Adult Competition Handbook 2011
Table of Contents ADULTS Adult Points Per Round 2 2011 Adult Tournament Schedule 3 Age Eligibility Requirements 6 General Characteristics of Various NTRP Playing Levels 7 TennisLink Tournament Registration 8 USTA League Tennis 10 Central Indiana Tennis Association 1050 East 86th Street Suite 55A Indianapolis, IN 46240 Phone - 317.846.4560 Fax - 317.846.4581 www.centralindiana.usta.com Follow Us USTA/Central Indiana Tennis Association (CITA) CentralINTennis 1
Adult Points Per Round The following points table will be used for adults. Player Results Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Champion 250 187 125 2nd Place 190 142 95 3rd Place 160 120 80 4th Place/SF 130 97 65 Quarterfinalist 80 60 40 Reached R16 50 37 25 Consolations 12 9 6 Level 1 - Midwest Championships (played in our district) Level 2 - CITA District Closed Tournaments Level 3 - All other CITA Tournaments (including Midwest tournaments played in our district) Ranking Requirements: 1. To be eligible for a CITA Adult/Senior year end ranking in singles or doubles, a player must win one match in a CITA District tournament in the age division in which the player seeks to obtain a ranking. 2. Players shall receive points based upon the round they complete in the tournaments within the CITA District. 3. Players shall receive points based upon the round they complete in a USTA/Midwest Sectional Championship, if held in the CITA district. 4. Points shall be awarded based on the most current published Points Per Round table. 5. Points shall be computed based on the player s best four (4) CITA District or Midwest Championship played within the district. ADDITIONALLY: 1. This Points Table applies to: Single Elimination Tournaments; First Match Consolation Tournaments; and Round Robin events where a player must win a match in order to receive points. 2. A player will receive points if they: complete a match; win by a retirement; or win by any time of default. Byes do not count as matches won. 2
2011 Adult Tournament Schedule (as of 11/23/2010) 1/7/2011-1/9/2011 KENNY KENT LEXUS DOUBLES CLASSIC M(Op,35)d,FMLC; W(Op)d,FMLC; X(Op)d,FMLC; NM(3.0-4.0)d,FMLC; NW(2.5-4.0)d,FMLC; Combo MX(6.0,7.0,8.0)d,FMLC; M(Op,35)d,FMLC; W(Op)d,FMLC; X(Op)d,FMLC; NM(3.0-4.0)d,FMLC; NW(2.5-4.0)d,FMLC; Combo MX(6.0,7.0,8.0)d, FMLC, Tri State Athletic Club 555 Tennis Ln, Evansville, IN 47715 Phone: 812-4793111 ID#: 855320811 Deadline: 1/3/2011 4/15/2011-4/17/2011 MIDWEST INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIP M(35,45,55,65)s,FMLC; M(35,45,55,65)d, Carmel Racquet Club 225 E. Carmel Dr., C/o Mark Woldmore, Carmel, IN 46032 Phone: (317) 844-1177 ID#: 855310511 Deadline: 4/10/2011 4/15/2011-4/17/2011 MADDENCO OPEN MW(Op,55)s,FMLC; MW(Op)d,FMLC; X(Op)d,FMLC; NMW(3.0-4.0)s,FMLC; CMW(6.0,7.0,8.0)d,FMLC; Combo MX(6.0,7.0,8.0)d,FMLC; PC(0)d,FMLC, Evansville Comm Tns Assn Wesselman Park - Barb Boone, 551 N. Boeke Rd, Evansville, IN 47711 Phone: (812) 479-6506 ID#: 855323011 Deadline: 4/11/2011 4/29/2011-5/1/2011 TRI-STATE ATHLETIC CLUB CHALLENGER OPEN M(Op)s,FMLC; M(35)s,FMLC; W(Op)s,FMLC; M(Op)d,SE; M(35)d,SE; NMW(3.0-4.0)s,FMLC; NMW(3.0-4.0)d,SE; Combo MX(7.0,8.0)d,SE; M(Op)s,FMLC; M(35)s, FMLC; W(Op)s,FMLC; M(Op)d,SE; M(35)d,SE; NMW(3.0-4.0)s,FMLC; NMW(3.0-4.0) d,se; Combo MX(7.0,8.0)d,SE, Tri State Athletic Club Richard Cooley, 555 Tennis Lane, Evansville, IN 47715 Phone: (812) 479-3111 ID#: 855323311 Deadline: 4/25/2011 5/6/2011-5/8/2011 INDIANAPOLIS JUNIOR and ADULT SPRING OPEN