Junior Player Handbook and Tournament Schedule

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1 Junior Player Handbook and Tournament Schedule 2013 Arizona New Mexico El Paso County

2 Table of Contents Staff 3 Community Tennis Associations..4 Junior Team Tennis..5-6 Residency/Eligibility 7 Rule Change for 10 & 12 and Under Tennis 8-9 Types of Rankings Lists/Seeding Protocol..10 Ranking Regulations.11 Levels of Tournaments.12 Point Charts Endorsement Regulations...16 Sportsmanship Suspension Point System.17 Tournament Definitions 18 How to find and enter sanctioned tournaments.19 Novice/Intermediate Tournaments.20 Tournament Schedule Tennis On Campus.32 Filing a Tournament Grievance.33 2

3 USTA SOUTHWEST SECTION 7010 E. Acoma Drive, Suite or Toll Free FAX: Staff Listing Eric Mitchell - Executive Director - mitchell@southwest.usta.com - Extension 107 Brooke Demory - Executive Assistant/Accounting - bdemory@southwest.usta.com - Extension 108 Geoffrey Embry - Player Development Manager - embry@southwest.usta.com - Extension 106 Daniel Even- Adult Competitive Manager - deven@southwest.usta.com - Extension 102 Darlene Demory - Community Tennis Manager - demory@southwest.usta.com - Extension 104 Jeff Sikes - Marketing/Communications Manager - sikes@southwest.usta.com - Extension 109 Ashley Redman - Community Tennis Coordinator - aredman@southwest.usta.com - Extension 105 Junior Competition Committee* Tracy Lawson - Chairman Area Representatives John Perry - Southern Arizona Jud Lee - Northern New Mexico Alex Mouquin - Greater El Paso Pam Ponwith - Central Arizona Sally Grabham - Ex-officio *Area Representatives also serve on Sportsmanship, Tournament Grievance and Residency Committee 3

4 USTA Southwest Section Districts USTA Greater El Paso 2510 N. St. Vrain El Paso, Texas USTA Northern Arizona USTA Central Arizona 5310 E. Shea Blvd. # USTA Southern Arizona P.O. Box Tucson, Arizona USTA Northern New Mexico P.O. Box Albuquerque, New Mexico USTA Southeastern New Mexico 1204 Le Ann Drive Roswell, New Mexico USTA Southern New Mexico P.O. Box Las Cruces, New Mexico

5 What is USTA JR. TEAM TENNIS? USTA Jr. Team Tennis is the largest youth tennis program in the country, helping girls and boys ages 6 to 18 get in the game, get on the court, and have a good time. Teams are coed and made up of at least six players, three boys and three girls, based on similar ages and skill levels. The emphasis is on skill development, fun, teamwork and friendly competition, all with the possibility of advancing to the Section and National Championships. Tennis is a sport you can play for life and Jr. Team Tennis lays the foundation for a lasting relationship. Teams may participate in one of the following age divisions: 8 and Under QuickStart (Beginner format using the 36 court and red felt or foam tennis ball) 10 and Under QuickStart (Beginner format using the 60 court and orange low compression ball) 12 and Under Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced Green low compression balls 14 and Under Intermediate, Advanced 18 and Under Intermediate, Advanced Teams competing at the 12 & Under, 14 & Under, and 18 & Under intermediate and advanced skill levels may qualify for the Section Championship. Teams competing at the 14 & Under and 18 & Under intermediate and advanced skill levels may qualify for the National Championship. USTA Membership is required for all players participating in USTA Jr. Team Tennis programs. USTA Southwest Jr. Team Tennis Section Championships: August 16 18, 2013 in Albuquerque, NM Players of the championship will receive 75 USTA Southwest Section ranking points per each individual singles and/or same gender doubles match won per round. USTA Jr. Team Tennis National Championships: 14 & Under October 18-20, 2013 South Carolina 18 & Under October 25-27, 2013, South Carolina 5

6 If you are interested in becoming a team captain or have any questions regarding the program starting contact your Local League Coordinator (LLC) or Ashley Redman at the USTA Southwest Section office: Chartered CTA USTA Southwest Section 2013 Seasons LLC Contact Phone # Address Ashley Redman Community Tennis Coordinator aredman@southwest.usta.co m Northern Arizona TBD TBD TBD TBD Central Arizona Spring, Fall Jim Merritt tsr@phoenixtennis.com Southern Arizona Northern New Mexico Southern New Mexico Southeastern New Mexico Greater El Paso Spring/ Summer Spring/ Summer Spring/ Summer Matt Gleason Cee Ann Vaughan sazpresident@gmail.com nmtajtt@gmail.com Judy Harlas jrharlas@aol.com TBD TBD TBD TBD Spring/ Summer Yvett Ramos yramos1994@yahoo.com 6

