2018 JUNIOR COMPETITION HANDBOOK

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1 2018 JUNIOR COMPETITION HANDBOOK

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS GREETING YEAR END TOP TENS...5 INTRODUCTION TO JUNIOR COMPETITION...6 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU PLAY & UNDER YOUTH PROGRESSION...10 JUNIOR TENNIS 10 & OVER...12 CITA JUNIOR RANKINGS...12 MIDWEST POINTS PER ROUND TABLES...13 PLAY AND COMPLETE REQUIREMENT...18 CITA/MIDWEST SUSPENSION POINT SYSTEM...18 CHAMPIONSHIP ENDORSEMENT POLICY...18 WILDCARD POLICY...19 CITA QUALIFIER TOURNAMENTS...20 JUNIOR OUTDOOR CLOSED CHAMPIONSHIPS...22 JUNIOR CUP TEAM APPLICATIONS...23 YOUTH PROGRESSION TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE...24 JUNIOR TENNIS TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE...25 ABOUT JUNIOR TEAM TENNIS IN CENTRAL INDIANA...32 GLOSSARY OF TERMS

3 2017 MIDWEST/CITA TOP 10 YEAR END RANKINGS 2017 MIDWEST/CITA TOP 10 YEAR END RANKINGS Congratulations to the players listed here! Your hard work, dedication and competitive spirit have resulted in your Midwest/CITA year-end ranking in the top 10 of your age division. Well done! Greetings Parents and Players! Central Indiana Tennis Association has once again published the Junior Competition Handbook to provide CITA tournament information to parents and players. Please review the sections regarding the application process for Cup Team Consideration and the CITA/Midwest Qualifier Endorsement Policy. In 2018, the Midwest Section, USTA and CITA continue to increase our offerings of District Level 5 tournaments, known as Single Day Showdowns. These entry level tournaments are single day, non-elimination tournaments aimed at those players new to tournaments. We will also continue to offer Level 4 tournaments in We have included PPR (Points per Round) charts to find the associated ranking points available in these tournaments. If you have any questions or need more information, please or call the CITA office. I am happy to help you. Regards, Judy Tilmont Executive Director Director of Junior Programming judy@centralindianatennis.com (317) BOYS Noah Bayon 2. Evan Sharygin 3. Daksh Patel 4. Colin McPeek 5. Anthony Suscha 6. Spencer Gillespie 7. Akhil Alapati 8. Patrick Pickering 9. Tony Tancredi 10. Alexander Busch BOYS Dylan Long 2. Nishesh Basavareddy 3. Maurquis Willingham 4. Max Williams 5. Alexander Antonopoulos 6. Rocky Li 7. Ethan Brown 8. Charles Behrman 9. Charles McPeek 10. Johnathan Yang BOYS Ajay Mahenthiran 2. Nishesh Basavareddy 3. Canaan Sellers 4. Petar Petrovic 5. Mace Shoults 6. Broc Fletcher 7. William Hays 8. John Paul Koscielski 9. Aiden William 10. Reese Knoderer BOYS Daniel Sharygin 2. Presley Thieneman 3. Aidan Harris 4. Ian Brady 5. Sajin Smith 6. Nishanth Basavareddy 7. Jagger Saylor 8. Uday Lomada 9. Abraham Wojtalik 10. Dev Sanapati BOYS Patrick Fletchall 2. Mac Rogers 3. Anrew Michael 4. Aaron Thompson 5. Wyatt Metzger 6. Hunter Sylvester 7. Griffin Beck 8. William White 9. Jack Kite 10. Timothy Dixon GIRLS Caroline Allen 2. Charlotte Kim 3. Marissa Benge 4. Katy Hancock 5. Laurel Buttrick 6. Allison Landry 7. Japneet Kaur 8. Marisa Mencias 9. Harper Wignad 10. Green Player GIRLS Mischa Briggs 2. Riley Trinkle 3. Chase Boyer 4. Kathryn Wilson 5. Isabelle May 6. Emma Gu 7. Heidi Wendowski 8. Ava Elisabeth Allen 9. Noelle Compton 10. Alexa Lewis GIRLS Ellie Myers 2. Sydney Morris 3. Sophie Herrman 4. Lauren Long 5. Elizabeth Tindera 6. Ashlie Wilson 7. Chase Boyer 8. Elyse Nelson 9. Sophia Davidson 10. Sydney Miller GIRLS Soren Leichter 2. Meghan Coleman 3. Emily Desai 4. Claire Kosielski 5. Ellie Pittman 6. Elizabeth Eades 7. Natalie Boesing 8. Briana Crowley 9. Amara Young 10. Elise Flanery GIRLS Maeve Koscielski 2. Halli Trinkle 3. Briana Crowely 4. Kiersten Calrson 5. Lauren Lemonds 6. Chrissy Fuller 7. Soren Leichter 8. Claire Koscielski 9. Autumn Clark 10. Sarah Monesmith 4 5