M(Op)s,MFIC; M(45)s,MFIC; M(Op)d,SE; M(45)d,SE; NM(3.5)s,MFIC; NW(Op,3.5)s,MFIC; NM(3.5)d,SE; NW(Op,3.5)d,SE; M(Op)s,MFIC; M(45)s,MFIC; M(Op)d,SE; M(45)d,SE; NM(3.5)s,MFIC; NW(Op,3.5)s,MFIC; NM(3.5)d,SE; NW(Op,3.5)d,SE, Washington Township Schools 1805 E 86th St, Indianapolis, IN 46240 Phone: (317) 259-5377 ID#: 855324211 Deadline: 5/2/2011 5/13/2011-5/15/2011 Evansville Community Tennis Association (ECTA) Open MW(Op,55)s,FMLC; MW(Op)d,FMLC; X(Op)d,FMLC; NMW(3.0-4.0)s,FMLC; CMW(6.0,7.0,8.0)d,FMLC; Combo MX(6.0,7.0,8.0)d,FMLC; PC(0)d,FMLC, Evansville Comm Tns Assn Wesselman Park - Kavonne Mitchell, 551 N. Boeke, Evansville, IN 47711 Phone: 812-499-1783 ID#: 855323911 Deadline: 5/9/2011 5/19/2011-5/22/2011 Midwest Clay Court Championships, a Category II Championship M(35-75)s,FMLC; M(35-75)d,SE; M(35-75)s,FMLC; M(35-75)d,SE, Hamilton County Community Tennis Association 225 E Carmel Dr, Carmel, IN 46032 Phone: (317) 844-1177 ID#: 855319311 Deadline: 5/9/2011 6/3/2011-6/5/2011 INDIANA EYE CLINIC EYE OPENER M(Op,55,65)s,FMLC; W(Op)s,FMLC; M(Op,45)d,FMLC; X(Op)d,FMLC; NM(3.5-4.0)s,FMLC; NM(3.5-4.5)d,FMLC; M(Op,55,65)s,FMLC; W(Op)s,FMLC; M(Op,45)d, FMLC; X(Op)d,FMLC; NM(3.5-4.0)s,FMLC; NM(3.5-4.5)d,FMLC, Greenwood Park/Rec Dept Steve Gantz, 849 Oakwood Drive, Greenwood, IN 46142 Phone: (317) 883-7670 ID#: 855323511 Deadline: 5/31/2011 6/3/2011-6/5/2011 SAM PEDEN NEW ALBANY OPEN MW(Op)sd,SE; MW(Op)sd,SE, New Albany Tennis Club Attn:B Dusch, 1216 Lexington Dr., New Albany, IN 47150 Phone: 502-533-6574 ID#: 855350311 Deadline: 5/30/2011 3
2011 Adult Tournament Schedule (continued) 6/10/2011-6/12/2011 CAPITOL CITY OPEN M(Op,35,45,55,65)s,SE; W(Op,35)sd,SE; M(Op,35,45,55)d,SE; X(Op,45)d,SE; NMW(3.5)s,SE, Capitol City Tennis Club 3602 Marcella Ln, Indianapolis, IN 46222 Phone: 317-9257313 ID#: 855318311 Deadline: 6/7/2011 6/17/2011-6/19/2011 KENT KINNEAR USTA TENNIS OPEN M(Op,55)s,FMLC; W(Op)s,FMLC; M(Op,45)d,FMLC; X(Op)d,FMLC; NM(3.5-4.0)s,FMLC; NM(3.5-4.5)d,FMLC, Greenwood Parks & Rec Steve Gantz, 849 Oakwood Drive, Greenwood, IN 46142 Phone: (317) 883-7670 ID#: 855305311 Deadline: 6/14/2011 6/23/2011-6/26/2011 PEARSON FORD OPEN MW(Op)s,FMLC; MW(Op)d,SE; MW(Op)s,FMLC; MW(Op)d,SE, The Woodstock Club 1301 W 38th St, Indianapolis, IN 46208 Phone: 317-9263348 ID#: 855319811 Deadline: 6/17/2011 6/24/2011-6/26/2011 Team Witsken s Adult Open NM(3.0-5.5)s,FMLC; NW(2.5-4.0)s,FMLC; NM(3.0-5.5)d; NW(2.5-4.0)d; Combo MX(6.5,7.5)d; NM(3.0-5.5)s,FMLC; NW(2.5-4.0)s,FMLC; NM(3.0-5.5)d; NW(2.5-4.0)d; Combo MX(6.5,7.5)d; NM(3.0-5.5)s,FMLC; NW(2.5-4.0)s,FMLC; NM(3.0-5.5)d; NW(2.5-4.0)d; Combo MX(6.5,7.5)d, Team Witsken 14714 Brahms Dr, Carmel, IN 46032 Phone: 317-372-1656 ID#: 855300811 Deadline: 6/20/2011 7/1/2011-7/3/2011 OLD NATIONAL BANK USTA TENNIS CLASSIC M(Op,45,55)s,FMLC; W(Op)s,FMLC; M(Op,45)d,FMLC; X(Op)d,FMLC; NM(3.5-4.5)sd,FMLC, Greenwood Parks & Rec Steve Gantz, 849 Oakwood Drive, Greenwood, IN 46142 Phone: (317) 883-7670 ID#: 855304211 Deadline: 6/28/2011 7/1/2011-7/3/2011 Integra Bank Open MW(Op,55)s,FMLC; MW(Op)d,FMLC; X(Op)d,FMLC; NMW(3.0-4.0)s,FMLC; CMW(6.0,7.0,8.0)d,FMLC; Combo MX(6.0,7.0,8.0)d,FMLC; PC(0)d,FMLC; MW(Op,55)s,FMLC; MW(Op)d,FMLC; X(Op)d,FMLC; NMW(3.0-4.0)s,FMLC; CMW(6.0,7.0,8.0)d,FMLC; Combo MX(6.0,7.0,8.0)d,FMLC; PC(0)d,FMLC, Evansville Comm Tns Assn Wesselman Park - Barb Kemper, 551 N. Boeke Rd, Evansville, IN 47711 Phone: 812-480-1138 ID#: 855328811 Deadline: 6/27/2011 7/1/2011-7/3/2011 SAMMY PEDEN FIRECRACKER TOURNAMENT MW(Op)sd,SE; MW(Op)sd,SE, New Albany Tennis Club attn: B. Dusch, 1216 Lexington Dr., New Albany, IN 47150 Phone: 502-533-6574 ID#: 855351611 Deadline: 6/27/2011 7/8/2011-7/10/2011 MCCANN MEMORIAL WHEELCHAIR OPEN LMW(Op)sd; LMW(A)sd; LMW(B)sd; LMW(C)sd; LMW(D)sd, Northwest