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JUNIOR COMPETITION HANDBOOK

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

GREETING ............................................................................................................42019 YEAR END TOP TENS ................................................................................5INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................6THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU PLAY ............................................................710 & UNDER YOUTH PROGRESSION/WILDCARD POLICY ..............................9USTA/CENTRAL INDIANA JUNIOR RANKINGS ................................................10MIDWEST POINTS PER ROUND TABLES ........................................................12PLAY & COMPETE REQUIREMENT /SUSPENSION POINT SYSTEM .............18WILDCARD POLICY ...........................................................................................19CENTRAL INDIANA QUALIFIER ........................................................................20JUNIOR OUTDOOR CLOSED CHAMPIONSHIPS .............................................21JUNIOR CUP TEAM APPLICATION ...................................................................222020 YOUTH PROGRESSION TOURNAMENTS...............................................23TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS ............................................24JUNIOR TENNIS TOURNAMENTS ....................................................................25ABOUT JUNIOR TEAM TENNIS .........................................................................31GLOSSARY .........................................................................................................31

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2019 MIDWEST/USTA CENTRAL INDIANA TOP 10 YEAR END RANKINGS

2019 MIDWEST/USTA CENTRAL INDIANA TOP 10 YEAR END RANKINGS

Congratulations to the players listed here! Your hard work, dedication and competitive spirit have resulted in your Midwest/USTA Central Indiana year-end ranking in the top 10 of your age division. Well done!

BOYS 101. Casey Beckmann2. Joshua Sang3. Andy Wang4. David Liu5. Alexander Tinkle6. Kenneth Dilger7. Jack Tiplick8. Nicolas Aguilera9. Suhaas Chinthartapalli10. Ethan Nanouski

BOYS 121. Eli Dieveney2. Colin McPeek3. Evan Sharygin4. Hank Lin5. Rocky Li6. Avner Wong7. Charlie Coleman8. Tony Tancredi9. Alexander Walker10. David Liu

GIRLS 101. Alexandra Grilliot2. Manogna Pagadala3. Allison Briggs4. Ava Morris5. Sacha Schuman6. Emma Dilger7. Imani Mokra8. SummerRatcliff9. Katy Hancock10. Sophia Tinkle

GIRLS 121. Charlotte Kim2. Laurel Buttrick3. Mischa Briggs4. Caroline Allen5. Marina Duncan6. Isabella Ireland7. Maureen Tancredi8. Japneet Kaur9. Reese Mundy10. Riley Tinkle

BOYS 141. Dylan Long2. Isaac Flanery3. Nishesh Basavareddy4. Reese Knoderer5. Aaron Gu6. Srisanth Malpeddi7. Aidan William8. Max Fuller9. Jack Jentz10. Alexander Antonopoulos

GIRLS 141. Kathryn Wilson2. Riley Trinkle3. Mischa Briggs4. Chase Boyer5. Emma Gu6. Isabelle May7. Noelle Compton8. Elyse Nelson9. Heidi Wendowski10. Caitlin VanWinkle

BOYS 161. Petar Petrovic2. Ajay Mahenthiran3. Canaan Sellers4. Nishesh Basavareddy5. Broc Fletcher6. Cole Chappell7. Aidan William8. William Hays9. Caden Scarlett10. Charles Hutchinson

BOYS 181. Presley Thieneman2. Aidan Harris3. Sajin Smith4. Nishanth Basavareddy5. Jagger Saylor6. Ian Brady7. Ajay Mahenthiran8. Daniel Sharygin9. Petar Petrovic10. Brett Liebross

GIRLS 161. Lauren Long2. Ellie Myers3. Elizabeth Tindera4. Ashlie Wilson5. Sydney Morris6. Sophie Herrman7. Emma Brune8. Ashlee Fisk9. Lauren Littell10. Leila Antony

GIRLS 181. Elizabeth Eades2. Emily Desai3. Meghan Coleman4. Lucy Loy5. Caroline Kittle6. Sophie Herrman7. Melinda Alviar8. Elizabeth Tindera9. Lauren Rowe10. Ellie Myers

Greetings Parents and Players!Thanks for reading the USTA/Central Indiana Junior Competition Handbook. It provides tournament important information for both players and parents. Please review the sections regarding the application process for Cup Team Consideration and the Central Indiana/Midwest Qualifier. This provides all the relevant details and important dates in one reference.

The top priority for the USTA Central Indiana Junior Committee is to analyze the 2020 tournament schedule and make changes that will best position our players for 2021. The tournament structure will undergo major changes next year and there will be a learning curve for everyone. We are working on how best to present the information necessary and adequately answer everyone’s questions to enable a smooth transition for players, parents and our tournament directors. We are currently developing materials for distribution and will keep you informed of all the changes as we get closer to the transition.

If you have any questions or need more information, please email or call the USTA Central Indiana office. I am happy to help you.

Regards,

Judy Tilmont Executive Director Director of Junior Programming [email protected] (317) 846-7584

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INTRODUCTION TO JUNIOR COMPETITION

INTRODUCTION TO JUNIOR COMPETITIONJunior tennis players often begin with tennis lessons and participation in clinics but soon feel they want more out of the game. One way to enrich a junior player’s experience is to add the element of competition. USTA/Central Indiana is the governing body for junior competition in Central Indiana and is dedicated to promoting professionally run USTA Tournaments and leagues with a strong emphasis on good sportsmanship. Continuing in 2020, USTA/Central Indiana schedules District Level USTA Tournaments (level 4 & 5), coordinates the Level 3 Central Indiana Midwest Qualifier, selects top junior players to play on the prestigious Central Indiana Cup Teams, and promotes Junior Team Tennis League competition. USTA/National is changing the structure of junior tournaments effective in 2021. Information on this new structure can be found on the USTA/Central Indiana website. Local teaching professionals often recommend junior players begin playing in tournaments when they feel the time is right. A good way to determine whether a junior player is ready for tournament competition is to consult the list below:• Player can consistently serve into the service box• Player can rally a ball using forehands and backhands in a point • Player can keep score• Player can maintain a good attitude even when losing

District Level TournamentsDistrict Level Tournaments are often called local tournaments, meaning that most of the competitors will be local players. In 2020, there are two types of District Level tournaments. Level 5 tournaments are entry level, single day, non-elimination tournaments. The district will also offer Level 4 tournaments. Level 4 and 5 refer to the Midwest Points Per Round (PPR) system. Players in the Level 4 and Level 5 tournaments will receive USTA/Midwest level points. (Please refer to the Midwest Points Per Round (PPR) charts on page 12.)