4 INTRODUCTION TO JR. COMPETITION INTRODUCTION TO JR. COMPETITION Junior 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. Central Indiana Tennis Association (CITA) schedules District Level USTA Tournaments (level 5), coordinates the Level 3 CITA/Midwest Qualifier, selects top junior players to play on the prestigious Central Indiana Cup Teams, and promotes Junior Team Tennis League competition. CITA 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. 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 Tournaments District Level Tournaments are often called local tournaments, meaning that most of the competitors will be local players. In 2018, there are two types of District Level tournaments. Level 5 tournaments are entry level, single day, nonelimination tournaments. The district will also offer Level 4 tournaments. Level 4 and 5 refer to the Midwest Point 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 13.) Sectional Level Tournaments USTA/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 Tournaments National 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 PLAY As 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 CITA website or app. 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 2018 Junior Team Tennis Rules and Regulations by following this link: 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 and go to the Juniors page. Select USTA Junior Tournaments and then click on the link to view the USTA Junior Tournament Schedule. 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. 6 7

5 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 CITA Midwest Qualifier Tournament (Level 3). Please review the complete USTA Proof of Domicile Rules listed at on the Junior Tournament page. By submitting the proof of domicile paperwork to the CITA Junior Tennis District League Coordinator, players new to the District will be approved to register for the CITA Midwest Qualifier. When moving to a new District, players must also contact USTA Membership to update their address and contact information. (USTA Member Services ). 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. 8 9

6 10 & UNDER YOUTH PROGRESSION 10 & UNDER YOUTH PROGRESSION The 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. Find a complete listing of the 2018 Youth Progression tournaments available in Central Indiana at Juniors/10 under_tennis. Progression Tournaments Orange 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 stars Note: 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; however, players that turn 10 prior to January 1, 2018 may still play Yellow Ball. 10 & UNDER YOUTH PROGRESSION (CONT D) 10 11

7 JUNIOR TENNIS 10 & OVER/CITA JUNIOR RANKINGS JUNIORS TENNIS 10 & OVER Every player who has completed the Youth Progression requirements, or reaches age 11, is eligible to play in CITAs 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 the Juniors section on the CITA App. All of the CITA 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. MIDWEST POINTS PER ROUND TABLES MIDWEST POINTS PER ROUND TABLES Tournament 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. CITA JUNIOR RANKINGS CITA 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 CITA 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 CITA 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 CITA Midwest s website: (As of 01/01/2018) Opponent Ranking Bonus Points Bonus

8 MIDWEST POINTS PER ROUND TABLES (CONT D) MIDWEST POINTS PER ROUND TABLES (CONT D) (As of 01/01/2018) (As of 01/01/2018) FIC THROUGH QUARTERFINALS % OF MW LEVEL 1 100% MIDWAY 65% MIDWAY 35% 15% 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 4/NAT. LEVEL 4 MW DISTRICT LEVEL 5 100% CHAMPION % 2ND PLACE % 3RD PLACE % 4TH PLACE/SF % FIC CHAMPION % FIC FINALIST % FIC SF T % FIC QF % FIC QF QUALIFYING % FIC R % FIC R16 QUALIFYING % FIC R % FIC R32 QUALIFYING % FIC R % FIC R64 QUALIFYING % FIC R128 N/A N/A % FIC R128 QUALIFYING N/A N/A FIC THRU R16 WITH QF PLAYOFF % OF MW LEVEL 1 100% MIDWAY 65% MIDWAY 35% 15% 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 4/ NAT. LEVEL 4 MW LEVEL 5 100% CHAMPION % 2ND PLACE % 3RD PLACE % 4TH PLACE/SF % QF PLAYOFF WINNER % QF PLAYOFF RUNNER UP % QF PLAYOFF CONS LOSERS T % FIC CHAMPION % FIC FINALIST % FIC SF % FIC QF % FIC R % FIC R16 QUALIFYING % FIC R % FIC R32 QUALIFYING % FIC % FIC 64 QUALIFYING % FIC 128 N/A N/A % FIC 128 QUALIFYING N/A N/A

