Esta celebración de la igualdad y la diversidad a través del deporte está organizada por Madpoint, club LGTBI de tenis de Madrid, y apoyada económicamente por el Ayuntamiento de Madrid. Con estas iniciativas se pretende visibilizar al colectivo, crear espacios seguros de conocimiento muto y respeto a través del deporte y romper barreras de todo tipo, culturales, nacionales, raciales, de orientación sexual o económicas.

El programa del Madrid Tennis Open incluye una rifa solidaria, eventos sociales, actuaciones musicales y una espectacular recepción en la embajada de Italia en España.

Consulta aquí el programa completo del Madrid Tennis Open 

One of the best ways to do so is enhancing transparency and accountability. As far as we can not find the bylaws in the GLTA’s website, we have decided to them make public and accesible to everyone here

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GLTA Bylaws

This document is the Bylaws of the Gay and Lesbian Tennis Alliance, Inc. (“GLTA”), a nonprofit, tax-exempt corporation incorporated in the State of Delaware, United States of America.  These Bylaws, the Certificate of Incorporation, and the GLTA Tournament Rulebook shall be the fundamental rules for the organization, administration, and operation of the GLTA.

Article I – Purpose

A. Name – The name of this organization is: “Gay and Lesbian Tennis Alliance Inc.“

B. Mission - The mission of the GLTA is to provide an open, safe, inclusive space and community that is committed to promoting and developing amateur tennis in the LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Transgender and Queer/Questioning) Community. We support our member organizations by facilitating communication, providing shared infrastructure, and developing guidelines for use as uniform tournament standards in GLTA sanctioned events.

C. Purpose

D. Status – The GLTA will be a non-profit, non-political organization and is organized exclusively for one or more of the purposes as specified in Section 501(c)(3) of the US Internal Revenue Code, including, for such purposes, the making of distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

E. Gay Games - The GLTA is the governing body of the sport of tennis within the Federation of Gay Games. The GLTA Board of Directors can appoint a representative to the Federation of Gay Games but not necessarily a GLTA Director.

Article II – Membership

A. Definition – The “Members” of the GLTA shall be all valid non-profit tennis organizations who seek representation within the GLTA and who follow the guidelines set forth in these bylaws and the GLTA Tournament Rulebook to maintain membership. New Members must be approved by a majority vote of the Board of Directors. 

B. Dues – Membership dues shall be paid by all members upon application or re-application for membership. The amount of dues shall be determined by the GLTA Board of Directors.

C. Tournament Fees – All GLTA members who hold sanctioned GLTA tournaments shall pay player feesbased on the number of tournament entries. These fees shall be determined by the GLTA Board of Directors.

D. Termination – Causes for termination of membership from the GLTA are: Non-payment of GLTA dues or failure to abide by these bylaws as interpreted by the GLTA Board of Directors.

E. Representatives – All GLTA Member Organizations in good standing are eligible to delegate one representative to vote on GLTA matters.

F. Non Profit Objective – Members must be organized for non profit purposes and must distribute any unretained net income exclusively to tax exempt nonprofit organizations.

Article III – GLTA Board of Directors and Representatives

A. Authority – Subject to the provisions of law, all GLTA powers shall be exercised by or under the authority of the Board.

B. Officers – Six Officers will form the Board of Directors of the GLTA – Secretary, Treasurer, and 4At-Large Directors. Each Officer is required to work on two committees. The committees are: Communication, Marketing, Standards, Rankings, and Finance. Each Officer will serve a three-year term with a limit of two terms, and amended to reflect that any previously elected Board member will be eligible to run for two additional terms after a one year absence from the Board.  The above referenced changes will begin with the 2016 Election. At least one Officer must reside in North America and at least one Officer must reside in Europe. Among and by these Officers, one person will be elected each year by majority vote to serve as Commissioner at the first GLTA Board of Directors meeting or conference call.  If a majority is not achieved on the first ballot, the top two candidates shall engage in a run-off election.  

C. Representatives – Each GLTA member organization will designate a representative to correspond with the GLTA and act as the official voting member in regards to bylaw changes and GLTA board elections The passage of amendments to the bylaws will be by simple majority of those representatives plus the Board of Directors that vote on a particular item. Any GLTA member organization which has one of their members acting as a GLTA Officer may choose another person as their Official GLTA Representative.

