2025 Althea Gibson Open Tennis Tournament Information

Thursday, Aug 7th, 2025

Attention Tennis Fans!

For anyone planning to take part in EORCA’s Althea Gibson Open Tennis Tournament (August 16-17), this article will provide more information on registration, tournament rules, format, and more!

EAST ORANGE RECREATION / ALTHEA GIBSON OPEN TENNIS TOURNAMENT

  • Dates: August 16 & 17 from 11am to 3pm
  • Locations: Elmwood Park (Day 1) and Soverel Park (Day 2)
  • Rate Date: August 15 from 5-9pm
    • Last resort if need for weather or overflow
  • Divisions
    • Youth: ages 8-17
    • Adults: ages 18 and up
  • Registration Information

Registration Deadline: August 10 (draws will be announced this week)

DIVISIONS, DRAWS AND RANKINGS

We have divisions for all ages and skill levels. Each division is single elimination.

Youth Divisions

  • Youth Beginners (Ages 8–16): for players with little or no match experience
  • Youth Intermediate (NTRP between 3.0–3.5, Ages 8–16): for players who can sustain rallies and play full matches

 

Adult Divisions

  • Adult Beginners (18 and up): adults new to tennis or with limited match play
  • Under 30 Adults (Advanced up to NTRP 4.0): competitive adults under 30
  • Under 40 Adults (Advanced up to NTRP 4.0): competitive adults under 40)
  • Under 50 Adults (Advanced up to NTRP 4.0): competitive adults under 50)
  • 50 & Above Adults (Advanced up to NTRP 4.0): competitive adults under 50)

 

NTRP Rating System

The NTRP (National Tennis Rating Program) is a standard used by the USTA to rate player ability.

  • Beginner (1.0–2.5): Just learning, limited rally & match experience.
  • Intermediate (3.0–3.5): Can sustain rallies, understand strategy, play matches.
  • Advanced (4.0): Consistent, controlled shots, good placement, and competitive play.

 

How to Register

Scan the QR code on this flyer or visit teameorec.com to sign up.

TOURNAMENT RULES

Beginners: Youth & Adult

  • Short set: 1st to 4 games, no-ad scoring
  • Semifinals: Short set, 1st to 4 games, no-ad scoring
  • Finals: Short set, 1st to 4 games, no-ad scoring

Advanced: Youth

  • Youth Short set: 1st to 4 games, no-ad scoring
  • Semifinals: Short set, 1st to 4 games, no-ad scoring
  • Finals: Short set, 1st to 4 games, no-ad scoring

Advanced: Adult

  • Short set: 1st to 4 games, no-ad scoring
  • Semifinals: Regular set, no-ad scoring.
  • Finals: Regular set, no-ad scoring.