7 USTA Southwest Section Junior Competition Here you will find information on ranking regulations, the points per round ranking system, endorsement to national events, special events, and tournaments along with the 2013 schedule. If you have any questions, please call the Junior Player Development Manager at x 106 or embry@southwest.usta.com. Residency, Citizenship and Ranking Regulations 1. All persons ranked must hold a current USTA membership card. 2. Only persons who maintain a permanent residence within the boundaries of the Southwest Section (states of Arizona, New Mexico, and El Paso County, Texas) are eligible for ranking, endorsement and closed tournaments. A junior player, who lives with one or both parents, or a legal guardian, shall be considered a permanent resident of the location where he or she physically resides for the majority of the year, where he or she attends school and/or where he or she primarily engages in training and playing tennis. A junior player who is an established resident of the Southwest Section according to the aforementioned criteria, but is currently living apart from his or her parent(s) for reasons such as college, tennis academy or boarding school attendance, military involvement, etc. will continue to be considered a permanent resident of the Southwest Section as long as his or her parent(s) maintain a permanent residence within its boundaries. For this purpose, permanent residency for the calendar year for the parent(s) is defined as a minimum of 184 days. Anyone moving into the section during the year must change their membership with the USTA membership department. The residency committee has the right to ask for proof of permanent residency. The burden of proof will be on the player/parent. 3. U.S. Citizenship - Only persons who are U.S. Citizens or are in possession of a Permanent Resident Card, commonly known as a "Green Card" are eligible for ranking, endorsement or closed tournaments. Junior rankings are calculated using the Points Per Round system. Refer to the Points Per Round Ranking System Regulations and Points Per Round point charts information below Tournament Eligibility Only players who are residents of the Southwest Section (as outlined in #2 of ranking regulations) and are U.S. citizens are eligible for prescribed sectional closed events including the Level 3 and 4 tournaments that count in national rankings Age Eligibility 10s: Birth dates in 2002 until first day of the month of 11 th birthday; all birthdates in 2003 and younger 12s: Birth dates in 2000 until first day of the month of 13 th birthday; all birthdates in 2001 and younger 14s: Birth dates in 1998 until first day of the month of 15 th birthday; all birthdates in 1999 and younger 16s: Birth dates in 1996 until first day of the month of 17 th birthday; all birthdates in 1997 and younger 18s: Birth dates in 1994 until first day of the month of 19 th birthday; all birthdates in 1995 and younger 7

8 Player Regulations for Orange Ball Progression to 12 and Under Competition Overview The 10 & Under and 12 & Under systems are developmental divisions that should focus on participation and developing a players competitive skills through match play. The system places emphasis on participation and promotes play in both Orange ball and Green ball events. The system is structured to keep young players in Orange ball events long enough to develop technically and tactically. The structure will enable a player to progress through participating in events with little emphasis on winning or losing. It is not a race to the Yellow ball. Orange Ball Division A. Orange Ball Eligibility 1. A player can start competing in Orange ball 10 & Under at any time, as long as the player has not reached the maximum age for the division. 2. A player may elect to move to Green ball 12 & Under by meeting one of the following criteria: a. Earn 20 participation points in singles sanctioned tournaments during a 12 month period old. 2 points for level 3,4,5,6 (except supersets and shootouts are 1 point). b. Win the singles division of four Level 5 or higher Southwest Section tournaments. 3. Participation points are earned as follows: a. Two participation points may be earned by competing in any level 3,4,5 or 6 10 & Under Orange ball singles sanctioned tournament. (except supersets and shootouts are 1 point). b. Two participation point may be earned by completing any USTA Junior Team Tennis league season. c. Two participation point may be earned by playing a cross sectional team event. 4. A player may elect to move to 12 & Under once he or she has reached 10 ½ years of age even if the above criteria has not been met. B. Orange Ball Match Regulations 1. Matches will be played in accordance to the guidelines of 10 & Under tennis. 2. Court size: 60 foot court. 3. Racquet length: no longer than a 25 inch racquet. 4. Orange low compression balls. 8

9 5. Best two out of three short sets (first to 4 games) with a seven point tie-breaker in lieu of a third. Ad scoring applies. C. Rankings/Standings 1. No rankings lists will be published. Participation point lists will be published to keep track of the number of points a player has accumulated. Rationale: The Junior Competition Committee emphasizes that it is not a "race" to the 12 and under division. Additionally, it is not a race to the yellow ball. The priority is on maximizing participation and playing matches with the Orange ball. This helps in the fundamental development of the child and helps a child progress, as he or she gets older, with learning the correct technique and without picking up bad habits. Additionally, it places a player with correct equipment for his or her size, appropriate court size for his or her age, and a ball bounce that is in the strike zone for his or her height. A player can move up if he or she has satisfied the criteria, as it proves that he or she is ready to move up to the Green ball division. The Junior Competition Committee places no minimum age on when a child can play in the Orange ball Division. Players under the age of 8 are encouraged to play 8 & Under competition using the Red ball, however, they have the option of playing in 10 & Under Orange ball if they are ready or there is no available Red ball division. 12 and Under A. Eligibility A player can start competing in 12 & Under when he or she has satisfied either of the criteria from the 10 & Under Orange ball division, or when the player has reached 10 ½ years of age. Conclusion The Southwest Section 10 & Under and 12 & Under systems integrate the USTA National rule change and its philosophy of boosting participation, enabling kids to have more success, enabling small, young participants to have more fun, and developing a new generation of players with sound, fundamental techniques. The 10 & Under system preserves the integrity of Orange ball events; emphasizing participation, experience, the development of young tennis players and, most importantly, having fun! The 12 & Under system provides players with much needed experience and tactical awareness, as well as for overall technical development. The system of progression as a whole helps players gain success from a young age, whether they win or lose, by equating success with participation and development rather than winning or losing. 9

10 Types of Lists and Publishing dates Standing Lists Standing lists are published weekly (typically at the beginning of each week). Singles and Doubles Standings will be based on a player's best Six (6) tournaments played in the last twelve (12) months. Endorsement Lists Endorsement lists are published frequently during each of the three endorsement segments. See the Endorsement Section for more information. Tentative final rankings Tentative final rankings for the calendar year will be published at the completion of the final tournament in Players/parents will then have 3 weeks from the publish date to send in corrections. Finals Rankings Final rankings will be published the first week of February These rankings for each age division shall include all players who have been age eligible for play in the division at any time during the year. Only points earned in the division will count towards ranking in that division. Player may be ranked in more than one age division during the year. Final Rankings will be based on the best Six (6) tournaments played during the calendar year. There are not any minimum requirements to receive a final ranking (except participating in one tournament and winning a match). Seeding Protocol The seeding protocol for the Southwest Section s designated events and tournaments that are Level 3, 4 or 5 for national ranking can be found on our website, in the Junior/ Junior Competition. Local tournaments are seeded by a local seeder or by the standings. 10