D. Elections – There will be annual elections held for GLTA Officers voted on by GLTA Representatives. Officers’ three-year terms will be staggered to maintain continuity on the Board. The cycle will be: an At-Large Director and the Treasurer, two At-Large Directors, then an At-Large Director and the Secretary. Each Officer will serve a three-year term. The term of all GLTA Officers shall begin January 1 of the year following election.  

E. Officer Position Descriptions – The general duties of each Officer, unless redefined by the GLTA Board of Directors, shall be as follows:

Chief Executive Officer/President –Chief Executive Officer/President is responsible for the day to day operation of the GLTA, and is responsible for overseeing and assigning all GLTA Officer’s activities.  Any and all deeds, mortgages, bonds, contracts, or other instruments in the name of GLTA must be executed by the CEO/President with approval by the full Board.  The CEO/President has the business responsibility to manage the assets of the GLTA based on Board oversight and approval, and the CEO/President provides updates/reports to the full Board and the membership at the two mandatory Board meetings.  All financial filings as required by governmental authorities will be the responsibility of the CEO/President. 

Secretary – Shall develop and maintain an information package geared toward new groups who may be seeking to organize or become more involved with the GLTA tour schedule.Responsibilities include administering the GLTA membership application process, maintaining the GLTA contact list with GLTA representatives from member organizations, compiling minutes of all GLTA meetings and disseminates them to GLTA member organizations and assisting in printing and mailing of GLTA newsletters or other correspondence, as required.

The Secretary serves as the Corporate Secretary of the GLTA and custodian of its records, Certifies and ensures the original or copy of these bylaws is kept at the principal office and files GLTA documents with the State of Delaware as required by law, Keeps at the principal office of the GLTA, or at such other place as the board may determine, minutes of all meetings of the Directors.

Treasurer - Responsible for collection of member dues and player fees from GLTA sanctioned events. Treasurer maintains GLTA accounts, issues semi-annual financial statements and plans, disperses GLTA funds as approved by the GLTA Board of Directors, and oversees all financial filings as required by governmental authorities.  

At-Large Member – Responsible for working on at least two committees. Each committee must have at least two members.  

Marketing – Responsibilities include interfacing with potential GLTA Tour Schedule sponsors, presenting opportunities to the GLTA Committee, and managing sponsorship agreements on behalf of the GLTA Board and Committee. The North American and European Marketing Directors must serve on this committee. 

Tournament Standards – Responsibilities include developing tournament standards and guidelines for all GLTA sanctioned tournaments. Will develop, publish, and maintain an information package for all tournament directors, which will include suggested division formats, uniform level of play descriptions for GLTA tournaments, ITF guidelines and unique GLTA guidelines approved by the GLTA.

Rankings – Responsibilities include developing and maintaining a player ranking system to be used for tournament seeding in GLTA tournaments. Works closely with the Tournament Standards Director to integrate a ranking system compatible with the division formats used in our tournaments. Collects results from all GLTA tournaments and distributes updated player point rankings to tournament directors prior to each GLTA event or upon request.

Social Media Chair - Responsible for general promotion of the GLTA Tour Schedule through advertising, news releases and other media forms. This officer shall be the primary point of contact for new and emerging organizations and shall publish the GLTA newsletter.

Finance – Responsible for working with the CEO/President and the Treasurer on the GLTA Budget and financial reporting.

F. Webmaster Services – Responsible for maintaining the GLTA website which is the primary information source for GLTA clubs and players. Significant web experience is required.  Webmaster services may be engaged as volunteers, contractors, or staff of the GLTA. 

G. Meetings - The GLTA Board of Directors shall meet twice per year at a date, place, and time as determined by the Board. Notice of a meeting shall be given in writing to all Directors no later than 30 days in advance specifying the place, date, time, and purpose of the meeting.  A quorum shall consist of four directors.  

The expense reimbursement guidelines are as follows: $2500 per year per Board member.  All additional expenses incurred over the $2500 limit that relates to Board related activities must be approved by the CEO/President.   All additional expenses will be disclosed and reported immediately to the full Board.

H.  Officer Vacancies – The Board of Directors may make an interim appointment to fill an officer vacancy until the next annual election.  The named officer shall be empowered to act if the preceding officer declines to do so or fails to do so within a reasonable time

I. Removal of Officers – An officer may be removed from office by majority vote of the other Board members with any subsequent vacancy handled per Article III, Section. H.”  A Board member that brings the organization in to disrepute or uses the intellectual property of the organization for personal gain shall be considered to be in violation of acceptable Board conduct upon a majority vote of the other Board members.  The final removal of a Board member will be reviewed by an independent panel before the removal is finalized. 