Ymca 3500 N Chadam Ln, Muncie, IN 47304 Phone: 765-286-0818 ID#: 855308811 Deadline: 7/4/2011 7/15/2011-7/17/2011 South Central Indiana Hard Court Championships M(45,55,65)s,FMLC; W(Op)s,FMLC; M(Op,45)d,FMLC; X(Op)d,FMLC; NM(Op,3.5-4.5)s,FMLC; NM(3.5-4.5)d,FMLC, Greenwood Parks & Rec Steve Gantz, 849 Oakwood Drive, Greenwood, IN 46142 Phone: (317) 883-7670 ID#: 855305411 Deadline: 7/12/2011 7/29/2011-7/31/2011 Silver Creek Classic MW(Op)s,SE, Silver Creek Tennis Association 11913 Magellan Way, Sellersburg, IN 47172 Phone: 317-4891288 ID#: 855301111 Deadline: 7/25/2011 4
2011 Adult Tournament Schedule (continued) 9/9/2011-9/11/2011 MIDWEST INDOOR CHAMPIONSHIP - 2011 MW(55-80)s,FMLC; MW(55-80)d,SE, Indianapolis Racquet Club 8249 Dean Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46240 Phone: 317-8492531 ID#: 855304311 Deadline: 9/2/2011 9/9/2011-9/11/2011 Southern Indiana Open MW(Op)sd,FMLC; X(Op)d,FMLC; NM(3.0-4.0)s,FMLC; NW(2.5-4.0)s,FMLC; CMW(6.0,7.0,8.0)d,FMLC; Combo MX(6.0,7.0,8.0)d,FMLC; PC(0)d,FMLC, Evansville Comm Tns Assn Barb Boone - Wesselman Tennis Center, 551 Boeke Road, Evansville, IN 47735 Phone: (812) 480-1138 ID#: 855325311 Deadline: 9/5/2011 9/9/2011-9/11/2011 IRC KICKOFF CLASSIC - 2011 MW(Op,35,45)sd,SE; NMW(3.5)sd; MW(Op,35,45)sd,SE; NMW(3.5)sd, Indianapolis Racquet Club 8249 Dean Road, Attn: Phylis Gesellchen, Indianapolis, IN 46240 Phone: (317) 849-2531 ID#: 855325511 Deadline: 9/2/2011 10/1/2011-10/2/2011 Clay Court Classic MW(Op)s,COMP; NM(3.0-4.0)s,COMP; NW(3.0-3.5)s,COMP, Tri State Athletic Club 555 Tennis Ln, Evansville, IN 47715 Phone: 812-4793111 ID#: 855317411 Deadline: 9/28/2011 11/25/2011-11/27/2011 TSAC THANKSGIVING CLASSIC M(Op,35)s,FMLC; W(Op)s,FMLC; NM(3.0-4.0)s,FMLC; NW(3.0-3.5)s,FMLC; M(Op,35)s,FMLC; W(Op)s,FMLC; NM(3.0-4.0)s,FMLC; NW(3.0-3.5)s,FMLC, Tri State Athletic Club Richard Cooley, 555 Tennis Lane, Evansville, IN 47715 Phone: (812) 479-3111 ID#: 855328011 Deadline: 11/20/2011 12/9/2011-12/11/2011 BOILERMAKER ADULT OPEN M(Op)s,FMLC; M(35,45,55,65)s,FMLC; W(Op,35)s,FMLC; M(Op)d,SE; M(35,45,55,65)d,SE; W(Op,35)d,SE; X(Op)d,SE; NMW(3.5-4.0)s,FMLC; NMW(3.5-4.0)d,SE; Combo MX(7.0,8.0)d,SE; M(Op)s,FMLC; M(35,45,55,65)s,FMLC; W(Op,35)s, FMLC; M(Op)d,SE; M(35,45,55,65)d,SE; W(Op,35)d,SE; X(Op)d,SE; NMW(3.5-4.0)s,FMLC; NMW(3.5-4.0)d,SE; Combo MX(7.0,8.0)d,SE, Schwartz Tennis Center - Purdue 1324 McCormick Rd, W Lafayette, IN 47906 Phone: 765-4943600 ID#: 855318611 Deadline: 12/5/2011 12/16/2011-12/18/2011 CARMEL RACQUET CLUB WINTER OPEN MW(Op)sd; X(Op)d, Carmel Racquet Club 225 E. Carmel Dr., C/o Mark Woldmore, Carmel, IN 46032 Phone: (317) 844-1177 ID#: 855328411 Deadline: 12/11/2011 5
Age Eligibility Requirements For the ranking year January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011 A player is eligible to play: 35 if born on or before December 31, 1976 45 if born on or before December 31, 1966 55 if born on or before December 31, 1956 65 if born on or before December 31, 1946 All adult events are open to players who have reached or will reach the minimum age limit of the division on or before the last day of the ranking year. For example, a player may not turn 35 until July of 2011, but may start playing in the 35 division as of January 1, 2011. Common abbreviations: M - Men W - Women B - Boys G - Girls S - Singles D - Doubles E - co-ed Op - Open L - Wheelchair X - Mixed doubles MD - Mother/Daughter MS - Mother/Son FD -Father/Daughter FS - Father/Son SS - Sister/Sister BS - Brother/Sister BB - Brother/Brother HW - Husband/Wife PC -Parent/Child N - NTRP LJ - Wheelchair Jr. LMW - Wheelchair Men/Women LS - Wheelchair Senior LQ - Wheelchair Quad FIC -Feed In Consolation MFIC - Modified FIC FMC -First Match Consolation FMLC - First Match Loser Consolation SE - Single Elimination RR - Round Robin 6
