Midwest Closed Championships Boys 16's & 18's

1 - 78 Players based on the most recent National Standings List (NSL)

2 - 24 Players based on WTN

3 - 26 Players based on District Quota/Wildcard procedure (wildcard procedure coming soon)

*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 interested in playing doubles must register for doubles by the ENTRY DEADLINE. You do not need to register with a doubles partner, but you must register for doubles.

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.) Formed doubles teams will be selected based on the following priority (each priority will be sorted by Combined NSL):

1 - two selected singles players

2 - one selected singles player and one singles 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 National Standings List (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 3 points per round. For more information on ranking points, please click the following link: more info

MATCH SCORING/DRAW SIZE

Singles 128 FIC-16. All singles matches are best of three tie-break sets with a 10-point tiebreaker in lieu of a 3rd set.

Doubles 64 SE. All doubles matches will be an 8-game pro set with a 7-point tiebreaker played at 8 all. Doubles is No Ad Scoring.

ORDER OF PLAY (*NEW*): Weather permitting, the Midwest Closed will be 4 days (5th day held for rain or heat)

SATURDAY - 2 main draw singles, 1 singles consolation, 1-2 rounds of doubles

SUNDAY - 1 singles main, 2 singles consolation, 2 rounds of doubles

MONDAY - 2 singles main, 3 singles consolation, quarters or semis of doubles

TUESDAY - 2 singles main, 2 singles consolation, semis or finals of doubles

*WEDNESDAY* - OPEN in case the schedule requires it due to heat or rain

DOUBLES INFORMATION

Any player intending to play doubles must be registered by the tournament deadline. You must play doubles in the age group that you play singles. If you know your doubles partner when registering, you can select a partner when you register for the tournament by following THESE STEPS for inviting/accepting a partner. If you are looking for a partner, please list your name and contact information on THIS DOCUMENT . Then, reach out to any other players who are listed in your division. Please email the Tournament Director with any issues.

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 play starts, any player coded as "Withdrawal" or "Walkover" on the draw sheet must submit written verification ( this form ) regarding the reason for withdrawal. The player should provide a detailed description of the reason for withdrawal, and if the reason is not for INJURY, ILLNESS, PERSONAL CIRCUMSTANCE (Referee shall determine validity and may reach out for additional details), or previously authorized entry into another tournament, the player is subject to the Suspension Point System ( Friend at Court pp. 114-119 ). Written verifications should be sent via this form to the Tournament Director and/or Referee no later than the last day of the tournament to be considered valid.

DUAL ENTRY

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

SITE LOCATIONS

Our main site for the event is the Byron Center West Sports Complex: 8654 Homerich Ave SW, Byron Center, MI However, multiple sites are used in the Greater Grand Rapids area for the tournament. Please read site locations for your age group before booking hotels. Rockford is on the far north side of the city. Byron Center is on the far south side. (see below)

SITE LOCATIONS By Day: *(Rain my alter scheduled sites)

" Saturday and Sunday"

Boys 16's- 1. Rockford Highschool 2. Rockford East Middle 3.North Rockford Middle

Boys 18's- 1. Byron Center West Sports Complex 2. South Christian High School 3. East Kentwood High school

"Monday till completion" All divisions of play B16 and B18's

1. Byron Center West Sports Complex 2. South Christian High School 3. East Kentwood High school

Match sites will be consolidated throughout the event, working down toward the Byron Center area by Monday:

Practice sites: All playing sites are available for warmup before each day's play. Play begins at 8:00am.

Additional warmup sites are listed farther below.

Match sites listed below are a general guide only. Additional sites may be used if required. Match locations may be switched by the tournament director at any time.