Article IV – GLTA Committee Communication

A. Committee Communication – The GLTA will hold meetings of Officers at least once each year as determined by the GLTA Board of Directors. An agenda will be sent to the membership organization representative 2 weeks prior to an official board meeting, exception would be emergency meetings and routine conference calls to conduct regular GLTA business. The representatives will be able to express their written opinion on any of the agenda items to be discussed to the CEO/President forconsideration. The representative will then receive a written response from the CEO/President on the agenda item no longer than 4 weeks of theconclusion of the meeting. 

Article V –Offices

A. Principal Office – The principal office of the corporation is located in the State of Florida. The address of the principal office is PO Box 10158, Daytona Beach, FL, USA 32120.

B. Change of Address – The designation of the county or state of the corporation’s principal office may be changed by amendment of these Bylaws. The Board of Directors may change the principal office from one location to another within the named county by noting the changed address and effective date below, and such changes of address shall not be deemed, nor require, an amendment of these Bylaws:

New Address:____________________
____________________

Dated: ________, 20__

New Address:____________________
____________________

Dated: ________, 20__

C. Other Offices

The corporation may also have offices at such other places, within or without its state of incorporation, where it is qualified to do business, as its business and activities may require, and as the board of directors may, from time to time, designate.

Article VI — IRS 501(c)(3) Tax Exemption Provisions

A. Limitations on Activities – No substantial part of the activities of this corporation shall be the carrying on of propaganda, or otherwise attempting to influence legislation (except as otherwise provided by Section 501(h) of the Internal Revenue Code), and this corporation shall not participate in, or intervene in (including the publishing or distribution of statements), any political campaign on behalf of, or in opposition to, any candidate for public office. Notwithstanding any other provisions of these Bylaws, this corporation shall not carry on any activities not permitted to be carried on (a) by a corporation exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or (b) by a corporation, contributions to which are deductible under Section 170(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code.

B. Prohibition Against Private Inurement – No part of the net earnings of this corporation shall inure to the benefit of, or be distributable to, its members, directors or trustees, officers or other private persons, except that the corporation shall be authorized and empowered to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered and to make payments and distributions in furtherance of the purposes of this corporation.

C. Distribution of Assets – Upon the dissolution of this corporation, its assets remaining after payment, or provision for payment, of all debts and liabilities of this corporation shall be distributed for one or more exempt purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or shall be distributed to the federal government, or to a state or local government, for a public purpose. Such distribution shall be made in accordance with all applicable provisions of the laws of this state.

D. Private Foundation Requirements and Restrictions – In any taxable year in which this corporation is a private foundation as described in Section 509(a) of the Internal Revenue Code, the corporation 1) shall distribute its income for said period at such time and manner as not to subject it to tax under Section 4942 of the Internal Revenue Code; 2) shall not engage in any act of self-dealing as defined in Section 4941(d) of the Internal Revenue Code; 3) shall not retain any excess business holdings as defined in Section 4943(c) of the Internal Revenue Code; 4) shall not make any investments in such manner as to subject the corporation to tax under Section 4944 of the Internal Revenue Code; and 5) shall not make any taxable expenditures as defined in Section 4945(d) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Article VII – Action by Unanimous Written Consent Without Meeting

Any action required or permitted to be taken by the Board under any provision of law may be taken without a meeting by unanimous written consent of all Directors. Such written consents shall be filed with the minutes of the proceedings of the Board.

Article VIII – Amending the Bylaws

A. The Bylaws of the Gay and Lesbian Tennis Alliance Inc. may be amended in any or all of its parts by a two-thirds vote of the GLTA Committee. If a response is not received from a GLTA Member, the absence of a response is deeming to be an “Acceptance” of the Bylaw Amendment. 

B. Any proposed changes to the Bylaws should be presented in writing to all GLTA Member Organizations no less than two weeks prior to a vote to amend being held.

