Frequently Asked Questions: Tournaments

How many days are the tournaments?
Tournaments will range from 1-3 days. Click here to view the tentative tournament schedule.

How long is a typical day for a 1-day tournament?
1-day tournaments typically start around 8-9am and end around 5-6pm. Teams will participate in "pool play" which consists of 2-3 matches to determine the seeding for tournament play. Once pool play is complete (typically around 1-2pm), tournament play will begin. Depending on the total number of teams participating in the tournament, the team could play an additional 2-3 matches to determine the tournament finishes.

How long is a typical day for a 2-day tournament?
Day one of a two-day tournament consists of pool play and potential crossover matches to determine seeding for tournament play. There is typically a morning and afternoon "wave" of pool play on day one. This schedule is typically announced about a week before the tournament begins. Day two is tournament play! You'll be assigned your start time after day one is complete. You typically play 1-3 matches on day two, play until you lose.

How long is a typical day for a 3-day tournament?
Day one and two of a three-day tournament consist of pool play and potential crossover matches to determine seeding for tournament play. There are typically morning and afternoon "waves" of play on day one and two. This schedule is announced about a week before the tournament begins. Day three is tournament play! You'll be assigned your start time after day two is complete. You typically play 1-3 matches on day two, play until you lose.

Do I need to go to all tournaments with my son?
Attending the tournaments is a preference and availability of the parents; however, we must have an adult responsible for each player at all times.

If I'm attending a multi-day tournament and we're done playing at 3pm, what do we do the rest of the day?
Each team is assigned a parent representative. For each tournament, the parent representative will be in communication with the administration on the schedule for each day of competition. Arrival, departure, team activities, and curfew will be scheduled for each team. For example, a team may finish at 2pm, support another Mintonette team at 3pm, and then enjoy team time over dinner at 6pm.