9 MIDWEST POINTS PER ROUND TABLES (CONT D) MIDWEST POINTS PER ROUND TABLES (CONT D) (As of 01/01/2018) (As of 01/01/2018) COMPASS DRAW, SINGLE ELIMINATION, FMLC % OF MW LEVEL 1 100% MIDWAY 65% MIDWAY 35% 15% 5% PLAYER PLACE MW RESULTS 1 LEVEL 1 NAT LEVEL 1 MW LEVEL 2/ NAT. LEVEL 1A NAT. LEVEL 2 MW LEVEL 3/ NAT. LEVEL 3 MW LEVEL 4/NAT. LEVEL 4 MW LEVEL 5 % OF CHAMPION CHAMPION % 2ND PLACE % 3RD PLACE % 4TH PLACE/SF % QUARTER FINALIST % REACHED R % REACHED R % REACHED R % REACHED R128 N/A N/A % FIC 128 QUALIFYING PER CONSOLATION WIN N/A N/A 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 4 / NAT. LEVEL 4 MW LEVEL 5 POINTS PER WIN N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A CAPPED AT N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A ROUND ROBIN PLAYER RESULTS POSITION MW LEVEL 1 NAT. LEVEL 1 MW LEVEL 2 / NAT. LEVEL 1A NAT. LEVEL 2 MW LEVEL 3 / NAT. LEVEL 3 MW LEVEL 4 / NAT. LEVEL 4 MW LEVEL 5 POSITION #1 POINTS EARNED/WIN POSITION #2 POINTS EARNED/WIN POSITION #3 POINTS EARNED/WIN POSITION #4 POINTS EARNED/WIN POSITION #5 POINTS EARNED/WIN POSITION #6 POINTS EARNED/WIN

10 PLAY & COMPLETE/SUSPENSION/CHAMPIONSHIP ENDORSEMENT PLAY AND COMPLETE REQUIREMENT A 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. CITA/MIDWEST SUSPENSION POINT SYSTEM The 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 conduct B. ensure compliance with the continuous play rule C. 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. WILDCARD POLICY WILDCARD POLICY In order to be considered for a wild card entry to the CITA Midwest Qualifier 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 CITA 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 CITA Qualifier tournament as there is only one wild card entry available per division. CHAMPIONSHIP ENDORSEMENT POLICY District 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 2018 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 age divisions. The following players shall be awarded the Quota spots. 1) The 4 main draw semifinalists; 2) The 4 FIC semifinalists; 3) The 2 FIC quarterfinalists ranked highest on the Midwest points list generated immediately after completion of the District Qualifier; 4) The 3 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

