USTA/MIDWEST SECTION USTA LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP ADULT 40 & OVER AUGUST 21-23, 2015 SHERATON INDIANAPOLIS AT KEYSTONE CROSSING OFFICIAL HOST HOTEL USTA LEAGUE ADULT 40 & OVER CHAMPIONSHIP NORTH CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL INDIANAPOLIS, IN #USTASectionals
2015 USTA/MIDWEST SECTION ADULT 40 & OVER USTA LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP Congratulations on winning your District or State USTA League Championship! Your team now qualifies to compete in the USTA/Midwest Section USTA League Adult 40 & Over Championships. Match play begins Friday, August 21 and concludes on Sunday, August 23, in Indianapolis, IN. All captains need to be aware of the North Central High School parking arrangements for Friday, August 21. On August 21, there will be a school bus shuttle from the Sheraton Indianapolis at Keystone Crossing to the North Central High School site. There will be NO parking on Friday, August 21 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! USTA/Midwest Sectional Championship information is available at http://www.midwest.usta.com/midwestchampionships. Important: As the captain of the team, you must attend the USTA/Midwest Section USTA League team registration and captain s meeting on Thursday, August 20, at the Sheraton Indianapolis at Keystone Crossing. Registration is between 6-7 PM and the meeting is at 7:15PM. The exception is for those teams playing on Saturday only; the Men s 3.0 teams. They may register before their match. Those teams should arrive at least an hour before their scheduled match time to allow for registration and turning in your completed line-up. To book rooms at the Sheraton copy and paste the following link into your browser (after August 1 st only): https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/book/usta40 Enter your own rooming lists and obtain immediate confirmation numbers no later than Friday, August 17, 2015, by 5:00 p.m. EDT. USTA/Midwest Section Adult 40 & Over Championship Facts Event: Host Hotel: Room Rate: USTA/Midwest Section USTA League Adult 40 & Over Championship Sheraton Indianapolis at Keystone Crossing Keystone at the Crossing Indianapolis, IN 46240 Phone: 317-846-2700 Fax: 317-574-6780 $119.00 + applicable taxes for single/double, other rooms available. The newly remodeled Sheraton Indianapolis at Keystone Crossing reservation form for you is accessible online. The website address is provided to you in your winner packet from the State Page 2
Championship. As captain, you may go online and reserve your room(s) for your team(s) and guests at the Sheraton Indianapolis Hotel. Complimentary Buffet breakfast included in the price. Hotel reservation opens Aug 1 st, and the cut off date is August 17, by 5:00 pm EDT. Friday busing to North Central site will be offered only at Sheraton. Tennis Facilities: North Central High School Outdoor Hard Courts 1801 E. 86 th St. Indianapolis, IN 317-259-5377 and 317-253-4526 Upstairs Tournament Desk Hard Courts There is no alcohol and/or smoking on a school campus by players or observers. Anyone caught drinking alcohol or smoking on campus may be arrested and prosecuted. Transportation to and from the courts: Tournament Phone: 419-666-9914 North Central High School - On Friday, August 21, there will be a school bus that runs from the Sheraton Indianapolis at Keystone Crossing to North Central, 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 areas only. Then either pick up the shuttle or walk the 7/10 mile to the North Central High School site. There is a high school practice on Friday, August 21 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and a high school match on Saturday, August 22 in the afternoon. Tournament Entry Fees: $450.00 team fee for 3.0-4.5 M & W Adult 40 & Over Teams Entry fees must be paid at captain s registration if not paid by the district. Checks should be made out to the USTA/Midwest Section. Please check with your District Coordinator prior to coming to the event to determine if your District is paying your team entry fee. Captain Team Sheraton Indianapolis Hotel & Suites on Thursday, August 20, Registration: anytime between 6:00-7:00 p.m. Men s 3.0 teams may register before they play on Saturday. Mandatory Captain s Meeting: Following team registration from 7:15-8:00 p.m. Captains and cocaptains only are invited. Men s 3.0 teams need not attend. 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 Page 3
