2023 SECTIONALS - August 25-27, 2023
LOCATION - Greater Portland, OR Area
Tournament Organizer (questions leading up to Section Championships):
Elece Fiocchi, Managing Director of Provider Services
efiocchi@pnw.usta.com
509-221-0823
Tournament Director (questions during Section Championships):
Elece Fiocchi
WEATHER UPDATES - Will be sent out via text through Match Tennis Team App
KEY DATES AND REGISTRATION
Our Section Championship player registration model has changed. Following USTA National and other Sections' lead, USTA-PNW will now use individual registrations. Although we have always tried to keep expenses low, our costs have increased significantly due to several factors.
Player Registration: Click Here All players must register individually. The registration cost is $48. (Minimum Players (7) (5 for 2.5/5.0/Open Teams) Due July 31, 2023 - Registration Closed August 27, 2023)
ADVERTISEMENTPlayers on Multiple Teams and Levels: - Click Here (Due July 31, 2023)
Match Tennis Team app is available for download on your mobile device.
Captains MUST download the app in order to submit line ups, enter scores and sign off on scorecards.
Players can also download the app.
The Match Tennis Team App will be used for:
Captain Lineup Submission
Player Score Entry
Player Court Assignments
Player & Captain Communication
Match Score Confirmation
To download the Match Tennis Team app, click here.
Schedule Available: August 11, 2023
Captain/Player Conference Call: Tuesday, August 15 @ 7pm Click Here To Join By Google Meet or join by phone (US) +1 620-750-2359 PIN: 308 960 531#
Match Play: Matches will start as early as 7:30 am on Friday, August 25, 2023
Refund Policy: - no refunds after the schedule is posted
MATCH COURT INFO *All Sunday Finals At Tualatin Hills
Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District (3.5 Men/4.5 Men/5.0 Men - 2.5 Women/4.0 Women)
Vancouver Tennis Center (2.5 Men/3.0 Men - 3.5 Women/4.5 Women/5.0 Women)
Mountain Park Racquet & Fitness Club (4.0 Men/3.0 Women)
PRACTICE COURTS
Close to Tualatin Hills
Meadow Park - 4 courts 14100 SW Downing Street
Sunset Park/Sunset High School - 4 courts 13700 NW Cornell Rd
Five Oaks Middle School - 4 courts 1550 NW 167th Place
Cedar Park School - 4 courts SW Cedar Hills Blvd & SW Berkshire Street
PCC - Rock Creek - 6 courts 17400 NW Springville Road
Close to Mountain Park
Westlake Park - 2 courts 14100 Bunick Drive
Lake Oswego High School - 3 courts 2501 Country Club Road
Tigard High School - 6 courts 9000 SW Durham Road
Close to Vancouver Tennis Club
Hudson Bay High School - 4 courts 1601 E. McLoughlin Blvd
Clark College - 4 courts 1850 Fort Vancouver Way
Evergreen High School - 4 courts 2205 NE 138th Avenue
TOURNAMENT DETAILS / AMENITIES
Hotels: More Coming Soon!
AC Hotel Portland/Beaverton Book by 8/3/23
Element Portland/Beaverton Book by 8/3/23
Hilton Garden Inn Beaverton Book by 8/3/23
Vancouver Hotels Booking Site Book by 7/21/23
T-Shirts: Ordered during player registration and available at first match
*Players who are not attending Sectionals but would still like a 2023 Section Championship t-shirt can visit the PNW Storefront (2023 Section Championship t-shirts coming soon)
Photographer: USTA PNW staff may be taking photos at certain sites and times during the event. In addition to a Publicity Waiver form at registration, we will have a media waiver release sign at each court site which states that, by entering the court site premises, you agree to be photographed and/or filmed by the non-profit United States Tennis Association Pacific Northwest (USTA PNW) in connection with your participation in this event and that the USTA PNW will own any and all rights in such photography and film of you.
Tennis Balls: Penn is the official ball sponsor of USTA League. USTA PNW has agreed to invest funds to use Pro Penn Marathon balls for all Section Championships.
Bananas: USTA PNW will order bananas for each tournament site throughout the weekend
Ice: USTA PNW or host facility will supply ice to cool beverages or to keep small coolers chilled (please do not fill large coolers)
Stringer: Coming Soon
PNW Color Wars: - Neon Pink
TIPS / REMINDERS FOR PLAYERS AND SPECTATORS
Bring Water Container: Players and spectators must bring their own water container. Water will be available for refilling a container, but there may not be any bottles or cups available on site.
Keep Hydrated: Click here for information on the importance of hydration.
Follow Host Site Rules: We are all guests of these facilities. Please pick up all trash and be respectful of management or staff. They also have their own rules in place as to what is acceptable at their facility so please obey any posted rules.
Sportsmanship Stories
Krista was nominated by Karen - “I nominate Krista Crotty for sportsmanship for demonstrating integrity during our match. We were playing Anna Campbell and Krista Crotty. It was near the end of the second set and they needed to win the second set to force a ten point tie break. My partner was serving 30-15. We were battling it out and Krista imperceptibly touched the ball and immediately said “I touched it”. She could have nothing. The ball landed out and they could have taken the point but that is not what she did. Integrity!”
Daniel was nominated by Christopher - “Penalized himself for "maybe" touching the net during a supertie break!! Then two points later gave a let to the other team for fear a ball from another court was too close (it wasn't)”
Daniel was nominated by Michael - “He is machine when it comes to good sportsmanship!”
Daniel was nominated by Jeffrey - “We were in a 3rd set tie breaker, and we were up 6-4. While playing the point, Dan approached the net and hit the ball, and we hit the ball out. After the point was over, Dan said that his racquet touched the net during his swing and he gave us the point. This was a crucial point in the 10-point tiebreaker, making the score 7-4 us instead of 6-5, and nobody else noticed that Dan had touched the net. This was great sportsmanship on Dan's part, and a great show of character!”
Eddie was nominated by Dan - “Eddie is a great player and an excellent example of sportsmanship. In a tight singles match he called one of his own shots out. He’s a lot of fun to play against and at the same time a fierce competitor.”
2022 Adult 40 & Over Section Champions
2.5 Women - Mercer Island-Lee (NWW)
3.0 Men - Sunset-von Haartman (N OR)
3.0 Women - Eastside-Janson (NWW)
3.5 Men - Mercer Island-Mattox (NWW)
3.5 Women - Pro Sports Club-Zhang (NWW)
4.0 Men - Robinswood-Oberoi (NWW)
4.0 Women - Mountain Park-Sosa (N OR)
4.5 Men - Cascade-McGarity (N OR)
4.5 Women - Vancouver-Affentranger (N OR)
5.0 Men - Mercer Island-Matthews (NWW)
5.0 Women - Central Park-Lehman (NWW)