Chippewa juniors are encouraged to participate in USTA tournaments. Playing competitive matches complements clinics and private lessons to help make our juniors complete players. Plus they are a lot of fun!
Find a Tournament
Visit TennisLink to search for tournaments in the Midwest section. You can also narrow your search to just tournaments in S.E. Michigan or expand it to search National tournaments or ones in different districts or sections.
Southeastern Michigan District Muthig Junior Qualifier Tournament
The Muthig Jr. Qualifier is our district’s premier tournament for junior players ages 11–18. It spans two weekends (May 28–31 and June 11–13) and is used to determine entry into the USTA/Midwest Sectional Closed Outdoor Championships in June (and then, USTA Nationals). This tournament is a “non-limited” draw (where all players who enter are accepted) and is closed to Southeastern Michigan District Residents only. Sign up today on TennisLink. Tournament ID number is 855750110. Online Entry Deadline: Friday, May 14, 2010, 11:59pm.
Entrant Reminders: In order to participate in the Qualifier, participant must be a resident of the Southeast Michigan District and a U.S. citizen or permanent resident legal alien with proper identification. ENTRANTS MUST PROVIDE BOTH PROOF OF RESIDENCY & PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP (Faxes will not be accepted). Proper documentation MUST be received in the district office no later than 4:00pm on Monday, May 17, 2010. See tournament home page for more specific entry requirement information.
FOR 10 & UNDER PLAYERS: The Future Qualifier is our district’s elevated tournament for the 10 and under division. Held on the weekend of June 4–6, this tournament is a also a “non-limited” draw and closed to Southeastern Michigan District Residents. Sign up today on TennisLink. Tournament ID number is 855720310. Please read the Tournament’s home page for complete entry requirements and information. Entry deadline: May 31, 2010.
For information or questions on either tournament, call or email the District Office (734) 421-1025 (email: semta@aol.com).
N.E.T. Championships Series
If you are new to tournament play, you may want to try out the N.E.T. Championships Series. These non-elimination events are designed to help you gain tournament experience and standings points, which can then be used as a springboard into more advanced competition. Based on a compass draw, these N.E.T.s are held in one day and last approximately four hours. For eligibility into these tournaments, you must be below 60 on the current standing list in any age group. You can search for these tournaments on TennisLink.
Rankings
To find out your current USTA ranking, search the Standings List.