USTA/MIDWEST SECTION USTA LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP ADULT 18 & OVER AUGUST 18-20, 2017

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1 USTA/MIDWEST SECTION USTA LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP ADULT 18 & OVER AUGUST 18-20, 2017 NOTE 2 NEW LOCATIONS FOR 2017: South Bend: sites for men/women: Leeper Park & Knollwood CC Fort Wayne: site for 2.5 women, men/women: Wildwood RC #USTASectionals 8/9/2017 Page 1

2 2017 USTA/MIDWEST SECTION USTA LEAGUE ADULT 18 & OVER CHAMPIONSHIP Congratulations on winning your District and/or State USTA League Adult 18 & Over Championship! Your team now qualifies to compete in the USTA/Midwest Section USTA League Adult 18 & Over Championship that begins Friday, August 18, and concludes on Sunday, August 20. USTA/Midwest Section Championship information is available on the USTA/Midwest USTA League website at As the captain of the team, you must call-in to the conference call/webinar on Wednesday Aug 16, 2017 at 8:00PM Eastern/7:00PM Central. All captains will be ed the call-in information. It would be helpful if you are using a computer for the webinar. All teams must arrive at least an hour before their first scheduled match time to allow for registration and turning in the completed line-up. Hotel reservations are open as of August 1, Rates vary please call as we found the best possible rates at these hotels at this time. Some of the hotels have a free hot breakfast. Make your reservations and obtain immediate confirmation numbers no later than Monday, August 14, by 5:00 p.m. EDT. Please note two cities; Fort Wayne, IN and South Bend, IN for this event: Host Hotels South Bend: Waterford Estates Lodge SR 933 North, South Bend, IN , , Rates starting at $75 Mishawaka Fairfield Inn and Suites Holiday Inn and Conference Center 425 West University Drive 1208 E. Douglas Rd Mishawaka, IN Mishawaka Indiana, Rates starting at $129 Rates starting at $139 LaQuinta Inn & Suites Lincoln Way West South Bend, Indiana Rates starting at $139 South Bend Courts Leeper Park Outdoor Hard Courts Women 837 N Lafayette Blvd, South Bend, IN Tournament Phone text or call: There is no alcohol and/or smoking allowed by players or observers. Knollwood Country Club Outdoor Hard Courts Men Baywood Lane, Granger, IN There is no alcohol and/or smoking allowed by players or observers.

3 Host Hotels Fort Wayne: Homewood Suites by Hilton Fort Wayne, Booking Link: pec_plan=chwa18&arrival= &departure= &cid=om,ww,hiltonlink,en,directlink &fromid=hiltonlinkdirect Hilton Garden Inn Fort Wayne, Booking Link: ec_plan=usta18&arrival= &departure= &cid=om,ww,hiltonlink,en,directlink&fr omid=hiltonlinkdirect *Special notice* The entire URL must be copied and pasted for it to work properly. Please do not any blank spaces before or after the link when copying it. Rates starting at $106 for single and double occupancy; standard King or double Queen room. Larger rooms are also available. As captain, you may go online and reserve your room(s) for your team(s) and guests. Rooms for all teams are not guaranteed. Note cancelation policies! Reservation cut off date is Monday, August 14, by 5:00 pm EDT. Fort Wayne Courts Wildwood Racquet Club Indoor Hard Courts 2.5 W, 4.5 M & W and 5.0+ M & W emergencies only call (no text): N Hadley, Fort Wayne, WI No carry-in alcohol allowed. No smoking. Tournament Entry Fees: $ team fee for 3.0, 3.5, 4.0 and 4.5 $ team fee for 2.5 W and 5.0+ Men $ team fee for 5.0+ Women Entry fees must be paid at captain s registration (if your district is not paying). Checks should be made out to the USTA/Midwest Section. Please confirm with your District Coordinator prior to coming to the event to determine if your District is paying your team entry fee. Mandatory Captain s conference call: As the captain of the team, you must call-in to the conference call on Wednesday Aug 16 at 8:00PM Eastern/7:00PM Central. All captains will be ed the call-in information. Captains and co-captains only please. Format: Round Robin Best of two tie-break sets with a Match Tie-break if required; no coaching allowed. The Match Tie-break shall be scored as 1 set and 1 game for tie-break procedures. Two minute set rest between the 1 st and 2 nd set and between the 2 nd set and 3 rd set match tie-break. Coman Tie-break Procedure for Set and Match Tie-breaks Eligibility: A minimum of eight (8) players who were on the final local roster must be available to compete at section and a minimum of five (5) players for 2.5 and 5.0+ levels. A captain must request a waiver from the USTA/Midwest Section Adult 18 & Over USTA League Championships Committee prior to the championship to participate with fewer than the minimum number of eight (8) players for and five (5) players for 2.5 and There are no guarantees a waiver will be granted. 8/9/2017 Page 3

