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Congratulations on winning your District and/or State USTA League Adult 18 & Over Championship! Your team now qualifies to compete in the USTA League Adult 18 & Over Midwest Sectional Championship presented by Lincoln Motor Company that begins Friday, August 17, and concludes on Sunday, August 19 in Indianapolis and Carmel, Indiana. The captains of 2.5 W, 3.0 M & W, 3.5 M & W, and 4.0 M & W need to be aware of the North Central High School parking arrangements for Friday, August 17. On August 17, there will be a school bus shuttle from the Sheraton Hotel to the North Central High School site. There will be NO parking on Friday, August 17, at the North Central High School site due to school being in session. Please make sure you inform your team about this, and allow extra time for your transportation to the courts on Friday! All Midwest Sectional Championship information is available on the USTA/Midwest website at https://www.usta.com/en/home/play/play-as-a-member/midwest/league.html As the captain of the team, you must call in to the USTA/Midwest Sectional Championship captain s webinar On Wednesday, August 15 at 7:00PM Central/8:00PM Eastern. Webinar information will be emailed to all participating captains. Our host hotel is the Sheraton Indianapolis Hotel at the Keystone Crossing. Reservations for are open as of August 1, 2018. Link below will only be active as of August 1, 2018: USTA Midwest Section Adult 18 & Over Hotel Link Make your reservations and obtain immediate confirmation numbers no later than Monday, August 1, by 5:00 p.m. EDT. Please be mindful of the cancellation policy. Do not book rooms until you are actually in the tournament and your team has made it. If rooms are not available at the Sheraton try the Marriott Indianapolis North, 317-705-0000. 8/13/2018 Page 2
Championship Facts Host Hotel: Room Rate: Additional rooms may be available: Sheraton Indianapolis Hotel at Keystone Crossing 8787 Keystone Crossing Indianapolis, IN 46240 317-846-2700 $150.00/$160.00 + applicable taxes for single and double occupancy; standard King or double Queen room. Larger rooms are also available. The website address is USTA Midwest Section Adult 18 & Over Hotel Link 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: If cancelling room, must cancel by 5pm on Sunday August 12! Reservation cut off date is Monday, August 13, by 5:00 pm EDT. Friday busing to North Central site will be offered only at the Sheraton. Marriott Hotel (close to Sheraton)if 3645 River Crossing Pkwy. Indianapolis, IN 46240 Phone: 317-705-0000 Tennis Facilities: North Central High School Outdoor Hard Courts 2.5 W, 3.0 M & W, 3.5 M & W, 4.0 M & W 1801 E. 86 th St. Indianapolis, IN 46240 Tournament Phone: There is no alcohol and/or smoking on a school campus by players or observers. Carmel High School Outdoor Hard Courts 4.5 M & W and 5.0+ M & W On 136 th Street at Keystone Parkway (slightly west of Keystone Pkwy.) Carmel (turn right into the first driveway on the north side of 136 th Street) Do not put Carmel HS into your GPS! it will take you to the school, not the courts. There is no alcohol and/or smoking on a school campus by players or observers. Tournament Entry Fees: Tournament Entry Fees: $465.00 team fee for 3.0, 3.5, 4.0 and 4.5 $400.00 team fee for 2.5 W and 5.0+ Men/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. 8/13/2018 Page 3
Mandatory Captain s conference call/webinar: As the captain of the team, you must call-in to the conference call/webinar on Wednesday Aug 15 at 8:00PM Eastern/7:00PM Central. All captains will be emailed 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 3.0-4.5 and five (5) players for 2.5 and 5.0+. 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: 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. 8/13/2018 Page 4
