Steve Stevens Masters Tennis Championships

Richmond Country Club
9100 Steveston Highway
Richmond, BC, V7A 1M5

Men & Wmn Over 30 & 35 (Sunday -
Thursday only, matches on Friday and
Saturday will be moved to another venue)
Ph: 604-277-3141

Richmond Tennis Club
6820 Gilbert Road
Vancouver, BC, V7C 3V4

Men & Wmn Over 40 & 45 (Sunday -
Thursday only, matches on Friday and
Saturday will be moved to another venue)
Ph: 604-273-3631

Tennis BC Hub @ Stanley Park
8901 Stanley Park Drive
Vancouver, BC, V6G 3E2

Men & Wmn Over 50 (Sunday -
Thursday only, matches on Friday and
Saturday will be moved to another venue)
Ph: N/A

The Arbutus Club
2001 Nanton Avenue
Vancouver, BC, V6J 2X9

Men & Wmn Over 55
Ph: 604-266-7166

Jericho Tennis Club 3837
Point Grey Road
Vancouver, BC, V6B 1B3
White Tennis Attire Only

Men & Wmn Over 60
Ph: 604-224-7166

Vancouver Lawn Tennis & Badminton Club
1630 W 15th Ave
Vancouve, BC, V6J 2K7
White Tennis Attire Only

Men & Wmn Over 65 & 70 on hard
courts, 75, 80, 85 on clay courts
Ph: 604-731-2191 

NOTE: Venues may change based on the number of entries received in various age categories

Draws and match times will be posted on Tennis Canada’s web site on WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20 by 12 noon EST.

All players are expected to know and abide by the Rules of Tennis and the Code of Conduct as set out in ITF’S Masters Regulations. All play will be governed by the ITF Code of Conduct, rules and regulations, which will be enforced by the Tournament Committee, the Referee and all other officials. Full Rule details are available on the ITF Masters website https:// www.itftennis.com/en/about-us/governance/rules-and-regulations/? type=tour-regulations

Any player not ready to play within fifteen (15) minutes after their match is called shall be defaulted unless the Referee in their sole discretion, after consideration of all relevant circumstances, elects not to declare a default. 

Certified Tennis Canada officials will be present at all sites. There will be a Tournament Referee/Supervisor, as well as an Assistant Tournament Referee. The decision of the official Referee or their appointee will be final on all matters.

Monday Aug. 25, 6:30 pm: Welcome Reception at Vancouver Lawn Tennis & Badminton Club and Jericho Tennis Club. 

Players will receive a ticket for the social event for the applicable club they will be invited to attend, when they register for their first singles or doubles match. 

Dress code for the function is smart casual. 

If space permits, guest tickets for out-of-province players can be purchased at the hospitality desk.

To be eligible for a masters national year-end ranking in singles or doubles, a player must compete in two tournaments, one of which MUST be the Steve Stevens Masters Tennis Championships. This tournament is graded as an MT700 event level for international ranking points; ITF points will be awarded for the main draw, and consolation (bonus rounds).

Players who are interested in representing Canada on international teams in 2026 should play the Steve Stevens Masters Tennis Championships, August 24 - 30, 2025. 

It is advisable for those who wish to be considered for a spot on an international team that you participate in both singles & doubles events in your correct age category. The Masters Tennis Committee will then have information on a player’s overall tennis ability.

Please be aware that all players competing in a masters international team event must obtain an “International Player Identification Number” known as IPIN: http://www.itftennis.com/ipin/ 

NOTE: An IPIN is required for this event. 

Sites for 2026 ITF World Tennis Masters Tour have not been announced yet. For more details: https://www.itftennis.com/en/itf-tours/itf-world-tennismasters-tour/

White tennis attire is required at Vancouver Lawn Tennis & Badminton Club and Jericho Tennis Club. Please ensure you have white tennis attire available, as you may be scheduled to play at either of these facilities.

Holiday Inn Vancouver Centre 

711 West Broadway 

Vancouver, BC, 

V5Z 3Y2 604-879-0511 

• Standard King bedroom: $399 plus tax
• Standard Two Doubles: $399 plus tax
• Self Parking: $23 Plus Tax
• Restaurant, Swimming Pool, and Fitness Centre on site
• Cut off date: July 20, 2025
• Call Reservations: 604-707-1939 and mention group name "Tennis Canada Group Rate" By Email: info@hivancouver.com

• Ryan Borczon: Sr. Director, Pro. & Nat. Events & Tournament Mgr. NBO 
• Irwin Tobias: Advisor, Masters Tennis and Events
• Suzanne Brenton: Tournament Director
• Ika Setyawati: Referee
• Shawn Morris: Scheduling Manager
• Robert Charlton: Scheduler
• Cora Wills: Masters Tennis Committee Chair

ELIGIBILITY 

To compete in an age group, players must reach the required age by December 31, 2025, and be either a Canadian Citizen or a Permanent Resident of Canada. 

