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Junior Competition
2023 Chicago Junior District Championships
The 2023 USTA Chicago Junior District Championships will be held June 10-11, 2023. The registration deadline will be Sunday, June 4 at 4:59pm. This tournament is open to Chicago District players only. Listed below are the sites for each age division.
G12s – Oak Brook Tennis Center
G14s – Knoch Park (Naperville Central High School)
B16s – Hinsdale South High School
B18s – Forest View Racquet Club
G18s – Northwestern University
Semi-Finals, Finals, and 3-4 Playoff will be held on June 12th, location is TBD.
The Boys and Girls 10s Junior District Championships will be held in July. B10s will be on Saturday, July 22nd, registration closes July 18th. G10s will be held on Saturday July 29th, registration closes July 25th. These tournaments are open to Chicago District players only.
Parent Lunch and Learn - Keeping Your Junior Player Mentally Healthy
In a pre-recorded webinar, Dr. Larry Lauer and Dr. Shawn Foltz-Emmons discuss the importance of mental health and answer key parent questions. Learn more here.
Junior Competition Opportunities
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 structure consists of seven levels of ranking tournaments, with the lowest level of intermediate tournament classified as a Level 7 and USTA National Championships classified as Level 1. For entry-level to intermediate players of all ages, a non-ranking series of events called the Net Generation Circuit will focus on age-appropriate competition, development and fun.
You can learn more about the USTA junior tournament structure here.
Ready to get in on the action? Click here to find a tournament near year. If you’d like to jump right to Midwest and National schedules, visit this page.
Youth Progression PlayTracker
10 and Under (10U) tennis allows players to grasp the fundamentals of the sport. Participants learn about grips, preparation, swing path and ball placement. The equipment and courts are tailored to skill level, so kids can see their improvement and have fun right from the start. For those players ready for competition, USTA also provides play opportunities.
Click here for more information on the new 2021 USTA 10 and Under tennis program and PlayTracker.
USTA Sanctioned Programming
Team Challenge
A low-pressure team environment introducing competition without emphasizing results
Team Tournaments
Innovative format with increased competition focusing on team results
Junior Circuit
Non-elimination format for individual competition emphasizing results & ratings
Find programs near you at netgeneration.com or playtennis.usta.com/tournaments.
There are many of these events throughout the Chicago area. Contact Barb Rueth if you’d like more information about entering your child or hosting an event.
2022 News
Find tournament results and look back on the news from 2022 here.
Tournament Director Resources
- Nationwide Junior Competitive Structure
- Junior Tournaments - Where to Start
- Host a Team Challenge
- Host a Team Tournament
- Friend at Court
- CDTA Tournament Directors Guide L6-7
- CDTA Tournament Scheduling Process 2021-22
- CDTA Serve Tennis Junior Tournament Director Resource 2021-22
- Serve Tennis Home Page Web Info 2021-22
To schedule an official, contact Chuck Cunningham at the Chicago Tennis Umpires’ Council (CTUC).
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