December 24, 2020

Winter Tennis Championships!

2021 YMCA Winter Doubles Classic

The official championships of the Findlay YMCA Tennis Center

Date:                    January 11 – February 21, 2021

Eligibility:           Must be at least 18 and a member of the Findlay YMCA through February 28, 2021.

Divisions:            Ladies Combo* 6.0-under, 6.5-7.0, 7.5-8.0

Men’s Combo* 6.0-under, 6.5-7.0, 7.5-8.0

(*Combo = combined rating of both teammates. ie: 3.5 + 3.0 = 6.5 team, eligible to play either 6.5 or 7.5 division. Not eligible for 6.0 division)

We will assign a player rating for those who don’t have one.  Contact Bob Cook.

Size Limit:          Draw limited to 8 teams for each division.  Limit of two divisions per player/team.

Format:               Single elimination.  Once your opponent is set, you will be required to be complete the match in 14 days.  This keeps the tournament on schedule.   

Teams will play a 10-game Pro-Set with regular scoring.  Winning team must have a two-game margin of victory   (11-9, 10-8, etc)

Match Tie-Break will be played if both teams reach 10 games-all.  (Match Tie-Break = first team to win 10 points with a two-point margin of victory).  Assistance will be available for proper Tie-Break play.

Awards:               Winning Team of each division will have their names permanently engraved on the Championship Plaque, to be displayed for all to see at the East Branch Tennis Center!

Donation:           Suggested $10 minimum donation per player, payable to The Findlay YMCA at time of registration.  Your donation will help support the Findlay YMCA Tennis Program!

Each team needs to bring a can of new, USTA or ITF APPROVED tennis balls to their first match.  The winning team takes the un-opened can for their next match.  Losing team keeps the used can of balls. 

Need a partner?  Contact Bob Cook or Carissa Russell