Tournament Reports
CLICK HERE FOR INDIVIDUAL FIRST MATCH TIMES (Please read REGISTRATION information below) Please see below for the current top ten order of the alternate list.
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SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD WINNER
Congratulations to Deepak Indrakanti, from Cincinnati, Ohio, who was selected as the sportsmanship award winner for this tournament, out of an outstanding pool of sportsmanship possibilities. Great job, Deepak, and all of the competitors from the tournament!
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INDIVIDUAL FIRST MATCH TIMES, TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION INFORMATION, AND PRACTICE COURT RESERVATIONS
INDIVIDUAL FIRST MATCH TIMES & PLAYER REGISTRATION A list of INDIVIDUAL FIRST MATCH TIMES can be viewed by clicking on the link above under 'Tournament Reports'. For those players who do not make it to the OPTIONAL EARLY REGISTRATION period on Thursday (see below), you must register at the tournament desk at least 45 Minutes prior to your first scheduled match on Friday.
OPTIONAL EARLY REGISTRATION ON THURSDAY There is NO player meeting scheduled for this tournament, however, all players must 'register' at the Tournament Desk prior to their first scheduled match of the tournament. We will be offering an OPTIONAL early registration period on Thursday (Thanksgiving Day) from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. To register, players will need to provide a completed MEDICAL RELEASE FORM. We will have these forms available on site, but it will be a much quicker process if you can complete the form beforehand and fax it to Wendy Franz, FAX # 989-631-5532, or bring the completed form with you when you register for the tournament. Please see the message further below (MEDICAL RELEASE FORM) that includes a link to the form). When you register we will ask for local contact information and the name of the hotel you are staying at, and we will give your tournament t-shirt and your copy of the tournament program -- IMPORTANT- in lieu of a player meeting, players are responsible for knowing any important information that is provided in the tournament program. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO REGISTER EARLY ON THURSDAY YOU WILL NEED TO REGISTER AT THE TOURNAMENT DESK ON FRIDAY MORNING AT LEAST 45 MINUTES PRIOR TO YOUR FIRST SCHEDULED MATCH.
PRACTICE COURTS: TO HELP EXPEDITE THE PRACTICE COURT RESERVATION PROCESS, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE CALLING US. Practice court reservations can now be made for Thursday (Thanksgiving Day) and/or Friday morning. Reservations can be made for 30 minutes or 1 hour. All reservations need to be paid in advance with a credit card (Visa, MasterCard or Discover). Please call 989-631-6151, press 0 for our Welcome Center, and ask for practice court reservations for the B16 National Open. The court rate is $14 for 30 minutes, $28 for 1 hour.. Courts will not be reserved without payment. Reservations can be made on Thursday between 11am-1pm and again between 5-7pm, and on Friday morning from 7:30-9am. There will not be any refunds issued for late cancellations or no shows. IMPORTANT!!! Please make sure you bring your own practice balls – tennis center hoppers and ball carts will not be available for player use.
ALTERNATE LIST - As of 11/25/13, the top ten order of the alternate list is: 1) Edward Ayers 2)Kevin Xu 3)Sam Dern 4)Brockton Andrus 5)Keegan Smith 6)Ian Landwehr 7)John Carlin 8)Read Streller 9)Jonathan Star 10)Ryan Kempin. IMPORTANT- If you are on this list and have not already read and completed the following instructions, please do so now: All alternates are asked to please email the Tournament Director to 1) Let us know you are still available to play and that you want to remain on the list. Please provide all current contact information so that we have it and can contact you quickly if a spot opens up. OR, 2) Let us know if you are not available to play and would like to have your name taken off the list. We will keep the Ordered Alternate List updated as changes are made.
HOW ALTERNATES WERE ORDERED Per USTA guidelines, the Ordered Alternate List was determined in this order: 1) All players with B16 rankings up to #300 on the 10/31/13 B16 National Standing List. 2) All players with B14 rankings up to #200 on the 10/31/13 B14 National Standing List. 3) Remaining players with rankings from the 10/31/13 B16 National Standing List. 4) Any remaining players with rankings from the 10/31/13 B14 National Standing List. 5) All remainign players by lot. NOTE - We have only listed the first 50 alternates in order. Any remaining alternates will be listed in order only if necessary.