11 CITA BG S MIDWEST QUALIFIERS 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 Players and parents are responsible for understanding the endorsement procedure and policies. These can be accessed on the CITA website on the Junior Tournaments page ( For all events the doubles entry fee is $80. NO LATE REGISTRATIONS ACCEPTED CITA MIDWEST BG10 & UNDER QUALIFIER ID: Closed to CIN Dates: June Site: TBD Director: TBD Events: Boys and Girls 10 and Under Singles and Doubles Registration Fee: $25.00 (for doubles only) Deadline: May 29, 2018 Draws: Players may visit the tournament homepage on June 1, 2018 to check first round match times and tournament information. CITA MIDWEST BG12 & UNDER QUALIFIER ID: Closed to CIN Dates: June 8, 2018 Site: Schwartz Tennis Center on Purdue s Campus 1324 McCormick Road West Lafayette, IN Director: Joe Braden Events: Boys and Girls 12 and Under Singles and Doubles Registration Fee: $25.00 (for doubles only) Deadline: June 1, 2018 Draws: Players may visit the tournament homepage on June 8, 2018 to check first round match times and tournament information. CITA BG S MIDWEST QUALIFIERS CITA MIDWEST BG14 & UNDER QUALIFIER ID: Closed to CIN Dates: June 8, 2018 Site: Schwartz Tennis Center on Purdue s Campus 1324 McCormick Road West Lafayette, IN Director: Joe Braden Events: Boys and Girls 14 & Under Singles and Doubles Registration Fee: $25.00 (for doubles only) Deadline: June 1, 2018 Draws: Players may visit the tournament homepage on June 8, 2016 to check first round match times and tournament information. CITA MIDWEST BOYS 16 & UNDER QUALIFIER ID: Closed to CIN Dates: June 8, 2018 Site: Zionsville Middle School 900 N. Ford Road Zionsville, IN Director: Nelson Nguyen Events: Boys 16 & Under Singles and Doubles Registration Fee: $25.00 (for doubles only) Deadline: June 3, 2018 Draws: Players may visit the tournament homepage on June 8, 2018 to check first round match times and tournament information. CITA MIDWEST GIRLS & UNDER QUALIFIER ID: Closed to CIN Dates: June 10, 2018 Site: North Central High School 1805 E. 86th Street Indianapolis, IN Director: Steve Wakefield Events: Girls & Under Singles and Doubles Registration Fee: $25.00 (for doubles only) Deadline: June 5, 2018 Draws: Players may visit the tournament homepage on June 9, 2018 to check first round match times and tournament information

12 CITA BG S MIDWEST QUALIFIERS/CLOSED CHAMPIONSHIPS CITA MIDWEST BOYS 18 & UNDER QUALIFIER ID: Dates: June 8, 2018 Site: Director: Events: Closed to CIN North Central High School 1805 E. 86th Street Indianapolis, IN Steve Wakefield Boys 18 & Under Singles and Doubles Registration Fee: $25.00 (for doubles only) Deadline: June 3, 2018 Draws: Players may visit the tournament homepage on June 8, 2018 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 Championships Date: July 7-10, 2018 Location: Greenwood, IN Registration Deadline: June 28, 2018 ID: BG 12 s & 14 s Midwest Outdoor Closed Championships Date: June 23, 2018 Location: Okemos, MI Registration Deadline: June 14, 2018 ID: BG 16 s &18 s Midwest Outdoor Closed Championships Date: June 24, 2018 Location: Indianapolis, IN Registration Deadline: June 15, 2018 ID: CUP TEAM APPLICATIONS 2018 CENTRAL INDIANA JUNIOR CUP TEAM APPLICATION DATES AND INFORMATION: Players must register on TennisLink to be considered for the 2018 CITA 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: CIN BOYS 18 & UNDER DISTRICT CUP TEAM APPLICATION: Location: South Bend Racquet Club ID: CIN BOYS AND GIRLS 14 & UNDER CUP TEAM APPLICATION: Location: Schwartz Tennis Center ID: CIN BOYS AND GIRLS 12 & UNDER CUP TEAM APPLICATION: Location: Center Grove Middle School ID: Players who wish to be considered for Cup Team selection must register on TennisLink by June 8, 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 which will confirm the player s intention and contain an invoice to be paid within 24 hours

