High School Invitational

Invitational Advantages

This event provides a high school team doubles competition early in the season.  This format is a great team building activity.

Four doubles teams play each round for each school, so at least 8 members of your team get to play.  Coaches are
encouraged to bring extra players because you may change your lineup for each round.  In this way, you could get
doubles experience for most or all of your varsity and JV players.

All teams are guaranteed at least 3 matches and as many as 5 matches for all four or your doubles teams.  This is not a
“one and done” event. 

The event is generally “time definable” so you will know your team will play for a set amount of time whether they are
winning or losing.

The event allows teams from Divisions I & II to compete against each other.

The event is played in the East Valley so teams don’t have to drive to the west valley to compete.

General Information

Times:  Friday matches could start as early as 10:00am.  Teams should be available to play Saturday morning, afternoon and
early evening.  The schedule will be Emailed by Friday, February 24, 2012.

Location:  Matches will be played at Gene Autry Sports complex and high schools, if necessary. 

Format:  Teams are divided into pools and play round robin against other teams in their pool.  Pool winners advance to
semi-finals and compete for 1^st thought 4^th places.  Depending on the number of teams entered, pools could be divided
by team strength.  FOUR DOUBLES TEAMS PLAY FOR YOUR TEAM EACH ROUND.

Scoring:  Teams must position doubles teams according to strength.  #1 team should be your strongest team and #4
the weakest team.  Wins at the #1 position count for 2 team points and wins at #2-4 position count for 1 team point
each (5 possible team points per match).  The team with the most team points in each pool advances to the semi finals.

Team Uniforms:  All players are encouraged to wear team uniforms/shirts.

Awards:  There is a team trophy and individual awards for 1^st and 2^nd place teams.    

Entry & Fees:  $100 per team ($200 if your school enters a boys and a girls team). 
Make check payable to “East Valley Tennis”.

Entry Form

East Valley Invitational

March 2-3, 2012

School Name_____________________________________

School Phone_____________________________________

 Circle One

 Girls’ Team                  Boys’ Team

Coach___________________________________________

Cell Phone________________________________________

Email____________________________________________

Please note:  The first 16 teams that enter are in. You may also register by emailing MesaTennis@gmail.com then send in the form along with a check.

Fee=$100 per team.  Make check payable to East Valley Tennis and
Hand deliver to Gene Autry Tennis Center or mail to

East Valley Tennis
2309 E. Inca
Mesa, Arizona 85213

Questions:  Contact Tom Kenney, Tournament Director at 480-202-5322.