KY MIDDLE SCHOOL STATE TENNIS TOURNAMENT

DEADLINES:

• NOVEMBER 1: Teams must have a minimum of 6 players registered.
• NOVEMBER 3: Last day to register additional players.
• NO EXCEPTIONS!

REGISTRATION IS ONLY AVAILABLE ONLINE VIA THIS FORM!

REGISTRATION FEE(S)

The fee per player is $25 (includes a shirt). Coaches will receive periodic updates regarding players registered for their team - this will be sent to the email address we have on file for the Team Manager.

* If the tournament encounters bad weather, tournament directors will make all reasonable efforts to reschedule matches, move indoors to the closest location available, modify match formats or otherwise adjust schedules as needed to complete the tournament. However, if the tournament is not able to be played in whole or in part due to weather, there are no refunds.

RATING DESCRIPTIONS - REQUIRED FOR EVERY PLAYER

1.0 - Player is just starting to play tennis.

1.5 - Player has limited experience and is working primarily on getting the ball in play. Player is learning to serve and keep score.

2.0 - Player lacks court experience and their strokes need developing. Player is familiar with the basic positions for singles and doubles play. Player can keep score unassisted, call own lines, serve overhand from the baseline and understands the basic rules.

2.5 - Player is learning to judge where the ball is going, although their court coverage is limited. Player can sustain a short rally of slow pace with others of the same ability. Player can keep score unassisted, call own lines, serve overhand from the baseline and understands the basic rules.

3.0 - Player is fairly consistent when hitting medium-paced shots, but is not comfortable with all strokes and lacks execution when trying for directional control, depth, or power. Player is improving court coverage and can sustain a rally and serve with consistency. On ground strokes, player needs to improve control on height, depth, direction, and speed.

3.5 - Player has achieved improved stroke dependability with directional control on moderate shots, but needs to develop depth and variety. They exhibit more aggressive net play, have improved court coverage, and are developing teamwork in doubles. Player is starting to recognize opportunities to attack short balls by coming to the net. Player is developing more spin and power on the serve and seldom double faults.

4.0 - Player has dependable strokes, including directional control and depth on both forehand and backhand sides on moderate-paced shots. Player can use lobs, overheads, approach shots, and volleys with some success and occasionally forces errors when serving. Rallies may be lost due to impatience. Teamwork in doubles is evident. Player can develop a game plan.

4.5 - Player has developed use of power and spin and can handle pace. Player has sound footwork, can control depth of shots, and attempts to vary their game plan according to their opponents. Player can hit first serves with power and accuracy and place the second serve. They tend to over hit on difficult shots. Player is developing an offensive weapon. Aggressive net play is common in doubles.

5.0 - Player has good shot anticipation and frequently has an outstanding shot or attribute around which a game may be structured. They can regularly hit winners or force errors off of short balls and can put away volleys. Player can successfully execute lobs, drop shots, half volleys, overhead smashes, and has good depth and spin on most second serves. Player is match-wise and uses shots that have a high percentage of success in both singles and doubles.

TEAM SELECTION

TEAM REGISTRATION

Team Manager: All players registered in this section must have a signed consent form turned in before their first match. Please collect all forms in advance and turn them in together. The consent form will be provided to you via email.

MEDICAL RELEASE, ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RISK,
AND WAIVER/INDEMNITY AGREEMENT

Medical Release:

On behalf of my minor child, I do hereby consent to emergency first aid and other medical procedures, or hospital service that may be rendered by or at accredited hospitals, by appointed physicians, which at the time of injury or illness seem reasonably advisable.

 Acknowledgment of Risk:

On behalf my minor child, I hereby acknowledge that the activities of the event(s) may be dangerous and involve the risk of exposure to infectious syndromes and diseases, serious illness, injury and/or death and/or property damage and I assume full responsibility for any risk whatsoever, including but not limited to bodily injury, exposure, death or property damage arising out of or related to the events(s) whether caused by the negligence of releasees or otherwise.

Waiver and Indemnity Agreement:

Acceptance of my child’s entry in these events is without responsibility of any kind by the USTA, USTA Southern, USTA KY, Raise a Racquet Foundation and the host clubs, committees, schools, or the management of any event in which I may enter or may participate.  In consideration of the acceptance of my child’s entry, I do hereby, for and on behalf of myself, my child, my heirs, and my legal representatives, release and forever discharge the USTA, USTA Southern, USTA KY, Raise a Racquet Foundation, and the host clubs, their officers, committees, representatives, and their successors and assigns, of and from any and all claims, demands, and injuries, however arising, whether caused by the negligent or intentional acts of the USTA, USTA Southern, USTA KY, Raise a Racquet Foundation, the host clubs, their officers, committees, and their representatives, representatives of other sponsoring entities, or by third parties, which injuries may be in any way related to my child’s activities during the event and any period traveling to or from the events described, and all such claims are hereby waived and released, and I covenant not to sue therefore.

You, the parent or guardian, by signing below, does hereby agree to indemnify and hold harmless the USTA, USTA Southern, USTA KY, Raise a Racquet Foundation, the host clubs, their officers, their representatives, and representatives of other sponsoring entities, from liability which may incur to the entrant, howsoever arising and whether caused by the negligent or intentional acts of the USTA, USTA Southern, USTA KY, Raise a Racquet Foundation, their representatives, or other sponsoring body.

I have read and understand the foregoing release, waiver, and indemnity agreement.

Cancellation Policy:

I hereby acknowledge that refunds will not be given for injuries, illness, schedule conflicts, inclement weather, etc. I also understand and agree that in the event of tournament cancellation or alteration due to storm, rain, winds or other "Acts of God" conditions, registration fees are non-refundable.

Signature Confirmation:

I have read and agree that I understand the preceding medical release, waiver, and indemnity agreement.

BY ACKNOWLEDGING AND TYPING MY NAME BELOW, I AM DELIVERING AN ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE THAT WILL HAVE THE SAME EFFECT AS AN ORIGINAL MANUAL PAPER SIGNATURE. THE ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE WILL BE EQUALLY AS BINDING AS AN ORIGINAL MANUAL PAPER SIGNATURE.

PAYMENT