Tournament Schedule: Transportation to and from the courts: Located on the USTA/Midwest Section website: https://www.usta.com/midwest/18overchampionship/ The above URL address will link to the USTA League Midwest Sectional Championship page. Preliminary schedule will be posted by August 3. Please check back before the tournament for scheduling changes. North Central High School - On Friday, August 19 only, there will be two school buses that run from the Sheraton to North Central HS, due to the fact there is NO PARKING at North Central with school in session and limited parking available. The shuttle transportation will start at 7:00 a.m. The shuttle will be limited to players and officials only. As an alternative option, you may park at the Washington Township Office Building, 8550 Woodfield Crossing Blvd., in the designated area on the SW area of the lot only. Then walk the short distance to the North Central High School site. There is a high school practice on Friday, August 17 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and a high school match on Saturday, August 18, from Noon-approx. 3:30PM. They will be using two banks of courts for the match. We will work around these times. Please be friendly and accommodating to the High School teams. Carmel High School: Parking will be available adjacent to the courts all weekend. Official Logo Merchandise: A NetKnacks vendor will be available throughout the tournament at North Central High School concluding on Sunday, August 19. Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard/American Express Phone: 800-374-6153, www.tennisawards.com Hydration: Athletic Trainers: Key Websites: Indy can be hot and humid. Be sure to start drinking plenty of fluids at least two (2) days before the championship begins. One (1) athletic trainer will be onsite at both North Central High School and Carmel High School during play. https://www.usta.com/midwest/18overchampionship/ From the above link, you can access tournament, hotel information, the match schedule, player decision form, Championship rules, team publicity release form and medial questionnaire form. 8/13/2018 Page 5
Text The Tournament, Remind app: Have a question about the championship? Use remind app. Text the Adult 18 & Over USTA League Championship Desk: 414-550-0083. Please use for emergencies. Text only during Tournament unless there is an emergency. The number will not be monitored regularly before or after the tournament. Rain announcements will be made on the voice mail message and we will use the Remind app, please put this app on your phone, We will invite all attendees to use the app. The link is: remind.com/join/adult18 Photographs: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: Photographs will not be taken by a photographer but we will have a photo op area for you to take photos of your team! We will take photos of winning teams. Pictures will be made available online. This event has a Facebook page for participants to share their experience and share photos with others. Please visit www.facebook.com/ustamidwest Use the hash tag #USTALeague and @USTAMidwest so you can let everyone know how you and your team are doing at the Adult 18 & Over Sectional Championships! www.twitter.com/ustamidwest Share all the fun your team is having by posting your pictures on Instagram. While you re there be sure to follow @USTAMidwest. Don t forget to use #USTALeague and #USTAMidwest 8/13/2018 Page 6
For more information or questions: Contact your District Coordinator below USTA District Contact Phone and E-Mail Chicago Nancy Williford 630-778-7131 ustachicago51@gmail.com Mid-South Illinois Joann Blair 309-267- 4000 joann@midsouthillinoistennis.com Northern Illinois Central Indiana Northern Indiana Northeast Michigan Northern Michigan Southeastern Michigan Western Michigan Northeastern Ohio Northwestern Ohio Ohio Valley Wisconsin Viki Congleton Toby Gaynor Jan Orban Christopher Berger Linda Gillam Deb Thallman Steve Mott Derek Kohanski Amy Beaverson Joyce Engle Kate Carroll 630-443-6074 viki@northernillinoistennis.com 317-844-6105 toby@centralindianatennis.com 574-551-0121 Jan.orban@comcast.net 989-513-1683 chrisbergertennis@yahoo.com 231-499-7208 dr1954@chartermi.net 734-421-1025 deb@semich-usta.com 616-272-4340 Steve@wmitennis.com 216-319-5080 adult@neohiotennis.com 419-472-1095 nwotaleagues@att.net 937-399-5064 ovta@woh.rr.com 262-224-4121 katecarroll2008@gmail.com 8/13/2018 Page 7
