: From I-95 Exit Glades Road (go west), thru Jog/Powerline Rd, community on right, go through guard gate, courts straight ahead on left and straight ahead (tell gate you are with the USTA Tennis Tournament).
• If you have any questions before pre-event, call 561.330.6003, during the event call Site Director @ 561.929.4654 (Charlotte Cramer).
• Practice Courts: Pre-event, call facility…. During event: 1st come-1st serve, no reservations: 8-10 (7:30 – 8:15am), 1-2 thereafter.
• Club Rules. Please follow signs for parking (important) and wear a mask if entering the Pro-Shop. Main Clubhouse is for club members only and players may congregate at the O/Brien’s upstairs anytime, and on the facility patio (only after 11am). Thank you for your understanding.

 

*Back-up if weather issues…DELRAY BEACH TENNIS CENTER (DB) (561-243-7360) 201 W. Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, 33444. Directions: From I-95 Exit Atlantic Ave., head east, Tennis Center will be 1 mile on left. If you have any questions, call the Site Director at 561.330.6003. Practice Courts pre-event, call facility… NO PRACTICE COURTS.

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GIRLS 18s (45 minutes from the 12 – 16s sites)

• PALM BEACH GARDENS TENNIS CENTER (PBG) – Clay Courts. (561) 630-1180. (5110 117th Court North, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418.
  • Tournament Office: If you have any questions pre-event call 561.330.6003, during the event call the Site Director at 561.371.2570 (Trish Faulkner). 
  • Practice Courts
    • Before the event: Call facility for availability and pricing ($9pp per hour)
    • During event: 1st come-1st serve, no reservations: NO COURTS BEFORE 7:30am… 8 (7:30 – 8:20am), 1-2 thereafter
  • Facility Rules: No dogs allowed on-site, no outside food brought in, players may bring water coolers, please physical distance.

• • HOTEL. View below for Official Hotels for the 18s Divisions.

• • • MARRIOTT PALM BEACH GARDENS. 4000 RCA BLVD., PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL 33410, 561-622-8888.

      • The Marriott Palm Beach Gardens embodies a convenience and ease with a downtown location near Roger Dean Stadium and Peanut Island, our hotel is perfect for extended-stay vacations and weekend getaways. More than 40 golf courses are also within a 15-mile radius. Enjoy relaxing in our newly appointed rooms with luxury bedding and contemporary wood floors all including the latest technology. If you are looking to burn off some stress, clear your mind or maintain your exercise regimen during your trip, then look no further.

        Our new fitness center includes two Peloton bikes, separate area for both free weights and yoga. Please don’t forget to pack your swim suit as our outdoor pool is perfect for laps as well.

         

        MacArthur’s, is our newly designed restaurant open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, features healthy and hearty options to satisfy your cravings. Perhaps an evening cocktail at our new lobby bar too! Whether you’re in town for business or a little escape from everyday life, please indulge.  

         

        Enjoy a hot buffet breakfast for up to 4 people. Rate $169.00 a night plus tax. Limited rooms, reserve by Aug. 5, 2024; click for reservations or call 888-236-2427.

• • • HILTON GARDEN INN PALM BEACH GARDENS. 3505 Kyoto Gardens Drive, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410, 561.694.5833
      
      • Includes newly renovated rooms with a microwave and a mini refrigerator in every room, complimentary continental breakfast, parking and wi-fi and is within walking distance to the dining and shops of Downtown at the Gardens.
        • Link for reservations
        • 1-800-HILTONS (1-800-445-8667) number and asking for or giving them the following code C-91Z or asking for the Summer Smash Open Girls 2024 group rate.
        • Room Block Reminders: Cutoff Date: August 3, 2024, Rate: $139.00 per night plus 13% tax – Standard King Room or a Standard Double Queen Room
        • *Continental breakfast included in rate

PRACTICE COURTS (Non-match facility). 2 per court…15 minutes maximum if others are waiting.

• Boynton Beach Tennis Center: (Clay Courts; 10 minutes from Delray Beach):  No walk-ins allowed. All players MUST call in for reservations up to 24 hours in advance 561-742-6575. $8+ for Boynton Beach City Limits Residents and $10+ for all other players.   3111 S. Congress Ave, Boynton Beach, FL 33426.  Directions: From I-95 Exit Woolbright. Head West to Congress. Turn left (going South) on Congress. Tennis club on the corner of Congress and SW 30th (on right).

 

 

Hotels & Travel

SPONSORS

 

All participants will receive a special discount to the Delray Beach Open, the world’s only 10-day ATP LEGENDS EVENT & ATP WORLD TOUR EVENT (must be purchased by December 31). Click for schedule.

City of Delray Beach (Host City) is a beach lover’s destination with one of America’s most beautiful seashores and we hope you’ll have some time to take a stroll along the warm surf. We invite you to take a leisurely walk along Atlantic Avenue, enjoy the galleries, boutiques and gourmet restaurants. Click for things to do in Delray Beach

“Baptist Health is proud to be a Diamond Sponsor for the 12th anniversary of the USTA Summer Smash Open… Best of luck to all players competing!”

Baptist Health is the official healthcare partner for the USTA Boys’ 18 & 16 National Clay Court Championships and will be providing medical services for our players. As the largest not-for-profit healthcare organization in South Florida, Baptist Health has 12 hospitals, more than 26,000 employees, 4,000 physicians and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices spanning across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Baptist Health is ready to stand by you, through all of life’s moments. Tap into healthcare from anywhere with Baptist Health’s PineApp mobile app. OFFICIAL HEALTHCARE SPONSOR

Palm Beach Sports Commission is a private, not-for-profit organization contracted by Palm Beach County to promote and market the County as a sports tourism destination. The Commission brings sporting events and activities to the County, enhances economic impact, stimulates bed tax revenues (with a focus on the off-season), and maximizes utilization of County facilities.

One Tennis Academy is located in the heart of Boca Lago Country Club in Boca Raton, Florida. With 14 clay courts and 4 hard courts, turf field, swimming pool, class room and fully equipped dorms we provide our students with all the necessary amenities to succeed on and off the court. Our coaching team has the know-how to work with kids of all levels starting with red dot program and all the way to the Grand Slam level. Come and experience it for yourself! 561.706.1601 (9045 Vista Del Lago, Boca Raton, FL 33428).

Dwight Global Online School — the top online school for student-athletes grades 6-12 — is proud to partner with YellowTennisBall.com Series, host to many of the most prestigious USTA events in the country, to offer qualified student-athletes a flexible, personalized schedule while receiving a world-class private school education.  Dwight Global is the ideal choice for aspiring young tournament players who want to balance their pursuit of excellence on the court and in the classroom. With expert faculty members dedicated to personalizing the Dwight Global experience for every student, athletes are prepared to head straight to the pros or take leadership roles in top college athletic programs. If you have any questions, please call +1-212-724-2420 or email [email protected] and mention YellowTennisBall.com Series for priority admissions assistance.

 

We are very appreciative of all of the above Site Partners, and thank them for their support in hosting this prestigious event.