2021 AVP Manhattan Beach Open
August 18-22
***** Please note that your registration for this event is not be complete until you have PAID IN FULL.
If you register without payment, your team will be removed from the entry list. *****
For the most detailed competition information and important dates to note, please visit the “COMPETITION” tab in the Pro Athlete’s Corner of AVP.com.
Important Dates
· Wednesday, July 21 - Wild Card Application Deadline
· Wednesday, August 11 - Registration Deadline = 9:00pm ET
· Thursday, August 12 - Point Verification sent to Registrants
· Friday, August 13 - Entry Positions (Teams placed in either Main Draw, Qualifier or Reserve Lists)
· Tuesday, August 17 - Qualification Brackets released with final seeding, match times and Qualification Phase 1 team referee assignments
Address for Main Draw and Qualifiers:
Manhattan Beach Pier
Note: The Qualification Tournament will be capped at 77 teams per gender and will be played on Wednesday August 18 & Thursday August 19 as explained in more detail below. Should your team's point total fall below the cutoff after the registration deadline, your team will be placed on the Reserve List. If you believe you may be in this position, please wait for confirmation to book any/all accommodations. AVP will not be liable for any expenses incurred. For further questions, please contact AVPPlayers@avp.com.
Draw Per Gender
· 24-team Main Draw
· (10) Automatic Entries
· (2) Wild Cards - AVP
o Additional Auto Entries will be allocated if no Wild Cards are granted
· (8) Wild Cards - AVPFirst / AVPNext Gold Previous & Current Season
· (4) Teams Advance from the Open Qualification Tournament
· 2-day Qualification Tournament will be capped at (77) teams per gender
o (4) Four Qualification Wild Cards may be used, as outlined below
Qualification Tournament
· Single Elimination Tournament; 2 Phases
· Phase 1; Wednesday August 18; 10 Courts; (53) teams per gender; Advances (8) teams per gender to Phase 2; off teams to referee matches, two AVP officials to monitor all courts
· Phase 2; Thursday August 19; 6 Courts, (32) teams per gender; Advances (4) teams per gender to Main Draw; all matches refereed by AVP officials
· Entry will be the following:
o Top (22) based on AVP Ranking Points automatically placed in Phase 2 on Thursday
o (2) Qualifier Wild Cards for Phase 2 based on AVP discretion
o Teams 25-77 will start in Phase 1 on Wednesday
o (2) Qualifier Wild Cards for Phase 1 based on AVP discretion
o Seeding for Phase 2 will be based on teams original overall Qualifier seed
§ Any Wild Cards given will not be seeded higher than 5th position in either Phase
Main Draw Tournament
· Double Elimination Tournament
· Friday August 20 -- Winner's Rounds One & Two // Contender's Rounds One
· Saturday August 21 -- Remaining Elimination Rounds through 5th place
· Sunday August 22 -- 5th place, Semi-Final and Final Matches
All other event details can be found in the Athlete's Corner on AVP.com.
Reminder - the seeding policy for AVP events:
AVP Rankings are calculated by an athlete’s BEST four results amongst all AVP platforms (AVP America, AVP Grass, AVPNext, AVP Pro Tour) within the eligible window. These rankings will be used for entry and seeding.
· The eligible window is typically defined as an athlete’s five (5) most recent "AVP Pro Tour" events within 365 days of entry/seeding date guidelines.
o For athletes that do not play in 5 "AVP Pro Tour" events within 365 days, it is simply their best 4 results within 365 days.
· Due to the pandemic, that window has been expanded each month. For the Manhattan Beach Open, the window will be defined as an athlete’s five (5) most recent "AVP Pro Tour" events within 880 days (dating back to May of 2019) of entry/seeding date guidelines.
o For athletes that do not play in 5 "AVP Pro Tour" events within 880 days, it is simply their best 4 results within 880 days.
To search you name, check your point total and view new points scale please go HERE. Your overall seed will be under the "AVP Points" heading.
To check all the rankings, please go HERE.
Any further membership questions can be directed to contact@avp.com.
Any further points questions can be directed to points@avp.com.
Terms and Conditions
I understand that, upon registration, I am not automatically entered into the event. AVP events sometimes have limited spaces available; spaces are given based on the point system regulations, not a first come, first serve basis. I understand that any expenses incurred by failing to secure a space, will not be covered by AVP.
I agree that, upon registration, I am in good standing with the AVP organization; I am a current "AVP Member" and have signed the participation waiver associated with the annual membership.
AVP Tour regulations and resources are available at www.AVP.com in the “Athlete’s Corner” bottom navigation section. I have read the registration regulations, including entry deadlines/withdrawal procedures and any subsequent fees associated.
By registering for this event, you acknowledge that you have read and agreed to these terms.