11 Points Per Round Ranking System Regulations 1. A player must win a round to receive any points for the tournament. Byes do not qualify as wins. 2. Withdrawals and walkovers qualify as wins for the advancing player and earn Points Per Round, but do not earn bonus points for significant wins. 3. Retirements qualify as wins for the advancing player and earn Points Per Round and bonus points for significant wins. 4. A player who advances because of a default that takes place before the commencement of the first point in the match or because the opponent is disqualified shall receive Point Per Round for advancing, but does not earn bonus points for significant wins. 5. A player who is defaulted from a tournament for code violations under the Point Penalty System or misconduct forfeits any points accumulated during the tournament. Players defaulted in singles only lose points accumulated for singles. 6. Points earned in a higher age division count towards a player's standing in the player's natural age division, as well as in the age division of the tournament itself (standings only, not final rankings). 7. Singles and Doubles Standings will use a Combined Ranking. This combined ranking will be based on a player's best Six (6) tournaments played in the last twelve (12) months. This combined ranking will use 100% of a player s singles points and 25% of a player s doubles points. 8. Final Combined Rankings will be based on the best Six (6) tournaments played during the calendar year. This final combined ranking will use 100% of a player s singles points and 25% of a player s doubles points. There are not any minimum requirements to receive a final ranking (except participating in one tournament and winning a match). Final rankings do not include any results from other age divisions. 9. All eligible players who have won at least one match in a USTA Southwest Section sanctioned tournament will have a standing. 10. Significant win/bonus points are based on the previous month s final standings. 11. Results of exhibitions, interscholastic and intercollegiate matches will not be considered for ranking purposes. 12. Results of Southwest Sanctioned tournaments and tournaments on the USTA National Schedule for the ranking year under consideration will provide the sole data for standings/ rankings. 13. Junior may play in any age division up until the month in which they age out of the division. Tournaments included in the Southwest Section Standings/Rankings All national tournaments on the USTA National Jr. Tournament Schedule that have a level distinction and use the Tournament Data Manager (TDM) software will count in a players standing/ ranking. Players must notify the Junior Player Development Manager if they play in one of these events. National Championships L1, National Opens L2, Regional L3 and National Team events will automatically be included. 11

12 Levels of Tournaments Level 1 - USTA National Championships, USTA Boys' 18 National Team Championships, USTA Girls' 18 National Team Championships, USTA BG 16 Intersectional Team Championships Level 2 - USTA National Opens, USTA BG 16, 14, and 12 Zone Team Championships Level 3 Regional National tournaments and the Southwest Jr. Closed (uses separate point chart for section standing/rankings) Level 4 Phoenix Jr. Championships Gold, Sun City Jr. Championships Gold, Arizona Junior Championships Gold Level 5 Sweet 16 s, Valley of the Sun Gold, Cactus Cup Gold, New Mexico Jr. Championships Gold, Dan Konchan Memorial Gold, El Conquistador Jr. Open Gold, Western States Gold Level 6 - Grade 1 Local, Grade 2 Local, Grade 3 Local, Designates Silvers Draws, Shootouts, Supersets 2013 Southwest Section Events with National Level Points The following chart shows which tournaments are Southwest Section Designated events in 2013 and events count towards a player's National standings/rankings. Each USTA Section has 12 tournaments to be included in the National standings/rankings. Of those 12, they are broken down by level as follows: One Level 3, three Level 4 and eight Level 5. Date Tournament City ID# Level January Valley Of the Sun Phoenix Feb Phoenix Jr. Champs. Phoenix March 2-4 Sun City Jr. Championships El Paso March Cactus Cup Tucson March 31 4/2 New Mexico Jr. Champs. Albuquerque May Arizona Jr. Champs Tucson June 8-11 Southwest Jr. Closed Albuquerque September El Conquistador Jr. Tucson September El Paso Sweet 16 El Paso October Don Konchan Memorial Phoenix Nov Scottsdale Sweet 16 Scottsdale NOV /1 Western States Tucson

13 Player Result Level 1 Level 4 Level 5 Sweet 16 Southwest Section Point Charts Which point chart is used for each tournament? The point chart used to award points to a player is based on the type of draw the tournament utilizes. At the top of each chart, you ll see a list of the types of draws that the chart corresponds to. (For 10 and Under points please refer to pages 8-11) Grade 1, 2 & 3 - Level 6 tournaments: age divisions in a level 6 tournament may qualify to earn Grade 1, 2 or 3 points. Grade 1: To qualify the sum of the top four ranked players in the draw, after the first round, must be less than or equal to 50. Grade 2: To qualify the sum of the top four ranked players in the draw, after the first round, must be less than or equal to 75. Grade 3: Tournaments not meeting Grade 1 or 2 standards. The standing list as of the week of the tournament will apply. Round Robins: Level 6 round robins are worth 70 points per win plus any bonus points Compass draw events: East Draw earns main draw points per round; all other directions earn consolation points. One match finals: Any draw with only a final of one match may earn a maximum of 110 points plus any bonus points. Shootout Formats are Level 6 - Grade 3 events. Flight #2 and lower of Shootouts use the Superset Chart Silver Draws in designates Level 5 Silver draws use the Level 6 Grade 3 point chart; Level 4 use the Level 6 Grade 2 point chart. Main Draw w/ Modified Consolation (MFIC), First Match Losers (FMLC), First Round Losers (FRLC), and Compass Draws (COMP) These tournament can include SW Level 4 or 5 with QCONS (64 or 32 draw size), Sweet 16's, some Local and some Nationals. Level 5 Level 6 Grade 1 Level 6 Grade 2 Level 6 Grade 3 & Shootouts Supersets Champion nd Place rd Place/SF th Place/SF** Quarterfinalist Reached R x x Reached R x x Reached R x x x x Reached R x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x Consolation Points **If there is no playoff for 3rd and 4th, the semifinalists will receive points in this row 13

