SPECIFIC EVENT DATES
Progress Series Singles: Thu 12 to Sun 15 Dec
Progress Series Doubles: Fri 13 to Sun 15 Dec
18U Singles Qualifying: Sat 07 to Sun 08 Dec
18U Singles Main Draw: Mon 09 to Sun 15 Dec
18U Doubles: Wed 11 to Sun 15 Dec
16U Singles Stage 1 (Qualifying): Sat 07 to Sun 08 Dec
16U Singles Stage 2 (Main Draw): Mon 09 to Sun 15 Dec
16U Doubles: Tue 10 to Sun 15 Dec
TOURNAMENT REFEREES
Progress Series: Bjorn Wettstein
18U: Robyn Tucker
16U: Matthew Kellert
ELIGIBILITY
Only players that are eligible to represent Australia in international competition can participate. For those that have not provided proof of age and/or Australian Nationality in the past, please ensure you have sent a copy via email to tournaments@tennis.com.au prior to the start of the tournament.
ACCEPTANCE
Progress Series Singles Main Draw (16 players)
o 16 x Direct from Progress Series prize money race
Progress Series Doubles Main Draw (8 teams)
o 8 x Direct from Progress Series prize money race
18U Singles Qualifying Draw (16 players)
o 14 x Direct Acceptance based on singles UTR Rating as of 12 Nov 2024
o 02 x National Discretionary Wildcards
18U Singles Main Draw (16 players)
o 10 x Direct Acceptance based on singles UTR Rating as of 12 Nov 2024
o 02 x National Discretionary Wildcards
o 04 x Qualifiers
18U Doubles Main Draw (16 teams)
o 14 x Direct Acceptance based on combined best UTR Rating (singles or doubles) of the team
o 02 x National Discretionary Wildcards
16U Singles Stage 1 (16 players)
o 16 x Direct from Australian Junior Tour points race
16U Singles Stage 2 (24 players)
o 20 x Direct Acceptance based on singles UTR Rating as of 15 Oct 2024
o 04 x Qualifiers from Stage 1
16U Doubles Qualifying (4 teams)
o 4 x Direct Acceptance based on combined best UTR Rating (singles or doubles) of the team
16U Doubles Main Draw (18 teams)
o 14 x Direct Acceptance based on combined best UTR Rating (singles or doubles) of the team
o 2 x Qualifiers
SINGLES FORMAT
> Qualifying & Match Play – Best of two tie-break sets, with a 10-point match tie-break if one set all
> Main Draw - Best of three tie-break sets
DOUBLES FORMAT
> Qualifying & Main Draw – Best of two tie-break sets, with a 10-point match tie-break if one set all. No-Ad scoring will be used
DOUBLES SIGN-IN
Players must sign in with a partner during the sign-in periods at the Bendigo Regional Tennis Centre.
> Progress Series Doubles: Wed 11 Dec to Thu 12 Dec 12noon
> 18U Doubles: Sun 08 Dec to Tue 10 Dec at 12noon
> 16U Doubles: Sat 07 Dec to Mon 09 Dec at 12noon
SINGLES SEEDING
Will be in-line with the 2024 Australian Competitive Play Regulations, seedings will be prepared in line with the most recently available UTR Singles Rating (which will be released on a weekly basis on a Tuesday).
DOUBLES SEEDING
Seedings will be prepared in line with the most recently available combined best UTR Ratings (either doubles or singles) of the two players in each pairing.
VARIATIONS TO SEEDING
If in the opinion of Tennis Australia, a player/team is worthy of being seeded, that player's/team’s seeding shall be based on the following criteria:
> A player/team recovering from illness/injury, currently with a low UTR,
> A ‘known performer(s)’ who TA recognise must be seeded compared to the rest of the competing field.
The decisions of TA on seeding will be final and binding on all parties (including all relevant players) and no one will have the right to appeal against or otherwise challenge such decisions.