Sectional Level TournamentsUSTA/Midwest Sectional Level Tournaments are open to players residing in the Midwest Section (Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin). Sectional Tournaments often have specific criteria to be eligible to participate, and these criteria are noted on the tournament home page in Tennislink. Sectional Level Tournaments may be Level 1 through Level 4. Please consult the Midwest PPR charts for more information.

National Level TournamentsNational Level Tournaments are for high performance junior players who have successfully built a high sectional ranking by playing District and Sectional Level Tournaments. National tournaments often have specific eligibility detailed on each tournament’s home page.

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU PLAY

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU PLAYAs players enter the world of competitive tennis, whether tournaments or Junior Team Tennis Leagues, it is highly recommended they familiarize themselves with basic rules and regulations. The USTA Friend at Court is a publication produced every year with updated rules and regulations for all tournament play. Friend at Court is the ‘official’ rulebook tournament directors and officials use in making rulings and assessing point penalties. You can view the USTA Friend at Court by going to the Central Indiana Tennis website.

USTA Junior Team Tennis Leagues have a separate listing of rules and regulations specific to Junior Team Tennis league play. These will be discussed later in this handbook, but you can also view the USTA 2020 Junior Team Tennis Rules and Regulations by following this link: http://www.midwest.usta.com/juniorteamtennis/. The following few pages will answer several questions you may have about what to do before you play.

What is a sanctioned tournament?A sanctioned tournament is any tournament that has been approved by the USTA. The club, organization, or person running the tournament has paid a sanction fee to the USTA and agrees to run the tournament following USTA tournament rules and regulations.

How do I find a listing of junior tournaments?To find a list of District Level and upper level tournaments in Central Indiana, go to www.centralindiana.usta.com and scroll down to the Junior Tennis section. Select Tournaments and then click on the 2020 Junior Schedule link.

What age divisions are there and how do I know which is most appropriate?Junior tournament age divisions are as follows: 10’s, 12’s, 14’s, 16’s and 18’s.

A junior is eligible to play in an age division up to the first day of the month in which they were born. For example, if a junior player turns 13 years old on December 10th, the junior may play in 12’s tournaments until December 1. At that point, the player must begin playing in the 14’s. Although it is allowed, USTA does not recommend that players play ‘up’ an age division unless the player consistently wins tournaments in his or her age division. Players may never play in a younger age division.

How do I enter in a tournament?A player must have a USTA Membership and a valid credit card. TennisLink (tennislink.usta.com) lists all USTA sanctioned tournaments and accepts online registrations for tournaments. All registration is done online via this site.

What is meant by an “open” or a “closed” tournament? Any USTA member that meets the age and gender requirements may participate in an “open” tournament. Registration for ‘closed’ tournaments is restricted by some type of requirement or criteria. A club membership, residency, or player ranking are all possible restrictions for a closed tournament.

http://www.midwest.usta.com/juniorteamtennis/

http://www.midwest.usta.com/juniorteamtennis/

http://www.centralindiana.usta.com

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THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU PLAY (CONT’D)

How many matches will be played in a tournament?The number of matches played depends on how many players are entered in the tournament, how well the player does, and what type of consolation draw has been selected.• Compass Draw: A format in which players are guaranteed to play 3 or more

matches even if they lose all their matches.• Feed-in Consolation Draw (FIC): A draw in which the losers from the main

draw are fed into a back draw to compete against other players who lost in earlier rounds.

• First Match Loser Consolation (FMLC): A draw in which only the losers in the first round are fed into the consolation or back draw.

• Single Day Showdown: These entry level events are single day, compass draw tournaments for those players who are new competitive tennis.

How do I find out when the first match is scheduled?Go to tennislink.usta.com, click on tournaments, and enter the tournament number. On the tournament page, you will have the option to view the draw sheets and/or a list of the scheduled first matches. Arrive 30 minutes prior to your first match to check in at the tournament desk.

Should I bring anything special to a tennis tournament?In addition to racquets, players should bring water/hydrating drinks, sunscreen, a towel, and extra t-shirts and socks. If it appears that the player will play more than one match in a day, players should bring extra snacks, meals, and sports drinks.

We recently moved to the Central Indiana District. Do we need to complete any paperwork to be eligible to play in the District Tournaments?There are a few requirements for junior players new to the district to be eligible to play in the Central Indiana Midwest Qualifier Tournament (Level 3). Please review the complete Midwest Domicile Rules listed at on the Junior Tournament page. By submitting the proof of domicile paperwork to the USTA/Central Indiana office, players new to the District will be approved to register for the Midwest Qualifier. When moving to a new District, players must also contact USTA Membership to update their address and contact information. (USTA Member Services 1-800-990-8782).IMPORTANT NOTE: For the USTA/Midwest Section Closed Outdoor Junior Championship sectional tournament, players may only qualify in the District where their parents are domiciled. A player may attempt to qualify from only one District.

10 & UNDER YOUTH PROGRESSION/WILDCARD POLICY

10 & UNDER YOUTH PROGRESSIONThe USTA/Midwest Section Junior Competition Committee created a Junior Competition Pathway for players ages 10 and under. This pathway is called 10 & Under Youth Progression. Progression TournamentsOrange Ball tournaments are played on a 60-foot court with orange low compression tennis balls and utilize a non-elimination format (e.g. Round Robin, Compass Draw). Green Ball tournaments are played on a 78-foot court with green low compression tennis balls. The progression from Orange Ball to Green Ball, and ultimately to Yellow Ball tournaments will now be the same. To advance to the next level, all players must earn any combination of 20 stars and/or trophies.Below is a description of how stars and trophies can be earned: • Participation in any Progression Tournament: four stars• Win any Progression Tournament: four trophies• Second place finish in any Progression Tournament: three trophies• Complete a season of Junior Team Tennis: five starsNote: Stars earned through participation and trophies are based on Youth Progression tournament results. There are also slight changes to age requirements for players:• All players must be 7 years old to compete; players are eligible on the first day

of the month of their seventh birthday• Players may advance to the next level on the first day of the month of their

eleventh birthday

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10 & UNDER YOUTH PROGRESSION (CONT’D)JUNIOR TENNIS 10 & OVER/JUNIOR RANKINGS

JUNIOR TENNIS 10 & OVER Every player who has completed the Youth Progression requirements, or reaches age 11, is eligible to play in Central Indiana’s sanctioned yellow ball tournaments. Tournaments are offered for every age group and take place at many different locations throughout the district. You can search for appropriate tournaments using the search function on the Tournament page of TennisLink or selecting Tournaments in the Junior Tennis section of the USTA/Central Indiana website.All district Tournament Directors have completed the USTA approved “Safe Play” training and have completed the required background check.Below are the rules and regulations that players must know when competing in Junior Tournaments.

