Bern Summer Trophy 2024

Patronage/Partnership

Description

The BST'24 consists of a qualification phase and a main round. The first stage is played in groups of 4 according to the round robin principle. The group winners and runners-up in each category qualify for the main round, which is played in a knockout system. The final for the category winners will take place on September 21 (final venue to be announced). This will also be the only fixed date of the tournament.

What's new at BST'24

The BST24 is integrated into the 1st Swiss Seniors Tennis Circuit 2024 (SSTC24). You can find more details here.
Balls: The players (hosts) bring their own balls and do not have to collect them from a ball hub. These must be new, Swisstennis certified balls.

How does it work?

In the qualification phase, you play in self-organized groups of 4, i.e. you have 8 weeks to play 3 ranking-relevant matches. If a player can only play twice in the group phase and does not make it to the main round, he is entitled to one more ranking match. This means that the official organizes another match against an opponent of approximately equal strength.

In the main round , the 1/4, 1/2 finals and the final are played per category depending on the number of participants. Each match is also organized by the players themselves. The date indicated in the Swisstennis tableau is the last possible date.

The finalists in each category then play against each other in the final. The tournament regulations are the invitation to tender, the TennisMatch regulations and the Swisstennis tournament regulations.

The Swisstennis Tournament Regulations (TUR) and, in addition, the TennisMatch Regulations apply.

Game mode

Two winning sets are played; the 3rd set is a match tiebreak (10).
"No Ad", i.e. in the case of a deuce, the next ball decides who wins the game. The returner decides which side to serve on.
The maximum play-in time is 10 minutes

Participants from partner clubs /externalplayers

Participants from partner clubs

These are members of the clubs listed here. These clubs allow their participating members to play their home matches on the club grounds, generally without charging guests a guest fee. The time slots and reservation modalities for the matches to be played at the club must be requested by the players from the respective club managers.

External participants (external players)

All participants who are not members of one of the partner clubs listed here are considered external players. They generally play their home games at the sports center of the respective cluster (exceptions must be discussed with the official in advance)

Match organization and procedure

Players taking part in a self-organized tournament for the first time (so-called TM rookies) will receive detailed instructions by e-mail the day after the draw and can then download the TennisMatch app (TM app) for iOS and Android (*)
The matches will be visible to all participants on the TM app no later than 3 days after the draw
Contact opponents via the chat function in the TM app. (please reply within 24 hours)
Make an appointment and enter the match date in the TM app.
Court reservation by the host in one of the partner centers. The court rental (2 hours) is included in the entry fee.
Implementation of the meeting.
Entering results in the TM app.

(*) So-called TM pros have already participated in a self-organized tournament and have the TM app. You do not need to take this first step. Please make sure that the latest version

Guest/host model

You are either host or guest per match. As a host you are obliged to

organize the match, i.e. you should

contact the opponent promptly via TM chat
make an appointment,
reserve your place in the club or center
Bring (new) balls (1 can) and last but not least
After the match, enter the result to the official via the TennisMatch app.

As a guest, you must actively and constructively participate in finding a date, i.e. you must answer any chat requests within 24 hours and, if the host's suggestions are not suitable, make 3 suggestions of your own.

FAQs

Dates & Deadlines (NEW)

Registration deadline: 17.06.2024
Draw: 19.06.2024 (20.00 hrs)
Qualification: 24.06.2024 - 18.08.2024
Main round: 19.08.2024 - 15.09.2024
Final: 21.09.2024

Prices

All group winners will receive a voucher from Beliani.ch worth CHF 50 as a prize.

Entry fee

Player Partner Clubs: CHF 75.-

Others: CHF 125.- (incl. space rental in the center)

Payment must be made by the time of the draw at the latest.

Payment to: UBS IBAN CH42 0022 5225 1195 9101 W;

UBSWCHZH8040 Account in the name of W&W TennisMatch GmbH; Bern Summer Trophy 2024.

No invoices are sent out.

Locations

The game is played in the partner clubs list see here and in the

Partner Centers:
- Tenniscenter Kehrsatz
- Tenniscenter Smasch Münsingen (indoors only)
- Oro Thalmatt Sport Center

Invitation to tender

The two players agree on the match dates using the TM app. The agreed date is binding and can only be adjusted by mutual agreement.
Deregistrations: It is possible to cancel online at Swiss Tennis or by e-mail to the tournament management before the draw. If a withdrawal is made after the draw, the player remains liable to pay.
Balls: The "host" brings new balls (official Swiss Tennis balls).
Pitches/surfacing:
- it is played outdoors on different surfaces
- if both opponents agree, it is also possible to play indoors in a center for an additional charge
Multiple entries: Participation is possible in a maximum of two categories. The entry fee is charged per category.
Merging of categories: Excess registrations will be treated according to the date of registration. If there are too few registrations, competitions will be merged if possible.
Insurance: Is the responsibility of the participants

Hotline

During playing times you can reach us via the hotline 031 552 07 75 or by email cvwurstemberger@tennis-match.ch.

Registration for BST'24 (active)

"BST'24 active

About the TennisMatch app

Chat with your opponent and make an appointment with him/her. After the match, enter the result in the TennisMatch app.

After the draw, the "host" receives an invitation on the app to organize the match. At the same time, the guest receives a message that the host will approach them. The prerequisite is, of course, that both have the TennisMatch app installed. You can find it under the keyword "Tennis Match" in the respective iOS and Android app stores.

More info about the TennisMatch app

Download User Manual (PDF)