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 Sectionals. A captain must request a waiver from the USTA/Midwest Section Adult 40 & Over USTA League Championship Committee prior to the championship to participate with fewer than eight (8) players. 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. 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. Procedures in the event of a tie: Balls: Rain: Tournament Schedule: Transportation to and from the courts: 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. Only the Tournament Director (along with Head referee) 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: http://www.midwest.usta.com/midwestchampionships 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. North Central High School - On Friday, August 21 there will be a school bus that runs from the Sheraton Indianapolis at Keystone Crossing to North Central, 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., Page 4
in the designated areas only. Then either pick up the shuttle or walk the 7/10 mile to the North Central High School site. There is a high school practice on Friday, August 21 from approx. 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM. and a high school match on Saturday, August 22, from 12:00 Noon-4:00PM. Please be friendly and accommodating to the High School players and fans. Official Logo Merchandise: NetKnacks vendor(s) will be available at the Sheraton Indianapolis Hotel & Suites Hotel at the Captain s registration on Thursday, August 20, and throughout the tournament at North Central High School concluding on Sunday, August 23. Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard/American Express Phone: 800-374-6153, www.tennisawards.com Photographs: Hydration: Athletic Trainer: Key Websites: Text The Tournament Desk Facebook: 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 registration. All teams are required to have their picture taken at North Central High School. Pictures will be made available on-line. Be sure to start drinking plenty of fluids at least two (2) days before the championship begins. One (1) trainer will be onsite at North Central High School. http://www.midwest.usta.com/midwestchampionships From the above URL address you can access tournament, hotel information, the match schedule, player decision form, team publicity release form and medial questionnaire form. Have a question about the championship? Text the Adult 18 & Over USTA League Championship Desk at 419-666-9914. Please text only during Tournament hours unless there is an emergency. This event has a Facebook page for participants to share their experience and share photos with others. Please visit www.facebook.com/ustamidwest Twitter: Join our Social Network at the USTA League Sectional Championships Use the hash tag #USTASectionals You can let everyone know how you and your team are doing at the Adult 40 & Over Championships! www.twitter.com/ustamidwest Page 5
Schedule of Events Thursday 6:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. USTA Registration Desk open for captains Sheraton Indianapolis Hotel 7:15 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Mandatory Captains Meeting Sheraton Indianapolis Hotel 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. Registration for all teams North Central High School 7:30-8:00 a.m. Match play begins North Central 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 7:30-8:00 a.m. Match play begins North Central 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 7:30-8:00 a.m. Match play begins North Central High School Page 6
2015 USTA/Midwest Section District USTA League Coordinators District/State Name Telephone and E-Mail Chicago Illinois Nancy Williford 630-778-7131 ustachicago@comcast.net Mid-South Tennis Association Joann Blair 309-267- 4000 joann@midsouthillinoistennis.com Northern Illinois Viki Congleton 630-443-6074 viki@northernillinoistennis.com Central Indiana Toby Gaynor 317-844-6105 toby@centralindianatennis.com Northern Indiana Jan Orban 574-551-0121 Jan.orban@comcast.net Northeast Michigan Talaya Schilb 989-859-8059 stevens@midlandtennis.com Northern Michigan Megan Green 231.881.7355 Meggreen0414@gmail.com Southeastern Michigan Tennis Deb Thallman 734-421-1025 deb@semich-usta.com Association Western Michigan Steve Mott 616-272-4340 Steve@wmitennis.com Northeastern Ohio Dale Hartwig 330-677-5219 dhartwig@neohiotennis.com Northwestern Ohio Amy Beaverson 419-472-1095 nwotaleagues@att.net Ohio Valley Tennis Association Joyce Engle 937-399-5064 ovta@woh.rr.com Wisconsin Tennis Association Pam Hammond 920-602-0341 Pamhammond62@gmail.com Page 7
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR PLAYING IN WARM WEATHER You may be playing your matches in conditions to which you are not accustomed. The temperature and/or humidity can get quite high. If you follow the suggestions below, there is no reason why you cannot have good matches and a good time. You will lose fluid from your body through perspiration. Along with water you lose sodium, potassium and other electrolytes. It is necessary to replenish your body with BOTH water and these electrolytes. All athletes should drink plenty of fluids (water, sport drinks, juice, milk, etc.) throughout the day. If you wait until you are thirsty, you have waited too long. Note: your body can lose a lot of fluid, via evaporation, while you are flying since the air in the passenger compartment is very dry. You should drink 1 cup of noncaffeine or non-alcoholic drink per hour. Drink another cup of fluid just prior to play. In fact, also drinking 16 to 20 ounces of water, juices, or sports drink 60-90 minutes before your match can further help in avoiding heat disorders. Bring a large thermos with you on court and drink frequently (i.e., at every changeover). Water and/or sport drinks are effective. After your match drink plenty of fluids. It could be water, Gatorade, lemonade, juice, etc. If you prefer, dilute any of these to your own taste. Water by itself does not replace necessary electrolytes. Don t forget to eat! Fresh fruit and fruit juices are an excellent source of some electrolytes and carbohydrates, but you may have to make a special effort to replace some salt as well. Wearing white really can help in hot weather. Use cotton/polyester blends rather than 100% cotton or tightly woven nylon. Have an extra dry shirt available for change. Perspiration can block ventilation when the shirt is soaked and on humid days, the cooling of evaporation is of little significance. Use sunscreen. Use waterproof/ sweat proof sunscreen that blocks both UVA and UVB rays. Have an SPF of at least 15, but an SPF 30 or above is preferred. Wear a wide-brimmed hat that is well ventilated and shades the neck as well. Remember, you are allowed 20 seconds between points and 90 seconds at the changeover. Use this time to recover. Take advantage of shade during changeover as much as possible. Change the shirt frequently (and shorts if necessary), and use a cool towel on the face and upper back. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF HEAT DISORDER 1. Heat cramps: muscle spasms, usually due to extensive and repeated sweat losses, fatigue, and normal body temperature. 2. Heat exhaustion: extreme weakness, exhaustion, headache, dizziness, nausea, profuse sweating, chills and cool skin, normal body temperature, rapid pulse, sometimes unconscious. 3. Heat stroke: hot, dry skin, headache, nausea, confusion, staggering gait, extremely high body temperature, collapse, unconsciousness, sometimes death. IF ANY OF THESE CONDITIONS (#2 OR #3) SHOULD OCCUR: 1. Call a doctor or emergency vehicle. (Keep applying ice water continuously and generously until medical assistance arrives.) 2. Loosen the player s clothing at once. 3. Place player in a prone position in the shade. 4. Apply ice to head and body (or whatever means are available to providing cooling). For more comprehensive information on dehydration and over-hydrating please go to: http://www.active.com/nutrition/articles/fluid_facts_for_athletes.htm Page 8
Directions Sheraton Indianapolis Hotel & Suites 8787 Keystone Crossing 317-846-2700 North Central High School (NC) 1801 E. 86 th Street 317-259-5377 Indianapolis Racquet Club (IRC) 8249 Dean Rd. 317-849-2531 Carmel Racquet Club (CRC) 225 E. Carmel Dr. 317-844-1177 West Indy Racquet Club (WI) 4458 Guion Rd. 317-840-2495 Indianapolis Racquet Club East (IRCE) 4901 N. Shadeland 317-545-2228 Five Seasons Sports Club (5-S) 1300 E. 96 th St. 317-582-1550 UINDY Tennis Center (UINDY) 2727 National Ave. 317-788-7700 Jewish Community Center (JCC) 6701 Hoover Road 317-251-9467 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) JCC: Right on 86 th St., to Left on Meridian (US 31), Right on Meridian Hills Blvd (becomes 73 rd St) to Left at Hoover Rd., and JCC is on the left. From North Central High School 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) 5-S: Left on 86 th St., Right on College, Right on 96 th St. Club is on the left. 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) Page 9