USTA/CENTRAL INDIANA JUNIOR RANKINGSThe district follows the lead of the USTA and Midwest Section by adopting the PPR Ranking Program for Juniors. To find your player’s current ranking, use the ranking search on tennislink.usta.com. Each player’s singles ranking will be based on the accumulation of points for winning rounds at tournaments during the calendar year in the boys’ and girls’ 18, 16, 14, 12 and 10 (Green Ball only) age divisions.

REGULATIONS FOR PPR RANKINGS AND STANDING LISTS• A player must win a round to receive any points • Byes do not qualify as wins• Defaults, retirements, walkovers and withdrawals qualify as wins for the advancing player and earn PPR

• A player who is defaulted from a tournament for code violations under the Point Penalty System forfeits any points accumulated during the tournament for singles and/or doubles

• The final rankings for a junior age division shall include all players who have been age eligible for play in the division at any time during the calendar year and who have accumulated at least 100 points in the division

• Players may be ranked in more than one age division if they have been eligible in more than one division during the calendar year and have met the minimum point requirements for each age division

• All matches played in the Central Indiana Midwest Qualifier will be counted toward rankings if the player completes the tournament

• All matches played in the USTA/Midwest Section Team Cup and Marion Wood Baird Cup will count toward a ranking in the appropriate age division

For Midwest Sectional Ranking criteria and information go to the website and select Junior Tournaments.

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MIDWEST POINTS PER ROUND TABLES

(As of 01/01/2020)

MIDWEST POINTS PER ROUND TABLESTournament points are accrued each time a player participates and wins matches in a tournament. The charts show how many points are awarded to players based on the tournament level and how far a player advances in the draws.The USTA/Midwest rankings program runs on a rolling 12-month basis (December to December), and a player’s ranking is based on the best 6 tournaments played within that time frame. The year-end rankings are posted in mid-January every year on tennislink.usta.com. As of January 1, 2016, the USTA/Midwest Section has implemented a bonus point system, which awards additional points for a tournament should a player win against a player ranked in the top 100 of that age division.

Bonus Points

Opponent Ranking

Bonus

1-5 100

6-10 75

11-20 60

21-30 45

31-50 35

51-75 15

76-100 5

LEVEL 4 FLIGHTED TOURNAMENTS

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100%

% OF CHAMPION

PLAYER RESULTS

PLACE POINTS

100% CHAMPION 1 80

85.0% 2ND PLACE 2 68

76.0% 3RD PLACE 3 60

68.0% 4TH PLACE/SF 4 54

POINTS EARNED PER CONSOLATION WIN

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FIC THROUGH QUARTERFINALS

% OF MW LEVEL 1 100% MIDWAY 65% MIDWAY 40% 15% 20% 5%

% OF CHAMPION

PLAYER RESULTS

PLACE MW LEVEL 1

NAT LEVEL 1

MW LEVEL 2 / NAT.

LEVEL 1A

NAT. LEVEL 2

MW LEVEL 3 / NAT. LEVEL 3


MW LEVEL 5

100% CHAMPION 1 750 620 490 380 265 115 40

85.0% 2ND PLACE 2 638 527 417 323 225 98 34

76.0% 3RD PLACE 3 570 471 372 289 201 87 30

68.0% 4TH PLACE/SF2 4 510 422 333 258 180 78 27

60.0% FIC CHAMPION 5 450 372 294 228 159 69 24

55.0% FIC FINALIST 6 413 341 270 209 146 63 22

50.0% FIC SF T7 375 310 245 190 133 58 20

45.0% FIC QF 9 338 279 221 171 119 52 18

40.0% FIC QF QUALIFYING (CONSOLATION)

300 248 196 152 106 46 16

36.0% FIC R16 270 223 176 137 95 41 14

32.0% FIC R16 QUALIFYING (CONSOLATION)

240 198 157 122 85 37 13

28.0% FIC R32 210 174 137 106 74 32 11


180 149 118 91 64 28 10

21.0% FIC R64 158 130 103 80 56 24 8


135 112 88 68 48 21 7

15.0% FIC R128 N/A N/A 74 57 40 17 6


N/A N/A 0 0 0 0 0

(As of 01/01/2020)

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MIDWEST POINTS PER ROUND TABLES (CONT’D)

(As of 01/01/2020)

FIC THRU R16 WITH QF PLAYOFF


% OF CHAMPION PLAYER RESULTS

PLACE MW LEVEL 1

NAT LEVEL 1

MW LEVEL 2 / NAT. LEVEL 1A

NAT. LEVEL 2



MW LEVEL 5

100% CHAMPION 1 750 620 490 380 265 115 40

85.0% 2ND PLACE 2 638 527 417 323 225 98 34

76.0% 3RD PLACE 3 570 471 372 289 201 87 30

68.0% 4TH PLACE/SF2 4 510 422 333 258 180 78 27

60.0% QF PLAYOFF WINNER 5 450 372 294 228 159 69 24

55.0% QF PLAYOFF RUNNER UP 6 413 341 270 209 146 63 22

50.0% QF PLAYOFF CONS LOSERS T7 375 310 245 190 133 58 20

45.0% FIC CHAMPION 9 338 279 221 171 119 52 18

42.0% FIC FINALIST 10 315 260 206 160 111 48 16

39.0% FIC SF 293 242 191 148 103 45 14

36.0% FIC QF 270 223 176 137 95 41 13

33.0% FIC R16 248 205 162 125 87 38 12

30.0% FIC R16 QUALIFYING(CONSOLATION)

225 186 147 114 80 35 11

27.0% FIC R32 203 167 132 103 72 31 10

24.0% FIC R32 QUALIFYING(CONSOLATION)

180 149 118 91 64 28 8

21.0% FIC 64 158 130 103 80 56 24 7

18.0% FIC 64 QUALIFYING(CONSOLATION)

135 112 88 68 48 21 6

15.0% FIC 128 N/A N/A 74 57 40 17 0

0.0% FIC 128 QUALIFYING(CONSOLATION)

N/A N/A 0 0 0 0 0

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COMPASS DRAW, SINGLE ELIMINATION, FMLC


