Whether your child is picking up a tennis racquet for the first time or looking to continue their passion for the sport, there are plenty of play opportunities.
From elementary to high school, tennis can be played at any age and is open to all levels of play. Youngsters can ask their teachers about how they can start playing in their PE class or whether there are after-school programs they can join.
Outside of the classroom, there are various other opportunities for elementary- and high school-aged children, both competitive and non-competitive tracks are available depending on the ability and needs of the individual player.
USTA Junior Team Tennis is designed for kids ages 11-18. All you need to start a league are two teams. Matches can be held anywhere from a local park or school to a commercial or private club. Teams are preferably co-ed but can also be single-gender (boys only or girls only).
They are divided by the following age and play levels:
Your League Coordinator - Patricia Bramlet
As your District USTA Junior Team Tennis Coordinator, I am excited to work with all our team managers and players this year. Please check the information we've posted here to keep you informed on the latest Junior Team Tennis league news around USTA Mid-South Illinois District, the USTA/Midwest Section and USTA. I can be contacted at (618) 262-3372 or patricia@midsouthillinoistennis.com.
Midwest Youth Team Tennis is designed for kids ages 10 and under. Kids play with age and size appropriate equipment and using the proper format of 10 and Under Tennis. Teams are co-ed but can also be single-gender (boys only or girls only).
They are divided by the following age and play levels:
Parents and Team Organizers are an integral part of USTA Junior Team Tennis program. To learn more about organizing a USTA Junior Team Tennis program, click here.
The benefits of tennis are many. It’s a sport that adds years to your life—and life to your years. Getting children into the sport at a young age helps them develop physically, mentally and socially. They learn lessons inside the lines of a tennis court that they can apply to life outside as well. Read more.
The USTA is always looking for more supporters and coaches to help spread the sport of tennis throughout every community. Become one of the thousands of volunteers that coach a team in your community and get the benefit of knowing you’ve introduced a group of kids to a sport that will be with them for the rest of their lives. Click here for information on how to sign up as a coach.
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