Dear AVTA Members,

Exciting news awaits! We are thrilled to announce the details of our upcoming AVTA Mixed Double Tournament, set to take place on Sunday, 3/12/23, at the scenic Burden Park (weather permitting). Please mark your calendars, and confirmation details will be provided on Wednesday, 29/11/23.

Tournament Details:

Date: Sunday, 3/12/23

Location: Burden Park TC

Tournament Type: Mixed Double (Man & Woman)

Joining Fee: $50 per team (Includes Registration, Gala dinner, and cups for the Winners).

Securely pay online via Stripe.com. For PayID, find AVTA PayID details at the end of the Checkout. Include the reference: "AVTA Mixed Double 1350 Dec23 + Names."

Additional Information:

Teams exceeding the points limit by up to 10 can sign up by contributing $20/team to the Food and Beverage funds.

Application closes on Monday, 27/11/23. Only teams with completed payments secure their spot.

Complimentary food and soft drinks will be provided.

Minimum number of teams required: 8

Sponsorship:

The Tournament Committee welcomes sponsors. Business sponsors' logos can be featured on our tournament banner, with acknowledgments on our website and Facebook page. A special thanks to our 2023 sponsors:

• Tony Quach from Penny Kha & Associates

• Trung Ho from Matthews Liquor

• Luan Le from VC Solution

• Trish Nguyen from 88 Mortgage Broker

• Jolie Le from JLE Conveyancing

• Tony Doan from Dr. Tony Doan Dentist

• Anh Manh

• Dat Tran

• Justin Hai Nguyen

• Rambo Truong

Prizes:

• 1st Place: Cups

• 2nd Place: Cups

• 3rd Place: Cups

Community Support:

We are actively seeking tournament sponsors, with the tournament named after the sponsors.

Gala Dinner:

An End of the Year informal Gala dinner will be held for all participants and is included in the registration fee. Family & friends can join at $30 per adult and $10 per child under 14. The event includes drinks, dinner, desserts, live music, karaoke, lucky draws, and a live auction for charity. To pay for family and friends, please use this Stripe payment link.

As we celebrate the 2nd anniversary of AVTA, let's make this day memorable!

Important Note:

Please carefully review and understand the tournament rules and regulations. Your registration implies acceptance of all AVTA rules.

For any inquiries, please contact Tony Phan. We eagerly anticipate your active participation and wish you the best of luck in the tournament!

Best Regards,

Tony Phan

AVTA President

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FAQs for the Dec 23 tournaments.

1. Minimum requirement for Men's Doubles:

Answer: The minimum requirement for the Men's Doubles category is 16 teams.

2. Minimum requirement for Mixed Doubles:

Answer: The minimum requirement for the Mixed Doubles category is 8 teams.

3. Gala Dinner Requirement:

Answer: At least one competition must meet the minimum team requirement to organize the Gala dinner.

4. Application Deadline:

Answer: The application closes on Monday, 27/11/23 or reach the maximum number of team at 16. Only teams with completed payments will secure their spot.

5. Refund Policy:

Answer: No refunds will be provided if the competition proceeds, and a team is unavailable to play on the day. Players can be swapped (provided that not excess the maximum point allowed) by contacting organiser at least 2 days before the tournament day - Sunday 3 Dec 23.

6. Game Start and Player Recommendation:

Answer: The first game starts at 8 am. Players are recommended to arrive by 7:30 am for breakfast and warm-up.

7. Disqualification for Late Arrival:

Answer: Teams will be disqualified if they arrive more than 15 minutes late.

8. Ball Change Rule:

Answer: Change to new balls after 3 sets.

9. Format for 3 Competitions:

Answer: If 3 competitions meet the minimum team requirement, all sets are first to Five (5) games, with a tie-breaker at 4 games all (result entry for tie-break sets: 5/4 to the Winning team). Tie-breakers are first to 7 points but max 10 points (first to 10 wins).

10. Format for 2 Competitions:

Answer: If only 2 competitions are going ahead, all sets are first to Six (6) games, with tie-breakers at 5 games all. Tie-breakers are first to 7 points but max 10 points.

11. Tie-break in Quarterfinal, Semi-final, or Final:

Answer: The traditional 12-point tie-break (first to 7 points with a margin of at least 2 points) will be applied to Quarterfinal, Semi-Final, or Final matches.

12. Q: What can I expect from the Gala Dinner?

Answer: The Gala Dinner is a casual BBQ at BPTC starting around 6:30-7:00 pm. It's a chance for players and friends to enjoy meals, catch up, and celebrate the year's end. Plus, it marks the 2nd Anniversary of AVTA. Winners of AVTA Men's Doubles and Mixed Doubles will be recognized, and we'll express gratitude to our 2023 major sponsors. The evening includes activities like live music (TBC), karaoke, lucky draws, and potentially a live action for charity.