4 A player is eligible to advance to sectional championship competition if that player has played on the same team in at least two (2) matches through the local league season. A maximum of one default shall count for advancing. All individual team members must be from the appropriate level of play in accordance with the National Tennis Rating Program (NTRP) system. Procedures in the event of a tie: Balls: Rain: Tournament Schedule: Transportation to and from the courts: USTA Rules and Regulations, USTA/Midwest Section Standing Orders pertaining to USTA Leagues, and USTA/Midwest Section Championship Rules and Regulations will be enforced during the championship. The tie will be broken by the first of the following procedures: o Winner of the most individual matches in the entire competition o Winner of head-to-head match o Loser of the fewest number of sets o Loser of the fewest number of games o A method to be determined by the Championship Committee Penn hard court balls will be provided. If there is rain, there are back up indoor rain sites. Referee and Tournament Director will decide if the championship goes to rain mode. The Tournament Championship Committee has the option to change format and/or schedule in case of unusual circumstances. Located on the USTA/Midwest Section website: The above URL address will link to the USTA League Midwest Championship page. From the home page teams may access the adult championship tournament schedule. Use a map app with the hotel and tennis court addresses to find the best way to the courts from your hotel. Official Logo Merchandise: A NetKnacks vendor may be available. More information coming! Hydration: May be hot and humid. Be sure to start drinking plenty of fluids at least two (2) days before the championship begins. See Hydration/heat disorder fact sheet. Athletic Trainers: One (1) athletic trainer will be onsite at both Leeper Park and Wildwood RC during play. Key Websites: From this URL address you can access tournament, hotel information, the match schedule, player decision form, Championship rules, team publicity release form and medial questionnaire form. Text The Tournament Photographs: Have a question about the championship? Text the Adult 18 & Over USTA League Championship Desk: Please text/call only during Tournament unless there is an emergency. The number is not monitored regularly before or after the tournament. Rain announcements will be made on the voice mail message. Each team will be assigned a photo appointment time, and the times will be posted on the USTA/Midwest Section website and available at captain s 8/9/2017 Page 4

5 registration. All teams are required to have their picture taken and players must have signed the Publicity release form. Picture schedule will be provided. Pictures will be made available online. Facebook: Twitter: This event has a Facebook page for participants to share their experience and share photos with others. Please visit Join our Social Network at the USTA League Sectional Championships. When you use the hash tag #USTASectionals you can let everyone know how you and your team are doing at the Adult 18 & Over Championships! 8/9/2017 Page 5

6 For more information or questions: Contact your District Coordinator below District Name Telephone and Chicago Illinois Nancy Williford Mid-South Tennis Joann Blair Northern Illinois Viki Congleton Central Indiana Toby Gaynor Northern Indiana Jan Orban Northeast Michigan Christopher Berger Northern Michigan Lisa Cassity Southeastern Deb Thallman Michigan Tennis Western Michigan Steve Mott Northeastern Ohio Derek Kohanski Northwestern Ohio Amy Beaverson Ohio Valley Tennis Joyce Engle Wisconsin Tennis Kate Carroll /9/2017 Page 6

7 2017 General Schedule Please arrive at least 1 hour before your first scheduled match to receive captains info, line-ups etc. After the first match all line ups must be turned in at least 30 minutes before the scheduled match time and all players must be on site ready to play. Friday Teams must report to match site 1 hour prior to their first scheduled match. 7:00 a.m. Tournament Desk opens Wildwood RC, Leeper Park, Knollwood CC 7:30 a.m. Match play begins - all sites Saturday Teams must be ready to play and in designated area to be called at least 30 minutes prior to their scheduled match. 7:00 a.m. Tournament Desk opens -all sites 7:30 a.m. Match play begins -all sites Sunday Teams must be ready to play and in designated area to be called at least 30 minutes prior to their scheduled match. 7:00 a.m. Tournament Desk opens -all sites 7:30 a.m. Match play begins -all sites 8/9/2017 Page 7