Tennis Club du Pays d’Olmes Tournament: Schedule and Registration Details
The Tennis Club du Pays d’Olmes will host its annual summer tournament at the Sartrous courts from June 22 to July 5, featuring a two-week open competition for various skill levels and age groups. Players can register through the Ten’Up platform or by contacting tournament officials directly, with specific entry deadlines established based on player ranking.
Tournament Categories and Competition Structure
The competition is designed to accommodate a broad spectrum of local talent. According to club organizers, the tournament includes categories ranging from unranked (NC) players up to 5/6 for men and 15/1 for women.
The event structure includes:
- Singles: Men (NC to 5/6), Women (NC to 15/1), and Men’s 35+ (NC to 15/1).
- Youth: Dedicated brackets for girls and boys aged 13–14.
- Consolation: A secondary draw for 4th-series men and women.
- Non-homologated events: Men’s doubles and mixed doubles.
Luc Vignolles serves as the tournament’s judge-arbitrator, supported by Mathieu Foropon.
How to Register and Entry Fees
Participation requirements depend on a player’s official ranking, which dictates the registration deadline. The club has set the following cutoff dates to manage the draw:
- June 18: Deadline for NC and 4th-series players.
- June 24: Deadline for 3rd-series players.
- June 26: Deadline for 2nd-series players.
Entry fees are priced at 18 euros for adults, with a 10-euro fee for those entering a second category. Junior players under 17 pay 10 euros for their primary entry and 5 euros for a second. The fee for doubles competition is 7.50 euros per player. Beyond online registration via Ten’Up, players may contact Luc Vignolles at 06 79 65 18 74 or via email at luceve.vignolles@yahoo.com.
Social Programming and Community Engagement
The tournament maintains a tradition of social events alongside the competitive matches. The club has scheduled two community dinners, both beginning at 20:00:
- Saturday, June 27: Traditional couscous evening.
- Friday, July 3: Paëlla evening.
These events require advance registration and carry a cost of 16 euros per person.
Why Local Tournaments Matter for Player Development
Regional tournaments like the one held at the Sartrous courts provide a vital pathway for amateur players to gain competitive experience under official judge-arbitrator supervision. By utilizing the French Tennis Federation’s (FFT) standardized ranking system, these events allow players to improve their national standing in a controlled environment. Unlike larger professional events, these local fixtures emphasize community participation, which remains a cornerstone of the French grassroots tennis model.
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