14 Type of Draw: Main Draw w/ a Feed-in through the Quarterfinals (FIC-QF) These tournaments can include: Southwest Jr. Closed, Some Designated events (16 draw size), some Local events, National Opens and some Nationals. Player Result Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 SWJC Level 4 Level 5 L6 Grade1/2/3 Champion /330/220 2nd Place /270/180 3rd Place /240/160 4th Place/SF /210/140 FIC Champion /195/130 FIC Finalist /180/120 FIC Semi-final /165/110 FIC Quarter /150/100 FIC QF Quali /135/90 FIC Rnd /120/80 FIC R16 Quali /105/70 FIC R /90/60 FIC R32 Quali x x x FIC R x x x x FIC R64 Quali x x x x FIC R x x x x FIC R128 Quali x x x x Doubles - Single Elimination Draws Player Result Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 SWJC Level 4 Level 5 L6 Grade 1/2/3 Champion nd Place rd Place th Place/SF Quarterfinalist Reached R Reached R Reached R x 440/330/ /270/ /240/ /210/ /150/ /120/80 120/90/60 x 14

15 Team Events with Round Robin (Points per Win) Zonals, Intersectionals, BG 18 National Team Champs. SW Team Events and Intersectional challenges Player Position National Team Events except 16 zonals BG 16 Zonals Section Team Events Intersectional Team Events Position # Position # Position # Position # Position # Position # JTT Sectionals 75 x x x x x Junior Nationals 100 x x x x x Bonus Points - Rewards for Significant Wins Bonus points are earned in Section Ranking tournaments for significant wins over a top 100 sectional player according to the table below. Bonus points are earned for wins in both the main draw and consolation rounds. Bonus points are "attached" to the tournament results at which they are earned and will not change. Bonus points are calculated based on the player's standing in the previous month's final standing list. Standing of the Player defeated Bonus Points earned for Significant Wins #1 through #5 150 #6 through # #11 through #15 75 #16 through #20 50 #21 through #50 25 #51 through #75 10 #76 through #

16 Endorsement Information Sheet Players interested in receiving information on Summer National Championships and Summer National Teams need to turn in an Endorsement Information Sheet. A copy of the information sheet will be ed out in March to all prospective participants. You may also find a copy at. Make sure you turn in your Player Endorsement Information Sheet to the Southwest office no later than June 1. Endorsement information/entry forms for the team events will be ed in May. It is vital that you include a current address on your endorsement info sheet. It is advised that you return your completed team entry forms with fees to the Eric Mitchell at the Southwest Junior Closed to avoid missing the deadline. It is highly recommended that you send your entry and money certified or priority mail anytime thereafter. Endorsement Protocol For all segments, a player's best five (5) tournaments played during the segment will be used to determine his/her endorsement standing. A player s combined ranking will use 100% of the player s singles points and 25% of the player s doubles points Spring Endorsement - 9/1/2012 through 3/10/2013 Special Note: The Boys' and Girls' 18 divisions for this segment will run from 9/4/12 through 2/24/13. For 2 spots in each age group in the National Spring Championships Summer Endorsement - 1/1/2013 through End of Southwest Junior Closed For all team events and 2 spots in each age group in the National Clay Court and Hard Court Championships Winter Endorsement - 3/31/2012 through 12/1/2013 For 2 spots in each age group in the Winter National Championships Spring Endorsement Checklist - 8/31/2013 through TBD, For 2 spots in each age group in the Spring National Championships. Boys and Girls Intersectional 16 s Team. Coach Gary Druckman with players left to right. Girls: Maddie Pothoff, Maggie Cohen, Aleeza Kanner, Madison Clarke. Boys: Robert Seby, Max Whiteman, Bryan Cunnigham, Augustus Ge 16

17 USTA SOUTHWEST JUNIOR SUSPENSION POINT SYSTEM Effective January 1, 2013 junior suspension point system will be administered by the national office. See usta.com for more information. Parents, Coaches, Spectators Coaching, interjection into a match, audible obscenities, physical confrontation or verbal confrontation deemed to be threatening or disruptive, by a Coach, Spectator, Parent, Sibling or any other person related to a player, will result in immediate ejection of the offending party from all tournament sites for the remainder of the tournament. The Referee, Umpires, Officials, Tournament Committee Members and the Junior Player Development Manager are authorized to eject all persons engaging in any of the infractions listed above. Such ejection will be documented and forwarded to the Junior Player Development Manager and the SWS Junior Sportsmanship Committee for review and the imposition of further penalties if warranted. Failure to leave the tournament site when directed to do so will result in increased penalties. 17

