MID-TAC 2024 ANNUAL CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT
JULY 3 TO JULY 6, 2024
MID-TAC will be celebrating our 101st Year in 2024.
TOURNAMENT DATES: July 3 – July 6, 2024, Indianapolis, IN.
CHECK-IN: Wednesday, July 3rd – Marriott Indianapolis North Hotel, 6pm to 10pm est.
TOURNAMENT STARTS: Thursday, July 4th – 8am est.
Tournament Entry/Registration Deadline: June 15, 2024
YOU CAN NOW ADD TO YOUR WTN RATING BY PLAYING
THE MID-TAC ANNUAL CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT!
View the MID-TAC 2024 Tournament Guide For All Sites & Events Here
“MID-TAC 2024 ACTIVE SHOOTER PREPAREDNESS” Click Here
The below Information will help with your 2024 Tournament Participation.
NOTE: ALL PAPER APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN DISCONTINUED FOR ACCURACY PURPOSES.
SERVE TENNIS ON-LINE REGISTRATIONS:
MID-TAC 2024 Championship Tournament for ADULTS on Serve Tennis platform. Use Tournament ID #24-19884 – REGISTRATIONS CLOSED!
MID-TAC 2024 Championship Tournament for JUNIORS & NOVICE on Serve Tennis platform. Use Tournament ID #24-36247 – REGISTRATIONS CLOSED!
Player’s credit cards will not get charged until they are placed in the appropriate draw(s). Also be aware that any “declined payments” at that time will cause a delay of your entry into the draw(s). Players cannot change a registration once submitted but will be able to withdraw from the tournament prior to it being published. Make sure to confirm that your partner is also properly identified. Players can also set your status as “looking for a partner” on the “Additional Information” step during the registration process. No refunds will be administered once the draws are made. Entry Deadline is June 15, 2024.
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Instructions to get a USTA Free Account at no charge:
Instructions to get an Adult and children 13 and up USTA Account at no charge:
Go to www.usta.com / Select: Join / Next Select: Tennis Player
Underneath the “Sign In” box choose: Need an Account? Sign Up
You can choose to sign in with a social account: Apple or Facebook OR Sign Up with a “New Account” by entering your email and a password.
The next screen will require the following information: Your first and last name; Date of Birth; Gender Competition Category male or female; Nationality (country you are representing for competition); Communication info: Country USA / Enter Zip Code.
To complete, put a check mark in the box stating that “By checking this box I confirm that I am at least 13 years of age and agree to receive USTA content and accept the terms and Privacy Policy. Then submit completed form to receive Member Number via email.
Instructions to get children 13 and under a USTA Account at no charge:
Go to www.usta.com / Select: Parents option and follow detailed instructions.
YOU CAN CALL USTA FOR SERVE TENNIS QUESTIONS @ USTA HELP DESK 1-800-990-8782
MID-TAC “HELP LINK” – Please email all other questions to midtactennis@gmail.com. Your questions can cover any area of the Tournament. Thank you for your interest and participation.
2024 TOURNAMENT DIVISIONS:
ADULT/SENIOR/OPEN/NTRP DIVISIONS and Registration Fees:
Singles: $48 per Player, includes $3 Head Fee / Doubles Teams: $38 per Player, includes $3 Head Fee. MID-TAC will pay one-half of the $6.00 Central Indiana Tennis Association (CITA) “Head Fee” per player and one-half will be paid by the player. The Head Fee is associated with utilizing Serve Tennis. MID-TAC Tournament Fees have not increased.
Click Here For Important Tournament Rules.
Men Singles – 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, Open and NTRP 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5
Women Singles – 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, Open and NTRP 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5
Men Doubles – 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, Open and NTRP 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5
Women Doubles – 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, Open and NTRP 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5
Mixed Doubles – 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, Open and NTRP 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5
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JUNIOR & NOVICE DIVISIONS and Registration Fees: Singles $30 / Doubles Teams $20 per Player / 8/under, 10/under & Novice $25.
