Good Chase Sportsmanship Race for juniors

USTA Southern announces the Good Chase Sportsmanship Race in collaboration with the Match Tennis App. From May 1 to July 31, 2023, the Good Chase Sportsmanship Race will promote good behavior by junior players during tournaments. The purpose of the race is to incentivize and reward players who exhibit exemplary sportsmanship, with the ultimate goal of creating a more positive and respectful tournament environment for all participants.

The Good Chase winner will earn a Grand Prize trip for two ground passes to the 2023 US Open (worth $300), a $500 grant for a hotel (supplied by USTA Southern) and $800 in airfare provided by Match Tennis App. Any players who receive 5 or more nominations will receive sportsmanship bag tags. see more options in this RTE - make sure you expand the component for more options.

How to Vote

1. Sign in or create a free account for Match Tennis App. 
2. After signing in, from the top of the Match Tennis App homepage, click the "Vote" button.
3. Cast your vote by selecting a player from the dropdown and hit the submit button.
4. For a one-page, step-by-step instructions, click here.

Tiered Reward System:

The Sportsmanship Award System includes a tiered reward system, wherein players who receive a specified number of nominations shall be awarded certain items. Any player, parent, or tournament staff member may nominate individual players for the Sportsmanship Award by utilizing the Sportsmanship Award button on the tournament page within the Match Tennis App, or by using the respective external tournament nomination page. The tiered reward system shall be as follows:

• 5 Nominations: Southern Section Selected Award - Bag Tag
• US Open Grand Prize: 

o    US Open Ground Pass Tickets $300.00 for 2 provided by USTA Southern

o    Airfare $800 provided by Match Tennis App

o    Hotel $500 Grant provided by USTA Southern

How to Vote

1. Sign in or create a free account for Match Tennis App. 
2. After signing in, from the top of the Match Tennis App homepage, click the "Vote" button.
3. Cast your vote by selecting a player from the dropdown and hit the submit button.
4. For a one-page, step-by-step instructions, click here.

Tiered Reward System:

The Sportsmanship Award System includes a tiered reward system, wherein players who receive a specified number of nominations shall be awarded certain items. Any player, parent, or tournament staff member may nominate individual players for the Sportsmanship Award by utilizing the Sportsmanship Award button on the tournament page within the Match Tennis App, or by using the respective external tournament nomination page. The tiered reward system shall be as follows:

• 5 Nominations: Southern Section Selected Award - Bag Tag
• US Open Grand Prize: 

o    US Open Ground Pass Tickets $300.00 for 2 provided by USTA Southern

o    Airfare $800 provided by Match Tennis App

o    Hotel $500 Grant provided by USTA Southern