Western Michigan Tennis
Western Michigan Tennis Association
Important Dates for 2022:
June 10-12 - Level 5 Closed Junior District Championships
June 17-19 - District Team Cup
June 25 - start of the Midwest Closed Level 3
July 15-17 - Adult League District Championships for 18+
July 22-24 - Adult League District Championships for 40+, 55+, and Mixed Doubles
August 12-14 - Adult League State Championship for 18+ & 40+ held in Western Michigan
Western Michigan Tennis Association
2020 and 2021 Awards
2020 Awards
Junior Age Division Players of the Year
Girls 18s Abigail Siminski
Girls 16s Alexandra O’Brien
Girls 14s Yenna Park
Girls 12s Brynn Uchman
Boys 18s Joshua Portnoy/Nathaniel Webster
Boys 16s Simon Volkema
Boys 14s Ethan Portnoy
Boys 12s Andrew Owings
*No other awards were given for 2020.
2021 Awards
Junior Age Division Players of the Year
Girls 18s Elizabeth Novak
Girls 16s Alexandra O’Brien
Girls 14s Yenna Park
Girls 12s Isabella Portnoy
Boys 18s Nathaniel Webster/Joshua Portnoy
Boys 16s Colson Wells
Boys 14s Simon Caldwell
Boys 12s Oliver Caldwell
Outstanding Junior Players of the Year
Male Ozan Colak
Female Elizabeth Novak
Adult League Captain of the Year
Male Alan Lemon
Female Mary Burnet
Bob Barr Official of the Year
Linda Spann
Family of the Year
Tracy and Charles Hackney Family
Karie Schlukebir Pennock Award
Elizabeth Novak
Organization of the Year
Grand Rapids Racquet and Fitness
Adult Senior Tournament Player of the Year
Kevin Collins
Wheelchair Player of the Year
Xander Frost
Paula Stephanic Distinguished Services Award
Mark Harvey
D. Scott Frew Scholarship Winners
Male - Elijah Schuilthuis
Female - Carly Smith
The WMTA Awards Banquet for the 2021 Award Winners is set for October 2, 2022 at the Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park.
2021 National NTRP Participants from Western Michigan
18+ Doubles
3.0 Men Patrick VanTuinen and Casey Tjalsma - Champions (pictured)
3.5 Men Steven Podgurski and Joe Morris - 2nd Place
4.0 Men Jeremy Andrick and Don Custodio
3.0 Women Mia Helweg and Rachel Ogilvie
4.5 Women Nancy Dancz and Leah Dancz
18+ Singles
3.0 Men Casey Tjalsma
3.5 Men Joe Morris
3.5 Men Steven Podgurski
4.5 Women Kelly Haskill
50+ Singles
4.5 Men Kevin Collins
Sue Selke was showcased to the rest of the Midwest as a super star this past month. She is truly a legend in our distict! Please read her story below:
Click here for the entire story!
One of the biggest legends Western Michigan has ever known passed away on September 6. Tiger Teusink touched so many peoples' lives through tennis in our community and was an incredible person throughout his life. The number of accomplishments he achieved in education and tennis is astounding. Here is the link for more information on his life: Tiger Teusink
2021 JUNIOR TOURNAMENT CHANGES VIDEO
We made a 6 minute video to show you the changes happening for 2021 with Junior Tournaments. Click here for the short video.
Check out the NEW DRAW FORMAT for 2021 Level 6 (and 7) Junior Tournaments. Click here to see the info in the tournaments page!
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USTA/Western Michigan District Office
4072 Chicago Drive SW, Suite 24
Grandville, MI 49418
(616) 272-4340
Office Hours:
9:00am-3:00pm Monday thru Friday
Closed Weekends and Holidays
Executive Director - Chris Wilton
Adult District League Coordinator - Steve Mott
Western Michigan Tennis Service Representative - Sydney Whitfield
Kalamazoo Area Coordinator - Emily Fink-Craig