General Characteristics of Various NTRP Playing Levels 2.0 - You lack court experience and your strokes need developing. You are familiar with the basic positions for singles and doubles play. 2.5 - You are learning to judge where the ball is going, although your court coverage is limited. You can sustain a short rally of slow pace with other players of the same ability. 3.0 - You are fairly consistent when hitting medium-paced shots, but are not comfortable with all strokes and lack execution when trying for directional control, depth, or power. Your most common doubles formation is one-up, one-back. 3.5 - You have achieved improved stroke dependability with directional control on moderate shots, but need to develop depth and variety. You exhibit more aggressive net play, have improved court coverage and are developing teamwork in doubles. 4.0 - You have dependable strokes, including directional control and depth on both forehand and backhand sides on moderate-paced shots. You can use lobs, overheads, approach shots and volleys with some success and occasionally force errors when serving. Rallies may be lost due to impatience. Teamwork in doubles is evident. 4.5 - You have developed your use of power and spin and can handle pace. You have sound footwork, can control depth of shots, and attempt to vary game plan according to your opponents. You can hit first serves with power and accuracy and place the second serve. You tend to overhit on difficult shots. Aggressive net play is common in doubles. 5.0 - You have good shot anticipation and frequently have an outstanding shot or attribute around which a game may be structured. You can regularly hit winners or force errors off of short balls and can put away volleys. You can successfully execute lobs, drop shots, half volleys, overhead smashes, and have good depth and spin on most second serves. 7
TennisLink Tournament Registration Using the TennisLink Searchable Schedule Log on to http://tennislink.usta.com/tournaments First, input the tournament ID number, if known, in the Quick Search field. Second, select one or more search criteria if you need to focus your search. For example, select a specific section or district by clicking on the drop down and highlighting a choice, or leave All sections/districts selected to search the entire database. Next, refine the search by using one or several of the search options, such as Keyword search, location, or date or use the Currently Registering quick search option to find all tournaments whose entry close date is within a 2-week period. Online registration events include the TennisLink logo beside each one. Click on the tournament name or the logo to proceed to registration. NOTE: Registration for USTA sanctioned events requires a USTA membership that is current through the end of the event. The system will check the USTA membership files for accuracy and expiration date. Renewal of a USTA membership is instantaneous. If a renew message appears, click on renew membership on the left side of your screen to go to the USTA membership site. Review the address and birthdate information displayed for the player. If it is not correct click Update My Information, and correct the necessary areas, then click Save. Choose events Once the system has verified the validity of the USTA membership, it will display available events, and events the player is eligible to enter. Entry fees will be