WILDCARDS – REWARDS
> 18U Singles – The winner will be awarded Main Draw wildcards into M25/W35 Australian Pro Tour tournaments in the first half of 2025. The exact tournaments will be confirmed with the respective winners.
> 16U Singles – The winner will be awarded Main Draw wildcards into the 2025 AGL Loy Yang Traralgon International and the 2025 Australian Open Junior Championships. The finalist will be awarded Main Draw wildcard into the 2025 AGL Loy Yang Traralgon International.
PRIZE MONEY - PROGRESS SERIES
$33,000 prize money will be on offer for the Progress Series.
Singles
Winner: $4,800
Finalist: $2,340
Semi-Finalists: $1,152
Quarter-Finalists: $264
Doubles (per team)
Winners: $3,000
Finalists: $1,500
Semi-Finalists: $750
CHAIR UMPIRES
Tennis Australia will be aiming to employ chair umpires for all Main Draw matches.
MATCHES PLAYED WITHOUT A CHAIR UMPIRE
Whilst the Main Draw matches will be officiated by a chair umpire were possible, there may be matches at the tournament that will be played without a chair umpire. Please be aware of the specific procedures for
matches played without a chair umpire via the Tennis Australia website.
MATCH VIDEO FOOTAGE VIA SWINGVISION
The Tennis Australia Performance Team will be recording all Main Draw singles matches only. To gain access to the match footage, parents must activate a Swing Vision account. You can purchase a Swing Vision account via this link - https://swing.tennis/subscribe?coupon=tajunior50
LIVE SCORING
You can view live scores from the tournament during the week. The chair-umpired matches will provide point-by-point scoring updates. Live scores are available via the ScoreBuzzer App, or the website.
SPORTS PHYSIOTHERAPISTS
Sports Physiotherapists will be on-site throughout the week and available within the Eagle Room within the Bendigo Regional Tennis Centre clubhouse for further treatment before and after matches.
OFFICIAL BALL
Dunlop Australian Open Official Ball
> All events will have 4 new balls at the start of each match, changed every 9 and 11games. Chair umpires will control the distribution of tennis balls.
PRACTICE COURTS
Courts will be available to book for practice one hour before play each day. Bookings will be available from Friday 06 Dec.
CATERING
Athletes will be able to purchase food at the Healthy Serve Café at the Bendigo Regional Tennis Centre.
RESTRINGING SERVICE
Restringing is available on-site at Bendigo Regional Tennis Centre through the Tennis Lab service.
Please see the Tennis Lab restringers in the Pro Shop for further information.
DAILY COMMUNICATIONS
Athletes will be sent an email each night during the tournament with Updated Draws, Important Reminders and Warm Up Times / Courts. Please ensure updated emails are provided during the entry and payment websites.
ENTERING TWO TOURNAMENTS AT THE SAME TIME
An athlete may enter and play an event (including qualifying draws) in different events where any of the dates of those events overlap, however they must complete all commitments to the earlier event by the day before their first match of the second event that has been scheduled. Under no circumstances can an athlete be an active participant in two overlapping events on the same day. Refer to the “Entering two events” rule within the Australian Competitive Play Regulations.
CAR PARKING
There is minimal off street car parking at the Bendigo Regional Tennis Centre.