% OF CHAMPION

PLAYER RESULTS

PLACE MW LEVEL 1

NAT LEVEL 1

MW LEVEL 2 / NAT. LEVEL 1A

NAT. LEVEL 2



MW LEVEL 5

% OF CHAMPION

CHAMPION 1 750 620 490 380 265 115 40

100.0% 2ND PLACE 2 638 527 417 323 225 98 34

85.0% 3RD PLACE 3 570 471 372 289 201 87 30

68.0% 4TH PLACE/SF2 4 510 422 333 258 180 78 27

60.0% QUARTER FINALIST

338 279 221 171 119 52 18

55.0% REACHED R16 270 223 176 137 95 41 14

50.0% REACHED R32 210 174 137 106 74 32 11

45.0% REACHED R64 158 130 103 80 56 24 8

40.0% REACHED R128 N/A N/A 74 57 40 17 6

36.0% FIC 128 QUALIFYING (CONSOLATION) N/A N/A 0 0 0 0 0PER CONSOLATION WIN 38 31 25 19 13 6 4

ROUND ROBIN

PLAYER RESULTS PLACE MW LEVEL 1

NAT. LEVEL 1

MW LEVEL 2 /NAT. LEVEL 1A

NAT. LEVEL 2

MW LEVEL 3 /NAT. LEVEL 3


MW LEVEL 5

POINTS PER WIN N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 39 10

CAPPED AT N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 115 40

ROUND ROBIN

PLAYER RESULTS POSITION MW LEVEL 1

NAT. LEVEL 1

MW LEVEL 2 /NAT. LEVEL 1A

NAT. LEVEL 2



MW LEVEL 5

POSITION #1 POINTS EARNED/WIN

1 150 125 100 75 55 25 10


2 150 125 100 75 55 25 10


3 100 80 65 50 35 15 5


4 100 80 65 50 35 15 5


5 50 40 30 25 15 10 3


6 50 40 30 25 15 10 3

CAPPED AT 280 140 25

(As of 01/01/2020)

MIDWEST POINTS PER ROUND TABLES (CONT’D)

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PLAY & COMPLETE/SUSPENSION/CHAMPIONSHIP ENDORSEMENT

PLAY AND COMPLETE REQUIREMENTA player who does not play and complete his/her final match in the District Qualifier will not be eligible for endorsement to the USTA/Midwest Closed Junior Outdoor Championships. Play and complete is defined as playing all points including the final point of the match. A Retirement, Walkover or Default in the player’s final match (including any FIC matches) of the District Qualifier will cause the player to no longer be eligible to be endorsed to the Midwest Closed. There shall be no appeal of the Play and Complete Requirement permitted and no exceptions allowed.

CENTRAL INDIANA/MIDWEST SUSPENSION POINT SYSTEMThe Point Penalty System applies to violations occurring during the warm-up and the match in any sanctioned tournament. The purposes of the System are to:A. deter unsportsmanlike conductB. ensure compliance with the continuous play ruleC. ensure on-time appearance for matches. The objective of the Point Penalty System is not to punish, but to secure compliance with the ITF Rules of Tennis and USTA Regulations

Any player who receives 10 or more Suspension Points during a continuous 12-month period shall be suspended for 12 consecutive weeks from competing in any USTA sanctioned event within the Central Indiana District.

CHAMPIONSHIP ENDORSEMENT POLICYDistrict Quota spots or alternate positions cannot be awarded to a player, other than a wildcard, who has not won a match at the District Qualifier.The Central Indiana District has been allocated 13 “Quota” spots for automatic selection to the 2020 Midwest Outdoor Closed tournament this year. The Endorsement process has been updated to select players from the Central Indiana Championship - District Qualifier event in the BG 12-18 age divisions. The following players shall be awarded the “Quota” spots. 1) The 4 main draw semifinalists; 2) The 4 FIC semifinalists;3) The 5 highest ranked players who won at least one match at the District

Qualifier, based on the Midwest points list generated immediately after completion of the District Qualifier, unless any of these spots have been taken by a Wildcard position.

In the event that any of the players mentioned above cannot or will not attend the Championship Tournament there will be no more players invited. There can be no exceptions to this rule.

WILDCARD POLICY

WILDCARD POLICYIn order to be considered for a wild card entry to the Midwest Closed before the tournament begins, a player must be one of the top 10 players in the Central Indiana district based on the most current Midwest Standings List available. Players must submit a written request for a wildcard to the Central Indiana Office one week in advance of the tournament. If a player was not able to attend a Midwest Qualifier due to illness or injury, documentation of that illness or injury and a note from a doctor confirming they are in adequate playing condition must be submitted with the written request. If the wild card entry has been given out before the tournament, there will be NO wild card entries available at the end of the Qualifier tournament as there is only one wild card entry available per division.

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CENTRAL INDIANA QUALIFIER

CENTRAL INDIANA QUALIFIER:Rules to Know• Players may be asked to show a current USTA membership card before their

first match• Doubles Registration is online only• Players must report to the tournament desk 30 minutes prior to scheduled

match time• The USTA/Midwest Point Penalty System will be enforced• The Play & Complete rule is in effect for the Qualifier• Players and parents are responsible for understanding the endorsement

procedure and policies. These can be accessed on the website on the Junior Tournaments page (www.centralindiana.usta.com).

LATE REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE JUNIOR TENNIS COMMITTEE

CENTRAL INDIANA BG10 & UNDER MIDWEST QUALIFIERID: TBD Closed to CINDates: TBDSite: TBDDirector: TBDEvents: Boys and Girls 10 and Under Singles and DoublesRegistration Fee: 80.00 (singles & doubles), $25.00 (for doubles only)Deadline: TBD

CENTRAL INDIANA G16-18 MIDWEST QUALIFIER ID: 850086620 Closed to CINDates: February 29, 2020Site: Indianapolis Racquet Club 8249 Dean Rd Indianapolis, IN 46240Director: Steve WakefieldEvents: Girls 16 & Under Singles Girls 18 & Under SinglesRegistration Fee: $100.00 (singles only)Deadline: February 24, 2020

CENTRAL INDIANA BG12 – 14, B16- 18 MIDWEST QUALIFIER ID: 850057420 Closed to CINDates: June 6, 20200Site: North Central High School 1805 E. 86th Street Indianapolis, IN 46240Director: Dan BrunetteEvents: Boys and Girls 12 and Under Singles and Doubles Boys and Girls 14 & Under Singles and Doubles Boys 16 & Under Singles and Doubles Boys 18 & Under Singles and Doubles Girls 16 & Under Doubles Girls 18 & Under DoublesRegistration Fee: $100 (singles & doubles), $28.00 (for doubles only)Deadline: Deadline: June 1, 2020Draws: Players may visit the tournament homepage on

June 4, 2020 to check first round match times and tournament information

JUNIOR OUTDOOR CLOSED CHAMPIONSHIPS:You must be registered to play in the Closed Championship to be endorsed. For endorsement policies check the rules section of this handbook. BG10 & UNDER MIDWEST OUTDOOR CLOSED CHAMPIONSHIPSID: 850027420Date: July 18-20, 2020Location: Greenwood, INRegistration Deadline: July 9, 2020

BG 12’S & 14’S MIDWEST OUTDOOR CLOSED CHAMPIONSHIPSID: 850080820Date: June 6-10, 2020Location: Okemos, MIRegistration Deadline: June 11, 2020

