The 2020 Chicago Junior District Championships are scheduled for three weekends in July. These events replace the Chicago District Qualifiers that were canceled due to COVID-19. While playing the District Championships, open only to Chicago District players, will not be required to gain entry to the Midwest Closed, the event provides a great opportunity for area juniors to earn the title of Chicago District Champion in their age division.
These Level 3 events will offer singles play only with a Feed-In Consolation draw through the consolation quarterfinals. To clarify, no feed-in quarter-final consolation, semi-final consolation or final consolation matches will be played. Awards will be presented to the first through fourth-place finishers. All players will receive a signature District Championship gift.
Please note, a player may only play in one Chicago District Championship tournament (i.e., a player cannot compete in the 12s and 14s or the 10s and the 12s); players must choose one age division.
Once further details are finalized, registration will be open on TennisLink and players can secure a spot in the 64-player draw (32-player draw for 10U).
July 17-20
Boys 12 – XS Tennis, 5336 S State St, Chicago, IL 60609 - REGISTER HERE
Girls 12 – Oak Brook Tennis Center, 1300 Forest Gate Rd, Oak Brook, IL 60523 - REGISTER HERE
July 24-27
Boys 14 – Danny Cunniff Park, 2700 Trail Way, Highland Park, IL 60035 - REGISTER HERE
Girls 14 – AC Nielsen Tennis Center, 530 Hibbard Rd. Winnetka, IL 60093 - REGISTER HERE
Boys 16 – Oak Brook Tennis Center, 1300 Forest Gate Road, Oak Brook, IL 60523 - REGISTER HERE
Girls 16 – XS Tennis, 5336 S State Street, Chicago, IL 60609 - REGISTER HERE
Boys 18 – Forest View Racquet & Fitness Club, 800 Falcon Drive, Arlington Heights, IL 60005 - REGISTER HERE
Girls 18 – XS Tennis, 5336 S State Street, Chicago, IL 60609 - REGISTER HERE
July 31-August 3
Boys and Girls 10s – LifeSport/Libertyville, 1030 S 4th Ave, Libertyville, IL 60048 - REGISTRATION COMING SOON
COVID Procedures:
Questions
If you have any questions, please contact Barb Rueth, CDTA Junior Play Director at b.rueth@chicagodistricttennis.com or the Tournament Director listed on TennisLink for your specific event.
USTA Junior Tournaments are offered in a variety of formats, including individual, team, non-elimination and elimination. There are also competitions for wheelchair players. This wide range allows you to compete in a way that makes you feel comfortable, suits your level of play and helps you experience success. The tournament process will be changing in 2021.
Keep checking back to this web page for the most recent information. View details from the USTA here.
Click the link below that applies to you to find tournaments in the Chicago District.
Tournament Director Resources
To schedule an official, contact Marilyn Goldman at mgoldman7@sbcglobal.net.
USTA/Midwest Tournament Resources:
For tennis players under 10, the USTA has created a Youth Progression system for developing the young tennis athlete. Tournaments begin at age 7 on the orange ball court and progress to the green ball court before advancing to the yellow ball court. Red ball players can dip their toes into competition through participation in Team Challenges described below.
Click here for more information on the Midwest USTA 10 & Under program.
Team Challenge
A low-pressure team environment introducing competition without emphasizing results
Team Tournaments
Innovative format with increased competition focusing on team results
Round Robin
Non-elimination format for individual competition emphasizing results & ratings
Find programs near you at netgeneration.com.
There are many of these events throughout the Chicago area. Email b.rueth@chicagodistricttennis.com if you’d like more information about entering your child or to host an event.
Register to run a Team Challenge here. Register to run a Team Tournament here.
Each summer the USTA Midwest hosts Combines to select the top 10U tennis players in the Chicago District to participate in 3 camps throughout the summer. These camps focus on Net Generation curriculums to develop the young tennis player along the red, orange, green development pathways.
Click here to learn more.
Each summer, juniors from around the USTA/Midwest Section represent their district in an exciting team competition. The USTA/Midwest Section is one of the only sections throughout the USTA that hosts a team competition for boys and girls in the 12s, 14s, and 18-and-under age divisions. Matchplay consists of a round-robin format throughout the weekend and concludes with the top teams advancing to the championship match. Players are selected to participate based on their ranking, tournament play, character, and sportsmanship. For more information contact Olivia Denton at olivia@midwest.usta.com.
District Cup events include:
The District Cup is suspended for 2020. Check back for future dates and information.
