2022 US-Japan Friendship Cup Tennis Tournament | San Mateo
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2022 US-Japan Friendship Cup Tennis Tournament | San Mateo
August 13, 2022 @ 8:00 am - 2:30 pm
$50 – $60
33rd US-Japan Friendship Tennis Tournament Cup 2022 | San Mateo
Are you ready for an exciting day of socializing, fun, and most importantly tennis?
Founded in 1987, the purpose of the Friendship Cup Tennis Tournament is to develop a warm relationship between the people of Japan and the United States. The winner will be awarded The Consular Cup, a majestic steel chalice donated to the tournament in 1990 by the Consulate General of Japan. Lunch, gift bags, and free entry into an exciting opportunity drawing are also included–so really, everybody wins!
テニスファン待望の Japan – USフレンドシップテニストーナメント、日本総領事杯テニス大会、今年は8月13日(土曜日）開催いたします！青空の下元気にSan Mateo High Schoolのコートでプレイいたしましょう。試合経験の少ない方から上級者までウェルカムです。昨年はお互いの実力発揮と交流トークに大いに盛り上がりました。豪華商品、ランチ付き。お誘い合わせの上、是非ご参加ください
Agenda:
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM Registration Opens
8:30 AM – 8:45 AM Opening Ceremony
8:45 AM – 9:00 AM Warm-up
9:00 AM – 1:45 PM Tennis Matches
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Lunch (Players will eat in the time between their matches)
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM Awards Ceremony with Remarks from Acting Consul-General of Japan in San Francisco | Hajime Kishimori
Time & Date:
Saturday, August 13, 2022
8:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Venue:
Tennis Courts at San Mateo High School
506 N Delaware St
San Mateo, CA 94401
Prices (Includes gourmet lunch!🍱):
Early Bird – $50.00 Ends on 7/5. Register early for a discount!
Player – $60.00
*** REGISTRATION CLOSES ON 8/5 AT 5:00 PM. Limited space is available, so sign up early! ***
** Proof of full vaccination (2 shots) is required to attend this event. Masks are optional.
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Rules & Regulations:
- Matches will be men’s/women’s/mixed doubles & your partner will change each round. The doubles partner will be decided by drawing lots; there will be no pre-arrangements.
- Each player plays a total of 4 sets, each set consisting of 8 games (a total of 32 games). The player with the most number of won games out of 32 games is the champion.
- Players must be 17 or older to participate. All skill levels are welcome.
- This is a “friendship tournament” with the sole purpose of having fun and playing tennis with players of all skill levels. Please note that this is not a competitive USTA tournament.
What to Bring:
Although tennis balls, lunch, drinks, and some snacks will be provided, we highly recommend that you bring the following items:
- A folding chair. Seating is very limited at the venue!
- Extra water.
- A hat and sunscreen.
- Your personal tennis racket.
- Proof of full vaccination (2 shots). Mask is optional.
テニスコートにお座りいただける場所がほぼないので、折り畳みのピクニックチェアなどをぜひ持参ください。
Prize:
- The champion will be presented with a perpetual Consular Cup and a permanent plaque. There will be an award ceremony after the tournament, so participants are asked to stay until the end of the event.
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The winner will be awarded The Consular Cup