13 2018 YOUTH PROGRESSION TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE 2018 YOUTH PROGRESSION TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE 1/21/18 Orange Wabash Valley Community Tennis Assoc /10/18 Orange/Green Indianapolis Racquet Club-East /16/18 Green Carmel Racquet Club /24/18 Orange Tri State Athletic Club /13/18 Green Center Grove High School /20/18 Orange/Green Team Witsken /11/18 Green Indianapolis Racquet Club /18/18 Orange/Green Washington Township Schools /19/18 Orange Tri State Athletic Club /17/18 Orange/Green Washington Township Schools /22/18 Orange/Green Center Grove High School /24/18 Orange/Green West Indy Racquet Club /29/18 Green Indiana University /6/18 Orange Center Grove High School /7/18 Orange/Green Washington Township Schools /20/18 Orange/Green Jasper Tennis Club /20/18 Orange/Green Washington Township Schools /5/18 Orange Washington Township Schools /19/18 Orange/Green West Indy Racquet Club /20/18 Orange Carmel Racquet Club /21/18 Green Indianapolis Racquet Club /5/18 Green Community Healthplex Sports Club /6/18 Orange/Green Tri State Athletic Club /19/18 Orange Indianapolis Racquet Club /2/18 Green Community Healthplex Sports Club /23/18 Green Tri State Athletic Club /7/18 Green Pearson Automotive Tennis Club /27/18 Green Indianapolis Racquet Club CIN JR. TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE Jan 5 Purdue University Single Day Showdown MW- Level January Doubles G(18) Jan 5-7 UIndy Winter Blast BG14,18 -MW Level Jan 6 Purdue University Compass Series Level 4 BG(18,14)s Jan Pearson Automotive Tennis Club s New Year Junior Open USTA/Midwest Level 4 Event BG(18-12)s Jan USTA Midwest Level 1 Championships B(12)s Jan USTA Midwest Level 1 Championships G(16)s Jan 13 ETC Green and Orange Ball - Youth Progression BG(10)s, E(10)s Jan Carmel Racquet Club Junior Open Bg14, BG18- USTA Midwest Level 4 BG(18,14)s Jan Kenny Kent Lexus Doubles Classic - Juniors(Adults) - USTA Midwest Level 4 BG(18-10), XJ(18,14) Jan USTA National Level 3 ETC B(16)s, FIC-R16; B(16) Jan USTA Midwest Level 3 B(16)s, FICQ Jan 20 IRC January Single Day Showdown 10 & Under BG(10)s, E(8,10)s Jan 21 Single Day Girls High School Showdown Series 14,16,18 MW-Level 5 G(18-14)s Jan 21 IRC January Single Day Showdown Boys 14 & 18 B(18,14) Jan West Indy Presidential Girls Open G USTA Midwest Level 4. G(18-12)s Jan Community Healthplex Boys Open B USTA Midwest Level 4 B(18-12)s Jan 26 IRC January Single Day Showdown Girls 14 & 18 G(18,14)s, NEF Jan 26 IRC January Single Day Showdown BG12s Jan USTA Midwest Level G(18)s Jan 27 Purdue University Single Day Showdown Level Singles B (18,14)s Feb 9 11 IRC BG 14, 18s, USTA Midwest Level Feb 10 Purdue University Single Day Showdown Level 5 G(18,14) Feb 10 Feb IRC February Single Day Youth Progression10 and Under BG(10)s, E(8,10)s Carmel Racquet Club Open BG12s and G10s Youth Progression Green Level 4 B(12)s, G(12-10)s Feb West Indy Boys & Girls 14/18s - USTA Midwest Level 4 BG(18,14)s Feb 16 IRC February Single Day Showdown Girls 14 & Feb 16 IRC February Single Day Showdown BG12s Feb 18 Single Day Girls High School Showdown Series 14,16,18 #2 MW-Level Feb 18 IRC February Single Day Showdown Boys 14 & Feb Community Healthplex Junior Spring Open BG USTA Midwest Level Feb USTA Midwest Level 3 G(16)s Feb 24 Tri State Athletic Tennis Orange/ Green Ball Youth Progression BG(10)s, E(10)s

