Coed Middle School Singles Flex League — Fall 2026

In coordination with Michigan Tech's Gates Tennis Center, the Keweenaw Tennis Association is pleased to introduce a coed singles flex league for middle school players in the Keweenaw and greater UP. Players can gain valuable match experience while enjoying the flexibility to schedule matches around their availability.

The league provides competitive match experience in a fun, low-pressure setting. Players should be able to serve, rally, and keep score. The program is not suitable for beginners.

League Format

  • Players schedule their own matches at mutually convenient times, with assistance from parents as needed.

  • Each player competes against every other player once in a round-robin format.

  • Players may choose between an 8-game pro set (advantage scoring, tiebreak at 8–8) or best of three sets, with a 10-point match tiebreak replacing the third set.

  • New tennis balls will be provided for every match.

  • KTA tracks match results and league standings.

  • Awards will be presented based on overall win-loss records. Procedures for breaking ties in the standings will be established before the league begins.

  • A small participant gift, possibly a commemorative water bottle, is planned. The item will be confirmed before registration opens.

Dates and Location

League begins November 2026, with the exact starting date to be announced.

All matches must be completed by Sunday, January 17, 2027.

Location: Gates Tennis Center, Michigan Technological University.

Proposed Registration Fees

  • $25 — Gates Tennis Center members

  • $35 — General public

Discount eligibility for SDC members will be confirmed before registration opens.

Court Fees

Players without Gates Tennis Center court privileges are responsible for court fees, paid directly to Gates. Gates offers a 12-punch pass for $120, equivalent to $10 per court-hour. For a typical one-hour match, the maximum cost would be $10 for a nonmember.

Registration and Additional Information

Registration is not yet open.

Interested players and parents should contact JW Miller, MTU Gates Tennis Center instructor and KTA president, for more information or to express their interest.

Email: jowmille@mtu.edu
Phone/Text: 906-299-2475

Dates, fees, and program details are tentative and subject to change.