NMTA 2006 Qualifier

Congratulations to all of the Juniors who played in this year's qualifier.  If you make the finals of any draw, you automatically qualify to play in the Midwest Closed.

The Midwest Closed is made up of all of the quailifiers from all of the districts in the Midwest.  The Midwest's tyop players will be playing in this event.  The Midwest Closed is a qualifying event for the Nationals.

Good luck to all of our Northern Michigan Qualifiers!

To see the draws, click the draw you wish to see over in the blue menu bar.  to see some great pics, just scroll down below

Carter Jones demonstrates how to "Explode" up into the ball on his untouchable serve

Claron Alldredge.  A true Profressional anywhere he goes.

"Mr. Smash"

Dirk Phelps and Dylan Jensen: Boy's 10 and under Consolation Finalists

Erin Chadwell dials in on another great backhand

Adela Fedor

holding her breath until it is all over.  What great technique!

Qualifier's go over intensive strategy before the next match

It doesn't get any better than this

Slice and Dice

Harry Malone demonstrates approach shots from his clay court days

A Family Affair

The Heimburgers look on in support of brother Caleb

Champion!

Joseph VanDeinse, Boy's 18 and Under Champion blasts another serve

Fatherly Advice

Alex Lamey receives wisdom from her dad in-between matches

Support!

Max Lundmark and his mom enjoying another great day of Northern Michigan tennis

Aaron Mayes makes his way to the net against Derek Harrinton during their playoff match in the Boy's 16 and under division

Christine Milliken Demonstates her version of the slice during the Girl's 18 and uner Championship against Callee Newhouse

Nathan Feenstra chases down a backhand during his consolation final victory

Balancing Act

Callee Newhouse, Girl's 18 and Under Sigles Champion, demonstates why she loves her backhand

Mechanical Marvel

Nicole Feenstara prepares perfectly for an oncoming forehand

The Future of American Tennis

Future US Davis Cup Team players stop to pose for a picture while waiting for their matches.

Proud Parents

Great Tournament makes happy parents

Flawless Event

Tournament Director Tom VanDeinse looks on with his son James.

Great Job Tom!

A well schooled USTA crowd watches on as the juniors battle it out

Kayla Casciano prepares to hit a forehand in her Consolation Finals match agianst Kayla Castellani

"No More please"

Riley Chadwell gets wrong-footed during his finals victory in the Boy's 14 and under division

Are You Ready?

Erin Chadwell waits for a return of serve during one of her matches.

Finalists!

Adela Fedor and Cailtin Ludlow fdisplay their hardware after the Girl's 14 and under Consolation Final

Aahhhh....

Ali Gribi enjoys a 5-2 first set lead in her semi-final Girl's 16 and under match

Harry Malone attemts to "Rip" a passing shot past Riley Chadwell during their Boy's 14 and Under Finals match

James VanDeinse attacks the net during his Boy's 16 Finals match against Austin Lo

Bring It!

Max Lundmark welcomes the forehand with open arms 

Whip it Good

Christine Milliken whiops a frehand crosscourt during her finals match

Lisa Newhouse gives her sister the "thums up" after the Girl's 18's Finals match.  She was on her way to train for the 2007 Iceman

Rene' Boullion demonstrates perfect balance and technique during his Boy's 18 Finals match

A lot more pics on the way !