14 2018 CIN JR. TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE (CONT D) Feb 24 Feb 24 Tri State Athletic Tennis Single Day Showdown- Level 5 BG(18-16)s PATC Girls High School Single Day Doubles Showdown MW Level 5 G(18) Mar 2-4 IRC Boys 16s & Boys 12s OPEN - USTA Midwest Level Mar 2-4 TSAC Pepsi Spring Classic - USTA Midwest Level 4 BG(18-10)s Mar 2-4 Mar 4 Pearson Automotive Tennis Club Winter Open B14-18 G USTA/Midwest Level 4 Event Single Day Girls High School Showdown Series 14,16,18 #3 MW Level Mar 9 IRC March Doubles Single Day Showdown Girls Mar USTA Midwest Level 3 - Girls Mar USTA Midwest Level 3 - Boys Mar 10 ETC Green and Orange Ball - Youth Progression BG(10)s, E(10)s Mar 10 IRC March Doubles Single Day Showdown 10 and Under Mar 11 IRC March Doubles Single Day Showdown Boys Mar 16 Community Healthplex Winter Boys Classic - USTA Midwest Level 4 B(18-14)s Mar Pearson Automotive Tennis Club s Swing Into Spring Open - USTA Midwest Level 4 B(18,14)s, G(14-12)s Mar Purdue University Spring Break Open - Level 4 B(16)s, G(14-12)s Mar USTA National Level 3 - ETC G(12)s, G(12) Apr 6-8 Community Healthplex Spring Open USTA/ Midwest Level 4 B(18-16,12)s, G(18-16)s Apr 7-8 USTA Midwest Level 3 B(12)s Apr 7-8 USTA Midwest Level 3- Hazlett Memorial B(18)s Apr 7-8 USTA Midwest Level 3 G(12)s Apr Center Grove Spring Fling USTA Midwest Level 4 Green Ball Youth Progression B(18-10)s G(14-10)s Apr 14 ETC Green and Orange Ball - Youth Progression BG(10)s, E(10)s Apr 14 Team Witsken s Junior Single Day Showdown - Level 5 B(18,14)s Apr Apr 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 Field and Main Bank Open - Juniors- USTA Midwest Level 4 BG(18-12)s, BG(10)s Apr Purdue University Compass Series Level 4 B(18,14)s May 4-6 May 5-7 Community Healthplex Grand Slam B(12-18), G(12-14)- USTA/Midwest Level USTA National Level 3- Presented by Madden Co BG(18)s BG(18)d May Crossroads of America Junior Open - USTA Midwest Level 4 B(18-16)s May IRC 500 Junior Open USTA Midwest Level 4 Green 10s Youth Progression BG(14-10)s May 12 ETC Green and Orange Ball - Youth Progression BG(10)s, E(10)s CIN JR. TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE (CONT D) May 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 May 19 Purdue University Single Day Showdown Level 5 B(16,12)s, G(14)s, May 19 Tri State Youth Progression Orange/ Green BG(10)s, E(10)s May Open-USTA Midwest Level 4 B(18-12)s, B(8)s, G(14-12)s, G(8)s, B(18-12)d, G(14-12)d Jun 1-3 Todd Witsken Memorial Junior Open - USTA Midwest Level 4 BG(18-12)sd, Jun 3 Jun 8-11 Single Day Showdown - Indianapolis Junior Tennis Development- MW Level 5 BG(16-12)s CITA B18 s Midwest Qualifier- USTA Midwest Level 3 B(18)s, B(18)d Jun 8-10 Kelsey Martin Memorial Junior Open - USTA Midwest Level 4 BG(18-12)s Jun 8 Center Grove Summer Single Day Showdown - MW Level 5-Non elimination BG(18-10)s Jun 8-11 CITA BG14 s District Qualifier - Midwest Level 3 BG(14)sd, Jun 8-10 TLAC/Columbus Junior Open - CITA Level 4 MW Level 4 BG(18-12)s, BG(18-12)d Jun 8-11 CITA B16 s Midwest Qualifier - USTA Midwest Level 3 B(16)s, B(16)d Jun 8-11 CITA BG12 District Qualifier - Midwest Level 3 BG(12)s, BG(12)d Jun 9 West Indy Single Day Showdown -USTA Midwest Level 5 BG(16-12)s Jun CITA G 18, G16 Midwest Qualifier - Midwest Level 3 G(18-16)s, G(18-16)d Jun USTA Midwest Level 2 Team Cup BG(14)s, XJ(14) Jun Terre Haute Mary Ann Stadler Memorial Jr. Open Championships - USTA Midwest Level 4 BG(18-14)s, XJ(18,14) Jun BG(12)s, TC; XJ(12), TC USTA Midwest Level 2 District Team Cup Jun Ed Yarbrough Memorial Tennis Classic - USTA Midwest Level 4 BG(18-12)s, BG(10)s, BG(18-12), E(10)s Jun Jun Jun Jun Jun 17 Team Application - Central Indiana Girls 18 & Under Marian Wood Baird Cup Team G(18-16)s Team Application - Central Indiana 14 & Under Cup Team BG(14)s Team Application - Central Indiana 12 & Under Cup Team BG(12)s Team Application - Central Indiana Boys 18 & Under District Cup Team B(18-16)s Single Day Showdown-MW Level 5/Youth Progression BG(16-10)s, E(10)s Jun 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) Jun Center Grove Open - Juniors - USTA Midwest Level 4 Green Ball Youth Progression BG(18-10)s, BG(18-10)