BG 16’S &18’S MIDWEST OUTDOOR CLOSED CHAMPIONSHIPSID: 850028920Date: June 20, 2020Location: Indianapolis, INRegistration Deadline: June 11, 2020

QUALIFIER (CONT’D)/OUTDOOR CLOSED CHAMPIONSHIPS


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2020 CENTRAL INDIANA JUNIOR CUP TEAM APPLICATION DATES AND INFORMATION:Players must register on TennisLink to be considered for the 2020 Central Indiana Junior Cup Team. Players must also:• Meet the age eligibility requirement for participation• Have a current USTA membership at the time of the event• Have amateur status as defined by the USTA rules• Be domiciled within Central Indiana boundaries (as defined by the USTA/

Midwest section Rules of Domicile)• Register using the online Application on TennisLink

CIN GIRLS 18 & UNDER MARIAN WOOD BAIRD CUP TEAM APPLICATION

Location: Atkins Tennis Center ID: 850096020

CIN BOYS 18 & UNDER DISTRICT CUP TEAM APPLICATIONLocation: South Bend Racquet Club ID: 850124920

CIN BOYS AND GIRLS 14 & UNDER CUP TEAM APPLICATIONLocation: Schwartz Tennis Center ID: 850096220

CIN BOYS AND GIRLS 12 & UNDER CUP TEAM APPLICATIONLocation: Center Grove Middle School ID: 850106420

Players who wish to be considered for Cup Team selection must register on TennisLink by June 5, 2020.

PLEASE UNDERSTAND THAT YOU ARE APPLYING FOR CONSIDERATION TO PLAY ON THESE TEAMS. APPLICATION DOES

NOT MEAN REGISTRATION. Those selected to play will be notified by an email which will confirm the player’s

intention and contain an invoice to be paid within 24 hours.

2020 YOUTH PROGRESSION TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

2/14/20 Green Carmel Racquet Club 850014320

2/28/20 Orange/Green Tri State Athletic Club 855322120

3/14/20 Orange/Green Evansville Tennis Center 850067720

4/18/20 Orange Indiana University 850040420

4/18/20 Orange/Green Indianapolis Racquet Club 850121920

5/8/20 Green Indianapolis Racquet Club 850030320


5/16/20 Orange/Green Indianapolis Racquet Club 850122320

6/12/20 Orange/Green Jasper Tennis Club 850025520

6/13/20 Green Terre Haute Junior Tennis 850059720

6/19/20 Green Center Grove High School 850017620

6/26/20 Green Indiana University 850051320

7/3/20 Orange Center Grove High School 850017820

7/10/20 Green Center Grove High School 850017920


7/11/20 Orange/Green Washington Township Schools 850062720


7/17/20 Orange/Green Jasper Tennis Club 855324520

7/17/20 Orange/Green Washington Township Schools 855324620

8/2/20 Orange Washington Township Schools 850053720

9/6/20 Orange Carmel Racquet Club 850016220


10/2/20 Green Indianapolis Healthplex 850063520


10/16/20 Orange Indianapolis Racquet Club 855325820

10/30/20 Green Indianapolis Healthplex 850064120

11/20/20 Green Tri State Athletic Club 850057120

12/4/20 Green Pearson Automotive Tennis Club 850069420

12/5/20 Green Carmel Racquet Club 850016620



JUNIOR CUP APPLICATION 2020 YOUTH PROGRESSION TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

JUNIOR TOURNAMENTS

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TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Go to tennislink.usta.com

Enter the tournament number to access the tournament page

On the tournament page, select REGISTER NOW

To complete the registration, you will need the player’s USTA membership number and a valid credit card.

1/10/20 Pearson Automotive Junior Girls Closed - G12-18 8500291201/11/20 Midwest Level 1 - Carmel Racquet Club - B12 8500156201/11/20 Midwest Level 1 – IRC – G16 850048720

1/17/20 Carmel Racquet Club Junior Open BG14, 18 8500160201/17/20 Kenny Kent Double Classic – TSAC – BG12-18 8500542201/18/20 Single Day HS Girls Showdown – U Indy – G14-18 8500399201/18/20 USTA Midwest Level 3 – DePauw University – B16 8500602201/24/20 Indianapolis Healthplex Boys Open – B12-18 8500412201/25/20 Purdue Compass Tournament – BG 12, 16 8500094202/1/20 USTA Midwest Level 2 – U Indy – G12 2/7/20 Indianapolis Racquet Club – BG14, 18 8500279202/8/20 Single Day HS Girls Showdown – U Indy – G14-18 8500301202/14/20 Carmel Racquet Club Open – BG12 G10s Green 8500420202/15/20 USTA Midwest Level 2 – 8500143202/15/20 U Indy – B12 8500280202/21/20 Evansville Tennis Center Team Challenge BG14, 18 8500667202/22/20 Indianapolis Healthplex Junior Spring Open – B12-16,

G14,18850062620

3/4 USTA Midwest Level 3 8500866203/6/2020 U Indy – G14 8500044183/7/20 USTA Central Indiana Midwest Qualifier – G16, 18 8500284203/7/20 Single Day Girls High School Showdown Series 14,16,18 #3

MW Level 5 850009620

3/9 U Indy BG 12-14, B16 8501293203/10-3/11 Purdue Spring Single Day Showdown – BG14, 18 8500939183/10-3/11 PATC Single Day Girls Doubles Showdown – G18 8500105183/10 IRC March Doubles Single Day Showdown Girls 18 8500360183/10 USTA Midwest Level 3 - Girls 12 8500375183/11 USTA Midwest Level 3 - Boys 12 8500937183/13/20 ETC Green and Orange Ball – Youth Progression BG(10)s,

E(10)s850093818

3/16 IRC March Doubles Single Day Showdown 10 and Under 8500805203/16-3/18 IRC March Doubles Single Day Showdown Boys 18 8500805183/17-3/18 Indianapolis Healthplex Winter Boys Classic – B 14-18, Coed

10 Green850081418

3/21/20 Community Healthplex Winter Boys Classic – USTA Midwest Level 4 B(18-14)s

850045718

3/22/20 Pearson Automotive Tennis Club's "Swing Into Spring" Open USTA Midwest Level 4 B(18,14)s, G(14-12)s

850005720

3/24-3/26 Purdue University Spring Break Open - Level 4 B(16)s, G(14-12)s

850042120

4/3/20 USTA National Level 3 – Evansville Tennis Center G12 8500042184/4/20 U Indy Single Day Showdown – B12-16 8500628204/4/20 USTA National Level 3 - ETC G(12)s, G(12) 8500290204/6-4/8 Indianapolis Healthplex Spring Open – B12-16, Co-ed 10

