Description

The Bern Winter Trophy 24/25 (BWT`24/25 for short) starts on Nov. 16 with 142 participants. It consists of a qualification phase and a main round with a final. The first round is played in groups of 4 according to the round robin principle. The group winners in each category qualify for the main round and the final. The categories are limited to 16 players.

What makes us different from face-to-face tournaments?

Self-organized and app-supported tournament
min. 3, max. 5 ranking-relevant matches within 10 weeks
Flexible, individual appointments via the TennisMatch app
better planning of matches, as only one match per day
..

How does it work?

1) Qualification/preliminary round

In the qualification you play self-organized in groups of 4, i.e. you have 4 weeks to play 3 ranking-relevant matches. You are either host or guest in each match. As host you are obliged to organize the match, i.e. to arrange the date via chat, to bring (new) balls, to reserve the court in the center and to report the result to the official via the TennisMatch app after the match. Two winning sets are played; match tiebreak (10) applies for the 3rd set. Attention "No Ad" applies.

2nd main round

The group winners qualify for the main round. Depending on the number of participants, 1/4, 1/2 finals and the final are played per category. Each match is also organized by the players themselves. The date indicated on the app is the last possible date (hard deadline). If the players cannot agree on a date in time and the match therefore does not take place, the winner will be drawn by lot.

Here is the schedule for the main round.

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

Guest/host model

Match organization and procedure

The following steps are taken the day after the draw:

Participants will receive detailed instructions by e-mail and can use them to download the TennisMatch app (TM app) for iOS and Android (*)
Contact by the host with the opponent via the chat function in the TM app.
Making an appointment and entering the play date in the TM app. (Obligation of the guest to cooperate)
Court reservation by the host in one of the partner centers. Court rental (2 hours) is included in the entry fee.
The match is played and the results entered in the TM app by the host and guest, who confirm the result.

(*) The TM app is an "on invitation only" app. This means that it can only be downloaded from the network with the appropriate password and username (email address). You will receive this and further information about the TM app by email immediately on the day after the draw.

Communication

Communication between the players to arrange appointments takes place primarily via the TM-AP. Match dates must be arranged and results entered on the TM app. The TM app can be used for both chatting and speaking (call function). The eOfficial has access to the players' chats and can intervene if necessary.

Please note: From the TM app, a player can only contact the official via the hotline (icon top right) or by email, but not via the chat. The official has access to the chats and can enter messages if necessary.

Seat reservation

The host is responsible for course reservations. This is done via the court reservation systems of the individual centers and clubs. (Please note that the TM app is not a court reservation system).

The availability of places varies greatly from location to location. There is usually free capacity during the day and at weekends. Evenings are almost always filled with fixed reservations. Reservations should therefore be made well in advance. Here, too, you can book either online, by telephone or by email.

Availability & Info Clubs / Center > here

IMPORTANT: Please note the local cancellation conditions. Cancellations made too late will be charged equally to both players.

FAQs

Dates & Deadlines

Registration deadline: 12.11.2024, 20.00 hrs.
Draw: 14.11.2024
Qualification: 16.11.2024 - 19.01.2025 (8 weeks)
Main round/finals: 20.01.2025 - 23.02.2025 (5 weeks)

Prices

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

Entry fee

CHF 130.- (This also includes the court rental in the center, balls are not included).

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; 8126 Zumikon;

Bern WINTER Trophy 2024/25, entry fee.

No invoices are sent out.

Locations

The games are played in the Partner Centers:
- Tennishalle Burgdorf
- Tenniscenter Tivoli
- Tenniscenter Kehrsatz
- Oro sportcenter
- Tenniscenter Münsingen
...

Here you can find the details of the centers (availability and reservation)

Registration for BWT'24 /25

Register until November 12, 2024 on Swisstennis (tournament no. 148594)

"BWT'24/25 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)