subtotaled as you click in the boxes beside the events that you wish to enter. IMPORTANT: FILL IN THE CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE PLAYER. This information will be used by the Tournament Director to contact the player. Be sure it is correct. If the information is not correct or filled in, you run the risk of not being able to play in the tournament if the Director is unable to contact you. Doubles Registration If a doubles event was selected you may ADD a player; you must know the partner s USTA number. If NO PARTNER is named, click continue. Shopping Cart Check the registration in the cart for accuracy. Unwanted registrations can be deleted by clicking on the trash can. Use the edit entry function to change the entry details of a particular entry. 8
TennisLink Tournament Registration (continued) Click on Add another entry to add more players for the same tournament. Click on Continue searching to return to the searchable calendar to search for other tournaments to enter then proceed to checkout. Order Summary/Checkout There is a non-refundable service fee for registering via the Internet. Be aware that this fee will be added on the checkout page and shown as one complete total. This bundled sum will include the tournament registration fee and the non-refundable fee. Enter credit card information (name entered must be identical to the one on the credit card) or select a previously stored credit card and place your order. Please be patient while the order is processed. Do not use the back button during this process. NOTE: For most tournaments, the credit card is processed and charged at the time of registration. For some tournaments, such as those that use a selection process, credit cards are not charged until the selections are made and after the entry deadline has passed. To change an entry after registration has been completed, a player must withdraw from the tournament and register again. Confirmation If the registration is successfully processed, a confirmation message will be displayed and a confirmation number will be given. Be sure to write this number down. If any technical issues or questions arise during the registration process, please contact the TennisLink Team at linkteam@usta.com. 9
USTA League Tennis What is a USTA League? USTA League is the country s largest recreational tennis league, helping more than 325,000 players nationwide get on the court, have a good time, and step up their game. The League is organized as competitive team match play. Teams are made up of a minimum of five to eight players depending upon division. Teams and matches are set up according to NTRP ratings, so your teammates and opponents will be at your skill level. The competition is exciting, the atmosphere is social, and since players compete on teams you have a built-in cheering section. How does a USTA League work? Teams compete in four national divisions: Adult, Senior (50+), Super Senior (60+) and Mixed Doubles. The format features singles and doubles matches for adult leagues, and three doubles matches for seniors and mixed leagues. Other League opportunities include Mixed Senior (50+) and Combo Doubles, where the combined NTRP ratings of the doubles determine participation. Who can play in a USTA League? USTA League is for women and men age 18 and older of all abilities and experience. Whether you re new to the game or a former player, there s a spot for you. 10
USTA League Tennis (continued) How to get involved in a USTA League? Contact your USTA League Coordinator, Holly Brannon at 317.844.6105 or at leagues@centralindianatennis.com. Notes 11