Green 850130020

4/7-4/8 USTA Midwest Level 3 – Pearson Automotive Tennis Club – G12

850062818

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4/7-4/8 USTA Midwest Level 3 – Indianapolis Racquet Club – B12 8501300184/7-4/8 Community Healthplex Spring Open USTA/ Midwest Level 4

B(18-16,12)s, G(18-16)s850032618

4/10/20 USTA Midwest Level 3 B(12)s 8501306184/13-4/15 USTA Midwest Level 3- Hazlett Memorial B(18)s 8500172204/14 USTA Midwest Level 3 G(12)s 8500737184/14 Center Grove Spring Fling – B12-18, G12-14 8500377184/18/20 Center Grove Spring Fling USTA Midwest Level 4 Green Ball

Youth Progression B(18-10)s G(14-10)s850084318

4/20-4/22 ETC Green and Orange Ball - Youth Progression BG(10)s, E(10)s

850135620

4/21-4/22 Team Witsken's Junior Single Day Showdown - Level 5 B(18,14)s

850084218

4/25/20 Grandslammers Brickway Open – Terre Haute Bubble – B12-16, G12, 14

855328818

4/28-4/29 Team Witsken's Spring Junior Open USTA Midwest Level 4 Orange/Green Youth Progression B(18-10)s, G(14-10)s, B(18-12) G(14-12) E(10)s

850068020

5/1/20 Field and Main Bank Open - Juniors - USTA Midwest Level 4 BG(18-12)s, BG(10)s

850045818

5/2/20 ECTA Spring Open – Junior and Adult – BG12-18 8500629205/3/20 Purdue University Compass Series Level 4 B(18,14)s 8500058205/4-5/6 Indianapolis Healthplex Grand Slam – B12-16, G12 8500299205/5-5/7 USTA National Level 3 – presented by MaddenCo

Evansville Tennis Center – BG18 850062918

5/8/20 Team Witsken Single Day Showdown – B12-18, G12, 14 8500043185/9/20 Community Healthplex Grand Slam B(12-18), G(12-14)-

USTA/Midwest Level 4 850030320

5/9/20 USTA National Level 3- Presented by Madden Co BG(18)s BG(18)d

850009720

5/11-5/13 IRC 500 Junior Open – BG12-14 8501207205/11-5/13 Schwartz Single Day Showdown – B 12-16, G12 8553058185/12 USTA Midwest Level 3 – Washington Township Schools –

BG 14, 18 850030318

5/18-5/20 Crossroads of America Junior Open - USTA Midwest Level 4 B(18-16)s

850037818

5/19 IRC 500 Junior Open USTA Midwest Level 4 Green 10s Youth Progression BG(14-10)s

850108418

5/19 ETC Green and Orange Ball - Youth Progression BG(10)s, E(10)s

850046018

5/25-5/27 Barbara S Wynne Junior Open USTA/Midwest Level 4/ Orange and Green Ball 10s Youth Progression B(18-12)s, B(10)s, G(14-12)s, G(10)s, B(18-12)d, G(14-12)d, E(10)s

850099518

5/29/20 Purdue University Single Day Showdown Level 5B(16,12)s, G(14)s,

855324018

6/1-6/3 Tri State Youth Progression Orange/ Green BG(10)s, E(10)s 8500813186/3 Open-USTA Midwest Level 4B(18-12)s, B(8)s, G(14-12)s,

G(8)s, B(18-12)d, G(14-12)d 850084718

6/8-6/11 Todd Witsken Memorial Junior Open – BG12-18 850158118

6/8-6/10 Todd Witsken Memorial Junior Open - USTA Midwest Level 4 BG(18-12)sd,

850061218

Single Day Showdown - Indianapolis Junior Tennis Development - MW Level 5 BG(16-12)s

855300418

6/8 USTA Central Indiana B18's Midwest Qualifier - USTA Midwest Level 3 B(18)s, B(18)d

850040118

6/8-6/11 Kelsey Martin Memorial Junior Open - USTA Midwest Level 4 BG(18-12)s

850046518

6/8-6/10 Center Grove Summer Single Day Showdown - MW Level 5-Non elimination BG(18-10)s

855351218

6/8-6/11 USTA Central Indiana BG14's District Qualifier - Midwest Level 3 BG(14)sd,

850084418

6/8-6/11 TLAC/Columbus Junior Open - USTA Central Indiana Level 4. MW Level 4 BG(18-12)s, BG(18-12)d

850096718

6/9 USTA Central Indiana B16's Midwest Qualifier - USTA Midwest Level 3 B(16)s, B(16)d

850044018

6/10-6/13 USTA Central Indiana BG12 District Qualifier - Midwest Level 3 BG(12)s, BG(12)d

850076218

6/15-6/17 West Indy Single Day Showdown - USTA Midwest Level 5 BG(16-12)s

850036118

USTA Central Indiana G 18, G16 Midwest Qualifier - Midwest Level 3 G(18-16)s, G(18-16)d

850059618

6/15-6/17 USTA Midwest Level 2 Team Cup BG(14)s, XJ(14) 850040218Terre Haute Mary Ann Stadler Memorial Jr. Open Championships - USTA Midwest Level 4 BG(18-14)s, XJ(18,14)

855309418

6/15-6/17 BG(12)s, TC; XJ(12), TC 850152318USTA Midwest Level 2 District Team Cup 850153118

6/15-6/17 Ed Yarbrough Memorial Tennis Classic - USTA Midwest Level 4 BG(18-12)s, BG(10)s, BG(18-12), E(10)s

850153218

Team Application - Central Indiana Girls 18 & Under Marian Wood Baird Cup Team G(18-16)s

850153318

6/15-6/17 Team Application - Central Indiana 14 & Under Cup Team BG(14)s

850042618

Team Application - Central Indiana 12 & Under Cup Team BG(12)s

850059718

6/15-6/17 Team Application - Central Indiana Boys 18 & Under District Cup Team B(18-16)s

850040318

Single Day Showdown-MW Level 5/Youth Progression BG(16-10)s, E(10)s

850016118

6/15-6/17 Bill Blankenbaker Jr. Open Championships - USTA Midwest Level 4. BG(18-14)s, B(18-14)d, G(18)d, G(16)d, G(14)d, XJ(18,14)

850038518

6/15-6/17 Center Grove Open - Juniors - USTA Midwest Level 4 Green Ball Youth Progression BG(18-10)s, BG(18-10)

850051518

6/17 USTA Midwest Level 1 Closed Championships BG(18-16)s, BG(18-16)d

850053418

6/22-6/24 BG(16-1)s, NEF 8500384186/22-6/24 West Indy Single Day Showdown - USTA Midwest Level 5 8500513186/23-6/28 West Indy Racquet Club, 4458 Guion Rd,

Indianapolis, IN 46254850040418

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6/23 Tri State Athletic Tennis Single Day - USTA Midwest Level 5 10s Youth Progression BG(10)s, E(8)s, E(10)s

