Saturday, May 21st, 2011

Congratulations to our 2011 champion, Mr. Yasuo Shimada, and to all of this year's players and sponsors for raising nearly $700 for Japan earthquake relief!

The Japan Society is proud to announce the 24th Annual US-Japan Friendship Cup Tennis Tournament.

Started in 1987, this friendly tournament was launched to build friendships between the peoples of Japan and the United States on the courts. The Consular Cup, which was donated to the tournament in 1990 by the Consulate General of Japan, will be awarded to the winner.

This year, 100% of net proceeds from the tournament will go to JSNC Japan Earthquake & Tsunami Relief Fund to rebuild communities damaged by the disastrous earthquake and resulting tsunami that struck the Northeastern region of Japan.

Please note: This event has limited space and registration is first come first serve. Please read carefully and register early to ensure your spot.

Time:
Saturday, May 21, 2011
9 am – 3:30 pm. Please be prompt, and plan to stay for the entire event.

Location:
Mills High School
400 Murchison Dr., Millbrae, CA 94030 map
(Street parking west of El Camino on Millbrae Ave.)

Fee:
$40
Fee includes registration & bento box. Please bring your own drinks.

Registration Deadline:
Monday, May 16. Refunds will not be granted after this date.

Other Information:

• Matches will be men’s/women’s/mixed doubles; your partner will change each round. The doubles partner will be decided by drawing lots, no pre-arrangements.
• Each player plays a total of 4 sets, each set consisting of 8 games (plays a total of 32 games).
• The player with the most number of winning games out of 32 games is the winner.
• Players must be 17 or older to participate. All skill levels welcome.
• This is a friendship tournament, with the intention of enjoying tennis with players of all skill level. Please note this is not a competitive USTA tournament.
• There will be an award ceremony after the games, so participants are asked to stay until the end of the event.
• We will confirm your participation by email prior to the tournament.
• Players participate at their own risk. The Japan Society, Mills High School and San Mateo High School District will not be held responsible for any injury or accident sustained while playing in the tournament.

For more information, please contact jsnc@usajapan.org

This event is held in cooperation with the Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco. 

Supporters: Yonex Corporation USA, Port of San Francisco, Japan Airlines, Katsura Garden, The Magnolia of Millbrae, Inc., Kanpai Sushi & Naomi Sushi, Ito En Ltd., California Bank & Trust, Yakult U.S.A. Inc.