Tennis - Girls
Girls Tennis Coaching Staff | |
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Head Coach: | Assistant Coaches: |
Jacquie Hartmann | Ron Akins |
Barbara (Leigh) Perks | |
Shelley Whelan |
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
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📝 Registration Information
🔗 Register via FinalForms
All MIHS sports registration is completed through FinalForms.
➡️ Click here to access FinalForms
New users will need to create an account to register.
📘 Need help?
View step-by-step instructions for FinalForms setup
💳 Payment
You must also complete a simple online registration through InTouch when paying your sports fee.
➡️ Click here for InTouch Registration & Payment
Directions to register for sports in InTouch
📅 Key Registration Dates
Season | Registration Closes | First Day of Practice | |
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Fall Sports | August 22, 2025 | August 25, 2025 | |
Football | August 18, 2025 | August 20, 2025 | |
Winter Sports | November 11, 2025 | November, 17, 2025 | |
Gymnastics | November 3, 2025 | November 10, 2025 | |
Spring Sports | February 27, 2026 | March 2, 2026 |
🗓️ Registration for all sports opens July 27, 2025
🩺 Physical Requirement
Incoming 9th graders: Physicals from middle school do not transfer to the high school.
Please directly upload to your Final Forms account
💰 Sports Fees & ASB
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$450.00 per sport per season
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ASB Card required: $100
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Pay online via InTouch
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Payment plan options available — contact Becky LeMaster for details.
🔁 Refund Policy:
You may request a refund within the first two weeks of the season.
No refunds will be issued after that point. (Refer to the Eligibility Handbook.)
👕 Uniform & Equipment Return Policy
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Late return = $25.00 late fee
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Missing uniform/equipment = full replacement cost
Uniforms must be returned during the designated collection period to avoid penalties.
🎾 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.
🏅 Our Teams
Team | Approx. Roster Size | Practice Schedule |
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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).
🎾 Player Expectations
Varsity
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Year-round competitive players
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Regular USTA/UTR tournament experience
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Universal Tennis Rating (UTR) between 3–8
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Strong commitment and advanced skills
JV1 & JV2
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Intermediate to advanced players with prior tennis experience
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Must be able to serve, rally, and keep score
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Not a beginner program — no formal lessons provided
✅ How Teams Are Selected
Team placements are based on:
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UTR (Singles & Doubles)
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USTA tournament results from the past 12 months
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Challenge matches / intra-team tournament results
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MIGT Pre-Season Survey
The season is short, so teams and ladders are set quickly after Tryouts.
📅 Pre-Season Requirements
Before Tryouts begin, make sure you:
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Register and complete forms via FinalForms
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Pay the MIHS athletics fee
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Have a current physical on file
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Submit your MIGT Player Survey (at least 1 week prior to Tryouts)
💪 What to Expect During Tryouts
Tryouts start the first day of the spring season at 3:15 PM
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Location: MIHS tennis courts (dry) or MICC Bubble (wet weather)
UTR < 2 or no UTR?
You’ll go through a skills evaluation:
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Forehands, backhands, volleys, overheads, and serves
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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.
📌 Commitment Expectations
MIGT is a full-season commitment.
We do not excuse weekly conflicts like:
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Driver’s Ed
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Private music or acting classes
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Jobs, club sports, SAT prep or tutoring
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Non-MIHS theater
✅ Excused Absences Include:
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School-sponsored events (e.g., MIHS band, DECA, class trips)
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Major testing days (SAT, ACT, AP exams)
👟 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.
🔗 Questions?
Reach out to the MIGT coaching staff or MIHS Athletics with any questions about joining or preparing for the season.
CHAMPIONSHIPS |
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STATE CHAMPS |
STATE RUNNER-UP |
KINGCO CHAMPS 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2004 2005 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2023 2024 2025 |
MIHS Hall of Fame Members |
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1978 Leslie Tobin |
1980 Terri Agee |
1982 Lori Brillhart |
1982 Erin Majury |
1985 Mindy Mounger |
1985 Wendy Gross |
1987 Cindy Olejar |
1988 Shelley Keeler |
1989 Liz Allen |
1989 April Appel |
1993 Erin Gowen |
1998 Allison Rindlaub |
1999 Katie Cunha |
2001 Lindsey Adams |
2004 Stephanie Hammond |
1991-2009 Joyce Hedlund (Coach) |