850118218

6/23 Tri State Athletic Tennis Single Day Showdown - USTA Midwest Level 5 BG(18-12)s

850040618

6/23 West Indy Single Day Orange and Green Ball Youth Progression BG(10)s, E(10)s

850041118

6/24 Indiana University Junior Open - USTA Midwest Level 4 Green Ball 10s Youth Progression BG(18-10)s, BG(18-12)d

850095718

6/29-7/1 Center Grove Summer Slam II Single Day Showdown MW Level 5 Non-elimination BG(18-10)s

850062718

6/29 Midwest Intersectional Team Indication of Interest BG(16-14)s

850044218

6/30-7/4 Center Grove Orange Ball Youth Progression BG(10)s 8500598187/6 Community Healthplex Summer Open -

USTA Midwest Level 4 BG(18-12)s850040718

7/6-7/8 USTA Midwest Level 1 Championships BG(10)s 8500836187/7-7/9 Hoosier Open BG 10-18 USTA Midwest Level 4 Orange/

Green Youth Progression BG(18-10)s, BG(18-12), E(10)s850038018

7/7–7/9 West Indy Single Day Showdown - USTA Midwest Level 5 BG(16-12)s

855324618

7/7 Toyota of Terre Haute Wabash Valley Jr. Open - USTA Midwest Level 4 BG(18-14)s, XJ(18,14)

850057818

7/13-7/15 Center Grove Suntan Open - Juniors(Adults) - USTA Midwest Level 4 BG(18-10)s, BG(18-12)

855324518

7/13-7/15 West Indy Junior Open-MW Level 4 BG(18-12)s, BG(18-12) 8500392187/13-7/15 ETC Green and Orange Ball -

Youth Progression BG(10)s, E(10)s850036218

7/14 Indiana State Junior Open (Benefiting Riley Hospital) MW Level 4- Youth Progression Green/Orange BG(18-10)s, BG(8)s, BG(18-12), XJ(18,14), E(10)s

850044718

7/20-7/23 The Old National Bank Classic USTA Midwest Level 4 BG(18-14)s, XJ(18,14)

855302018

7/20-7/22 Witz Junior Tennis Classic - USTA Midwest Level 4 Green Ball Youth Progression BG(18-10)s, BG(18-12), E(10)s

855302118

7/20-7/22 USTA Midwest Level 2 Open Championships G(18)s, G(18) 8553022187/21-7/23 USTA Midwest Level 2 Girls 16 Open Championships G(16)

s, G(16)850084818

7/21-7/23 West Indy Single Day Showdown -USTA Midwest Level 5 BG(16-12)s

850118418

7/21 Midwest Zonal Application BG(14)s 8553147187/26-7/30 Midwest Zonal Application BG(12)s 8553149187/26-7/30 Midwest Zonal Application BG(16)s 8500420187/26-7/30 Team Witsken's Summer Open -


7/27-7/29 Midwest Boys & Girls 18s National Team Indication of Interest BG(18)s

850084918

7/28-8/1 USTA Midwest Jr. Team Tennis Section Championships - Advanced BG(18,14)s, XJ(18,14)

850053718

7/28-8/29 USTA Midwest Jr. Team Tennis Section Championships - Intermediate BG(18,14)s, XJ(18,14)

850063318

7/28-8/29 Single Day Showdown - Indianapolis Junior Tennis Develop MW Level 5 B(12)s, G(16-12)s

850038618

7/29 West Indy Single Day Showdown -USTA Midwest Level 5 BG(16-12)s

850042118

8/4 Team Witsken's Junior Single Day Showdown - USTA Midwest Level 5 BG(16-12)s

850014518

8/4 Washington Township Orange ball Youth Progression Open E(10)s

850063418

8/5 850014618

8/17-8/19 Community Healthplex "Back To School" Junior Open - USTA Midwest Level 4BG(16-12)s

850083718

8/19 West Indy Single Day Orange and Green Youth Progression BG(10)s, E(10)s

855325318

8/25 ETC Green and Orange Ball - Youth Progression BG(10)s, E(10)s

850085018

8/31-9/2 Carmel Racquet Club Junior Open - USTA Midwest Level 4 G(18,14)s

855326218

8/31- 9/2 Community Healthplex Junior Open - USTA Midwest Level 4 B(14-12)s, G(16,12)s

850042218

9/2 CRC End of Summer 10 & Under Orange Ball Youth Progression Tournament E(10)s

850063518

9/7-9/9 West Indy Girls Fall Open G12, G16- USTA Midwest Level 4 G(16,12)s

850042718

9/8-9/9 Southern Indiana Open BG(18-12)s, BG(10)s 8500898189/15 Team Witsken's Junior Single Day Showdown USTA Midwest

Level 5 BG(14-12)s850042318

9/21-9/23 IRC B14s,BG12s MW Level 4, BG 10s Youth Progression Green Dot, B(14-10)s, G(12-10)s

850085118

9/ 22 ETC Green and Orange Ball - Youth Progression BG(10)s, E(10)s

855325818

10/5-10/7 Community Healthplex Junior Fall Classic - USTA/MW Level 4 Youth Progression Green BG(18,14,10)s

850040818

10/5-10/7 IRC G16, BG12 -USTA Midwest Level 4 B(12)s, G(16,12) 850014818B(14-12)s, NEF; G(18-12)s, NEF; E(10)s, NEF 850064118

10/6 Tri State Athletic Club Single Day Showdown - USTA Midwest Level 5 Orange Youth Progression

850010618

10/13 Tri State Athletic Club, 555 Tennis Ln, Evansville, IN 47715. 85019891710/13 ETC Green and Orange Ball -


10/19-10/21 Team Witsken's Junior Single Day Showdown USTA Midwest Level 5 BG(16-12)s

850085218

10/20-10/21 IRC BG14's OPEN, MW Level 4 + E10 Youth Progression Orange Ball BG(14)s, E(10)s

850038718

10/26-10/28 USTA Midwest Level 3 G(14)s 855316518CRC Club Championships - CLOSED USTA Midwest Level 4 BG(16,12)s, BG(16,12)

850054118

11/2-11/4 Community Healthplex USTA Central Indiana District Closed - USTA/MW Level 4 Youth Progression Green BG(18-16,12-10)s

850034018

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11/3-11/5 USTA Midwest Level 1 B(14)s 85003631811/3-11/5 USTA Midwest Level 1 B(18)s 85006431811/ 9-11/11 CRC Club Championships CLOSED -

USTA Midwest Level 4 BG(18,14)s, BG(18,14)855328318

11/9-11/11 Pearson Automotive Tennis Club's Fall Open USTA/Midwest Level 4 BG(18-12)s