ENTRY and FEES 

The entry fee of $175.00 (includes tax) covers a maximum of TWO events (either 1 singles and 1 doubles, 1 singles or 1 doubles only, or 2 doubles) and one social event. Refunds will NOT be given after August 15, 2025

All Players are required to read and sign the Tennis Canada Code of Conduct

1. Each player MUST SUBMIT an INDIVIDUAL entry online accompanied by full entry fee when entering
2. Doubles players must confirm their partnership BEFORE signing up for doubles and list their partner’s name on the entry form.
3. Each player on a doubles team must submit an INDIVIDUAL entry form by the deadline.
4. Players cannot submit their entry on their partner’s entry form.
5. If the doubles partner you signed up with does not submit his/her individual entry form by the deadline, you will be assigned a partner IF there is one available.
6. If you request a doubles partner by writing “NEED” in the partner column, Tennis Canada will try to pair you with someone who has submitted their entry form by the deadline.
7. If you indicate that you would like Tennis Canada to find you a doubles partner, you have therefore agreed to play with the partner selected.
8. No late, manual, or verbal entries will be accepted.
9. There will be NO exceptions to the above entry procedure.
10. All Players are required to read and sign the Tennis Canada Code of Conduct

All entrants must be members in good standing of their respective provincial and territorial association. Please ensure that you have paid any required membership or competitive fees to your provincial and territorial tennis association before entering the Steve Stevens Masters Tennis Championships.

2025 Steve Stevens Masters Tennis Championships https://tc.tournamentsoftware.com/tournament/4D117A5BBED5-4336-A6B4-C4387E562226 

After you submit your online entry, you will receive confirmation by email that your credit card payment has been processed. NOTE: The credit card charge will appear on your statement as PayPal. 

• No manual entries will be accepted.
• No entries by telephone.
• Fee $175

PARTICIPANTS CAN VIEW THE LIST OF ENTRIES on Tennis Canada’s website. . To avoid the overwhelming number of entries and phone calls to Tennis Canada, and to allow sufficient time to sort out any potential problems, we ask that you REGISTER EARLY AND NOT WAIT FOR THE LAST MINUTE.

Main draw singles matches will be best of three tiebreak sets. Singles draws will include a consolation round (bonus round). You must sign up for the consolation round, immediately after the completion of your main draw match. All doubles main draw matches and singles consolation matches will consist of two tie-break sets with ad scoring for doubles and no-ad scoring for consolation singles matches. At one set all, a 10- point match tie-break will be played to decide the match.

To complete the tournament on time, the Tournament Referee reserves the right to alter the scoring format for ALL matches daily if weather (heat, humidity or rain) makes the playing conditions dangerous for competition, or if matches get backed up creating additional matches for an individual player -on a daily basis. This may include the following, in addition to other possibilities: extending the time limit on the 10-minute break; playing a 10-point match tie-break in lieu of a third set for main draw singles matches; playing short sets or suspending play. In addition, we will be adopting the ITF procedure of a 10-minute break at one set all in main draw singles in all age groups.

As in the past, there will be no break at one set all in consolation singles or in doubles play due to the 10-point match tie-break to be played in those events.

NOTE: If the player is not on court and ready to play at the end of the 10- minute rest break, the player will be penalized with consecutive time violations.

Also, to maintain an equal balance of matches played at each site, the Tournament Committee reserves the right to move matches in any age group to the alternate site. All efforts will be made to give at least one day’s notice of any changes to match locations, whenever possible.

There will be an elimination draw in ALL categories. A category with six entries or less will play a round robin. Categories with seven entries only will play a modified round robin with two groups of three/four players/teams. The winner of each group will play off to win the event. For singles round robins of six or seven players, there will be a play-off for 3/4 and 5/6. If only one or two entries are received, that age group will be combined with the next lower age category, if feasible.

NOTE: It is advisable and important that players play in their correct age group “for ranking purposes” for international team selection.

The basis for seedings is your National Bank Ranking. The seeding guidelines for the Steve Sevens Masters Tournament can be found at https://www.tenniscanada.com/compete-perform/masterstennis?token=yddXTGXw3bJKgnpbhVwCOEuLHJa80JFm&x-craftpreview=34918e03ce374fcc95442d2aec8f7a27aafa8f9144488f96ca1 3c2ba13912ce5oiemjkwxzo

All matches will be played on hard or clay courts.

• Hard courts: Wilson U.S. Open XD
• Clay courts: Wilson U.S. Open Regular Duty 

New balls will be issued for the third set in Main Draw Singles matches.

The tournament will begin on Sunday, August 24 and end on Saturday, August 30. Matches will start at 8:30 a.m. and all competitors must be prepared to play under lights, if necessary. Most singles draws will commence on Sunday in order to accommodate the consolation draw.

All players must be available to play on all days of the tournament and to not book return flights until late Saturday August 30 as large draw sizes may create a need for late matches on the final day

ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST BE PREPARED TO PLAY AT THE SCHEDULED MATCH TIME. Due to the volume of matches and complexity of scheduling, it will not be possible to give special consideration for start times.

Prize money will be awarded in each age category to the top three finishers in singles and the top two teams in doubles.

SINGLES:

• 1st: $500.00
• 2nd: $250.00
• 3rd: $125.00

DOUBLES (per team)

• 1st: $300.00
• 2nd: $150.00

Monday July 28, 2025

Richmond Country Club

Richmond Tennis Club

Tennis BC Hub @ Stanley Park

The Arbutus Club

Jericho Tennis Club

Vancouver Lawn Tennis & Badminton Club