NorCal Recreational Youth Info

EXCITING NEWS!

We now have a new USTA NorCal website—visit ustanorcal.com to explore the refreshed site. Most information will move there in the future as we reorganize this site. Feel free to look around, and if you have any questions, reach out to us at marketing@norcal.usta.com. We’d love to hear from you!

Check out upcoming events: Calendar

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WTN & the Player Pathway Video

USTA and the Junior Tennis Competition Journey

Join Our Facebook Group for Youth Tennis

Court Monitors Needed

SEARCH

• Coaches and Programs: https://netgeneration.usta.com/ 
• Tennis at Home Activities: https://netgeneration.usta.com/us-en/tennis-at-home.html  
• Programming (including Team Challenges): playtennis.usta.com/programming
• Junior Team Tennis
• Junior Circuit (10U Orange, Green, & Yellow Ball Levels) & Tournaments: playtennis.usta.com/tournaments
• Find a Player: Player Search-USTA
• Player Development Workouts and Early Development Camps
   

NET GENERATION PLAYTRACKER

• The Net Generation PlayTracker
• How to Progress in the Net Generation PlayTracker
• Net Generation PlayTracker FAQ
• Junior Play Opportunities
• Junior Competition Journey 
• USTA Junior Circuit Program Overview (Video)
   

PARENT RESOURCES

• Sportsmanship Matters!
• Sportsmanship Video: A Kid's Perspective
• Parent Webinar: Navigating the Junior Competition Pathway
• NorCal Junior Circuit Event Tips
• Parent Behavior at Competitions
• Sportsmanship: Get Caught Being a Good Sport
• Parent Support Guide
• I Love to Watch You Play Interview & Parent Education Video
• Parent Education Video: The Truth About Sports Parents
• Sportsmanship - CIF Be The Change Video
• The Psychology of Tennis Parenting

REGULATIONS AND GUIDES

• NorCal Junior Circuit Regulations (as of 1/1/2024)
• Approved Match Formats:
  • Junior Circuit Short Set
  • Junior Circuit Six-Game Set
  • Junior Circuit Best of Three Set
  • Junior Circuit Timed Match
• 2021 Net Generation Pathway Regulations
• Friend at Court - Tennis Rules and Regulations Handbook (PDF)
• Positioning Youth Tennis for Success: Download Here (Reference pg. 65 for transitions)
• “Intro to Tennis” Guide
• 10 Rules Players Should Know & 5 Bonus Rules
• Tennis Scoring, Points, Sets, & Games

R.O.G. TENNIS

• Get Started. Move On. Level up: Learn about balls and court sizes.
• Benefits of Using Modified Equipment: Are you using the right sized equipment?
• Red, Orange, & Green Videos
  • Red Ball Parent Video 
  • Orange Ball Parent Video 
  • Green Ball Parent Video
  • Red Ball Pro Overlay
  • Best Tennis Point Ever - Under 8 UK Kent Mini Red Tennis
  • Orange Ball - Epic Rally of Young Emma Raducanu
  • 10 and Under Videos Player Development
• Player Competencies
  • Red Ball (4 levels)
  • Orange Ball (3 levels)
  • Green Ball (2 levels)
• R.O.G. Tennis follows the same logic as other youth sports like baseball or soccer, which use kid-sized equipment.

WANT TO HOST AN EVENT?

• If you have access to tennis courts and volunteers or staff, consider hosting an event in your community.
• Find out more about our free Host Kits: ustanorcal.info/netgenevents
• Running USTA Team Challenge
  • Sample Orange Ball Team Challenge Video
  • Red Ball Team Challenge Manual
  • Orange Ball Team Challenge Manual
  • Green Ball Team Challenge Manual
• Running USTA Junior Circuit
  • Junior Circuit Program Guide
  • Sample Green Ball Junior Circuit Matches
•  World Tennis Number Provider Guide
• Serve Tennis Video

USTA CONTACTS

• USTA NorCal Staff Directory
• USTA Membership & Customer Care