2026 Midwest Wheelchair Tennis Championship

Including The Hartford Nationals conducted by Move United

We are excited to welcome you to the 2026 Midwest Wheelchair Tennis Championship (MWTC) in Grand Rapids, Michigan!

NEW for 2026:
Tournament Director – Emily Fink-Craig

Women’s Open Division – 12 FREE Entries

Thanks to the generosity of a Mary Free Bed donor, MWTC is offering 12 FREE entries into the Women’s Open Singles and Doubles Division for the 2026 tournament (July 10–12, 2026).
Spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

To secure one of the free entries, please email:
Thomas.Flynn@maryfreebed.com
Tom Flynn will complete your registration on your behalf.

Tournament Information

Dates: July 10–12, 2026

Location:
MVP Athletic Club
115 Crahen Ave
Grand Rapids, MI 49525

Airport: Fly into Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR), Grand Rapids, MI

Transportation:
Shuttle service will be available from GRR airport to host hotels beginning Thursday morning through the end of the tournament.
Please contact Tom Flynn by July 1, 2026 with flight details to arrange transportation:
Thomas.Flynn@maryfreebed.com | 616-840-8221

Host Hotel

Country Inn & Suites
3251 Deposit Drive
Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Book online:

https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/ZE80X7

After June 22, 2026, contact:
Emily Lumsden – 616-942-7000
Elumsden@kehotels.net

On-Site Amenities

• Gordon Water Hydration Stations (bring a refillable water bottle)
• Athletic Trainer on site
• Stretch Lab providing stretching services all three days
• Racquet Stringer
• Fully staffed Wheelchair Repair Station
• Player & Coach Snack Shack
• Three Sun Shades between courts
• Player bags (Tournament T-shirt, Wilson tennis balls, snacks, sports drink)

Facility Policies:
Only working service dogs are allowed on MVP property.
No smoking or vaping on MVP property.

Scoring Format

• Singles: Two tiebreak sets, 10-point match tiebreak at one set all (main draw & consolation), regular scoring
• Doubles: Two tiebreak sets, 10-point match tiebreak at one set all, regular scoring
• Doubles is single elimination
• 5-minute warm-up

The MWTC will use Wilson US Open Tennis Balls.

Schedule of Events

Thursday, July 9

• 3:00 PM – Check-in Opens
• 3:00–6:00 PM – Practice Courts Open
• 6:00–8:00 PM – Up/Down Social (Tennis & Dinner)

Friday, July 10

• 8:00 AM – Check-in & Practice Courts Open
• 9:00 AM – Play Begins
• 11:00 AM–2:00 PM – Around Baking Company Food Truck (including Vegan & Gluten-Free options)
• 4:30 PM – Dinner Arrives
• 4:00–6:00 PM – FREE Kids Clinic hosted by USTA Professional

Saturday, July 11

• 8:00 AM – Practice Courts Open
• 9:00 AM – Play Begins
• 11:30 AM – Lunch (Chick-fil-A)
• 6:00–9:00 PM – Player Party at Host Hotel (Catered by Uccello’s Italian Restaurant)

Sunday, July 12

• 8:00 AM – Practice Courts Open
• 11:00 AM – Lunch Arrives

Scholarships

Scholarship funds are available for junior players.
To apply, contact:
Thomas.Flynn@maryfreebed.com

Entry Information

• Wheelchair Division and Para Standing Division offered
• Entry fee allows participation in up to three flights within the Wheelchair Division (e.g., Singles and Doubles)
• Women’s Open Singles and Doubles Division available

Entry Fee Includes:

• Friday Lunch & Dinner
• Saturday Lunch & Player Party Dinner
• Sunday Lunch

Up/Down Social – Thursday, July 9 at 6:00 PM
Space is limited. To participate, email:
Thomas.Flynn@maryfreebed.com