Adopted as required by law and these bylaws in Orlando , FL, USA

Sin embargo, una de las noticias más importantes ha sido la aceptación por parte de la alcaldesa de Madrid, Manuela Carmena, de su nuevo “título”: madrina del Madrid Tennis Open. El ofrecimiento lo recibió la comisionada del Ayuntamiento para el Orgullo, Berta Cao, durante los discursos de bienvenida al torneo, en los cuales también se nombró socio honorífico al embajador de Italia y anfitrión del acto, Stefano Sannino.

La comisionada prometió pasarle el mensaje a su “jefa” con una pronta respuesta y así ha sido: Manuela Carmena no sólo ha aceptado ser nuestra madrina, sino que además posó sonriente con nuestra camiseta.

En su carta de agradecimiento, la alcaldesa ha reconocido nuestra labor y se muestra llena de “orgullo y de esperanza” al comprobar que “las puertas de Madpoint están abiertas a cualquier deportista, independientemente de su edad, nivel de juego o condición porque lo que os mueve es el tenis de base en condiciones innegociables de libertad, respeto, solidaridad y diversidad”.

Aquí abajo os dejamos el texto completo de la carta de la alcaldesa.

La carta original podéis consultarla aquí en PDF

Es un placer y un honor que me hayáis elegido Madrina del torneo Madrid Tennis Open.

Sabéis que uno de los objetivos que me tracé al asumir la Alcaldía de Madrid fue lograr que ésta fuera una ciudad cada vez más solidaria, inclusiva y donde el respeto a la diversidad fuera una constante. Soy consciente de que queda aún mucho por hacer y que solo lo lograremos actuando en todos los frentes de la sociedad con proyectos que impregnen el día a día de las personas.El Orgullo de Madrid es una referencia internacional que debemos aprovechar y también complementar con otras acciones, algunas menos mediáticas, pero que se van filtrando en la vida cotidiana madrileña hasta formar parte de ella.

Y el deporte es una senda más. Ver cómo poco a poco habéis ido consolidando este Madrid Tennis Open hasta convertirlo en el segundo torneo más grande de Europa y uno de los cinco del mundo, con una participación nacional e internacional tan alta, no solo me orgullece sino que me llena de esperanza. Más aún cuando comprobamos que las puertas de Madpoint están abiertas a cualquier deportista, independientemente de su edad, nivel de juego o condición porque lo que os mueve es el tenis de base en condiciones innegociables de libertad, respeto, solidaridad y diversidad. Os agradezco este nuevo “título” que me acabáis de conceder y que ejerceré gustosa.

Un abrazo,

Manuela Carmena Castrillo

Alcaldesa de Madrid

Gracias al patrocinio de la Comunidad y su programa Cicla Madrid, un total de 45 atletas madrileños acudieron a la mayor cita deportiva internacional LGTBI para competir en los torneos de baloncesto, bádminton, natación, tenis, voleibol y fútbol 11. Su exitosa participación se ha saldado con un total de siete metales: tres oros, una plata y tres bronces.

ORO

Bádminton, Categoría C+ Individual (Madminton)

Tenis, Categoría B Individual (MadPoint)

Tenis, Categoría B Dobles (MadPoint)

PLATA

Baloncesto (GMadrid Sports)

BRONCE

Bádminton, Categoría A- Individual (Madminton)

Bádminton, Categoría C+ Dobles (Madminton)

Tenis, Categoría D+60 Individual (MadPoint)

El Equipo Deporte y Diversidad de la Comunidad de Madrid es la evolución de la Selección Madrileña por la Diversidad de la Comunidad de Madrid, formada por los principales clubes LGTBI de la región, y que, con el apoyo institucional y económico del Gobierno autonómico, ya participó en los Eurogames de Estocolmo 2015.

El éxito de aquella iniciativa conjunta impulsó a los clubes deportivos LGTBI GMadrid Sports, Halegatos, Madpoint, Madminton y Titanes a crear oficialmente en 2017 la asociación Deporte y Diversidad, con el objetivo principal de contribuir a la creación de un modelo deportivo que promueva la visibilidad, la lucha contra la homofobia y proteja la diversidad, la inclusión y los derechos de igualdad de trato y no discriminación.

Durante su estancia de casi 10 días en París, los deportistas madrileños se han convertido en embajadores de nuestra región mostrando los valores de inclusión y diversidad que caracterizan a la Comunidad de Madrid. El acto de presentación oficial del equipo tuvo lugar el 30 de julio en un acto que contó con la participación del consejero de Cultura, Turismo y Deportes, Jaime de los Santos.