DOUBLES INSTRUCTIONS... FOR ALL PLAYERS Regardless of whether or not you signed up for doubles online, ALL players who plan to play doubles (and we hope ALL of you do!) need to email the Tournament Director to confirm you want to play doubles, and to 1) Let us know who your partner is, OR 2) Let us know if you need assistance finding a partner. If you do, please give us all pertinent contact information and also give us permission to share this information with other players/potential partners. We cannot share any players personal information without permission from that player. The Competitors list for the doubles event will include only those players who have confirmed their doubles participation with us by email. Partners will be added as they are confirmed. PLEASE CHECK THE DOUBLES EVENT UNDER THE COMPETITORS TAB- if your name is not on the list but you do plan to play doubles, you need to let us know. Thank you!
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Click on 'more info' MEDICAL RELEASE FORM
Please complete and fax to Wendy Franz at 989-631-5532, or bring with you to the tournament. You will need this form completed and signed when you register for the tournament.
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PLEASE READ ALL OF THE FOLLOWING TOURNAMENT INFORMATION - IF YOU HAVE ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS, EMAIL YOUR INQUIRY TO THE TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR. THANK YOU!
RESTAURANTS OPEN ON THANKSGIVING DAY The following area restaurants will be open on Thanksgiving Day. Please call to confirm hours (some have limited hours) and menus/prices, and to make a reservation, if necessary. Cafe Zinc at The H Hotel--this is an exceptional restaurant! (111 W. Main Street/Midland, MI 48640/989-837-6030); Garden Restaurant at the Midland Resort (1500 W. Wackerly/Midland, MI 48642/800-622-4220); Shirlene's Cuisine (1720 W. Wackerly/Midland, MI 48640/989-631-8750). In addition, the local superstore, Meijer, will also be open all day on Thanksgiving Day for food, groceries and other purchases (7300 Eastman Avenue/Midland, MI 48642/989-839-5900)
IMPORTANT DATES
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 11:59 AM (NOON) Entry Deadline MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4 Competitor and Ordered Alternate Lists posted
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11, NOON There will not be any entry fee refunds for withdrawals received after this time. Please see information further down this page for withdrawal instructions and required documentation.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24, NOON The draw will be made at the Midland Community Tennis Center.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, NOON Individual First Match Times will be posted on the site for players, as well as updated information about PRACTICE/WARM-UP COURTS along with instructions for making reservations. IMPORTANT - We will not take any requests for practice/warm-up courts before this time. Please wait until further instructions are posted on this date/time.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 5:00 - 7:00 P.M. OPTIONAL EARLY REGISTRATION PERIOD There is NO player meeting scheduled for this tournament, however, all players must 'register' at the Tournament Desk prior to their first scheduled match of the tournament. We will be offering this OPTIONAL early registration period on Thursday, November 28 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. To register, players will need to provide a completed MEDICAL RELEASE FORM. We will have these forms available on site, but it will be a much quicker process if you can complete the form beforehand and fax it to Wendy Franz, FAX # 989-631-5532, or bring the completed form with you when you register for the tournament. Please see the message further below (MEDICAL RELEASE FORM) that includes a link to the form). When you register we will ask for local contact information and the name of the hotel you are staying at, and we will give you a copy of the tournament program and your tournament player gift. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO REGISTER EARLY ON THURSDAY YOU WILL NEED TO REGISTER AT THE TOURNAMENT DESK ON FRIDAY MORNING AT LEAST 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO YOUR FIRST SCHEDULED MATCH.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 7:00 P.M. All doubles teams teams will need to be confirmed.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 8:00 A.M. The Tournament Desk will open for registration. If you do not register on Thursday during the Optional Early Registration Period you will need to register at least 30 minutes prior to your first scheduled match today.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 9:00 A.M. Matches begin.
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GENERAL TOURNAMENT INFORMATION
TOURNAMENT LEVEL For ranking purposes, this is USTA National Level 2 tournament.
TOURNAMENT SITE All matches will be played at the Midland Community Tennis Center. This facility has 16 indoor hard courts. Up to 11 of these courts will be used for tournament matches. Please see the information further down this page for links to a map, driving directions, and area restaurants.
SINGLES MAIN DRAW will be 32-players, with a 3rd-4th place playoff. Scoring format for the Main Draw will be two out of three tiebreak sets. Players losing in the Main Draw in any round through the Quarterfinals will feed into the FIC Consolation Draw.
FIC CONSOLATION DRAW will play only through the semifinals - NO finals will be played. FIC scoring format will be two out of three sets with a 10-Point Match Tiebreak in lieu of a full third set. Participation in the FIC is mandatory and players are expected to play and complete all scheduled matches.
