October 11, 2018 | By New York Tennis Magazine Staff
Photo courtesy of USTA
The United States Tennis Association (USTA) has announced an exciting new way for former college tennis players to reconnect with their old teammates and opponents with the College Alumni Tennis Classic.
This event is scheduled for Friday, December 14 through Sunday, December 16 at the USTA National Campus in Orlando, Fla.
More information:
â–ºThe USTA College Alumni Tennis Classic will be held Friday, December 14 – Sunday, December 16 at the USTA National Campus.
â–ºEntry fee is $350 per team before November 1. After November 1 entry fee is $400 per team. This covers the cost to play in the tournament as well as attend the player welcome party.
â–ºTeams are required to consist of a minimum of 4 men or 4 women from the same school.
â–ºEach player on the team must have played varsity tennis for that school at some point in the past, and cannot be currently enrolled.
â–ºThe event will consist of non-elimination draws. Each team match will consist of the only doubles matches. The scoring Format will be one 8-game proset (no-ad).
►Proceeds from each team’s entry fee will be donated to that team’s current college tennis program.
►An additional $500 will be donated to the winning teams’ university in both the men’s and women’s divisions.
â–ºFree BBQ Dinner and drinks on Friday night.
â–ºMatches are played all day on Saturday, and on Sunday morning. Event will conclude by 12:00 p.m. on Sunday.
