Table of Contents
WELCOME TO JUNIOR TENNIS
BECOMING A JUNIOR PLAYER
LEVELS OF COMPETITION
BEFORE YOU PLAY A JUNIOR TOURNAMENT
WHAT HAPPENS AT A TOURNAMENT
GRAND PRIX CIRCUIT
RANKINGS
DECIDING THE RIGHT TOURNAMENT STRATEGY FOR YOU
UNDERSTANDING ONLINE TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
2008 TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
SPORTSMANSHIP
USTA POINT PENALTY SYSTEM
USTA JUNIOR NATIONAL COMPETITION
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMPETITION and TRAINING
USTA JR. TEAM TENNIS
FINANCIAL AID
RULES and REGULATIONS
CONTACT
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
TOURNAMENT EVALUATION FORM
STANDARD ENTRY FORM
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Once you've read through this handbook and have decided to enter a tournament, you must fulfill the following requirements: |
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Choose a Tournament to Enter
Review the different types of tournaments before you select the type of tournament that is most appropriate for your level of play.
CLICK HERE for information on each of the tournaments.
CLICK HERE to locate a tournament online.
Be sure to read all of the information on the tournament website BEFORE entering. For example, note whether your tournament has a consolation in singles or, if you're interested in playing doubles, whether the tournament will help you find a partner. Tournaments are required to post information about the event on the website and it is your responsibility to be familiar with this information. |
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Enter the Tournament
CLICK HERE for the tournament sign up page.
After you get to the Tournament sign up page, click on the month in which you would like to enter a tournament, click on the tournament name and then click on "Register Now."
You are limited to entering one singles event and one doubles event. |
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Familiarize Yourself With The Rules
- Rules of Tennis. You are expected to know the rules of playing a tennis match, including keeping score and how to play a tiebreak.
- Tournament Website. Each tournament will publish information about its event on the online tournament page including directions to the tournament and start times.
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Obtain Your Start Time
You are responsible for obtaining the start times for your matches. Tournaments are required to post the draws, including start times, to the online tournament page no later than 72 hours before the start time of the first match of the event. If you cannot locate your start time, call or email the tournament director. The contact information can be found on the online tournament page. Always check the tournament website and your start time the night before you play. |
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Players Unable To Compete
If you are unable to play a tournament or a match, you must notify the tournament director at once. You may be asked to provide your reason in writing. You will be entitled to a refund if you withdraw no sooner than seven days before the start date of the tournament. However, in the case a tournament is rained out before the match is played, the tournament may withhold a $2.00 administration fee per entry. |
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