Event Information
Grade
Open
Ball type
Yellow Ball
Start date
7/12/2024
End date
15/12/2024
Proposed Draw Format
Elimination
Proposed Draw Size
16
Match play
No
Scoreformat
3 Tiebreak sets
Entry fee
$0.00
Grade
Open
Ball type
Yellow Ball
Start date
7/12/2024
End date
15/12/2024
Proposed Draw Format
Elimination
Proposed Draw Size
16
Match play
No
Scoreformat
3 Tiebreak sets
Entry fee
$0.00
Grade
Open
Ball type
Yellow Ball
Start date
7/12/2024
End date
15/12/2024
Proposed Draw Format
Elimination
Proposed Draw Size
8
Match play
No
Scoreformat
2 Tiebreak sets with match tiebreak
Entry fee
$0.00
Grade
Open
Ball type
Yellow Ball
Start date
7/12/2024
End date
15/12/2024
Proposed Draw Format
Elimination
Proposed Draw Size
8
Match play
No
Scoreformat
2 Tiebreak sets with match tiebreak
Entry fee
$0.00
Grade
Junior
Ball type
Yellow Ball
Start date
7/12/2024
End date
15/12/2024
Proposed Draw Format
Round Robin
Proposed Draw Size
24
Match play
No
Scoreformat
3 Tiebreak sets
Entry fee
$150.00
Grade
Junior
Ball type
Yellow Ball
Start date
7/12/2024
End date
15/12/2024
Proposed Draw Format
Round Robin
Proposed Draw Size
24
Match play
No
Scoreformat
3 Tiebreak sets
Entry fee
$150.00
Grade
Junior
Ball type
Yellow Ball
Start date
7/12/2024
End date
15/12/2024
Proposed Draw Format
Elimination
Proposed Draw Size
16
Match play
No
Scoreformat
2 Tiebreak sets with match tiebreak
Entry fee
$0.00
Grade
Junior
Ball type
Yellow Ball
Start date
7/12/2024
End date
15/12/2024
Proposed Draw Format
Round Robin
Proposed Draw Size
16
Match play
No
Scoreformat
3 Tiebreak sets
Entry fee
$150.00
Grade
Junior
Ball type
Yellow Ball
Start date
7/12/2024
End date
15/12/2024
Proposed Draw Format
Elimination
Proposed Draw Size
16
Match play
No
Scoreformat
2 Tiebreak sets with match tiebreak
Entry fee
$0.00
Grade
Junior
Ball type
Yellow Ball
Start date
7/12/2024
End date
15/12/2024
Proposed Draw Format
Elimination
Proposed Draw Size
16
Match play
No
Scoreformat
2 Tiebreak sets with match tiebreak
Entry fee
$0.00
Grade
Junior
Ball type
Yellow Ball
Start date
7/12/2024
End date
15/12/2024
Proposed Draw Format
Elimination
Proposed Draw Size
16
Match play
No
Scoreformat
2 Tiebreak sets with match tiebreak
Entry fee
$0.00
Grade
Junior
Ball type
Yellow Ball
Start date
7/12/2024
End date
15/12/2024
Proposed Draw Format
Round Robin
Proposed Draw Size
16
Match play
No
Scoreformat
3 Tiebreak sets
Entry fee
$150.00
Regulations
Acceptance & Seedings Criteria
In determining acceptance for events a player will be accepted based on their most recently available UTR Rating (released weekly on a Tuesday) and the following criteria:
Player with a current verified UTR Rating
Player with a projected UTR Rating
Player without a verified or projected UTR Rating
Seedings will be prepared in line with the most recently available verified UTR Ratings (released weekly on a Tuesday). Players should be aware of the criteria for acceptance and the selection of seeds as outlined in the Australian Competitive Play Regulations. These documents can be found on the tennis.com.au website.
Scheduling
Match times are fixed by the event director and are not negotiable. All players entering an event are considered available to play all times throughout the published dates and times of the event. Should you have any valid scheduling requests, please contact the event director with as much notice as possible. It is each player’s responsibility to find out when they are required to play. This information will be published on the tennis.com.au website. If you have not been informed via the website when you are playing within 48 hours of the start of the event, please contact the event director. If you miss your match, you will lose your entry fee and be subject to no show penalties and disciplinary points under the Code of Behaviour: Competitive Play.During the event, you must not leave the venue without checking if and when you are required to play next. tournament.
Wildcards
The event organiser reserves the right to issue wildcards, in accordance with the Tennis Australia Competitive Play Regulations. These documents can be found on the tennis.com.au website.
