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Advance your game by getting on the court, learning from the best and connecting with your friends. Competing in Junior Tournaments will help take your game as far as you want to go – high school, college, or the pros.
USTA Florida is eager to resume Youth and Adult Tournaments in many Florida communities. We recognize that many facilities are not yet ready to host tournaments and that some facilities and communities may be subject to additional restrictions or guidelines when hosting these events. For those who are ready to host a tournament, we ask players and providers to work together to follow all USTA Florida Youth and Adult Tournament safety guidelines and any additional recommendations that pertain to your area.
For the full list of tournament guidelines, please view the USTA Florida Youth and Adult Tournament Safety Guidelines or visit ustaflorida.com/coronavirus for more information.
For frequently asked questions regarding resumption of Junior Tournaments visit our Here To Serve page.
There are exciting changes on the horizon for USTA Junior Tournaments coming in 2021. The simplified nationwide structure will create a standardized system and greater consistency for our players, parents, coaches, tournament directors and officials. Watch the video and click the button below for more information.
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According to Friend at Court rules and regulations, players are not permitted to register for two concurrent sanctioned tournaments. A player should withdraw from the tournament he/she does not wish to play before the selection occurs.
Check out Episode 37 of our podcast on Youth Tournaments and the Net Generation Circuit.
There are Junior Tournaments for all players whether you are entry-level, intermediate, or advanced. Florida Section Tournaments are categorized by Levels. These Levels range from 1 – 7.
To see the new 2021 USTA Jr. Tour tournament levels with explanations of each, please click here:
These tournaments are great for the player starting their junior competitive career. Players should have basic match experience and have completed a number of practice matches. Players are guaranteed 2 matches.
These tournaments are for the more serious junior competitive player.
The draw sizes for level 5 tournaments are either a 32 or a 64. Players are also given the opportunity to play doubles in addition to singles.
More ranking points are offered which sometimes attracts the higher ranked player.
There are two Level 3 singles & 2 doubles tournaments – USTA Florida Winter Championships and the “Bobby Curtis” Junior State Championships & the USTA FL “Bobby Curtis” Doubles Championship.
These tournaments consist of “National Selection” and Zonal Team Competition.
These tournaments are the highest level of competitive tennis in the United States. These tournament are for players who have earned a high enough ranking in order to gain entry.
These tournaments count for a USTA National Ranking.
Before you get on court for your first Junior Tournament, you’ll want to complete a few easy steps:
Juniors can become members at no cost now through 2021.
Return To Play Ranking Procedure
The 2021 USTA Jr. Tour is the new Nationally aligned tournament structure bringing consistency to all tournament levels between the 17 USTA Sections. The new system will also include a single “Rankings Points Table” for all tournament levels, simplifying the entire system for all USTA competitors.
10 Things to Know About the 2021 Junior Competitive Structure
Click below to view all 2021 USTA junior national tournament, ranking, and sanctioning regulations.
Each year USTA Florida holds Sectional Championships for the state’s top players in age divisions ranging from 10s through 18s.
Upcoming Sectional Dates:
2021 “Bobby Curtis” Junior Singles Section Championship (12’s & 14’s): Jun. 12 – 16
2021 “Bobby Curtis” Junior Singles Section Championship (16’s & 18’s): Jun. 19 – 23
2021 “Bobby Curtis” Junior Doubles Section Championship: Sept. 18 – 20
We are committed to providing positive and fun player and parent experiences recognizing players, parents, and coaches routinely at events who demonstrate great examples of our player promise and good sportsmanship.
I recognize that tennis is a sport that places the responsibility for fair play on me.
I promise to abide by the rules of the game, which require me to give the benefit of the doubt to my opponent.
At all times I shall strive to compete with the true spirit of sportsmanship, recognizing that my behavior on the court is a direct reflection of my character.
Whether this match ends with my victory or defeat, I promise to conduct myself in a way that honors my opponents, my team, those who support me, and the game of tennis.
We are here to help. Check out the USTA National Help Desk for more answers to your questions.