From the 30th October to the 3rd November 2017, the 16 best american boys and the 16 best american girls (category under 14) will compete to get their qualification to the world championship Les Petits As – Le Mondial Lacoste in January 2018.
Les Petits As – USA Playoffs Lacoste 2017: acceptance and rules.
Numbers of participants 16 boys – 16 girls (category: under 14-years-old in Tarbes in January 2018)
Competition format Qualifying tournament in Round-Robin (group phase then quarterfinals, semifinals and finals)
Surface Hard (outdoor)
Selection of the players 12 best american players by the USTA ranking. 4 players selected by the coaches of the USTA.
Qualification for the world championship Les Petits As – Le Mondial Lacoste in Tarbes, France Winners and finalists will be qualified for the Main Draw of Les Petits As – Le Mondial Lacoste in Tarbes. Winners of the match for the 3rd place will be rewarded by a Wild Card for the International’s Qualifications of Les Petits As – Le Mondial Lacoste à Tarbes.
Directors of the tournament Jean-Baptiste Simeon-Knaebel and Stéphane Gurov
The 12 best americans players in the USTA Ranking are automatically qualified for Les Petits As – USA Playoffs Lacoste. The coaches of the USTA select 4 additional players according to their performances, progresses and potential. The 16 highest American talents of the category under 14 will compete.
BOYS
Jackson ARMISTEAD(18-Mar-04)
Nishesh BASAVAREDDY(2-May-05)
Jonah BRASWELL(16-Feb-04)
Lucas BROWN(4-Nov-04)
Ozan COLAK(31-Mar-04)
Aidan KIM(24-Nov-04)
John KIM(11-Aug-04)
Bruno KUZUHARA(1-Apr-04)
John LASANAJAK(26-Apr-04)
Herrick Thomas LEGASPI(16-May-04)
Victor LILOV(11-Feb-04)
Hudson James RIVERA(29-May-04)
Jelani SARR(11-Apr-04)
Evan WEN(3-Jan-04)
Cooper WILLIAMS (17-Jun-05)
Michael ZHENG(27-Jan-04)
Les Petits As – USA Playoffs Lacoste 2017 will take place in Club Med Sandpiper Bay.
Introducing the riverfront Club Med Sandpiper Bay, a premium sports resort with world-class Academies for Tennis, Golf, Beach Volleyball and Fitness, located 45 minutes north of West Palm Beach in Florida, USA. Here, you’ll jump head first into an active family vacation chock full of sports and world-class instruction. Our pro-coaches have the skills to not only improve your game, but to help you master it.
The Tennis Academy is led by Gabe Jaramillo, who has developed eight number one players (including Andre Agassi, Pete Sampras, Jim Courier and Monica Seles), and Scott Del Mastro, who has trained pros & juniors across the world. At Sandpiper Bay, everyone from active adults to junior pros will discover a truly comprehensive training experience.
Tennis players enjoy:
6 Hydro clay courts and 14 US Open blue hard courts
A 12,000 sq. ft. clubhouse and pro shop
Coaching team with Pro-tour, ITF, Davis and Fed Cup experience
All-inclusive instruction with daily group lessons, social events and tournaments
High-end tennis equipment is provided
Rooms:
Sandpiper Bay is the perfect sanctuary for singles, couples and large families. All accommodation options are oversized and well-appointed, whether you choose a ‘Club,’ ‘Deluxe’, Club Family’ or ‘Deluxe Family’ Room. The décor is also delightful; a fresh Florida chic, with bright, summery splashes of color or coastal creams, beige and corals. We recommend a water front room with a balcony or terrace, as the sunset views are superb!