Southeastern Michigan Junior Team Tennis

JUNIOR TEAM TENNIS: FOR PLAYERS AGES 6 TO 18

Why wait until high school to join a tennis team? USTA offers four unique formats to enjoy team comradery and competition at the level that best fits your child. Playing Junior Team Tennis (JTT) is a great way for players that are new to USTA competition to get started with official match play, as well as for experienced players to develop their skills, sportsmanship and move on to participating in USTA tournaments. Players in these leagues should be able to serve, keep score and rally before participating.

Nearly 3,000 kids in Southeastern Michigan play Junior Team Tennis annually, thanks to the parents and coaches who donate their time and talents. Reach out to a local JTT coach in your area to get started! View a list of participating clubs in Southeastern Michigan below. Parents can get involved in Junior Team Tennis, too. If there isn't a Junior Team Tennis league near you, you can even start a team, whether you're a pro or have never picked up a racquet. 

Become a part of the exciting world of Junior Team Tennis in Southeastern Michigan! We’re thrilled to have you join a vibrant community of young athletes who learn and grow in a team-based tennis environment. Please select your desired age division and skill level.

*No refunds after player registration

WINTER 2026 AGE DIVISIONS:

10U Advanced (Green Ball) (Includes Beginner Teams)

12U Intermediate (Includes Beginner Teams)

14U Intermediate 

18U Intermediate 

* NO beginner teams for 14U and 18U (Only 12U and 10U) for the WINTER 2026 Season

2026 tentative schedule

The winter program is scheduled to begin on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, at the earliest. Individual player schedules are determined at the discretion of the head coach. Players are not required to compete in all matches, however, they must meet the minimum match criteria during the local season to be eligible to compete in our District Championships in March of 2026.

JUNIOR TEAM TENNIS – ADVANCING PLAY (NON-BEGINNER TEAMS)

Get an opportunity to advance to the Junior Team Tennis District and State Championships!

Southeastern Michigan District Championships

The March 2026 Southeastern Michigan District championships feature the top-performing teams from the 2025 Fall and 2026 Winter seasons. These teams will compete for a place in the Midwest (Sectional) Championships held in the summer of 2026. Qualifying teams, match schedule and location for the District Championships will be announced after the conclusion of the winter 2026 season.

Midwest (Sectional) Championships - Summer 2026 

The JTT District Champions advance to the Midwest (Sectional) Championships to represent Southeastern Michigan. They will compete against other districts within the Midwest to claim the sectional title. There are no JTT national playoffs. Players must meet the following criteria to be eligible to compete in the 2026 Midwest (Sectional) Championships, should they win the District Championship.

• Remain the corresponding age to their division or below through Aug. 31, 2026. i.e., a player cannot “age out” before this date.

• Competed in at least two local JTT matches during the local season. 

• Meet the following WTN requirements (None for 10U & 12U)

  • 14U Intermediate: 40-30

  • 14U Advanced: 40-1

  • 18U Intermediate: 40-27

  • 18U Advanced: 40-1

More information about the 2026 Midwest JTT Championship will be announced closer to April 2026. 

For additional information please contact the SEMTA JTT Coordinator, Maya Solomon at maya.solomon@midwest.usta.com.

JUNIOR TEAM TENNIS – LOCAL TRACK

Team Challenge:

Team Challenge is a low-pressure team environment that allows children to develop their skills through level-based play without an emphasis on instruction or results!

Team Tournament: 

Team Tournament is an innovative way for children to gain match experience, develop their skills through level-based play and demonstrate good sportsmanship! 

Junior Circuit:

A USTA Junior Circuit is a single event, non-elimination tournament draw format, that lasts for only up to a half-day. This event format is designed for junior recreational players who are looking to try a tournament experience that allows them to compete as an individual or a doubles team. Tournament Directors will do their best to place players in groups based on their rating and level of experience, including orange, green and yellow ball. This will help ensure an appropriate competitive level and positive sportsmanship through level-based play.