15 2018 CIN JR. TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE (CONT D) Jun USTA Midwest Level 1 Closed Championships BG(18-16)s, BG(18-16)d Jun 23 BG(16-1)s, NEF West Indy Single Day Showdown - USTA Midwest Level Jun 23 Tri State Athletic Tennis Single Day - USTA Midwest Level 5 10s Youth Progression BG(10)s, E(8)s, E(10)s Jun 23 Tri State Athletic Tennis Single Day Showdown - USTA Midwest Level 5 BG(18-12)s Jun 24 West Indy Single Day Orange and Green Ball Youth Progression BG(10)s, E(10)s Jun 29- Indiana University Junior Open - USTA Midwest Level 4 July 1 Green Ball 10s Youth Progression BG(18-10)s, BG(18-12)d Jun 29 Center Grove Summer Slam II Single Day Showdown MW Level 5 Non-elimination BG(18-10)s Jun 30- Midwest Intersectional Team Indication of Interest July 4 BG(16-14)s July 6 Center Grove Orange Ball Youth Progression BG(10)s July 6-8 Community Healthplex Summer Open - USTA Midwest Level 4 BG(18-12)s July 7-9 USTA Midwest Level 1 Championships BG(10)s July 7 9 Hoosier Open BG USTA Midwest Level 4 Orange/Green Youth Progression BG(18-10)s, BG(18-12), E(10)s July 7 West Indy Single Day Showdown - USTA Midwest Level 5 BG(16-12)s July Toyota of Terre Haute Wabash Valley Jr. Open - USTA Midwest Level 4 BG(18-14)s, XJ(18,14) July Center Grove Suntan Open - Juniors(Adults) - USTA Midwest Level 4 BG(18-10)s, BG(18-12) July West Indy Junior Open-MW Level 4 BG(18-12)s, BG(18-12) July 14 ETC Green and Orange Ball - Youth Progression BG(10)s, E(10)s July 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 July The Old National Bank Classic USTA Midwest Level 4 BG(18-14)s, XJ(18,14) July Witz Junior Tennis Classic - USTA Midwest Level 4 Green Ball Youth Progression BG(18-10)s, BG(18-12), E(10)s July USTA Midwest Level 2 Open Championships G(18)s, G(18) July USTA Midwest Level 2 Girls 16 Open Championships G(16)s, G(16) July 21 West Indy Single Day Showdown - USTA Midwest Level 5 BG(16-12)s July Midwest Zonal Application BG(14)s July Midwest Zonal Application BG(12)s July Midwest Zonal Application BG(16)s July Team Witsken s Summer Open - USTA Midwest Level 4 BG(18-12)s July 28- Midwest Boys & Girls 18s National Team Indication Aug 1 of Interest BG(18)s CIN JR. TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE (CONT D) July USTA Midwest Jr. Team Tennis Section Championships - Advanced BG(18,14)s, XJ(18,14) July USTA Midwest Jr. Team Tennis Section Championships - Intermediate BG(18,14)s, XJ(18,14) July 29 Single Day Showdown - Indianapolis Junior Tennis Develop MW Level 5 B(12)s, G(16-12)s Aug 4 West Indy Single Day Showdown - USTA Midwest Level 5 BG(16-12)s Aug 4 Team Witsken s Junior Single Day Showdown - USTA Midwest Level 5 BG(16-12)s Aug 5 Washington Township Orange Ball Youth Progression Open E(10)s Aug Community Healthplex Back To School Junior Open - USTA Midwest Level 4BG(16-12)s Aug 19 West Indy Single Day Orange and Green Youth Progression BG(10)s, E(10)s Aug 25 ETC Green and Orange Ball - Youth Progression BG(10)s, E(10)s Aug 31- Carmel Racquet Club Junior Open - Sept 2 USTA Midwest Level 4 G(18,14)s Aug 31- Community Healthplex Junior Open - Sept 2 USTA Midwest Level 4 B(14-12)s, G(16,12)s Sept 2 CRC End of Summer 10 & Under Orange Ball Youth Progression Tournament E(10)s Sept 7-9 West Indy Girls Fall Open G12, G16 - USTA Midwest Level 4 G(16,12)s Sept 8-9 Southern Indiana Open BG(18-12)s, BG(10)s Sept 15 Team Witsken s Junior Single Day Showdown - USTA Midwest Level 5 BG(14-12)s Sept IRC B14s,BG12s MW Level 4, BG 10s Youth Progression Green Dot, B(14-10)s, G(12-10)s Sept 22 ETC Green and Orange Ball - Youth Progression BG(10)s, E(10)s Oct 5-7 Community Healthplex Junior Fall Classic - USTA/MW Level 4 Youth Progression Green BG(18,14,10)s Oct 5-7 IRC G16, BG12 -USTA Midwest Level 4 B(12)s, G(16,12) Oct 6 B(14-12)s, NEF; G(18-12)s, NEF; E(10)s, NEF Tri State Athletic Club Single Day Showdown - USTA Midwest Level 5 Orange Youth Progression Oct 13 ETC Green and Orange Ball - Youth Progression BG(10)s, E(10)s Oct 13 Team Witsken s Junior Single Day Showdown - USTA Midwest Level 5 BG(16-12)s Oct IRC BG14 s OPEN, MW Level 4 + E10 Youth Progression Orange Ball BG(14)s, E(10)s Oct USTA Midwest Level 3 G(14)s Oct CRC Club Championships - CLOSED USTA Midwest Level 4 BG(16,12)s, BG(16,12) Nov 2-4 Community Healthplex CITA District Closed - USTA/MW Level 4 Youth Progression Green BG(18-16,12-10)s Nov 3-5 USTA Midwest Level 1 B(14)s Nov 3-5 USTA Midwest Level 1 B(18)s

