Grand Rapids G18s Open Singles and Doubles

*Alternates will be ordered by NSL

Players will be seeded for the tournament in the following order:

1 - All seeds done by WTN

DOUBLES SELECTION & SEEDING:

All players are required to REGISTER for doubles prior to the entry deadline. It is not a requirement to identify a partner, but you must register for the event.

Teams will be selected for the tournament using the below process:

1.) Teams that are formed prior to the entry deadline and consist of two selected singles players will be selected for doubles during initial selections. All other teams will be UNPAIRED at this time (see below for additional instructions).

2.) All remaining players that are still interested in playing doubles will need to email the Tournament Director (contact information is found at the bottom of this page). If a player is requesting a specific partner, BOTH players must be copied on the request to the Tournament Director.

3.) Remaining doubles teams will be selected based on the following priority (each priority will be ordered by Combined NSL):

1 - two selected singles players

2 - one selected singles player and one alternate or doubles only player

3 - both alternate singles players or doubles only players

Teams will be seeded for the tournament in the following order:

1 - All seeds done by Combined NSL

If you have questions regarding player selection and/or seeding, please contact the USTA/Midwest Section office at jrtourney@midwest.usta.com (this does NOT go to the Tournament Director - contact information for the Tournament Director can be found at the bottom of this page).

For more information about WTN please click the following link:

more info

POINTS PER ROUND

This tournament carries with it USTA Level 4 points per round. For more information on ranking points, please click the following link: more info

MATCH SCORING/DRAW SIZE

Feed-in consolation draw (through the Round of 16) for singles and single elimination for doubles. Quarterfinal losers will be fed into a separate consolation draw to playoff for 5th and 6th place. Semifinal losers will playoff for 3rd and 4th place. All singles matches are best of three tie-break sets with a 10-point tiebreaker in lieu of a 3rd set. Doubles will be an 8-game pro set with a 7-point tiebreaker played at 8 all. Doubles is No Ad Scoring.

ORDER OF PLAY

DAY 1 – 2 rounds of doubles, 1 round of main draw, and 1 round of consolation singles. DAY 2 – 1 round of doubles, 2 rounds of main draw, and 2 rounds of consolation singles. DAY 3 – 2 rounds of doubles, 2 rounds of main draw, and 2 rounds of consolation singles. DAY 4 – 1 round of main draw, 1 round of consolation, 1 round of doubles. The order of play is subject to change.

ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY

In an effort to promote a more enjoyable and fair experience for all, the following policy is in immediate force and effect and will be diligently and stringently enforced. USTA Midwest has implemented a “ZERO TOLERANCE” policy on improper behavior. Please click here to view the policy.

PLAYER CONTACT INFORMATION POLICY

If you do not provide an email address and/or cell number(s) when you register for this tournament, then we will not be able to notify you about any possible changes in the tournament.

PROVIDE YOUR FEEDBACK

If you have questions about USTA/Midwest tournaments, please email jrtourney@midwest.usta.com .

TOURNAMENT FEES

1) If your credit card has been declined, the tournament director will be reaching out to you, and they will have the option to withdraw you from the competitors' list if you do not respond and communicate with them. 2) No refunds after player selection.

WRITTEN NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR WITHDRAWS

After draws are published, any player coded as "Withdrawal" or "Walkover" on the draw sheet must submit written verification (email) regarding the reason for withdrawal. If the player is not playing because of an injury or illness, the player shall deliver written verification of the injury or illness from a medical professional. If the player is not playing because of a personal circumstance, the player shall deliver a written description of the situation. If the reason is not for INJURY, ILLNESS, PERSONAL CIRCUMSTANCE, or previously authorized entry into another tournament, the player is subject to the Suspension Point System ( Friend at Court pp. 115-120 ). Written verifications should be emailed to jrtourney@midwest.usta.com no later than the last day of the tournament to be considered valid. This is in accordance with USTA Regulation IV.C.16.

DUAL ENTRY

Please see this link if you have signed up for two tournaments on the same weekend. more info

Girl's 18's National Midwest L-4 Singles & Doubles Grand Rapids MI (64 singles) (32 Dbls)

GR Racquet and Fitness, 4940 PLAINFIELD AVE NE, GRAND RAPIDS, MI, 49525

Club Phone: 616-363-7769 Tournament Director- twalker136@gmail.com

Welcome To GR Racquet Tournament Event: Midwest G18's Singles and Doubles L4 National Open

Our tournaments feature Zenniz Electronic Line Calling . This technology allows players to challenge calls made against them, fostering highly competitive matches and ensuring the ultimate in fair play. All tournament matches are live-streamed free of charge on YouTube . For players seeking in-depth review, video recordings of matches and detailed analytical data are available for an additional fee.

