Middle States

Junior Competition



Tennis Competition for Junior Players (Ages 18 & Under) 

 

Whether you're just beginning in a junior program in your community, or have been regularly competing in section or national tournaments and training camps, Middle States has you covered. The Middle States section consists of Pennsylvania, New Jersey (excluding a 35 mile radius of NYC), Delaware and part of West Virginia. 

 

In an effort to improve the experience for thousands of young players throughout the USTA Middle States Section, this page has been designed to maximize the understanding of a junior player’s competitive experiences, whether that be through tournaments, 10 and Under Playtracker, or Team Tennis events. Players advance to higher levels as they earn their way through the pathway.

 

This page consists of valuable information including the typical progression of a junior tennis player, commonly asked questions on the world of competitive junior tennis, a list of USTA Middle States tournaments, explanation of the Points Per Round system, endorsement procedures to national events, grant opportunities, and the National Rules and Regulations. 

 

WHAT’S NEW??

 

JUNIOR TOURNAMENT PROGRAMS & INFORMATION: 
 
RANKING TOURNAMENTS: 

 

JUNIOR CIRCUIT (NON-RANKING) TOURNAMENTS:

 

JUNIOR TEAM TENNIS:
  • USTA Junior Team Tennis (JTT) brings together boys and girls, ages 5-18, to play singles, doubles and mixed doubles against other coed teams. Beyond being fun and a great form of exercise, Junior Team Tennis is a competitive, level-based environment that promotes individual growth, social growth and life skills. Junior Team Tennis emphasizes sportsmanship — that success isn’t just about winning, it’s about how you play the game and respond to challenges. JTT also teaches kids how to work together to achieve success.

 

 
ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT LINKS AND RESOURCES:

 

SAVE THE DATES: LEVEL 3, 4, and 5 TOURNAMENTS THROUGH MARCH 2024
  • L3 Closed Singles/Doubles: January 12, 13, 14 - Boys' 12s, 14s,16s, 18s
    • Friday after 4 p.m., Saturday & Sunday
  • L3 Closed Singles/Doubles: January 19, 20, 21 - Girls' 12s, 14s, 16s, 18s
    • Friday after 4 p.m., Saturday & Sunday
  • L4 Closed Singles Flighted: January 27 & 28 -  Boys 14s, Boys 18s, Girls 14s, Girls 18s
  • L4 Closed Singles Flighted: February 3 & 4 - Boys 12s, Boys 16s, Girls 12s, Girls 16s
  • L5 Open Singles Flighted: January 27 & 28 -  Boys 18s (Westwood RC | Erie, PA)
  • L5 Closed Singles Flighted: February 17 & 18 - Boys 14s, Boys 18s, Girls 14s, Girls 18s
  • L5 Closed Singles Flighted: February 24 & 25 - Boys & Girls 12s, Boys 16s, Girls 16s
    • (16s draw not flighted)
  • L5 Open Singles Flighted: March 9 & 10 - Boys 12s, 14s, 16s, 18s
  • L5 Open Singles Flighted: March 23 & 24 - Girls 12s, 14s, 16s, 18s

TOURNAMENTS NEAR YOU


PROGRAMS NEAR YOU


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