2012 Tournament Information

• Singles (draw of 192) with Feed-In Championship
• Doubles (draw of 96)

• USTA National Championship Entry Regulations
The USTA Regulations now allow a player to enter more than one age division of a USTA National Championship. If you want to play the Nationals in Kalamazoo, but aren't sure if you'll be accepted, you may now enter up to two age divisions. In the past, players had to decide which division to enter at the time of entry and if they entered and didn't get into the older division, they were left playing no tournament at all.

When Tournament selection is done, players will be first selected for the 18's and then for the 16's division. If you are selected for the 18's Nationals in Kalamazoo, you will not be considered for selection into the younger age division you entered. If you are not selected for the 18's Nationals in Kalamazoo, you will only be considered for selection into the 16's division and you will only be eligible to be an alternate in the younger age division, but not in the older division. Additionally, a player may not enter one division in singles and a different division in doubles at sites where two divisions are held. This is an important thing to consider before entering - if you enter two divisions, are not accepted into the older division, you can be considered for the 16's and if not selected, you can be considered to be an alternate in the younger division only.

• Boys’ 18 Registration:

*Note – Per NCAA ruling, if attending the College Coach Expo you may not register until after the Expo

• Thursday, August 2 from Noon – 9:00pm EDT
• Friday, August 3 from 8:00am - 7:00pm EDT
• Saturday, August 4 from 7:00am – Noon EDT

Boys' 18 play begins Friday, August 3 - 8:00am EDT

• Boys’ 16 Registration:

• Thursday, August 2 from Noon – 9:00pm EDT (if in town)
• Friday, August 3 from 8:00am - 7:00pm EDT
• Saturday, August 4 from 7:00am - Noon EDT

Boys' 16 play begins Saturday, Aug 4 - 8:00am EDT

Eligibility: Boys' 18 - Born September 1, 1993 or later
Eligibility: Boys' 16 - Born September 1, 1995 or later

Entry is open to professional players

Entry Fee: $105.00 (includes singles and/or doubles)

• Singles Entry - Online Registration begins Thursday May 31, 2012

Tennis Link Registration Tournament ID # 855802612

Online Registration closes Thursday, July 12, 2012 at 11:59 A.M. EDT

• USTA Medical / Media Supplemental Release Form

USTA Medical/Media Release Form must be filled out by parent/guardian and be turned in to Player Registration at Markin Tennis Center when player registers at the Nationals. Parents who are not traveling with their player may download the pdf file and fax or send in to the Nationals office before the tournament begins. Mailing address and fax number are listed at the bottom of the form.

• Doubles Entry

• Boys’ 18 Doubles Deadline:
Note: Registration Deadline is Thursday, August 2 at 5:00pm EDT

• Boys’ 16 Doubles Deadline:
Note: Registration Deadline is Friday, August 3 at 4:00pm EDT

• Match Formats:

All matches will be the best of 3 tiebreak sets. The Boys’ 18 singles final may be best of 5 tiebreak sets.

• Tournament Singles FIC will feed in losers through the quarterfinals.

• Format: There will be a playoff for 3rd and 4th place in singles and doubles. Play in the FIC and playoff matches is mandatory.

As of January 1, 2010, the following information is new:

Main Draw Singles (including play off for 3rd& 4th place): best of 3 Tiebreak Sets, except that finals of The USTA Boys' 18 Nationals (Kalamazoo) shall be the best of 5 Tiebreak Sets.

Feed-In Championship or Non-East Compass Draw Matches; Best of 3 Tiebreak Sets with a 10-Point Match Tiebreak Set in lieu of a 3rd set.

Doubles Matches: The Best of 3 Tiebreak Sets shall be used in the semifinal, final, and playoff for 3rd place. All other doubles matches shall use the Best of 3 Tiebreak Sets with a 10-Point match Tiebreak in lieu of a 3rd Set.

• Tournament Main Site: Stowe Stadium at Kalamazoo College

Location: 1200 Academy Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49006 Map

• Tournament Co-Site: Sorensen Courts at Western Michigan University

Location: 1900 N. Dormitory Road just North of Corner of West Michigan Avenue & North Dormitory Road, Kalamazoo, MI 49006 Map

For your information, water is available on all courts at both tournament locations, bring your own water cooler and ice if you want it. If you'll be using the local practice courts, bring your own cooler with water, as most don't have fountains.

• Tournament Director: Mark Riley 269.377.3940 (cell)