1st Swiss Seniors Tennis Circuit
at least 3, maximum 9 matches within 16 weeks
Description & destination
The Swiss Seniors Tennis Circuit 2024 (SSTC24 for short) will take place for the first time this summer from April to September as a pilot in German-speaking Switzerland.
The aim is to offer the top senior players in Switzerland - from MS 60+/WS 55+ - additional and flexible playing opportunities against players of the same age and strength in the categories listed below.
The SSTC24 is embedded in the already existing, self-organized cantonal and regional summer championships of the following tennis associations: Bern Tennis, Zürichsee/Linth Tennis, Eastern Switzerland Tennis, Tennis Region Basel, Tennis Aargau, Solothurn Tennis and Zug Tennis. In addition, the 3rd Carl Spitzer Memorial Trophy is integrated into the SSTC24.
The SSTC24 is jointly organized by TennisMatch, Swiss Seniors Tennis and the organizers of the regional championships. A total of 10 strength classes are offered from WS 55+ / MS 60+.
The SSTC24 is divided into a qualifying round with preliminary round and main round, play-offs and a final, which takes place on Sept. 14 at TC Teufenthal. The participants of the regional championships qualify for the play-offs in the first instance. If there are still free slots, wildcards can also be awarded.
You can find the results of the SSTC Play-Offs on the Tennis-Match App and at Swiss Tennis under tournament no. 147558.
How does it work?
The SSTC - 4-stage model comprises the following points:
- Procedure: The SSTC24 lasts from June to September. It is organized in the regional associations that already hold self-organized regional championships. The circuit is divided into (a) a (regional) qualification (preliminary round and main round), the (interregional) play-offs and (c) the SSTC24 final. (see illustration below).
- Mode: Both the qualifiers and the play-offs are self-organized, i.e. the respective host is responsible for the match and ensures that it can be played at his/her home club. Only the final takes place on a fixed date.
- Venue: the game will be played at the host's club. (If this is not possible, the game will be played at an SSTC partner center at the host's expense).
Play-Off Dates & Deadlines
- Registration deadline: August 25
- Draw: August 26
- Play-Offs: August 27 to Sept. 12.
- Final: Sept. 14/15
Play-Off groups
The play-offs are divided into an East Group and a West Group:
Group East
- RVOT Summer Trophy 2024
- Carl Spitzer Memorial
- Lake Zurich/Linth Tennis Championship - Summer 2024
- Zug Tennis cantonal Championship
Group West
- Aargau Summer Trophy
- Tennis Region Basel - Cantonal Championship
- Solothurn Summer Trophy
- Bern Tennis - Summer Trophy
In the SSTC Play-Off Finals, the winners from East will then play against the winners from West in each age category. (See detailed rules below).
Entry fee for play-offs
If the game is played in a partner center, the court costs are covered by the host.
Registration for the play-offs.
The criteria apply in the following order as of August 25:
- Victory in a regional SSTC24 category.
- Group ranking in your SSTC24 category
- Classification value if no previous participation in regional SSTC24 tournaments (wildcard)
The registration deadline is August 25, 18:00.
Registrations can be made by email to info@tennis-match.ch or directly via Swiss Tennis (tournament no. 147558).
Prerequisite for the play-off participation is the basic willingness to participate in the final on Sept. 14.
SSTC Flyer
Locations & Contact
We will be happy to help you with all information about the SSTC24:
Charles von Wurstemberger
Tournament Director and Official
info@tennis-match.ch
Tournament hotline: 079 405 41 46
Martin Gloor
President Swiss Seniors Tennis
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