DOUBLES will feature a 16-team draw, with a mandatory 3rd-4th place playoff. Single elimination. Scoring format will be an 8-game proset with a 7-point tiebreak at 8 games all. NOTE- ALL players that are selected into the singles event will be eligible AND ENCOURAGED! to play doubles, regardless of whether or not the player signed up for doubles online. If you want to play doubles, and you do not see your name on the Doubles List posted above, please read the Doubles Instructions and then email the Tournament Director with your information.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF PLAY Friday, November 29: Singles Main Draw Round or 32 and Round of 16, Singles FIC Draw First Round, Doubles round of 16 and Quarterfinals. Saturday, November 30: Singles Main Draw Quarterfinals and Semifinals; Singles FIC Draw Second Round and Quarterfinal Qualifier, Doubles Semifinals. Sunday, December 1: Singles Main Draw Finals and 3rd-4th Playoff, Singles FIC Consolation Draw Quarterfinals and Semifinals, Doubles Finals and 3rd-4th Playoff. NOTE: Match play each day may begin with Doubles-TBD.
PRACTICE COURT INFORMATION We will have plenty of practice courts available for players, but will not be taking any reservations until Individual First Match Times are posted at noon on Tuesday, November 26. Please check this site again at that time for updated information and reservation instructions.
HITTING PROS Please check this site after noon on Tuesday, November 26 for updated information on scheduling times to hit with pros.
PRO SHOP AND STRINGING SERVICES The Advantage Pro Shop will be open during the tournament and expert racquet stringing will be available. The pro shop also has a great selection of racquets, bags, shoes and apparel.
TOURNAMENT BALL The Wilson Extra Duty Hard Court ball will be used for this tournament.
DRESS CODE Players are expected to wear appropriate attire befitting a national level championship tournament during all tennis matches. Boxer shorts must not show beneath shorts, and sleeveless shorts that are not designed specifically for tennis are not allowed.
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TOURNAMENT HOTEL
SpringHill Suites by Marriott (800 Joe Mann Boulevard, Midland, Michigan, 48642) located just a few minutes from the tennis center. Tournament rate is $112 and includes breakfast. Please call the hotel directly at 989-837-2700 to make reservations and mention this tournament.
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS, MIDLAND MAP, AND AREA RESTAURANTS
All matches will be played at the Midland Community Tennis Center: 900 E. Wackerly Street, Midland, Michigan, 48642. Please click on the following link. You will be directed to the Midland Community Tennis Center website. Once there, click on the "Tournaments' tab and scroll to the bottom of the page to links for driving instructions, a Midland map, and Midland area restaurants.
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AIRPORT OPTIONS
Here are the three best airport options, from closest to furthest. 1. MBS Airport (Midland/Bay City/Saginaw) is the closest airport, about a fifteen minute drive from Midland. It is a great little international airport and very convenient. Typically more expensive than the other two options. Click on the link at the end of this message to visit the MBS website. 2. Flint Bishop Airport (Flint, Michigan) is about an hour's drive from Midland. Really nice aiport, easy to get in and out of. Fares are typically better than MBS but not as good as Detroit. 3. Detroit Metropolitan Airport (Detroit, Michigan) is about a two to two and a half hour drive from Midland. Nice airport, and big, so it has more flight options and typically offers the lowest fares. ALL TRAVEL ESTIMATES are based on good weather and traffic flow-- please give yourself plenty of time, just in case.
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Click on 'more info' for NATIONAL TOURNAMENT ELIGIBLITY information
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Click on 'more info' for information on ENTERING TWO AGE DIVISIONS FOR NATIONAL OPENS - YES!!!... you can do this, but make sure you understand the criteria.
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Click on 'more info' for SELECTION PROCESS information
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Click on 'more info' for SEEDING CRITERIA
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Click on 'more info' for ENTRY REFUND POLICY
Please click on the 'more info' link for withdrawal requirements. Then, email Wendy Franz at franz@midlandtennis.com with all required documentation AND call Wendy at 989-631-6151, extension 103. We ask for the phone call as backup in case your email gets lost or does not reach us for any reason. Thank you. There will not be any entry fee refunds, for any reason, for withdrawals received after noon on Monday, November 11, 2013.
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4 players are selected for each site from the most recent National Standings List of the next lower age division and 28 players are selected for each site from the age division of the event
Entry to this tournament is restricted. To see how entrants will be selected, follow the “Selection Process” link to the left. It is the player’s responsibility to check the selection list(s) after registering online to be sure that a check mark appears beside the player’s name on the list, in order to insure proper registration. Entries must be submitted by Thursday, October 31, 2013 11:59:00 AM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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