16 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 CIN JR. TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE (CONT D) Nov 9-11 CRC Club Championships CLOSED - USTA Midwest Level 4 BG(18,14)s, BG(18,14) Nov 9-11 Pearson Automotive Tennis Club s Fall Open USTA/Midwest Level 4 BG(18-12)s Nov West Indy Drumstick Open Boys & Girls - MW Level 4 BG(18-14)s Nov IRC Thanksgiving Open BG12-16 s - USTA Midwest Level 4 BG(16-12)s Nov TSAC Thanksgiving Classic - Juniors(Adults) - USTA Midwest Level 4(4). Green 10s Youth Progression BG(18-10)s Nov USTA Midwest Level 3 B(14)s Nov USTA Midwest Level 3 G(16)s Nov 30- Community Healthplex Holiday Classic - Dec 2 USTA Midwest Level 4 BG(18-12)s Nov 30- Tipton Lakes Jr Christmas Singles Championship - Dec 2 CITA Level 4 BG(18-14)s Dec 1-2 Purdue University Compass Series Level 4BG(18,14)s Dec 7-9 Pearson Automotive Tennis Club s Holiday Open - USTA/Midwest Level 4 Event Green Youth Progression BG(16,12-10)s Dec 8-9 USTA Midwest Level 2 (Sweet 16) G(18-16)s Dec 8 CRC Green Ball Youth Progressions Tournament BG(10)s Dec 8 ETC Green and Orange Ball - Youth Progression BG(10)s, E(10)s Dec West Indy Snowflake Open MW Level 4 BG(16,12-10)s Dec Boilermaker Blizzard Open Level 4 BG(18,14)s Dec John F. Hennessey Open - USTA Midwest Level 4. Green 10s Youth Progression BG(18-12)s, BG(10)s, BG(18-12) Dec ETC Winter Break Championships - USTA MW Level 4 BG(16-10)s

17 ABOUT JUNIOR TEAM TENNIS/GLOSSARY OF TERMS ABOUT JUNIOR TEAM TENNIS IN CENTRAL INDIANA Junior 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 CITA website (www. centralindiana.usta.com) or the CITA App for more information on the Annual JTT Slam event. For the second year, this league will send teams on to playoffs with two of our teams advancing all the way to Nationals in 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 or on our app. For more information about Junior Team Tennis please go to: com/en/home/play/programs-for-everyone/national/about-junior-team-tennis.html For more information about Junior Team Tennis in Central Indiana please go to: GLOSSARY OF TERMS As 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 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). GLOSSARY OF TERMS 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 Tournaments It 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. 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

18 GLOSSARY OF TERMS 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

19 JR. TENNIS COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Liz Suscha, Chair Matt Moore, Board Liaison Judy Tilmont, Staff Liaison Central Indiana Tennis Association 1050 E. 86th Street, Suite 55A Indianapolis, IN