USTA Junior Team Tennis
What is USTA Junior Team Tennis??
USTA Jr. Team Tennis brings kids together in teams to play singles, doubles and mixed doubles against other teams. It promotes social skills and important values by fostering a spirit of cooperation and unity, as well as individual self-growth. Also, it’s a fun environment for kids in which they learn that succeeding is really more about how they play the game – win or lose.
How does it work?
USTA Jr. Team Tennis is designed for kids ages 5-18. They are immediately placed on teams. 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:
How is JTT different than the Jefferson League?
The Jefferson League is a non competitive league that competes against other clubs and organizations throughout Charlottesville. The matches are set up by the organizers to be fun and competitive and there is no winning team at the end. The Jefferson League is meant to be used as an opportunity for kids to get extra match play during the season.
The Junior Team Tennis is run as a USTA league where kids compete against other teams in which the teams keep score and at the end of the match there is a winner. At the end of the USTA Junior Tennis Team the winning teams advance to the sectional tournament.
If you need a team to join you can join the UVA team run by Paul Shepherd. Space is limited. Go to virginia.edu/ims to find out more information.
Important Information
• League Coordinators: Patrick Kearns and Paul Shepherd charlottesvillejtt@gmail.com / 434-531-8876
• Team match winners, flight winners, and playoff winners are determined by total games won (not individual matches won)
• The only individuals allowed to coach during a match are the ones registered in TennisLink (up to two per team)
* Coaching is ONLY allowed during changeovers (NOT including after the first game)
—in no event is coaching permitted during a tiebreaker
* It is up to the captains to keep parents in check before, during, and after matches
* Players playing in a match are the ONLY ones allowed to call lines/points
Cost of the League
$40.00 per person payable through tennislink. Click on the link to be directed to the registration page.
Formats & Scoring
8-and-Under Flight
• At least 4 kids per team (non-gender specific)
• Play on 36-foot court, use red felt ball
• A team match consists of two singles and two doubles
• Scoring is best of 3 tiebreakers, 1st to 7 points win by 2; switch sides after each game
10-and-Under Intermediate
• At least 4 kids per team (non-gender specific)
• Play on 60-foot court, use orange ball
• A team match consists of two singles and two doubles
• Scoring is best of 3 short sets, 1st to 4 games (no-ad scoring) with 3rd set a 12-point tiebreaker (1st to 7 win by 2)
10-and-Under Advanced Flight
• At least 6 kids per team (at least 3 girls and at least 3 boys)
• Play on 78-foot court, use green (or green dot) ball
• A team match consists of one girls singles, one boys singles, one girls doubles, one boys doubles, and one mixed doubles
• Scoring is best of 3 short sets, 1st to 4 games (no-ad scoring) with 3rd set a 12-point tiebreaker (1st to 7 win by 2)
All Other Flights (12U INT, 12U ADV, 14U INT, 14U ADV, 18U INT, & 18U ADV)
• At least 6 kids per team (at least 3 girls and at least 3 boys)
• Play on 78-foot court, use yellow ball
• A team match consists of one girls singles, one boys singles, one girls doubles, one boys doubles, and one mixed doubles
• Scoring is best of 3 short sets, 1st to 4 games (no-ad scoring) with 3rd set a 10-point match tiebreaker (1st to 10 win by 2)
Rules
Other information
• All participants must have a USTA membership and be registered on TennisLink PRIOR to playing their first match
• A player must remain “age eligible” through August 31, 2013 to be eligible for advancement opportunities to Championships
• All team match scores must be entered into TennisLink within 72 Hours of the completion of the match
• Players may play on more than one team during the same season, but they must declare which team he or she will participate on
PRIOR to any advancement to Championships
• Up to one girl and one boy may participate in two individual matches per team match and it is required that the second match be
mixed doubles
• Players must participate in a minimum of three team matches during the local league to qualify for Championships
• Any player with 350 or more MAS ranking points within any age group as of 8/31/12 must participate in the Advanced flight
• Once a team advances to the District Championship, they may substitute players from the same league and season—For 8U,
you can sub up to two players (non-gender specific) and for 12-and-Up teams, you can sub up to one girl and one boy (note:
the players you are substituting for have to have the required three local league matches)
Coach/Captain Duties
• Recruit team members
• Attend coaches/captain meeting (TBD)
• Coaches/captains MUST have a background check
• FREE: https://selfscreen.lexisnexis.com/VolunteerSelfScreening/usta
• Distribute league information to team members and parents
• Submit lineup to opponent’s captain before each match
• Collect, record, and report scores in TennisLink 72 hours after match
TennisLink Help
Registering as a Coach/Manager
1. Go to: http://tennislink.usta.com/TEAMTENNIS/Main/Home.aspx
2. Click on “Become a Coach/Manager” located on the bottom right side of your computer screen under “Options”
3. Fill in the necessary information and select a password
4. Click “SUBMIT” (NOTE: Write down your number and password, you will need this every time you use TennisLink)
5. Let Patrick Kearns know your registered number (he will need to add you to your team(s) in TennisLink)
6. Submit a background check (free): https://selfscreen.lexisnexis.com/VolunteerSelfScreening/usta
Registering a Player or Team
1. You will need to know your Team Number and the players USTA membership numbers
2. Go to: http://tennislink.usta.com/TEAMTENNIS/Main/Home.aspx
3. Click “Register to Play”
4. Enter your Team Number, click “ENTER”
5. Enter your players’ USTA membership numbers
6. If you are registering more than one player, continue with step 4 for every player
7. Click “Proceed to Checkout”
8. This will bring you to the payment page (you will have to use a credit card to pay for the registration fee(s))
9. Click “SUBMIT”, if you need a receipt, print out the next page that comes up
Entering Scores After a Match
1. Go to: http://tennislink.usta.com/TEAMTENNIS/Main/Home.aspx
2. Click “Login” above the USTA Jr. Team Tennis logo
3. Enter your USTA # or your Captain ID
4. Enter your Password and click “Login”
5. Under “My Options” (right side, in red), click “Score Entry”
6. Enter the Match ID and click “Next”
7. Enter the date the match was played
8. Enter match results
• Choose the players for each match from the drop down boxes
• IMPORTANT: List the winning score first (i.e. 4-1, 2-4, 1-0 M NOT 1-4, 4-2, 0-1)
• Choose the winner of each match from the drop down box under “Winner:”
9. Click “Next”
10. Review the information and if it is correct, click “Finish”
Searching for a Player’s MAS Ranking Points
1. Go to: http://tennislink.usta.com/TOURNAMENTS/Common/Default.aspx
2. Enter player’s USTA # under “Find a Ranking”, click “SEARCH”
3. If nothing comes up, then that player has no tournament points
4. If a list of rankings comes up, find the “Calculation Date” for 8/31/12 (or the closest date)
5. Click on the “List Name” and find how many “Points” that player has as of that date
6. If the player has 350 or more MAS points as of 8/31/12, then he or she will need to play Advanced
USTA Jr. Team Tennis brings kids together in teams to play singles, doubles and mixed doubles against other teams. It promotes social skills and important values by fostering a spirit of cooperation and unity, as well as individual self-growth. Also, it’s a fun environment for kids in which they learn that succeeding is really more about how they play the game – win or lose.
How does it work?
USTA Jr. Team Tennis is designed for kids ages 5-18. They are immediately placed on teams. 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:
How is JTT different than the Jefferson League?
The Jefferson League is a non competitive league that competes against other clubs and organizations throughout Charlottesville. The matches are set up by the organizers to be fun and competitive and there is no winning team at the end. The Jefferson League is meant to be used as an opportunity for kids to get extra match play during the season.
The Junior Team Tennis is run as a USTA league where kids compete against other teams in which the teams keep score and at the end of the match there is a winner. At the end of the USTA Junior Tennis Team the winning teams advance to the sectional tournament.
If you need a team to join you can join the UVA team run by Paul Shepherd. Space is limited. Go to virginia.edu/ims to find out more information.
Important Information
• League Coordinators: Patrick Kearns and Paul Shepherd charlottesvillejtt@gmail.com / 434-531-8876
• Team match winners, flight winners, and playoff winners are determined by total games won (not individual matches won)
• The only individuals allowed to coach during a match are the ones registered in TennisLink (up to two per team)
* Coaching is ONLY allowed during changeovers (NOT including after the first game)
—in no event is coaching permitted during a tiebreaker
* It is up to the captains to keep parents in check before, during, and after matches
* Players playing in a match are the ONLY ones allowed to call lines/points
Cost of the League
$40.00 per person payable through tennislink. Click on the link to be directed to the registration page.
Formats & Scoring
8-and-Under Flight
• At least 4 kids per team (non-gender specific)
• Play on 36-foot court, use red felt ball
• A team match consists of two singles and two doubles
• Scoring is best of 3 tiebreakers, 1st to 7 points win by 2; switch sides after each game
10-and-Under Intermediate
• At least 4 kids per team (non-gender specific)
• Play on 60-foot court, use orange ball
• A team match consists of two singles and two doubles
• Scoring is best of 3 short sets, 1st to 4 games (no-ad scoring) with 3rd set a 12-point tiebreaker (1st to 7 win by 2)
10-and-Under Advanced Flight
• At least 6 kids per team (at least 3 girls and at least 3 boys)
• Play on 78-foot court, use green (or green dot) ball
• A team match consists of one girls singles, one boys singles, one girls doubles, one boys doubles, and one mixed doubles
• Scoring is best of 3 short sets, 1st to 4 games (no-ad scoring) with 3rd set a 12-point tiebreaker (1st to 7 win by 2)
All Other Flights (12U INT, 12U ADV, 14U INT, 14U ADV, 18U INT, & 18U ADV)
• At least 6 kids per team (at least 3 girls and at least 3 boys)
• Play on 78-foot court, use yellow ball
• A team match consists of one girls singles, one boys singles, one girls doubles, one boys doubles, and one mixed doubles
• Scoring is best of 3 short sets, 1st to 4 games (no-ad scoring) with 3rd set a 10-point match tiebreaker (1st to 10 win by 2)
Rules
Other information
• All participants must have a USTA membership and be registered on TennisLink PRIOR to playing their first match
• A player must remain “age eligible” through August 31, 2013 to be eligible for advancement opportunities to Championships
• All team match scores must be entered into TennisLink within 72 Hours of the completion of the match
• Players may play on more than one team during the same season, but they must declare which team he or she will participate on
PRIOR to any advancement to Championships
• Up to one girl and one boy may participate in two individual matches per team match and it is required that the second match be
mixed doubles
• Players must participate in a minimum of three team matches during the local league to qualify for Championships
• Any player with 350 or more MAS ranking points within any age group as of 8/31/12 must participate in the Advanced flight
• Once a team advances to the District Championship, they may substitute players from the same league and season—For 8U,
you can sub up to two players (non-gender specific) and for 12-and-Up teams, you can sub up to one girl and one boy (note:
the players you are substituting for have to have the required three local league matches)
Coach/Captain Duties
• Recruit team members
• Attend coaches/captain meeting (TBD)
• Coaches/captains MUST have a background check
• FREE: https://selfscreen.lexisnexis.com/VolunteerSelfScreening/usta
• Distribute league information to team members and parents
• Submit lineup to opponent’s captain before each match
• Collect, record, and report scores in TennisLink 72 hours after match
TennisLink Help
Registering as a Coach/Manager
1. Go to: http://tennislink.usta.com/TEAMTENNIS/Main/Home.aspx
2. Click on “Become a Coach/Manager” located on the bottom right side of your computer screen under “Options”
3. Fill in the necessary information and select a password
4. Click “SUBMIT” (NOTE: Write down your number and password, you will need this every time you use TennisLink)
5. Let Patrick Kearns know your registered number (he will need to add you to your team(s) in TennisLink)
6. Submit a background check (free): https://selfscreen.lexisnexis.com/VolunteerSelfScreening/usta
Registering a Player or Team
1. You will need to know your Team Number and the players USTA membership numbers
2. Go to: http://tennislink.usta.com/TEAMTENNIS/Main/Home.aspx
3. Click “Register to Play”
4. Enter your Team Number, click “ENTER”
5. Enter your players’ USTA membership numbers
6. If you are registering more than one player, continue with step 4 for every player
7. Click “Proceed to Checkout”
8. This will bring you to the payment page (you will have to use a credit card to pay for the registration fee(s))
9. Click “SUBMIT”, if you need a receipt, print out the next page that comes up
Entering Scores After a Match
1. Go to: http://tennislink.usta.com/TEAMTENNIS/Main/Home.aspx
2. Click “Login” above the USTA Jr. Team Tennis logo
3. Enter your USTA # or your Captain ID
4. Enter your Password and click “Login”
5. Under “My Options” (right side, in red), click “Score Entry”
6. Enter the Match ID and click “Next”
7. Enter the date the match was played
8. Enter match results
• Choose the players for each match from the drop down boxes
• IMPORTANT: List the winning score first (i.e. 4-1, 2-4, 1-0 M NOT 1-4, 4-2, 0-1)
• Choose the winner of each match from the drop down box under “Winner:”
9. Click “Next”
10. Review the information and if it is correct, click “Finish”
Searching for a Player’s MAS Ranking Points
1. Go to: http://tennislink.usta.com/TOURNAMENTS/Common/Default.aspx
2. Enter player’s USTA # under “Find a Ranking”, click “SEARCH”
3. If nothing comes up, then that player has no tournament points
4. If a list of rankings comes up, find the “Calculation Date” for 8/31/12 (or the closest date)
5. Click on the “List Name” and find how many “Points” that player has as of that date
6. If the player has 350 or more MAS points as of 8/31/12, then he or she will need to play Advanced