Entry based on combined individual NRT ranking points as of the Monday prior to the tournament.
Entry Selection
The anticipated draw size for the Grand Prix is 32 teams. All teams will be placed on a waitlist, then moved into the draw based on combined individual NRT points. All teams will be notified of entry status on Monday, January 19th. Seeding for the Grand Prix draw will be by NRT points.
Wild Cards
All National Ranking Tournaments (NRT) and PTI level Tournaments are subject to wild card spots, with a wild card available for every 16 teams allowed in a draw. A wild card team must be registered for the tournament by the registration deadline and must be approved by the National Tournament Committee. Wild card requests may come from tournament directors, the APTA, or players themselves, and should be requested prior to the close of registration. If no wild card spots are used, the draw will be filled out by the next eligible team/s.
Format
All main draw matches will be 2 out of 3 sets with regular scoring. All back draw matches will be played with a 10-point match tie breaker in lieu of the third set.
Prize Money
$35,000 split between Men & Women
Favor
The favor is a men's or women's pullover hoodie, available in 2 color options. There is a $45 per person discount for players in a Grand Prix or Challenger draw who opt out of a favor.
Important Note on Favors: Players who register BY December 21st will be able to pick up their favor at the tournament. Players who register AFTER December 21st will be able to pick up their favor approx. 1-2 weeks after the event or make other arrangements. Direct ship charges will be extra, however, we can probably get your Favor to you at the next tournament without additional charges.
All players must be APTA members, and membership must be purchased before entry.
Rules
Official APTA rules will govern play.
Event Details
Entry fee includes: - Paddle Fan Party Friday & Saturday evening at Weston Golf Club - Food Courtesy of Weston Golf Club, Old Fashioneds courtesy of Bully Boy Distillers, Beer from Narragansett Brewing Co. - Player lunch for the Men's PTI & Challenger draws on Friday, lunch for Grand Prix draws on Saturday - Cool Boston Open Tournament Favor
Schedule of Events
- Grand Prix draws will play 2 rounds on Friday beginning at 4:00pm. - All final round matches are set to end Sat evening. - The Challenger draw will begin play on Friday morning. - Sunday AM matches only for weather delays. - The Men's PTI draw is a one day event on Friday.