INFORMATION 2025 Season: All registered athletes will meet at the Mercer Island Country Club at 3:15pm on the first day of practice, weather permitting. Regular Season practice times and locations: Varsity: 3:15-4:45 M-F MIHS courts, Practice until 5 p.m. on challenge match days JV1: 4:15-5:30 M-F MIHS courts JV2: 3:20-4:30  Tues, Wed, and Thurs. Homestead courts Picture day: TBD

🎾 Welcome to Mercer Island Girls Tennis (MIGT)

We are proud to represent Mercer Island High School as a competitive and spirited 3A girls tennis program in the KingCo Conference. Each spring, over 50 athletes across three teams — Varsity, JV1, and JV2 — train and compete with the support of our experienced 6+ coaching staff. MIGT runs from March through May, with postseason play extending to Memorial Day weekend for qualifying Varsity players.

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🏅 Our Teams

Team	Approx. Roster Size	Practice Schedule
Varsity	14 players	Mon–Fri, 3–6 PM through Memorial Day
JV1	24 players	Mon–Fri, 3–6 PM through May 1
JV2	12 players	Tue–Thu, 3–6 PM through May 1

Please note: matches can be scheduled on any weekday, and occasionally on Saturdays (due to weather makeups).

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🎾 Player Expectations

Varsity

• Year-round competitive players

• Regular USTA/UTR tournament experience

• Universal Tennis Rating (UTR) between 3–8

• Strong commitment and advanced skills

JV1 & JV2

• Intermediate to advanced players with prior tennis experience

• Must be able to serve, rally, and keep score

• Not a beginner program — no formal lessons provided

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✅ How Teams Are Selected

Team placements are based on:

1. UTR (Singles & Doubles)

2. USTA tournament results from the past 12 months

3. Challenge matches / intra-team tournament results

4. MIGT Pre-Season Survey

The season is short, so teams and ladders are set quickly after Tryouts.

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📅 Pre-Season Requirements

Before Tryouts begin, make sure you:

• Register and complete forms via FinalForms

• Pay the MIHS athletics fee

• Have a current physical on file

• Submit your MIGT Player Survey (at least 1 week prior to Tryouts)

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💪 What to Expect During Tryouts

Tryouts start the first day of the spring season at 3:15 PM

• Location: MIHS tennis courts (dry) or MICC Bubble (wet weather)

UTR < 2 or no UTR?
You’ll go through a skills evaluation:

• Forehands, backhands, volleys, overheads, and serves

• Assessed on athleticism, footwork, attitude, effort, and enthusiasm

UTR ≥ 2?
You’ll jump straight into match play and drills

Singles ladders for each team are typically finalized by the end of the first week.

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📌 Commitment Expectations

MIGT is a full-season commitment.
We do not excuse weekly conflicts like:

• Driver’s Ed

• Private music or acting classes

• Jobs, club sports, SAT prep or tutoring

• Non-MIHS theater

✅ Excused Absences Include:

• School-sponsored events (e.g., MIHS band, DECA, class trips)

• Major testing days (SAT, ACT, AP exams)

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👟 Not Ready This Season?

That’s okay! If your schedule doesn’t allow you to fully commit to the season, we encourage you to continue playing tennis recreationally and come back for future seasons when you're ready.

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🔗 Questions?

Reach out to the MIGT coaching staff or MIHS Athletics with any questions about joining or preparing for the season.