Sobre Deporte y Diversidad

Deporte y Diversidad nace en 2017 como una entidad sin ánimo de lucro integrada por los cinco clubes deportivos LGTBI de la región: Madrid Titanes (Rugby), GMadrid Sports (Mutideportivo), Halegatos (Natación y Saltos), Madpoint (Tenis) y Madminton (Bádminton). En su totalidad, estas cinco agrupaciones representan a más de 800 deportistas de Madrid.

Fundada con el fin de promover que la práctica deportiva se lleve a cabo en términos de diversidad, igualdad y no discriminación, Deporte y Diversidad se crea desde el convencimiento de que el deporte es la mejor herramienta para educar y sensibilizar en inclusión social.

The XVI edition of the Madrid Tennis Open is just here. We want to say thank you to every single participant. We are eager to welcome you to our city and to our tournament. We have worked a lot to offer the best experience here in Madrid. We believe that tennis is very important, but we are also convinced that human relations are as crucial as competition in the GLTA tour.

We do hope you will our tournament, and that every day you stay with us will be unique and special.

And now…let the action start!!

Here you have the PDF-printable versionthe full tournament guide

Guia 2018 MTO

Or

Please read below to find all the information (same content as the PDF)

Madrid Tennis Open 2018 wishes to express its gratitude to the Madrid City Hall for supporting our tournament, our sport and its values of Diversity, Freedom and Equal Rights for all.

 A The matches

Singles and doubles A, B and C will be played on the outdoor GreenSet courts. Open, D and all       consolation matches from all categories will be played on covered clay courts.

Friday morning, from 8AM to 1230 PM (approx.) group A and half of group C will play their matches at

  Federación Madrileña de Tenis (Madrid Tennis Federation) Calle San Cugat del Vallès S/N.

The rest of matches will all be played at Ciudad de la Raqueta, Calle Monasterio de El Paular, 2 (Montecarmelo), Madrid (28049) – (0034) 917 297 922.

In order to receive all the daily INFO regarding Matches and Draws updated, we will send WhatsApp Notifications to all Players with the Broadcast List option.  Please add Matias´s phone number (+44 7534 193535) to your Contact List so you will receive the updates every day.

Players must report to the tournament desk and be ready to play at least 15 minutes BEFORE each match.

Friday and Saturday matches will start at 8 AM SHARP, which means that players must be at the desk at 7.45 and FULLY READY AND DRESSED to get into the court and play.

Match Format: super tiebreak in the 3^rd (singles/doubles). Consolation: pro set, tie break at 8-8)

Hydrate and eat properly before, during and after matches. High protection sunscreen + white clothes are recommended.

B Tournament Schedule

Thursday:

4.00 – 6.00 PM. Training courts, 8 green set courts and 4 clay courts on a first-come-first-serve basis.

8.00-1130 PM Official reception at the Italian Embassy of Spain:

Friday:

7.10, 8.40 and 10.10 Shuttle Bus NH Alonso Martínez – Ciudad de la Raqueta – Federación Madrileña Tenis. A shuttle bus to come back from the FMT to Ciudad de la Raqueta will also be provided

8 AM-10.30. The first roung of matches must start the first point at 8AM and players ready for warming up at 7.45.

2 PM – 4.00 PM Pool Party Music + lunch (included in your fee).

3.50 PM Players check-in at the tournament desk.

4.00 PM Play resumes.

10.30 PM Official DINNER, at the Ciudad de la Raqueta’s terrace (Tennis Venue)

11.30 PM (aprox) FLAMENCO SHOW: flamenco group Al Alimón

Saturday:

7.15, 8.45 and 10.15 Shuttle Bus NH Alonso Martínez – Ciudad de la Raqueta.

8 AM – 10 PM Tennis.

2 PM – 4 PM Play will be suspended, free time. Our photographer will be taking portrait pictures of all players in one of the covered courts.

Midnight: official party at BAILA CARIÑO: Calle Isabel la Católica, 6 Closest Metro stations in order of proximity: Santo Domingo, L2; Plaza de España, L3 and 10; Callao, L3, Gran Vía, L1)

Sunday:

9 AM – 4.30 PM Tennis.

5 PM  Trophy ceremony. With the collaboration of Domestico Shop

C Transport schedule

Friday

Route NH Alonso Martínez (official hotel) – Ciudad de la Raqueta – Federación.  7.10, 8.4 and 10.10.

