2005 Junior Indoor Nationals Selection Criteria

The 2005 Indoor/outdoor National Junior tournaments (U14, U16, U18) are invitational events. Entry into the tournaments is gained in the following ways:

I: TNS Provincial spot allocation (see below)
II: Tennis Canada allocates spots for those athletes who have exhibited exceptional national performances in their age class.
An Alberta player who reaches their performance standard as per Tennis Canada’s player development department will automatically receive an allocation into the JR Nationals.
This allocation will effect Alberta’s Allotment (i.e. Alberta player receives TC spot in U16 Boys, 2 spots will be available)
A player who makes his or her standard is eligible to receive an allocation to the JR Nationals for a period of 2 years following their last standard being met.

TNS Provincial Spot Allocation Criteria

3 spots per age category have been allocated for the 2005 Indoor/outdoor season for Alberta based on Tennis Canada allocations

1.		The player must provide proof of age and be a resident of Alberta.
2.		Wild Card Selection Application Procedures
	a.	Application must be made in writing to the TNS Results Committee by the athlete at least seven (7) days prior to the final match of the indoor/outdoor season in order to be eligible for consideration for a wild card.
	b.	The granting of a wild card spot will be determined by a vote of the Results Committee Members. The Committee must be in 75% agreement in order to grant a wild card spot.
	c.	The Results committee will respond to all requests within 10 days of receiving application
3.		Alberta Players Training out of Province
		In order to qualify to represent Alberta at Nationals, the player must:
	i.	qualify on their own merit by accumulating enough points at the end of the indoor/outdoor season
	ii.	win the provincials in the respective age category, (minimum 3 spots in the age category must be available for distribution by TNS); Should Tennis Canada award a player development spot or TNS award a wildcard, the provincial champion will not receive an automatic spot for Nationals; or
	iii.	apply for a wild card from the Results Committee (see section 2 above); or
	iv.	meet the Tennis Canada performance standard and receive a spot from Tennis Canada (as per point I)
4.		Provincial Championships The Provincial Singles Champions (male and female) in those age classes where Indoor/outdoor National Championships are offered. A minimum of 3 Alberta provincial spots must be available for distribution by TNS in order for the Provincial Champion to receive a spot. (Note: The Provincial Champion will not automatically receive 1st position in Team Alberta’s order of merit submitted for seeding considerations.)
5.		National Point Accumulation Most points accumulated in National selection tournaments after the 2005 indoor/outdoor season (best 3 results). Based on the Alberta National points as compiled by TNS (see attached table). In the event of a tie in points for the final spot(s) the following order of breaking the tie should apply:
	A.	TNS ranking
	B.	head to head results in that age category over the 2005 indoor/outdoor season will be used*Î Should the players still be tied,
	C.	The most recent win against the opponent will break the tie.
		*ÎA default by a player for whatever reason will be counted as a lost match.
6.		The players should be aware that fulfilling the above requirements does not guarantee a Nationals spot, the final decision will be made by the Results Committee .
General Information/ Jr. Indoor/outdoor Circuit Eligibility Requirements
1b.		Important: Due to the start of the indoor/outdoor season in Nov all players must play in the age category they will be required to play as of Jan 1, 2005.
2b.		The Jr. Indoor/outdoor Provincials will be an open event, open to any Alberta players
3b.		Tournaments: