Welcome to Mid-Atlantic Section Jr. Team Tennis
WHAT IS JR. TEAM TENNIS?
Jr. Team Tennis is a fun recreational tennis league for ages 6-18. The teams are coed and consist of at least six players—three boys and three girls—based on similar ages and skill levels. Matches include boys singles, girls singles, boys doubles, girls doubles and mixed doubles. All matches are determined by a total-games-won format. They learn the game by playing it and thus developing their skills in a sport they can play for a lifetime, while making friends and memories that will last just as long.
JR. TEAM TENNIS: ARE YOU IN?
USTA Jr. Team tennis is the "Little League" for tennis. As the players grow into their skills, the format is adapted to best meet their needs whether using the QuickStart format or playing traditional tennis. JTT is a combination of practice and match play with an emphasis on skill development, fun, teamwork and friendly competition. The local season consists of competing against other teams of similar age and ability level. Teams can choose to participate in a Championship series and try to advance all the way to a national championship.
District Championships will award L4 points for singles and same-gender doubles. At Sectional Championships, players will receive L3 MAS ranking points for singles and same-gender doubles.
AVAILABLE DIVISIONS:
Teams play in one of the following league divisions:
- 8 & Under: QuickStart Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced
- 10 & Under: QuickStart Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced
- 12 & Under: Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced
- 14 & Under: Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced
- 18 & Under: Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced
WHEN PLAYERS REGISTER FOR A CHAMPIONSHIP ELIGIBLE JTT TEAM THEY WILL RECIEVE:
1) A one-year USTA Junior Membership which entitles you to
- A subscription to Smash Magazine.
- Ability to participate in USTA Sanctioned Tournaments.
- Access to scholarship opportunities.
- Access to retail discounts.
- Access to Tennis Link – the online player registration and tracking system.
- Team matches.
- Opportunities for your team to advance to Area, Section and possibly National Championships.
2) Players in JTT Sectional Championship events will earn points toward their Mid-Atlantic Rankings. The JTT Championships are organized into Advanced and Intermediate Divisions. The point schedule for points earned is as follows:
- District Championships: L4 MAS Ranking Points; 40 points per match won for singles and same gender doubles.10 U Intermediate will receive 35 points per match won for singles and same gender doubles.
- Section Championships: L3 MAS Ranking Points; 65 points per match won for singles and same gender doubles.10 U intermediate will receive 50 points per match won for singles and same gender doubles.
HOW MUCH DOES USTA JR.TEAM TENNIS COST?
- Local program fee for practice and match sessions varies-determined by local program coordinator
- USTA fees: TennisLink Registration ($3 min/season)
- USTA Jr. Membership ($20/year)
JOIN THE MOVEMENT!
To become involved with USTA Jr. Team Tennis either as a player, program coordinator, coach or volunteer, please contact your local District Coordinator for your area:
Virginia District Coordinator – Matt Barnhart
matt@virginiatennis.com
540-538-9535
Maryland District Coordinator – Alicia von Lossberg
avonloss@comcast.net
443-310-6419
District of Columbia District Coordinator – Ronnie Goodall
goodall@mas.usta.com
202-546-8525
West Virginia Coordinator – Kyle Hoffman
khoffman@mas.usta.com
304-612-4558
For more information about USTA Jr. Team Tennis, please contact Alanna Broderick, Mid-Atlantic Jr. Team Tennis Manager at broderick@mas.usta.com or 703-556-6120 ext. 16.