NIN Closed, MW Section Level 3, NIN District Level 1

Tournament site: All matches are played at Kesling Park, 2150 A Street, La Porte, IN 46350.


Waivers must be submitted before play starts!

https://ustamidwest.formstack.com/forms/junior_waiver2

Safe play practices will be followed! 2 balls per player. Hand sanitizers will be available and encouraged along with social distancing by fans (6 ft. apart). Bring your own water and chairs. Bleachers will not be used. Spectators will be six feet behind the fences surrounding the courts.


Trophies to Winner, Finalist, and Consolation winner.

UTRs will be used for seeding.

Please note--First Match Times (all match times) are Central Standard Time Zone.


Please verify next match time with tournament desk throughout the tournament.

Check in for first match site 10 minutes early. Leave immediately after each match--no lingering after matches.

All main draw matches are full two out of three sets. Back draw matches will use 10-point tie break for third set.

10 minute warm-up with opponent

Warm-up courts available at both sites prior to the start of the tournament.

We are not able to provide a trainer on site. Please bring all equipment (tape, foam roller, etc) you may need with you


One wild card for the Midwest Closed will be given based on the highest finisher. IF the winner of our Closed will be automatically selected for the Midwest Closed on Nov. 7-9, the next highest finisher will be considered for the wild card, etc.

Please Note--the endorsement rules have changed: The Play and Complete Rule will be enforced. A player who does not play and complete his/her final match in the District Closed will not be eligible for endorsement to the USTA/Midwest Closed. 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 Closed will cause the player to no longer be eligible to be endorsed to the Midwest Closed.

Please contact NIN office at ninoffice@comcast.net or 219-934-9259 if you have questions.


Proof of Domicile

A player's domicile shall be the domicile of that player's "parents". Domicile is hereby defined as the bonafide, true and permanent home of the player's "parents". In the event that the player's parents are divorced or legally separated, the custodial parent or the legal custodian who in fact resides with the player, shall be presumed to be the player's parent for determining domicile.

In the event of a dispute as to the eligibility of a player under this section, the following factors shall be used to determine domicile:
1. A photocopy of the "parents'" most recent state income tax return or a printed copy of the electronic file form.
2. A photocopy of the "parents" most recent federal income tax return or a printed copy of the electronic file form.
3. A copy of a Declaration of Domicile, signed by the "parents" proving that the player's "parents" live in the USTA/Midwest Section. The document must be notarized.
4. Affidavit of domicile executed by the head of the household.
5. Photocopies of "parents" and players (when applicable) driver's licenses and automobile registration (s).
6. Notarized copy of "parents" voter registration.
7. Photocopy of Homestead Tax Credit (all states except Ohio, unless the "parents" meet the special requirements in Ohio)

The above list is not intended to be definitive or all inclusive and other factors may be considered by the USTA/Midwest Section Junior Competition Committee, or may be submitted by the player's parent, to assist in determining the players' domicile. The USTA/Midwest Section office staff may request any documents reasonably believed to be necessary in the determination of a player's eligibility. The player has the burden
of proof.

A District, player or parent may submit a request for reconsideration of a domicile ruling to the USTA/Midwest Section Junior Competition Committee. The decision of the USTA/Midwest Section Junior Competition Committee or its appointed subcommittee on the reconsideration request may be appealed to the USTA/Midwest Section Board of Directors. The decision of the USTA/Midwest Section Board of Directors shall be final on the issue of domicile. All requests for reconsideration must be filed with the USTA/Midwest Section Office at least 30 days, prior to the entry deadline of any closed tournament in which the player wishes to enter. Any additional documents requested by the USTA/Midwest Section Junior Competition Committee shall be submitted within five (5) business days after their request. The "parents" may submit any additional documents at anytime prior to the reconsideration review by the USTA/Midwest Section Junior Competition Committee or its appointed subcommittee.

The reconsideration shall be considered based upon all documents submitted to the USTA/Midwest Section Junior Competition Committee. Any falsification of information will result in a minimum one-year revocation of junior tennis privileges in the USTA/Midwest Section. A player suspended for falsification of information may apply for re-instatement.

The player may apply 30 days prior to the effective suspension one year anniversary date. Failure to apply for reinstatement will cause the suspension to continue until such time as re-application/re-instatement request is approved for said player by the USTA/Midwest Section Junior Competition Committee or its appointed subcommittee.

No Selection Process. All registered players will be selected.

Entry to this tournament is open to specified residents only. Entries must be submitted by Friday, July 17, 2020 11:59:00 PM Indiana Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.

In the future, you can jump straight to this tournament by entering the tournament identification number: 850142420 from the searchable schedule homepage.

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