Refund Policy
The following entry fee refunds will be processed by the Event Organiser based on the following sliding scale:
Before 7 day withdrawal deadline – full refund of the player entry fee
After 7 day withdrawal deadline, but before the release of the draw – a 50% refund of the player entry fee
After 7 day withdrawal deadline, but after the release of the draw – a refund of the player entry fee is not required
A player who is a ‘No Show’ or found to be playing in two overlapping events – a refund of the player entry fee is not required
A player who has entered two events but withdraws from the overlapping event – a full refund of the player entry fee, less an administration fee of $10.00
Refunds less a $10.00 administration fee must be issued if a draw is cancelled (due to weather or extenuating reasons) before the completion of a player’s first match within the draw.
Withdrawal Process
All withdrawals must be submitted by the player in writing (via email) or via the player’s account in which they entered the event. Events need not issue a refund if the withdrawal procedure is not followed. Withdrawals via SMS will NOT be accepted. All withdrawals after the withdrawal deadline will be issued with a code violation and/or disciplinary points. Further information on the withdrawal process can be found on the tennis.com.au website.
Entering two Events at the same time
A player may enter and play in two events (including qualifying draws) where any of the dates of those events overlap (as published on the relevant event information page(s) on the Tennis Australia Website), however they must complete all commitments to the earlier event by the day before their first match of the second event is scheduled. Under no circumstances can a player be an active participant in two overlapping events on the same day, unless permission has been granted by Tennis Australia. If a player is found to have played two events on the same day, you will be subject to an immediate default penalty and disciplinary points under the Code of Behaviour: Competitive Play.
Tennis Etiquette
All players are expected to follow the basic tennis etiquette:
Players are expected at all times to shake hands or tap racquets with their opponent(s) at the completion of a match.
Players (normally the server) are expected at all times to calling the score aloud before each point is played.
Players are expected at all times to call aloud if the ball is out. If hand signals are used to call the status of the ball, they should only be used as a secondary notification after the physical calling of the ball.
Do not enlist the aid of spectators, including parents, coaches in making line calls, or attempting to determine the score or other on-court matters.
Wait until a point is over before walking behind a court where a match is in progress.
To retrieve a ball from another court or to return a ball to another court, wait until the players have completed a point.
Do not stall, sulk, complain or practice gamesmanship.
In doubles, when returning service, the partner of the receiver should generally call the service line. The receiver should generally call the centre and side service lines. The call needs to be loud enough to stop their opponents/partner playing.
It is recommended that all player/parents/guardians/coaches watch the following tennis etiquette video
Matches without a Chair Umpire
Regarding all matches played without a chair umpire, players should be aware of the basic principles as outlined on the tennis.com.au website
Spectator Behaviour
You should inform your supporters of Tennis Australia’s expectations regarding spectator behaviour. You are responsible for the conduct of your supporters. Inappropriate spectator behaviour may result in disciplinary action in accordance with the Code of Behaviour: Competitive Play including denial of entry to future events in Australia. Regulated spectator behaviour includes, but is not limited to, behaviour at tennis venues, event hotels and in transport vehicles.
Complaints
If you are unhappy with any matter in connection with the event, you may raise the matter verbally with the event director or referee. If you are still not satisfied, a written complaint may be lodged with Tennis Australia using the contact us form. Tennis Australia will determine what further action, if any, should be taken, including referring the matter to another party such as a club/centre, member association or the Tennis Australia Integrity team. For the avoidance of doubt, the results of all matches connected to the complaint will stand in any event.
Liability
All players who enter this event use the venue and compete at their own risk. Neither the event, its officials nor the venue, its staff, management or committee will be responsible for death, personal injury, or loss of or damage to property whether occurring on the premises or otherwise.