18 Tournament Definitions Type Description Selection Examples Level 1 National Level Tournaments; count in Sectional and National rankings Selection for these events requires Sectional Endorsement and/or a player s national standings or through National Opens. National Championships (Hard Courts, Clay Courts, Winter, Spring), Boys & Girls 18 National Team Championships and 16 Intersectionals Level 2 National level Tournaments; count in Sectional and National rankings Team Events require sectional endorsement. National Open entry based on a player s national standing. National Opens 12 Zonals Team Championships 14 Zonals Team Championships 16 Zonals Team Championships Level 3 Tournaments listed on the National Schedule and our Southwest Junior Closed; count in Sectional and National rankings Entry to national events based on a player s national standing. Southwest Jr. Closed is open to USTA Southwest Section permanent residence. Regional Nationals Southwest Junior Closed Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Designated Sectional tournaments and some National level tournaments; count in Sectional and National rankings Designated Sectional tournaments for ranking; Count in Sectional and National rankings Southwest Section local tournaments for ranking; Count only in Sectional rankings Sectional Level 4 s are open to USTA Southwest Section permanent residence. Sweet 16 s are open only to USTA Southwest Section residence. Selection based on SW Selection protocol. Some other Sectional Level 5 s are open to all. Most are open to all entrants unless tournament uses a limited size draw. Phoenix Junior Championships Sun City Junior Championships Arizona Jr. Championships Sweet 16 s Valley of the Sun Jr. Open El Conquistador Jr. Open Dan Konchan Cactus Cup New Mexico Jr Champs Jeff Myers Memorial Jerry Cline Junior Open Tennis West Junior Open Shootouts & Supersets Level 7 Local tournament designed for beginner/intermediate players; Results do not count in rankings; see page 27 Vary by event; See page 27 All About Tennis Junior Satellites El Conquistador Jr. Satellites Gene Autry Non-Eliminations Reffkin Quickstart tournaments Shootouts Level 6 tournament using a one day format; typically 3 matches; tiebreak in lieu of 3rd set; Count Limited size draws; Selection based on Sectional rankings Randolph Tennis Center Shootouts Supersets Level 6 tournament using 1/2 day format; typically 3 one set matches Limited size draws; Selection based on Sectional rankings Reffkin T.C. Supersets Jerry Cline T. C. Supersets Central Arizona Supersets Satellites Beginner/Intermediate tournament; Not for ranking; see page 27 Refer to tournament for information All About Tennis Jr. Satellites (PHX) El Conquistador Satellites Reffkin Satellites Non-Elimination (NETS) Beginner/Intermediate tournament; Not for ranking; see page 27 Refer to tournament for information Gene Autry NETS (Mesa) Quickstart Beginner tournaments; not for ranking Refer to tournament for information Reffkin Quickstart tournaments Central AZ QuickStart 18

19 Quick and easy way to enter tournaments View information about the tournament Draws and match times will be posted by tournament director Daily and Finals results can be viewed Prevents players from entering an event they are not eligible for Players receive an immediate confirmation of entry See other applicants for each division (online entrants) How to Find and Enter a USTA Tournament 1. Go to 2. Mouse over TennisLink 3. Click on For Tournaments 4. Either input a Tournament ID# or go to Advanced Tournament Search 5. Select Southwest in the Section/District drop down Box 6. Click Find it! 7. You can then browse the Tournament Schedule by month (located at top) 8. Click on the tournament you wish to view/enter 9. To enter, click on Register Now in RED You must have a USTA Membership to enter online You will need a credit card to enter online Questions? Contact the Tournament Director hosting the event for issues related to the tournament For technical questions and problems related to online registration, the linkteam@usta.com For membership questions (change of address, section transfer, etc.), memberservices@usta.com or call USTA. 19

20 Tournament Play for Novice/Intermediate Players These tournaments are un-sanctioned (do not count in USTA Southwest Rankings) and are designed for beginning to intermediate players as an introduction to tournament play. Phoenix Area 2013 All About Tennis Junior Satellites The Central Arizona Junior Satellites are held throughout the Phoenix area, culminating with the Grand Masters Invitational in December. Satellites are for players with little tournament experience. These tournaments guarantee players two matches. For more information call the Central Arizona Tennis Association at or visit These tournaments are available online for registration. Tournament Dates are: Jan 12, Feb10, Mar16, Apr21, May 5, Sept 14, Oct 27, Nov 17, Dec Non-Elimination (N.E.T.) Tournaments Mesa s Gene Autry Tennis Center offers junior round-robin, superset and compass draw non-elimination tournaments where players are grouped by age and ability. Ability groups range from 10 and under novice through high school varsity and USTA ability players. It s a great way to gain tournament experience for less experienced players and advanced players wanting to work on their game in tournament conditions. Tournaments are played in a 3 hour time period. Entry deadline is 8pm on the Monday prior to the tournament. Go to or call Gene Autry Sports Complex for more information at Tournament Dates: January 26, February 23, April 6, May 11, June 14-15, July 19-20, September 13-14, October 26, November 23, December 21 Tucson Area 2013 Hilton El Conquistador Resort & Country Club Junior Satellites These satellites are 1 day timed events that are geared toward the child learning about competitive play and/or getting more match play. The matches are played in a friendly setting and are supervised to help with scoring and/or any questions. The satellites are a non-elimination format that last approximately 3 hours. Tournaments are on Fridays and start at 4:30 pm unless otherwise noted. For more information call Saturday dates are at 9 a.m.; Friday dates are 4:30 p.m. Tournament Dates: January 11, February 8, March 8, April 12, May 10, June 8, July 13, August 10, September 20, October 11, November 8, December Junior Satellites (Formerly Randolph Tennis Center) Satellites are designed to introduce the beginning to the intermediate player to competitive play. These tournaments use non-elimination compass draws and are played in one afternoon. All of these events are held at in Tucson, AZ. For more information call or visit Tournament Dates: January 20, February 10, March 10, April 7, May 17, June 14, July 12, August 23, September 13, October 20, November 17 and December 8. 20

21 2013 USTA Southwest Section Junior Tournament Schedule All tournaments listed here are sanctioned and for ranking unless otherwise noted. For up to date tournament information visit the tournament s homepage at. Most events offer online registration. For unsanctioned and novice tournaments, see pages For tournament definitions, see page 28. Color Key: Southern Arizona Central Arizona/ Northern Arizona Greater El Paso Tennis Association/ South Eastern New Mexico/ South New Mexico Northern New Mexico Southwest L3, L4, L5/ National Tournaments JANUARY JUNIORS JANUARY 5-5 Arizona Junior Shootout #1 L6 ID# Contact: Meghan Houk Phone: meghanhouk@reffkintenniscenter.com JANUARY USTA-CAZ Jr. Satellite # BG(18-12)s,FRLC Tolson Rusty, JANUARY13-13 USTA Central Arizona Junior Super Set #1 L BG(18-12)s,FMLC; BG(10)s,RR JANUARY Valley of the Sun Jr Closed L5 ID# Contact: Thomas Kenney Phone: mesatennis@gmail.com 21 IJANUARY nd Annual High School Invitationa 'QUALIFIER' (Not for ranking) ID# Contact: Meghan Houk Phone: meghanhouk@reffkintenniscenter.com JANUARY Scottsdale Athletic Club Junior Open L6 ID# Scottsdale Athletic Club Contact: Alice Hing Phone: momhing@aol.com JANUARY USTA Regional Tournament Segment- January (Tucson) BG(18-16)s,FIC; BG(18-16)d,SE Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Fuchs Ruth, N Oracle Rd Tucson, AZ JANUARY USTA Regional Tournament Segment- January (Tucson) BG(14-12)s,FIC; BG(14-12)d,SE Tucson Racquet Club Gleason Matt, N Country Club Rd Tucson, AZ JANUARY Jerry Cline Jr Open #1 L6 ID# Jerry Cline Tennis Comp Cty Alb Rec Contact: Curtis Krzykowski Phone: (505) ckrzykowski@cabq.gov

22 JANUARY 28-2/2 42nd Annual High School Invitational (Not for ranking) ID# Contact: Houk Meghan Phone: FEBRUARY JUNIORS FEBRUARY Hilton El Conquistador Junior Spring Classic L6 ID# Hilton Tucson El Conq Contact: Jennifer Fuchs Phone: FEBRUARY 1-3 Las Cruces Junior Tennis Tournament L6 ID# Las Cruces Tennis Players Association Contact: Judy Harlas Phone: FEBRUARY 2-3 USTA Central Arizona Junior Super Set #2 L6 ID# USTA Phoenix Area Tennis Association Contact: Rusty Tolson Phone: Visit: for site location. FEBRUARY 9-11 Phoenix Junior Championships presented by All About Tennis L4 ID# B. S. Events Contact: Sally Grabham, Phone: February USTA-CAZ Jr Satellite # BG(18-12)s,FMLC Tolson Rusty, FEBRUARY Jerry Cline Jr Open #2 L6 ID# Tennis Comp Cty Alb Rec Contact: Curtis Krzykowski Phone: (505) ckrzykowski@cabq.gov FEBRUARY Arizona Junior Shootout #2 L6 ID# Contact: Meghan Houk Phone: meghanhouk@reffkintenniscenter.com MARCH JUNIORS MARCH th Kiwanis High School Invitational BG(18)sd,FMLC Paseo Racquet Center Prudhomme Ed, W Thunderbird Rd Glendale, AZ MARCH 2-4 Sun City Junior Championships L4 ID# USTA Greater El Paso Contact: Alexandre Mouquin Phone: (575) xeuxeu@hotmail.com MARCH 2-3 USTA Central Arizona Junior Super Set #3 L6 ID# USTA Phoenix Area Tennis Association Contact: Rusty Tolson Phone: Visit: for site location. MARCH 2-2 Arizona Junior Shootout #3 L BG(18-8)s,COMP Houk Meghan, S Alvernon Way Tucson, AZ MARCH 9-11 Wigwam Jr Open #1 L6 ID#

23 Contact: Carlos Hassey Phone: MARCH USTA-CAZ Jr. Satellite # BG(18-12)s,FMLC; BG(10)s,RR MARCH Cactus Cup - BG10, 12 & 14s L5 ID# Contact: Meghan Houk Phone: meghanhouk@reffkintenniscenter.com MARCH Dona Ana Jr. Superset Series #1 (U12,U10,U8) BG(12-8)s,RR Las Cruces Tennis Players Association Alvarez Shannon, PO Box 262 Las Cruces, NM MARCH Jerry Cline Jr Open #3 L Tennis Comp Cty Alb Rec Contact: Curtis Krzykowski Phone: (505) ckrzykowski@cabq.gov MARCH Usta Central Arizona Super Set #4 L6 ID# Contact: Rusty Tolson Phone: wrustee@yahoo.com MARCH Tucson Open Junior Championship L BG(18-12)s; BG(10-8)s,COMP; BG(18-8)d Houk Meghan, S Alvernon Way Tucson, AZ MARCH 30-4/1 New Mexico Junior Championships L4 ID# Tanoan Country Club Contact: Pitts David Phone: tecten@aol.com APRIL JUNIORS APRIL 6-7 USTA Central Arizona Junior Super Set #5 L BG(18-10)s,FRLC APRIL 6-6 "Hybrid" Super Set Series #1 - A Singles & Doubles Event (Juniors) L BG(18-8)s,COMP Houk Meghan, S Alvernon Way Tucson, AZ APRIL Gene Autry Tennis Center Jr. Open L6 ID# East Valley Tennis Contact: Thomas Kenney Phone: mesatennis@gmail.com APRIL O.S.A Jr. Open L6 ID# Coronado Country Club Contact: Vendran Vidovic Phone: vedrica@hotmail.com APRIL Highpoint Sports & Wellness Junior Open ID# Highpoint Sports & Wellness Contact: Robert Soneru Phone: rshoneru@wellbridge.com APRIL 21-21