Site Addresses and Draw Abbreviations:

• Byron Center West Sports Complex (BCH) (12) 8654 Homerich Ave SW (12)

• East Kentwood HS- (EKHS): 6230 Kalamazoo Ave SE, Kentwood, MI 495

• South Christian Sports Park (SCHS) 7979 Kalamazoo Ave SE, Byron Center, MI 49315 (12)

• Rockford Highschool- (RHS): 4100 Kroes Street Rockford, MI (12)

• East Rockford Middle School- (ERMS): 8615 (9mile road NE) Rockford MI (8)

• North Rockford Middle School- (NRMS): 397 E Division St NE, Rockford, MI 49341 (8)

Auxiliary Sites (if needed)

• Davenport College- (DUFI) 6201 68th St SE, Caledonia, MI 49316 (8)

• Northview HS- (NVHS): 4451 Hunsberger Ave NE Grand Rapids (8)

• Canepa Tennis Center- (CTC): 2915 Hall Street SE Grand Rapids (8)

• Gainey Athletic Complex- (GTC): 1661 E Paris Ave SE Grand Rapids (12)

Indoor Backup Locations:

In the event of poor weather... you may be directed to an indoor site. Here are a few possible locations that may be used.

** Grand Rapids Racquet & Fitness: 4940 Plainfield Ave. NE Grand Rapids Michigan 49525. (616-363-7769) is the host and the main indoor backup site. Courts may be reserved for warmups. However, in the event of rain, any reservation may be canceled and refunded if the tournament requires the court. *Reservation Rates: $24 per court hour.

• Grand Rapids Racquet (GRR) 8 courts will live match streaming. 4940 Plainfield Ave NE Grand Rapids Michigan, 49525 PH 616-363-7769

• Premier Athletic Club (PREM) 6 courts- 4250 Spartan Industrial Drive SW (616-538-4600)

Grandville, MI 49418

• MVP Rockford (MVPR) 5 courts - 515 E Division Rockford Michigan 49341 (616-784-8760)

• MVP Crahen (MVPC) 5 courts- 115 Crahen Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49525 (616-575-8670)

Southside Practice Sites (Byron Area):

Valleywood Middle school 4 courts 1110 50TH ST SE GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49508

Davenport College- (DUFI) 6201 68th St SE, Caledonia, MI 49316 (8)

Caledonia High school 9050 Kraft Ave Caledonia, MI 49316

Manhattan Park (2) 394 Manhattan Rd Se, East Grand Rapids, MI

Lamar Park (8) Lamar E Dr SW, Wyoming, MI 49519

Calvin College (6) Knollcrest Circle Southeast (lot 7), East Grand Rapids, MI 49506

East Grand Rapids Middle School (3) 2425 Lake Dr SE, East Grand Rapids, MI 49506

Davenport College-6201 68th St SE, Caledonia, MI 49316 (8)

Close to Rockford:

Northview HS- (NVHS): 4451 Hunsberger Ave NE Grand Rapids (8)

Catholic Central High School Athletic Complex (8) 2700 Knapp St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525

Forest Hills Northern (8) 3801 Leonard St NE, Grand Rapids Charter Township, MI

North Pointe Christian (10) 3111 Leonard St NE, Grand Rapids Charter Township, MI

Rouge River Park(2) Park Dr NE, Belmont, MI 49306

Highlands Middle school (4) 4645 Chandy Dr NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525

Aberdeen Park (6) 2329-2301 Eastern Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49505

Catholic Central High School Athletic Complex (8) 2700 Knapp St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525

Stringing and supplies : There will be a stringing drop off at the main Byron Center site for the duration of the event. Players' string choices are often unique. Please bring sets of your favorite strings with you. Please do not expect same day stringing as the demand will be too great. For your other needs see below.

• Tennis Connection- Outstanding local tennis store> 2700 Breton Rd SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 ph (616) 245-8775

Friday: 10am- 5pm, Sat: 10am-2pm, Sun, Closed (Owner will help during closed hours call or text (616)262-6968

• Randy Fairchild- Randy Fairchild- Stringing professional 616-401-6393 cell

Balls: Wilson US Open Extra Duty

Event Director Contact Information : Tom Walker twalker136@gmail.com ph/text 269-598-8767

* Site locations and hotels- Exact playing locations are subject to change based on the draw size and weather. Parents should not expect multiple players to be at the same site. Uber service is also spotty which makes it important to have your own transportation. To help parents plan, it is recommended that B18s get hotel rooms in the B16s are recommended to be in the central or Northern part of the city. Ceder Springs is also a good choice for Saturday and Sunday rounds of play. Remember, that the entire tournament will filter down to Byron Center.

Hotel Links: Grand Rapids sport tourism office did a great job putting together this list of hotels with special pricing for the event . Click here to access all the hotels and their booking links. Midwest Closed Hotels