81 Years & Counting!
Thank you for applying for this prestigious event!
For eighty-one years, the USTA Boys 16s & 18s National Hardcourt Championships have taken place in Kalamazoo, Mich., becoming a junior tennis tradition unlike any other in the country.
Here, the best junior tennis players in the United States descend upon “The Zoo,” as it is affectionately called, for 10 days of intense competition in which the winners of both singles and doubles walk away with a gold ball and the title of National Champion! Another testament showing how important this tournament is to those who play, the 18s champions in both divisions also receive an automatic bid into the MAIN draw of the 2024 US Open at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, New York.
As many of the nation’s best players are showing off their skills on the court, the country’s BEST tennis officials are right here with them. This event gives us the opportunity to officiate the best players in the nation from both on the ground and in the chair, while also providing invaluable skill development and networking opportunities that will only make us better officials. Take advantage of the incredible knowledge and experience surrounding you during your time at Kalamazoo. Remember … there is a fine line between being a good official and being a great official. We want everyone to be GREAT!
-Lisa Mushett
Please Be Aware:
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All MAIN draw and FIC matches are chaired starting Friday, August 2nd.
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We start to use line crews on Thursday, August 8th, until the finals on Sunday, August 11th (as the schedule allows).
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All matches start @ 8:00 a.m. with most report times at 7:15 a.m. with a morning meeting at your respective sites(s).
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Lodging is provided.
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Full medical staff at all tournament sites
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Two tournament sites: Stowe Stadium and Western Michigan University
USTA Rules, Format & Verbiage
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USTA rules and regulations (i.e. no line call appeals)
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PPS - Point Penalty System (no warning):
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point
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game
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default
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5-minute warm-up for ALL matches
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iOnCourt tablets will be used to score all matches at all locations
SINGLES:
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Regular scoring
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Best 2/3 sets (with ball change for the final set) in main draw (SINGLES)
- 10-minute rest period before the final set (MAIN-Singles)
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Consolation Singles matches use an MTB in lieu of a final set with a 3-minute authorized rest period (with coaching).
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DOUBLES:
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No-ad scoring
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Best 2/3 sets with an MTB in lieu of a final set
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3-minute authorized rest period (with coaching).
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