All Participants accept broadcast permission before play begins. Individual cameras will not be turned off. Failure to accept these terms will result in a match default under the parental choice provision. more info

MATCH SCORING/DRAW SIZE

Singles: Feed-in consolation draw (through the Round of 16). Quarterfinal losers will be fed into a separate consolation draw to playoff for 5th and 6th place. Semifinal losers will playoff for 3rd and 4th place. All singles matches are best of three tie-break sets with a 10-point tiebreaker in lieu of a 3rd set. 64 FIC-R16.

Doubles: will be an 8-game pro set with a 7-point tiebreaker played at 8 all.

ORDER OF PLAY

* Play will begin with first round of doubles commencing at 8:30am.

Please read "Site Locations & Practice Courts " below to understand our practice/ warm-up court process for the weekend.

ORDER OF PLAY- *This order may be changed based upon draw size

DAY 1 – 2 rounds of doubles, 2 round of main draw, and 2 round of consolation singles. DAY 2 – 1 -2 rounds of doubles, 2 rounds of main draw, and 2-3 rounds of consolation singles. DAY 3 1 – 2 rounds of doubles, 2 rounds of main draw, and 2 rounds of consolation singles. DAY 4 – Tuesday will only be used if a schuduling conflict occurs where a player could not play earlier matches due to max match rule. The order of play is subject to change.

Doubles: To be eligible to play doubles you must sign up for it prior to the tournament entry deadline. This is a Midwest rule.

( Final Partner Deadline for those that entered doubles..... Tuesday. 9am eastern time)

Please note that while we will try to help you find a partner, the tournament will not place unconfirmed partners together. Therefore to play, you must confirm and submit a partner.

If you do not have a partner or do not want to play doubles.... go to the link below and post your email/text contact information.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1WfQJ7DGYAFCut057XHUgg5NWRFGPAoWyJI4jyisJdxU/edit?usp=sharing

Once you have secured a partner.... feel free to edit the page removing your contact information and adding the team. Do not forget to email the tournament director. * Please do not ask the tournament director for player contact information. If a player wishes to play doubles, they will leave the information on the page. (players not wishing to play doubles may remove their names from the list) In the past, we have had almost 100% of players play doubles. We highly recommend all players compete.

**TOURNAMENT HOTEL INFORMATION - Tru Hotel by Hilton

We have an awesome hotel partner; for all of our junior indoor events. Tru Hotel by Hilton offers our participants a very special Tournament Hotel rate of $89.00 per night with free breakfast and WiFi. The corporate group name is GR RACQUET AND FITNESS. This is the closest hotel to us. If you stay there.... say hello and thank them for their outstanding support of junior tennis. If all the rooms are gone this time.... please be understanding as rooms do fill. You can use this link to book.

https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?ctyhocn=GRRRRRU&corporateCode=3345580&flexibleDates=true

The hotel contact information is as follows:

Tru by Hilton Comstock Park (Grand Rapids)

340 Dodge Rd NE, Comstock Park MI 49321

Direct: 616-286-6555

Alternate Hotels:

Comfort Suites Grand Rapids North is also very close to us. This is a very good property. There are a few very good non-chain restaurants around it and they are only a few miles from the alpine shopping area. Comfort Suites North- 350 Dodge Street, Comstock Park, MI, 4932 Phone (616) 785-7899

Balls and awards

Wilson US Open balls will be used. Awards will be given to Singles- 1st to 6th main draw singles, FIC Co-Champions, Champion and Finalist in Doubles.

Medical Release Form

All players MUST turn in a medical waiver prior to their first match signed by a parent or legal guardian in order to play in this event. Please print off and complete the USTA Medical Release Form prior to arrival. THIS FORMSTACK LINK .

Stringing

Stringing will be available throughout the weekend.

Sportsmanship and the USTA Champion’s Pledge : All participants shall familiarize themselves with The Code which is meant to be a guide to fair play. By participating in the tournament, all players agree to abide by the USTA Champion’s Pledge: “I promise to: Compete with the true spirit of Sportsmanship; Have fun; Always give the benefit of the doubt to my opponent; Manage my emotions and be respectful to my opponent, tournament officials, and parents; Play to win with grace and lose with dignity; Invest time in knowing the rules; Obey the rules and respect the officials’ decisions; Never quit!”

Spectator Oath: All tournament guests, including family members, coaches, and other spectators, must adhere to the USTA Spectator Oath: “I pledge to set a positive example for players, treat fellow parents, coaches, and officials with respect, emphasize the importance of fair play and good sportsmanship, cheer respectfully for winner and good points - not errors and double faults, allow players to work out on-court disputes, and not interfere with matches.”

Safeplay Practice Policy Highlights for Participants: Click here to read the USTA’s Safeplay policies.

USTA Junior Tournament Regulations: This tournament will follow the regulations found here and also in the USTA Friend at Court .