Saturday

Route NH Alonso Martínez (official hotel) – Ciudad de la Raqueta   7.15, 8.45 and 10.15.

D How to get to the venue by public transport

By Metro: the tennis venue is around 6-7 minutes away from Paco de Lucía metro station (last stop of line 9. Once outside, just turn left and follow the road uphill and then turn left again)

E) EXTRAS

Physiotherapist:

A professional physiotherapist will be available during the tournament at the price of 20 euros per service. Please ask in the tournament desk how to book an appointment.

Video and photo:

Daniel, our photographer, will be filming and shooting pictures that will be shared on our Facebook and YouTube channel. IF YOU DO NOT WANT to be pictured, please let us know.

Charity:

This year’s raffle will benefit “Helem” foundation. A Lebanese LGTB group providing social services and legal representation and advice for LGBTQ individuals arrested and detained by Lebanese police – including refugees, sex workers, and migrant workers. It also engages in advocacy with national and international stakeholders to remove discriminatory laws from the Lebanese penal code and increase awareness

Swimming pool:

Free swimming pool for all during the whole tournament.

Esto es lo más importante que hay que tener en cuenta para la XVI edición del MTO:

– El torneo arrancará con los grupos A, B y C el día 27 de julio (viernes) a a las 8 de la mañana con partidos en la sede de Fuencarral de la Federación Madriñeña de Madrid y Ciudad de la Raqueta simultáneamente. En la Federación se jugarán tres turnos de partidos, desde las ocho de la mañana hasta las 12.30 del mediodía. 

– Los grupos A, B y C jugarán en Green Set. Open, D y TODOS los partidos de consolación jugarán en tierra batida.

– El viernes habrá un descanso de 2 a 4.30 de la tarde aproximadamente. El sábado se hará de 2 a 4. Esto permitirá no sólo evitar las horas de calor extremo sino también poder comer con cierta tranquilidad e incluso…¡echarse la siesta!

– Este año recuperamos la cena en la terraza de la Ciudad de la Raqueta a las 22.30 aproximadamente. El último turno de partidos viernes está previsto que entre a las 20.30 de la tarde.

– El viernes noche habrá un autobús para volver desde la CdR hasta Nuevos Ministerios después de la cena.

– Cuotas: un evento (singles o dobles) 80 euros. Dos eventos (si te apuntas a singles Y dobles) 90 euros. Precio de la cena + fiesta del sábado por la noche: 15 euros

– Este año las vías oficiales de información serán el facebook del torneo y la página web de madpoint.

Este año os pediremos encarecidamente os pediremos vuestra colaboración como voluntarios para seguir mejorando mantenernos como un modelo a seguir para otros torneos en todo el mundo. El torneo lo jugamos todos y debe ser de todos la responsabilidad de mantenerlo vivo. Necesitamos ayuda y os la iremos pidiendo a lo largo de estos meses, aunque será aún más necesaria los días de la competición así como las jornadas previas. ¡Mil gracias!

Programa del torneo: 

Jueves 

4 PM: pistas de entrenamiento en Ciudad de la Raqueta

8 PM: fiesta de bienvenida (lugar por confirmar)

Viernes

8 h 12.30h Partidos de los grupos A, B y C en las pistas de Green Set de Ciudad de la Raqueta Y Federación Madrileña de Tenis (sede de Fuencarral)

12.30h – 14h Partidos de los grupos A, B, C y Open (estos últimos en tierra batida. Los partidos de Open podrían empezar antes. Este dato se confirmará más adelante)

14h – 16.30h Partidos de todos los grupos

22.30h Cena en la terraza de Ciudad de la Raqueta

00.30h Autobús de vuelta

Sábado

8h  Arranque de la jornada. Sede única Ciudad de la Raqueta

14h – 16h

20.30h Último turno de partidos

Medianoche: fiesta oficial del torneo. Lugar por confirmar

Domingo 

9h Arranque de la jornada. Todos los partidos se jugarán en Ciudad de la Raqueta

15h Ultimos partidos

17.30h Entrega de trofeos

¡Os esperamos!

Nota: Omar Hossaín, Matías Luján y Luis Pérez estamos a vuestra disposición para resolver cualquier duda que podáis tener. Cualquier pregunta… ¡lanzaos a preguntar!

