VETS doubles Championships 2024
19th May
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VETS DOUBLES CHAMPIONSHIPS
We trialed a new approach in 2023 which worked extremely well and was very popular for those who participated - we are therefore repeating the format for 2024!
Done in less than a day!
All rounds including the final will be played on Sunday 19th May starting a 9.30am. Players in each round will play one set comprising 7 games* with sudden death on first deuce. Matches will take approximately 20-25 minutes to play.
Successful pairs will move through each round until the finalists have been determined.
The FINAL will be played after lunch at approximately 1.30pm.
FINAL > PLAY FORMAT: It’s a Fast Four format : matches will be played as the best of two (2) short sets (first to four (4) games) at 3-3 play a tie-break first to 7 (2 clear). If the match goes to a third set, play Championship tie-break first to 10 (2 clear).
We have tested the timings and if all goes well, we should be wrapped up by 3pm.
Please support the event by entering: complete the online form below.
BBQ
We want to make the day fun and sociable. All VETS** are welcome to participate as players or spectators. If non players only want to drop in over lunch for the BBQ they are most welcome.
We need to know catering numbers so please complete the online form below.
TIMINGS
Players/spectators are welcome to come and go as they like and should not feel obligated to stay for the entire day. If you are knocked out in the early rounds, there’s no reason why you can’t pop home and come back later for some lunch and/or watch the final at 13:30.
Pairings will be MATCHED to ensure everyone has a fair chance at progressing through.
*Depending on number of entries this may need to be adjusted up/down.
**VETS qualifying age: Must be 55 years old or over on the day of the tournament.
VETS SINGLES - GENDER NEUTRAL
The VETS singles will be run on a similar format on 2nd June
CLICK HERE TO ENTER
We trialed a new approach in 2023 which worked extremely well and was very popular for those who participated - we are therefore repeating the format for 2024!
Done in less than a day!
All rounds including the final will be played on Sunday 19th May starting a 9.30am. Players in each round will play one set comprising 7 games* with sudden death on first deuce. Matches will take approximately 20-25 minutes to play.
Successful pairs will move through each round until the finalists have been determined.
The FINAL will be played after lunch at approximately 1.30pm.
FINAL > PLAY FORMAT: It’s a Fast Four format : matches will be played as the best of two (2) short sets (first to four (4) games) at 3-3 play a tie-break first to 7 (2 clear). If the match goes to a third set, play Championship tie-break first to 10 (2 clear).
We have tested the timings and if all goes well, we should be wrapped up by 3pm.
Please support the event by entering: complete the online form below.
BBQ
We want to make the day fun and sociable. All VETS** are welcome to participate as players or spectators. If non players only want to drop in over lunch for the BBQ they are most welcome.
We need to know catering numbers so please complete the online form below.
TIMINGS
- 9.00 Coffee/tea biscuits on arrival.
- 9.30 Knockout rounds commence
- 12.30 Break for a BBQ lunch.
- 13:30 The Final will start at approximately
- 15.00 Present trophy
Players/spectators are welcome to come and go as they like and should not feel obligated to stay for the entire day. If you are knocked out in the early rounds, there’s no reason why you can’t pop home and come back later for some lunch and/or watch the final at 13:30.
Pairings will be MATCHED to ensure everyone has a fair chance at progressing through.
*Depending on number of entries this may need to be adjusted up/down.
**VETS qualifying age: Must be 55 years old or over on the day of the tournament.
VETS SINGLES - GENDER NEUTRAL
The VETS singles will be run on a similar format on 2nd June
CLICK HERE TO ENTER
