HOW DOES THE SUMMER SHOOTOUT WORK?
Sign up and create your profile on the Summer Shootout website.
Challenge other registered players to singles match from August 1 - August 27th.
Have one player log the match results in the app. For simplicity, I recommend having the winner log it.
Track your progress on the leaderboard in the Summer Shootout website. The more games you win, the more points you get. So every game matters!
Winner is crowned on August 27th to the player with the most points.
Have questions? Contact Phil Dorion at (909) 618-3328 via text or email me at summershootout2023@gmail.com.
Go to the FAQ below for more information.
Create your profile
Share info with other players such as your NTRP and your scheduling availability.
Challenge players
View each player's profile in the app so that you can contact them directly through the app to schedule your match play.
Log your match results
Log each of your completed match results so that they count towards your leaderboard position.
Track your progress
Track your personal stats in your profile or see how you compare to others in the leaderboard.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PARTICPANTS
Do my results affect any of my USTA or UTR ratings? No. This event is not affiliated with either organization.
Why do I need to provide personal information when setting up my profile? The information you provide helps ensure you are able to be set up with other players you think will be a good match for you based on location, rating, and availability. This makes it easier to connect with each other and reduces some of the friction that exists when scheduling.
What is the leaderboard ranking based on? The leaderboard for the Summer Shootout is based on a player's total number of games won.
Is there a match format I need to follow? No. Because the goal is to make it easy to connect and play matches, I did not want to constrain matches to follow a specific format (e.g. best of 3, with a 3rd set tiebreaker).
Why base it on games and not number of matches won or another metric? I explored creating a weighting system or using # of matches won, but I want Summer Shootout to be easy to follow and engage in match play - which is the goal. Because the leaderboard is based on games rather than matches, it means that even players who are going against higher rated players are still able to get points when they win games. Similarly, it means that longer format matches are encouraged because more sets played = more potential games = more potential points.
How do games work if I win a 10 point tiebreak instead of a 3rd set? The winner of the 10-point tiebreak will receive 2 credited games.
Where should I play? Luckily there are many great places to play in Boulder during the summer. There are various options such as rec centers, public courts, and private clubs. Finding a location is the responsibility of the players and should be figured out when scheduling the match. For some ideas, view the section below on "Where should I play?"
What does the winner of the Summer Shootout receive? The winner receives a custom trophy and bragging rights.
Is anything else planned? There are a few surprises planned based on participation such as happy hours and central locations to meet up and play for those that are available. Also, I'd like to schedule a final tournament for players at the top of the leaderboard, but more to come there.
How can I connect with other players?
Self-organize and reach out to players via the website.
The Summer Shootout website will have contact information for each player that you can use to call, text or email to schedule meetings.
Join and connect via the Summer Shootout by following the event or following our Instagram page.
Let me help you arrange a match.
You can reach out to me (Phil Dorion) via my email or text in the website or at summershootout23@gmail.com. I can help set you up with someone who would be a good match.
Where should I play?
While Boulder's year round tennis infrastructure leaves a lot to be desired, there are plenty of outdoor options in and around Boulder during the summer.
Public tennis courts in Boulder (source BTA)
Arapahoe Ridge Park, Eisenhower Drive south of Arapahoe Ave. – 2 Courts
Baseline Middle School, 700 20th St. – 2 courts
Centennial Middle School, 2205 Norwood Ave. – 8 courts
Chautauqua Park, 900 Baseline Road – 1 court
Columbine Elementary School, 20th Street and Glenwood Drive – 2 courts
East Boulder Community Center, 5660 Sioux Drive – 5 courts (one with practice wall)
Fairview High School, 1515 Greenbriar Blvd. – 8 courts (will need to reserve with BVSD)
IBM (Tom Watson) Park, 63rd Street and IBM Drive – 4 courts, lighted
Knollwood, 4th and Spruce streets – 2 courts
Manhattan School of Arts and Academics, 290 Manhattan Drive – 4 courts
North Boulder Recreation Center, 3170 N. Broadway – 4 courts, lighted
Palo Park, 30th and Redwood streets – 2 courts
South Boulder Recreation Center, 1360 Gillaspie Drive – 4 courts
Additionally, a few participants have memberships at Rocky Mountain Tennis Center, The Meadows, and other private clubs. We'll leave it up to them to reserve time at those clubs if they prefer.