Los que ya han participado saben el proceso, pero ¿qué debo hacer si es la primera vez que me apunto a un torneo? Aquí os lo explicamos:

El primer paso es crearse una cuenta como jugador o jugadora de la GLTA, el circuito internacional al que pertenecemos y que regula todas las competiciones y el ranking mundial. Para ello simplemente hay que ir a la página que controla todos los registros online de los jugadores y seguir los pasos. Haz clic aquí para crear tu perfil como jugador GLTA

Una vez hecho esto y con la cuenta ya creada, lo más rápido es ir a la página del registro de nuestro torneo o bien localizarlo haciendo un poco de navegación a través del buscador. Una vez iniciado el registro el sistema irá pidiendo una serie de datos personales y después os pedirá que indiquéis si queréis jugar individuales, dobles o ambos y en qué nivel.

El torneo, como todos los del circuito, tiene varias categorías, Open, A, B, C y D, siendo este último para principiantes. Si no os sentís muy seguros aún con la raqueta nuestro consejo es que empecéis en D para luego ir subiendo. Sin embargo, si ya tenéis un cierto golpeo de la pelota y no os cuesta mucho mantener un peloteo id a C. Y como siempre, en caso de duda, no tengáis inconveniente en preguntar. Si tenéis algún problema ponednos un correo  a info@madpoint.org, un facebook, un whats app privado… ¡o por supuesto en persona en las pistas!

Respecto al pago: justo al final del registro encontraréis el enlace que os lleva directamente a PayPal. Ahora ni siquiera hace falta tener una cuenta de PayPal y basta con meter la tarjeta de crédito para pagar. Para simplificar el trabajo y hacer más fácil el control de inscritos y pagados, NO se aceptan transferencias bancarias.

Este año las cuotas son:

1 evento (individuales o dobles): 80 euros
2 eventos (individuales y dobles): 90 euros

2 eventos más cena: 105 euros

Visitantes: 40 euros

En ambas cuotas están incluidos: inscripción para el campeonato de tenis que corresponda (individual y/o dobles), pack de bienvenida con camiseta, piscina gratis desde el jueves por la tarde hasta el domingo; pistas de entrenamiento para el jueves por la tarde y posteriormente fiesta de bienvenida con consumición; pool party el viernes a las dos de la tarde (aprox) y la fiesta oficial del sábado con una bebida gratis el sábado por la noche. Además, habrá lanzaderas gratis para ir la Ciudad de la Raqueta las mañanas del viernes y el sábado y para volver al centro de Madrid el viernes noche.

En resumen…¡Animaos! Ya veréis como lo pasamos en grande

Previsión de horarios (sujeta a confirmación):

Sábado 7 de abril

10.30 AM Inicio de los primeros partidos

3 PM Break

4.30 PM Arranque de la sesión de tarde

8.30 PM Final de la primera jornada

Domingo 8 de abril

10 AM Inicio de la segunda jornada

16.30 PM Entrega de la Supercopa al equipo campeón

Cada encuentro  será un punto y el club que más gane será el vencedor de la Supercopa 2018. El formato de los partidos es al mejor de tres sets con super tiebreak en el tercero y último.

La edición inaugural fue organizada en marzo del año pasado en Barcelona por los panteres pero el trofeo se lo llevó el equipo visitante, Madpoint.

¿Quién levantará este año la Supercopa?

La respuesta, el próximo 8 de abril.

2017 fue especial porque la GLTA nos distinguió como competición Masters junto a otras cuatro ciudades del mundo y porque además contamos con el aoyo del Ayuntamiento de Madrid, que apoyó financieramente el proyecto y además lo incluyó en la programación deportiva del Madrid World Pride 2017

¡Esperamos que los disfrutéis!

Resumen social y de juego

Fiesta de bienvenida

Vídeo para la entrega de trofeos

We are about to welcome you in Madrid for the XV edition of the Madrid Tennis Open, a GLTA event organised by Madpoint. This year we are Masters thus, we have prepared what we want it to be a masters experience for you. We hope you will enjoy it!

The support of the Madrid’s City Hall has allowed us to lower the fees while maintaining the core of our services and even enhancing some others such as a 50 per cent discount to the girls or an enhanced transportation schedule that now covers every day of play (and also every night!!). That’s why we want to explicitly acknowledge our gratitude and to the Madrid City Hall for supporting our tournament, our sport and its values of diversity, freedom and equal rights for all.

