About
Caribbean Cup Tennis Series tournament schedule that will feature 10 tournaments in 9 countries, 1,500 athletes, and one Year End Championship throughout the Caribbean (Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Cayman Islands, Curacao, Jamaica and St. Vincent and Grenadines, Bahamas and US Virgin Islands).
The 2019 calendar offers a continuation of the existing tournament structure and schedule that, since 2015, has so successfully served as a global platform for the Caribbean's greatest junior and professional tennis players, leading to record growth for the series, tournaments and players over the past 4 years.
“Our calendar has yielded strong results for the series over the past 4 years, attracting record audiences and leading to more exposure and added events. We’re pleased to share the 2019 calendar as we look to continue the sustainable growth that has underpinned the Series over the past three years.” - Karl Hale, CCTS President
The announcement of the 2019 calendar comes on the back of a record-breaking year for the CCTS in 2018. More than 5 million U.S. economic impact, improved facilities, over 1,000 participants, world class ATP pro's visiting the Caribbean and over 5 millions engagement in media and charitable efforts that include supporting school build in Anguilla.
The tournaments within the CCTS series concentrate on the: Local Youth Development, Caribbean Travel and Charity with each tournament offering participants a chance to challenge top ranked players from around the globe. A portion of the proceeds raised at each event will be donated to a local charity, that's mission involves promoting the growth of education and development within the Caribbean.
The CCTS features ITF Sanctioned tournaments for both junior and adult players. Each 2019 event will include a Pro exhibition match, with past players such as Jim Courier (former #1) and Marion Bartoli (Wimbledon Champion), as well as clinics taught by current Pro Players and tier-one coaches.
Youth Development
We are giving children the opportunity to compete in an international event at home. Offering more competitive opportunities and clinics to assist the local associations development program.
Travel
We are bringing athletes from around the world to visit the Caribbean is a professional, competitive and safe environment.
Charity
We support local communities through our various charitable endeavours from building schools (we have built 18) to supporting Special Olympics.
U18 Caribbean Cup Champion
Boys U18 and Girls U18 winner is determined by the total number of singles ITF points accumulated at the end of the Caribbean Cup Tennis Series which is comprised of Jamaica, Barbados, St. Vincent, Anguilla and Antigua and Barbuda Cups.
Prizing
US Open Package
1 day of tickets to opening day/2 nightsRogers Cup Package
1 day of tickets to opening day/2 nightsHead Tennis Racquet/Strings package
Asics Shoes and socks package
Winner of under 18 girls CCTS and Women Open Series winner get wildcards into Curacao pro WTA event
Adult Caribbean Cup Champion
Adults are determined by the most total points earned during the Caribbean Cup Tennis Series which is comprised of Jamaica, Barbados, St. Vincent, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas and US Virgin Island Cups.
Divisions: Over 30, 40 and 50 in Men's and Women's Singles, Doubles and Mixed Doubles.
Singles and Doubles points are allocated as follows:
Winner: 20 points
Runner-up: 10 points
Semi-Final: 5 points
Quarter-Final: 3 points
There will be one male and one female overall winner. Both Singles and Doubles points count towards your overall total.
Sanctioning
Our events are sanctioned by:
International Tennis Federation
Tennis Jamaica
Barbados Tennis Association
Anguilla Tennis Association
Antigua and Barbuda Tennis Association
Cayman Tennis Federation
Bahamas Tennis Association
Virgin Islands Tennis Association
US Tennis Association