2018 General Schedule Friday Teams must report to match site 30 minutes prior to their scheduled match. 7:00 a.m. Tournament Desk opens North Central High School 7:00 a.m. Tournament Desk opens Carmel High School 7:30 a.m. Match play begins North Central High School 7:30 a.m. Match play begins Carmel High School Saturday Teams must report to match site 30 minutes prior to their scheduled match. 7:00 a.m. Tournament Desk opens North Central High School 7:00 a.m. Tournament Desk opens Carmel High School 7:30 a.m. Match play begins North Central High School 7:30 a.m. Match play begins Carmel High School Sunday Teams must report to match site 30 minutes prior to their scheduled match. 7:00 a.m. Tournament Desk opens North Central High School 7:00 a.m. Tournament Desk opens Carmel High School 7:30 a.m. Match play begins North Central High School 7:30 a.m. Match play begins Carmel High School 8/13/2018 Page 8
Directions Sheraton Indianapolis Hotel & Suites 8787 Keystone Crossing 317-846-2700 Indianapolis Marriott North Hotel 3645 River Crossing Pkwy. 317-705-0000 Carmel High School Tennis Courts (CHS) On 136 th St. at Keystone Pkwy. (tourn. cell) North Central High School (NC) 1801 E. 86 th Street (tourn. cell) 317-259-5377 Indianapolis Racquet Club (IRC) 8249 Dean Rd. 317-849-2531 Carmel Racquet Club (CRC) 225 E. Carmel Dr. 317-844-1177 Pearson Automotive Tennis Club 4650 S 875 E, Zionsville 317-559-7100 West Indy Racquet Club (WI) 4458 Guion Rd. 317-840-2495 Indianapolis Racquet Club East (IRCE) 4901 N. Shadeland 317-545-2228 UINDY Tennis Center (UINDY) 2727 National Ave. 317-788-7700 From Sheraton Indianapolis Hotel & Suites To: IRC: Left on 86 th, Right on Dean, Club on left CRC: Right on 86 th, Right onto 431 North (Keystone), Take Roundabout at 116 th St/Carmel Drive and follow signs to Carmel Drive., Club on left (set back from street) NC: Right on 86 th, Left at 5 th stoplight (school and fire station) IRCE: Right on 86 th, Left onto 431 South (Keystone) left on 46 th St. Left on Shadeland, Club on right (before interstate entrance) WI: Right on 86 th, Right on 431 North (Keystone), right to I-465 West to Exit at 71 st St., left on 71 st, Right on Guion Rd., West Indy is on the right next to YMCA. 5-S: Right on 86 th St., Right on College, Right on 96 th St., Club on left. UINDY: Right on 86 th St., to Keystone (431) to I-465 East to Exit 53A (I-65 North) to next exit #107 (Keystone Ave.,) and turn left and go left to National (behind the Walmart) From Indianapolis Marriott North Hotel To: IRC: Left on 86 th, Right on Dean, Club on left CRC: Right on 86 th, Right onto 431 North (Keystone), Take Roundabout at 116 th St/Carmel Drive and follow signs to Carmel Drive., Club on left (set back from street) CHS: Follow River Crossing Pkwy to 86 th /82 nd. Right on 86 th /82 nd, Right onto 431 North (Keystone), Left at 136 th street, courts are on your right. NC: Right on 86 th, Left at 5 th stoplight (school and fire station) IRCE: Right on 86 th, Left onto 431 South (Keystone) left on 46 th St. Left on Shadeland, Club on right (before interstate entrance) WI: Right on 86 th, Right on 431 North (Keystone), right to I-465 West to Exit at 71 st St., left on 71 st, Right on Guion Rd., West Indy is on the right next to YMCA. UINDY: Right on 86 th St., to Keystone (431) to I-465 East to Exit 53A (I-65 North) to next exit #107 (Keystone Ave.,) and turn left and go left to National (behind the Walmart) From North Central High School 8/13/2018 Page 9
CRC: Left on 86 th Street, to right on Westfield Blvd (1 st stop light). (Westfield becomes Range Line) and right on Carmel Drive. Club is on the right. IRC: Right on 86 th, Right on Dean Rd. (which is the 2 nd stoplight after the green bridge), Club is on the left. IRCE: Right on 86 th, Right on 431 South (Keystone), Left at 46 th St., Left on Shadeland, Club on the right (before the interstate entrance) WI: Left on 86 th St., Left on Michigan Rd., Right on 71 st St., Left on Guion Rd., West Indy is on the right next to the YMCA. UINDY: Right on 86th St., to Keystone (431) to I-465 East to Exit 53A (I-65 North) to next exit #107 (Keystone Ave.,) and turn left and go left to National (behind the Walmart) 8/13/2018 Page 10