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Boys 8/under Singles – red ball, 36′ court
Boys 10/under Singles – orange ball, 60′ court
Boys 10/under Singles – green ball, 78′ court
Boys 12, 14, 16 and 18 Singles * – yellow ball, 78′ court
Boys 10, 12, 14, 16 and 18 Doubles
Girls 8/under Singles – red ball, 36′ court
Girls 10/under Singles – orange ball, 60′ court
Girls 10/under Singles – green ball, 78′ court
Girls 12, 14, 16 and 18 Singles * – yellow ball, 78′ court
Girls 10, 12, 14, 16 and 18 Doubles
NOVICE DIVISIONS – WTN 40 – 30 Level:
Boys 7 – 12 Singles – green ball, 78′ court
Boys 13 – 18 Singles – yellow ball, 78′ court
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Girls 7 – 12 Singles – green ball, 78′ court
Girls 13 – 18 Singles – yellow ball, 78′ court
NOTE #1: Consolation Draws will be “First Match Consolation.”
NOTE #2 – FOR NOVICE DIVISION: Amateur players with two or less years playing experience and no prior tournament experience. Must be able to serve and keep score. All matches will be 8 game Pro Sets. Tournament has discretion to review current WTN ratings for eligibility.
*FOR SCHOLARSHIPS: Main Draw Only: Junior Tennis Camp Scholarship for 1st place winner in the 12, 14, 16 and 18 age divisions. Winners will be presented with a $250 Certificate, together with a 1st place trophy at the finals for their division. Requirements described on the Certificate will have to be completed to receive the actual funds. See prior winners under the “Junior Scholarship Section” on this website.
TOURNAMENT & RAIN SITES:
Carmel Racquet Club Clay Courts for Seniors
North Central High School for Open, Adults & Juniors;
Indianapolis Racquet Club Dean Road (Rain Site);
HOST HOTEL:
Marriott Indianapolis North Hotel – (317) 705-0000 or (888) 875-2580
3645 River Crossing Parkway, Indianapolis, In 46240
$179 Per night (King/Double Room)
Reservation Deadline: June 19, 2024
Cancellation Deadline: 48 Hours Prior.
Marriott Reservation Link: CLOSED!
OVERFLOW HOTEL:
Embassy Suites Indianapolis North – (317) 872-7700
3912 Vincennes Road, Indianapolis, IN 46268
$159 Per night (King/Double Room) – Includes free breakfast and happy hour daily.
Reservation Deadline: June 19, 2024
Cancellation Deadline: 48 hours prior.
Embassy Suites Registration: CLOSED!
2024 TOURNAMENT EVENTS:
- WEDNESDAY at HOST HOTEL – Check-in at the Marriott. “Goody bags, refreshments for everyone, see Draws and Historical Display – 6:00pm est.
- WEDNESDAY at HOST HOTEL – Good Sportsmanship & Junior Parent Tips Panel Discussion – 7:00pm est.
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- THURSDAY – play begins at all sites at 8:00am est.
- THURSDAY EVENING – 4th of July! Please enjoy some safe fun on your own. There is no organized event.
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- FRIDAY – play continues at all sites at 8:00am est.
- FRIDAY EVENING – “Free” Junior Party with light refreshments, dj for dancing, free raffle and fun games with Junior Awards and Recognition. 7pm to 10pm est. – Host Hotel: Marriott Indianapolis North
- FRIDAY EVENING – “Free” Adult Party with light refreshments, dj for dancing, cash bar, cash raffle, silent auction and party games with Recognition of Member Clubs and Special Guests. 8pm to Midnight est. – Host Hotel: Marriott Indianapolis North – There is $20.00 fee for “Non-Registered Players” who wish to attend the party. Parents and coaches are considered “Registered” and can
attend for free as long as they have juniors playing the tournament. Go to TicketFalcon.com to purchase tickets.
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- SATURDAY – Finals begin at 9:00am with trophy presentation at all sites. [Possible departing “Pizza Spread” at all sites].
MID-TAC is the Preferred Tournament for Adults and Premier Tournament for Juniors!
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- JULIA STEELE, Tournament Administrator
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- Donna Kitchen, Tournament Director
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
(l to r) Rita Patterson – Secretary, Paula Lewis – Parliamentarian, Bruce Stone – Treasurer, Shirley Roach – Vice President, Margaret Dorsey – President