And now…here is the Guide! You can download it here in PDF format

Please remember to like us on Facebook! All the updates will be posted there

Click here to check here your matches schedule, draws, regulations and more

A The matches

Singles and doubles A, B and C will be played on the outdoor GreenSet courts. Open, D and all consolation matches from all categories will be played on covered clay courts.

Players must report to the tournament desk and be ready to play at least 15 minutes BEFORE each match.

Friday and Saturday matches will start at 8 AM SHARP, which means that players must be at the tournament desk at 7.45 and FULLY READY to get into the court and play.

Match Format: super tiebreak in the third, both singles/doubles. Consolation: pro set, tie break at 8-8)

Please hydrate and eat properly before, during and after the matches. High protection sunscreen + white clothes are recommended

B Tournament Schedule

Thursday:

4.30 – 6.30 PM. Training courts, 8 green set courts and 4 clay courts on a first-come-first-serve basis.

8.00-1130 PM Welcome party, Hotel Vincci 66. Calle Gran Vía 66. (Closest Metro stations in order of proximity: Santo Domingo, L2; Plaza de España, L3 and 10; Callao, L3, Gran Vía, L1)

Friday:

7.15, 8.45 and 10.15 Shuttle Bus NH Alonso Martínez (Calle Santa Engracia, 5)– Tennis Venue.

8 AM – Midnight. All matches must start the first point at 8 AM and players ready for warming up at 7.45.

2 PM – 4.30 PM  Pool Party Music + aquatic show + lunch (included in your fee).

4.30 PM Players check-in at the tournament desk.

4.45 PM Play resumes.

10.30 PM, 00.00 and 1 AM Shuttle bus tennis venue – NH Alonso Martínez Hotel (city center).

11 PM: Last round of matches.

Saturday:

7.15, 8.45 and 10.15 Shuttle Bus NH Alonso Martínez – Tennis Venue.

8 AM – 10 PM Tennis.

2 PM – 4 PM Play will be suspended, free time. Our photographer will be taking portrait pictures of all players in one of the covered courts.

9.30 PM and 11 PM Shuttle bus tennis venue – NH Alonso Martínez Hotel (city center).

Midnight: official party at Boite Club Calle Tetuán, 27. Metro Sol (L 2,3) or Gran Vía (L1).

Sunday:

8.20 and 9.45 Shuttle Bus NH Alonso Martínez – Tennis Venue.

9 AM – 4.30 PM Tennis.

5 PM  Trophy ceremony.

C Transport schedule

Friday and Saturday:

Route NH Alonso Martínez (official hotel) – tennis club.  Three buses: 7.15, 8.45 and 10.15.

Route Tennis club – NH Alonso Martínez.

Friday: 10.30 PM, 00.00 and 1 AM.

Saturday: two buses 9.30 PM and 11 PM.

Sunday:

Route NH Alonso Martínez (official hotel) – tennis club 8.20 and 9.45.

Tennis Club – Airport: Transport will be offered to those who provided their travel details in due time.

D How to get to the venue by public transport

By Metro: the tennis venue is around 6-7 minutes away from Paco de Lucía metro station (last stop of line 9. Once outside, just turn left and follow the road uphill and then turn left again).

EXTRAS

WiFI

There is free WiFi available for all players

Physiotherapist:

A professional physiotherapist will be available during the tournament at the price of 20 euros per service. Please ask at the tournament desk how to book an appointment.

Video and photo:

Daniel, our photographer, will be filming and shooting pictures that will be shared on our Facebook and YouTube channel. IF YOU DO NOT WANT to be pictured, please let us know.

Charity:

This year’s raffle will benefit “Helem”, a Lebanese LGTB group providing social services and legal representation for LGBTQ individuals detained by Lebanese police – including refugees, sex workers, and migrants. It also engages in advocacy with national and international stakeholders to remove discriminatory laws from the Lebanese penal code and increase awareness and acceptance of LGBTQ+ in Lebanon.

Addresses:

Ciudad de la Raqueta (tennis venue): Avenida Monasterio del Paular, 2

Hotel NH Alonso Martínez (official hotel and shuttle bus meeting point): Calle Santa Engracia, 5

Hotel Vincci 66 (welcome party): Calle Gran Vía, 66

Disco Boite (Saturday party): Calle Tetuán, 27