Tampa Bay Beach Tennis Open
Time & Location
About the Event
REGISTRATION via ITF IPIN CLOSED on January 4th at 9am ET.
If you want to submit a late entry request for Pro, Amateur or Juniors please contact Michelle Bos (Amateur+Juniors) or Jeff Rothstein (ITF Referee) and they will get in touch with you (contact info below at sign-in section).
Tickets are Open only for players that already submited a late entry request and got confirmation.
Per hotel protocols, face coverings are required for guests and associates in all indoor public areas. For more hotel information and updates on Covid-19, please click here.
Don't miss the opportunity to win a New Beach Tennis Paddle in 2 raffles that we will have during the event. Click on RVSP to select your ticket.
To book a room at the hotel, please CLICK HERE.
If there is no more availability through the link, you can also try doing your reservation via e-mail to group.reservations@sheratonsandkey.com (just make sure you mention that you are playing the Beach Tennis Tennis Tournament). Availability is limited.
Discounted rate: $189 per night (before taxes).
First thing you MUST do when you arrive at the Sheraton Sand Key beach is go to the Doctor’s Tent to have your temperature checked. This applies to ALL players, spectators, etc. More details below.
Covid-19 Protocols:
*Face coverings are required in all indoor public areas and at the Tournament Desks
*Social Distancing required at all times and will be enforced. Your cooperation is appreciated!
*Hand Sanitizer will be available throughout the venue
*On-site doctor will check temperatures of players, spectators, and all event participants
*1 non-hotel guest allowed per player
*At check-in, besides a temperature check, every participant will also have to complete a Covid-19 self-screening questionnaire and sign a waiver. ITF players/guests/referee/staff must also present e-mail with confirmation that they completed and signed the ITF Declaration form.
*Wrist bands will be provided to players, spectators, and all event participants once the steps above have been completed. This measure will help identify and control compliance with Covid-19 protocols.
*If during the 14 days before the event you had any COVID-19 symptoms or have been exposed to COVID-19 we ask you to STAY HOME!
Player Check-In (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
Friday, January 15 – ITF (Pro Players Only): Sign-in via phone call only; confirm participation for January 16th by calling ITF Referee Jeff Rothstein at +1-973-722-7079. The ITF sign-in will start at 3pm and will close at 6pm. If this presents a problem, contact Jeff to make other arrangements to sign-in via phone before 6pm. Only teams that sign-in will be placed in the draw. No need for both players to call, one player in each team can confirm for both. Please have your and your partner’s IPIN numbers ready. Same process will be done on Sat Jan 16thfor the ITF on Sun Jan 17th.
Saturday, January 16 - Sheraton Sand Key Beach
7.30am - Check In starts for everyone (ITF Pro, Amateurs and all event participants)
Sunday, January 17 - Sheraton Sand Key Beach
7.30am - Check In starts for everyone (ITF Pro, Amateurs and all event participants)
IMPORTANT: Check in starts at 7.30am but in the case your category starts later you can check in 30 minutes before your category starts. For example: if your category starts at 9:30am you can check in at 9am. Please see Order of Play below and plan to check-in at least 30min in advance.
Practice: Once you check in, if a court is open you can practice on a first-come-first-serve basis
ORDER OF PLAY (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
Saturday, January 16 - Sheraton Sand Key Beach
*Not before 8.30am - ITF Pro - Men's Doubles
*Not before 9.30am – ITF Pro – Women’s Doubles
*Not before 9.30am - Amateur Men’s and Women’s Doubles
*Not before 11.30am - Juniors co-ed Doubles
Sunday, January 17 - Sheraton Sand Key Beach
*Not before 8.30am - ITF Pro - Men's Doubles
*Not before 9.30am – ITF Pro – Women’s Doubles
*Not before 9.30am - Amateur Mixed Doubles
*Not before 11.30am - Juniors co-ed Doubles
Parking Instructions:
*If you ARE staying at the Sheraton Sand Key Resort as a guest, you can park on property for free. Address:1160 Gulf Blvd, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
*If you’re NOT staying at the hotel, you can park at Sand Key Park; ($5 full day till dusk or metered parking). Address: 1060 Gulf Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33767
Other Information:
*Water coolers will be available. Please bring your own water bottle to refill.
*NO food vendors allowed. Hotel has a cafeteria and several restaurants.*NO outside alcoholic beverages. Hotel will be selling alcohol on premises
*Participants not staying at the hotel are NOT allowed to use the pool or jacuzzi
*NO GLASS bottles/containers allowed on the beach
*NO DOGS except for service dogs
*It will be cold! Plan accordingly! (YES, it will be cold but we will still have a lot of fun J)
*Contact Information - Tournament Directors:
ITF Pro: Kibe Ferreira +1-407-271-6453
Amateur & Juniors: Michelle Bos: +1-561-319-5850