850046318

11/16-11/18 West Indy Drumstick Open Boys & Girls - MW Level 4 BG(18-14)s

850085318

11/23-11/25 IRC Thanksgiving Open BG12-16's - USTA Midwest Level 4 BG(16-12)s

850010718

11/23-11/25 TSAC Thanksgiving Classic - Juniors(Adults) - USTA Midwest Level 4(4). Green 10s Youth Progression BG(18-10)s

850014918

11/24-11/25 USTA Midwest Level 3 B(14)s 85004241811/24-11/25 USTA Midwest Level 3 G(16)s 85003881811/30-12/2 Community Healthplex Holiday Classic -


11/30-12/2 Tipton Lakes Jr Christmas Singles Championship - USTA Central Indiana Level 4 BG(18-14)s

855328718

12/1-12/2 Purdue University Compass Series Level 4BG(18,14)s 85004251812/7-12/9 Pearson Automotive Tennis Club's Holiday Open -

USTA/Midwest Level 4 Event Green Youth Progression BG(16,12-10)s

850014718

12/8-12/9 USTA Midwest Level 2 (Sweet 16) G(18-16)s 85008521812/8 CRC Green Ball Youth Progressions Tournament BG(10)s 85003871812/8 ETC Green and Orange Ball -


12/14-12/16 West Indy Snowflake Open MW Level 4 BG(16,12-10)s 85005411812/14-12/16 Boilermaker Blizzard Open – Level 4 BG(18,14)s 85003401812/27-12/30 John F. Hennessey Open - USTA Midwest Level 4. Green 10s

Youth Progression BG(18-12)s, BG(10)s, BG(18-12)850036318

12/28-12/30 ETC Winter Break Championships - USTA MW Level 4 BG(16-10)s

850064318

ABOUT JUNIOR TEAM TENNIS IN CENTRAL INDIANAJunior Team Tennis offers players a chance at competition as part of a team. Teams can be created by players, parents, coaches or club professionals. Like USTA Adult League, teams advance to District, Sectional and even National Championships. Teams are co-ed with a minimum of 3 boys and 3 girls and leagues are available for ages 10 & U (Advanced – green ball), 12s, 14s, and 18s (intermediate and advanced divisions). Ages 10s and 12s can advance to District and Sectional Championships, while 14s and 18s winners may advance on to National Championships. Players participating in Championship Leagues must be USTA members.Players interested in Championship JTT should visit the Central Indiana website (www.centralindiana.usta.com) for more information on the Annual JTT Slam event. For the third year, this league will send teams on to playoffs – with as many as four of our teams advancing all the way to Nationals in 2021.Non-advancing, recreational JTT programming is also offered in Central Indiana where a USTA membership is not required. These leagues are flexible format leagues that allow more opportunities to play. All recreational tennis programs can also be found on the website. For more information about Junior Team Tennis please go to: www.usta.com/en/home/play/youth-tennis/programs/midwest/centralindiana/junior-team-tennis.htmlFor more information about Junior Team Tennis in Central Indiana please go to: www.centralindiana.usta.com/Juniors/usta_jr_team_tennis/

GLOSSARY OF TERMSAs you enter the competitive world of junior tennis, it is highly recommended that you understand the basic rules of tennis. The USTA Friend at Court is a publication that is produced every year with the rules and regulations for all tournament play. This is the “official” rule book that tournament directors and officials use. You can view the USTA Friend at Court by going to www.usta.com.Feed-In Championship. This term refers to a special form of consolation draw in which the losers from the main draw are fed back into another draw against players who lost in earlier rounds of the tournament. This format is very helpful when the Tournament Committee wants to determine an order of finish through 6th place or through 12th place.First Match Losers Consolation. This is a consolation draw in which the losers of the first round are entered into a consolation draw along with the losers form the second round who advanced by way of a bye or default. First Round Losers Consolation. This is a consolation draw in which only the losers in the first round are entered into the consolation draw.Group Seeding. In some cases, the Tournament Committee may group seed players together and assign each of them the same seed (for example, in the group 5-8, each player in the group would be assigned the fifth seed).Rules of Tennis. The ITF Rules of Tennis are the rules for the sport of tennis. They are made by the International Tennis Federation (ITF). The USTA, as a member of the ITF, has agreed that the ITF Rules of Tennis apply to all USTA sanctioned tournaments


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ITF Tournaments on the National Junior Tournament Schedule. The ITF Tournaments on the National Junior Tournament Schedule are tournaments jointly sanctioned by the ITF and USTA that are placed on the National Junior Tournament Schedule. These tournaments are played under ITF tournament regulations.Main Draw. The main draw is that part of a draw in which the remaining players have not yet lost a match.Match Format. The match format refers to the scoring format used by a tournament.Match Tiebreak. In some tournaments a Match Tiebreak may be played in lieu of the deciding final set. The USTA uses only the 10-Point Match Tiebreak (first to 10 by a margin of 2).Medical Timeout. A Medical Timeout consists of evaluation time as determined by the Referee plus a maximum of three minutes to treat a medical condition that is treatable. A player is not entitled to a Medical Timeout if the condition is not treatable.National Standings List (Juniors). This is a monthly standings list of junior players in each age division used for selection of:• Some players into the USTA National Championships• All players into the USTA National Opens• Some players into USTA Regional TournamentsIt is also used as a resource in determining seeding.Point Penalty System. This is a system of penalties designed to deter unsportsmanlike behavior during matches. The first penalty results in loss of a point; the second penalty results in loss of the game in progress, and the third penalty results in a default.Points Per Round. Points Per Round are the ranking points that are awarded in a Points Per Round Ranking System.Points Per Round Ranking System. This is a method of ranking players or teams that is based on earning ranking points for the round reached, and in some cases, for wins over highly ranked players or teams.Qualifying Tournament or Qualifying Draw. A qualifying tournament or qualifying draw is a tournament or draw in which those players who advance far enough earn places in the main draw.Ranking. Ranking is a static concept. It is a player’s “final” position at the end of a ranking period. It does not change at the end of the specified period.Sectional Ranking Tournaments. These are sectional tournaments that count for junior national ranking. Each Sectional Association may designate 12 junior tournaments within its section that will count toward national ranking.Seed. This term refers to a player who is given a preferential position in the draw by virtue of the player’s record. The player is positioned in the draw so that the player usually will not play another seed until at least the third round. This player is more likely to receive a bye than players who are not seeded.Single Elimination Format. In this tournament format, once you lose you are out and do not get to play any additional matches.Withdrawal. A withdrawal occurs when a player decides not to play all matches in the event because of injury, illness, or personal circumstance.

JUNIOR TENNIS COMMITTEE MEMBERS:Mark Branaman, ChairBrian Wilson, Board Liaison

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