Ownership
Ownership of the event lies with the event Organiser/Organising Committee not Tennis Australia or the Member Association. Any correspondence in relation to the event shall be directed to the named event Organiser on this fact sheet.
Rules Governing the Event
The event is sanctioned by Tennis Australia and will be run in strict accordance with the Australian Competitive Play Junior Regulations or the Australian Competitive Play Open Regulations, including the Code of Behaviour: Competitive Play (as each may be amended from time to time). By submitting an entry to this event you acknowledge and agree that you are subject to the Regulations of Tennis Australia including the application of the Australian Competitive Play Regulations (including the Code of Behaviour: Competitive Play, the uniform tennis anti-corruption program, the Tennis Australia member protection policy and any other policy, rule, procedure or regulations of which Tennis Australia may notify the relevant club/centre/association from time to time). The event committee may alter or add to these rules in which case they will post written details on the event notice board and/or the tournament website. The event referee shall however have general discretionary powers in interpreting any rule or regulation relating to the event and in situations not specifically covered by any applicable rules or regulations governing this event.
Safeguarding Information
Tennis Australia are committed to ensuring the sport of tennis is a safe and friendly environment for children and young people. The event referee will be a Tennis Australia Officiating Member who will act as the events welfare officer. If you have any concerns regarding a child or adult at risk, or anyone’s behaviour towards a child or adult at risk during the event you can speak to the event referee, event director or the Tennis Australia Integrity Team directly by reporting a safeguarding concern. For further information on safeguarding, including information for young people on competing and information for parents can be found on the tennis.com.au website.
Refusal of Entry
Tennis Australia or the respective Member Association reserve the right to refuse a player or other participants entry into Australian Competitive Play Events and/or venues for such an event where Tennis Australia or that Member Association determines that the applicable player or participant:
Is currently suspended by Tennis Australia, a Member Association, the ITF, or another applicable tennis authority, or has any outstanding financial liability or otherwise to any of these organisations, or is otherwise ineligible under any applicable code, rule, regulation, policy or procedure.
Is not of good standing or character or has or will likely embarrass or bring into ridicule or disrepute Tennis Australia, the Member Association, the applicable event and/or the sport of tennis.
Has failed to comply with any conditions of entry or other applicable rule, regulation, policy or procedure from the respective Member Association, providing that Tennis Australia has approved any such Member Association decision to refuse a player or participant’s entry
Is not permitted to play in an event for prize money as a result of visa conditions imposed on them by the Australian Immigration Department or is otherwise not permitted to play in an event as a result of conditions imposed by the police, any other government authority or court of law.
Data Protection Statement/Privacy Policy
Regarding Tennis Australia’s Privacy Policy please refer to the national policies page on the tennis.com.au website.
Anti-Doping Regulations
Regarding Tennis Australia’s Anti-Doping Policy please refer to the national policies page on the tennis.com.au website.
Emergency Medical Treatment Provision
In consideration of Tennis Australia or the Event Host accepting your entry into an endorsed event, you:
consent to the Event Host or TA's doctors and other health service providers (including but not limited to primary health care providers and physiotherapists) consulting with, screening and treating you, and providing emergency assistance or transport
agree to pay any costs accumulated from the use of such health service providers during the course of the event, unless agreed otherwise.
Further information is set out in more detail in our entry terms and conditions on the tennis.com.au website.
Media & Photography Policy
By entering you acknowledge that you may be involved in any filming of, and publicity connected with, the event, including on-court video recording, media interviews, photographs, TV footage, and live streaming of matches. Please inform the event director or referee if you do not wish to be involved in such publicity. Unofficial photography and video recording is not permitted without the prior consent of the event referee, any players involved in such photography/video footage and (in the case of players under 18 years of age) their parent or legal guardian. To avoid disruption to play, requests must be made with sufficient notice as consent will not normally be sought from players once a match (including warm-up) has commenced. Further information is set out in more detail in our entry terms and conditions on the tennis.com.au website.