24 USTA-CAZ Jr. Satellite # BG(18-12)s,FMLC; BG(10)s,RR APRIL America's Junior Open L6 ID# Americas High School Contact: Robert Tapia Phone: APRIL USTA Central Arizona Junior Super Set #6 L6 ID# Contact: Rusty Tolson Phone: MAY JUNIORS MAY 4-5 USTA-CAZ Jr Satelite # BG(18-12)s,FMLC; BG(10-8)s,RR MAY Hilton El Conquistador Junior Summer Classic L6 ID# Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Contact: Jennifer Fuchs Phone: MAY Super Set Series #2 (Juniors - Singles Only) L BG(18-8)s,COMP Houk Meghan, S Alvernon Way Tucson, AZ MAY USTA National Open May BG(18-12)s,FIC; BG(18-12)d,SE Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Fuchs Ruth, N Oracle Rd Tucson, AZ MAY USTA National Open BG(16)sd,FIC Surprise Tennis & Racquet Complex Lucero Guillermo, W Paradise Ln Surprise, AZ MAY Braden Aboud Memorial Jr. Tournament L6 ID# El Paso Country Club Contact: Aitor Zubiarrain Phone: jauria2000@sbcglobal.net MAY Jerry Cline Super Set #1 L BG(18-12)s,COMP City of Albuquerque Park and Rec Krzykowski Curtis,(505) Constitution Ave NE Albuquerque, NM MAY USTA Central Arizona Junior Super Set #7 L BG(18-10)s,FRLC USTA Phoenix Area Tennis Association MAY Dona Ana Jr Superset Series #2 (U12,U10,U8) BG(12-8)s,RR Las Cruces Tennis Players Association Alvarez Shannon, PO Box 262 Las Cruces, NM

25 MAY Val Vista Lakes Spring Junior Classic L6 ID# Val Vista Lakes Tennis Club Contact: Michael Lowdermilk Phone: MAY Arizona Junior Championships 16s and 18s L5 ID# Contact: Meghan Houk Phone: MAY Arizona Junior Closed Championships 8's - 14's L5 ID# Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Contact: Jennifer Fuchs Phone: Jennifer_fuchs@hilton.com MAY Flagstaff Open BG(18-10)sd; XJ(18-10)d Flagstaff Tennis Association, Inc. Jorgensen Jeffrey,(928) W University Ave Ste 204 Flagstaff, AZ JUNE JUNIORS JUNE 1-3 The Summer Grand Canyon States Games L6 ID# Grand Canyon State Games Contact: Tom Hauser Phone: tmtcmhauser@aol.com JUNE 1-2 Jerry Cline Junior Open #4 L6 ID# City of Albuquerque Park and Rec Contact: Curtis Krzykowski Phone: (505) ckrzykowski@cabq.gov USTA Central Arizona Junior Super Set #8 L BG(18-10)s,FRLC JUNE USTA Southwest Junior Closed L3 ID# Contact: USTA Southwest Phone: x107 Visit: JUNE NMSU Junior Tennis Tournament L BG(18-12)s,FMLC; BG(10)s; BG(18-12)d,SE; BG (10)d Las Cruces Tennis Players Association Harlas Judy, PO Box 262 Las Cruces, NM JUNE The El Paso Junior Open L BG(18-12)sd,FMLC; BG(10)sd; XJ(18,14)d,FMLC El Paso Tennis Club Phinney Edgan, 2510 N Saint Vrain St El Paso, TX JUNE Flagstaff Junior Aces Grand Slam L6 ID# Flagstaff Tennis Association, Inc. Contact: Jeffrey Jorgensen Phone: (928) info@flagstafftennis.com JUNE Super Set Series #3 (Juniors - Singles Event) L BG(18-8)s,COMP Houk Meghan, S Alvernon Way Tucson, AZ JUNE

26 JUNE Dry Heat Junior Open L BG(18-10)s East Valley Tennis Kenney Thomas, E. Inca St. Mesa, AZ JUNE USTA Central Arizona Junior Super Set #9 L BG(18-10)s,FRLC USTA Phoenix Area Tennis Association JUNE Hilton El Conquistador JR Super Set BG(18-12)s,COMP; BG(10-8)s Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Fuchs Ruth, Attn: Jennifer Fuchs 10,000 North Oracle Road Tucson, AZ JULY JUNIORS JULY TCA Junior Open L BG(18-10)sd Tennis C. Of Albuquerque Ochotorena David, Indian School Rd NE Albuquerque, NM JULY Central Arizona Junior Super Set #10 L BG(18-10)s,FRLC JULY Dona Ana Jr Superset Series #3 (U12,U10,U8) BG(12-8)s,RR Las Cruces Tennis Players Association Alvarez Shannon, PO Box 262 Las Cruces, NM JULY Ancient City Fiesta Days L6 ID# Sangre De Cristo Racquet Club Contact: Sebastian Suarez Phone: JULY Surprise Summer Lights L6 ID# Surprise Ten & Rac Club Contact: Guillermo Lucero Phone: JULY USTA Central Arizona Junior Super Set #11 L BG(18-12)s,FRLC; BG(10)s,RR JULY Super Set Series #4 (Junior - Singles Event) L BG(18-8)s,COMP Houk Meghan, S Alvernon Way Tucson, AZ JULY Paraclete Open ID# City of Roswell Parks and Recreation Contact: Joyce Mitchell Phone: mitchjoyce@hotmail.com AUGUST JUNIORS AUGUST 3-5 PHCC Fair Play L6 ID# Picacho Hills Country Club Contact: ROMAN STOISAVLJEVIC Phone:

27 AUGUST 3-4 Jerry Cline Jr Open #5 L6 ID# City of Albuquerque Park and Rec Contact: Curtis Krzykowski Phone: (505) AUGUST 9-11 USTA Central Arizona Junior Super Set #12 L BG(18-10)s,FRLC AUGUST Super Set Series #5 (Junior - Singles Event) L BG(18-8)s,COMP Houk Meghan, S Alvernon Way Tucson, AZ AUGUST Val Vista Lakes End of Summer Junior Open L6 ID# Val Vista Lakes Tennis Club Contact: Michael Lowdermilk Phone: tennislessonsaz@gmail.com AUGUST USTA Central Arizona Junior Super Set #13 L BG(18-10)s,FRLC AUGUST 30-9/1 Desert Highlands Junior Grass and Clay Championships BG(18,14)s,FMLC Desert Highlands Anderson Eric, E Happy Valley Rd Scottsdale, AZ AUGUST 31-9/2 USTA Regional Tournament Segment- September (El Paso) B(18)s,FIC; B(18)d,SE Xplora Sports Management LLC Ellis William, Woodrow Bean Transmountain Rd. El Paso, TX SEPTEMBER JUNIORS SEPTEMBER 5-8 El Paso Ear, Nose & Throat Associates Junior Tennis Championships L6 ID# Coronado Country Club Contact: Vedran Vidovic Phone: vedrica@hotmail.com SEPTEMBER 7-8 Jerry Cline Junior Open #6 L BG(18-10)s City of Albuquerque Parks and Recreation Krzykowski Curtis, C/O Curtis Krzykowski 7205 Constitution N.E. Albuquerque, NM SEPTEMBER 8-8 Dona Ana Jr Superset Series #4 (U12,U10,U8) BG(12-8)s,RR Las Cruces Tennis Players Association Alvarez Shannon, PO Box 262 Las Cruces, NM SEPTEMBER El Paso Sweet 16 L5 ID# El Paso Country Club Contact: Aitor Zubiarrain Phone: jauria2000@sbcglobal.net SEPTEMBER Back to School, Back to Tennis L BG(18-12)s,FMLC; BG(10)s,RR Tolson Totally Tennis 27

28 Tolson Rusty, W Tuckey Glendale, AZ SEPTEMBER USTA-CAZ Jr Satellite # BG(18-12)s,FMLC; BG(10-8)s,RR SEPTEMBER "Hybrid" Super Set Series #6 - A Singles & Doubles Event (Junior) L BG(18-8)s,COMP Houk Meghan, S Alvernon Way Tucson, AZ SEPTEMBER Back to School, Back to Tennis L6 ID# Tolson Totally Tennis Contact: Rusty Tolson Phone: wrustee@yahoo.com SEPTEMBER Cavern City Junior Open L6 ID# Carlsbad Tennis Assn Contact: Charles H Jurva Phone: (575) cjurva@valornet.com SEPTEMBER Glendale Junior Open L BG(18-12)s,FMLC; BG(10)s Paseo Racquet Center Prudhomme Ed,(623) W Thunderbird Rd Glendale, AZ SEPTEMBER USTA Central Arizona Junior Super Set #14 L BG(18-10)s,FRLC USTA Phoenix Area Tennis Association 28 SEPTEMBER El Conquistador Jr. Open L BG(18-12)sd,MFIC; BG(10)sd Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Fuchs Ruth, N Oracle Rd Tucson, AZ OCTOBER JUNIORS OCTOBER 3-6 Tennis West Junior Open L6 ID# Tennis West Sports & Racquet Club Contact: Ross Walker Phone: rossome2@aol.com OCTOBER Hilton El Conquistador Fall Classic L6 ID# Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Contact: Jennifer Fuchs Phone: Jennifer_fuchs@hilton.com OCTOBER 5-6 Jerry Cline Junior Open #7 L6 ID# City of Albuquerque Park and Rec Contact: Curtis Krzykowski Phone: (505) ckrzykowski@cabq.gov OCTOBER Dan Konchan Memorial Scholarship Junior Open L5 ID# Contact: Tracy Lawson Phone: gopherranch@msn.com OCTOBER Mesa Jr. Open L6 ID# East Valley Tennis Contact: Thomas A. Kenney Phone: mesatennis@gmail.com

29 OCTOBER Wigwam Jr Open #2 L6 ID# Contact: Carlos Hassey Phone: OCTOBER USTA Regional Tournament Segment- October (Tucson) BG(14-12)s,FIC; BG(14-12)d,SE Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Fuchs Ruth, N Oracle Rd Tucson, AZ OCTOBER Roswell Alien Classic BG(18-12)sd; XJ(18-12)d Roswell Tennis Association Stokes Faye, W 4th St Roswell, NM OCTOBER USTA-CAZ Jr Satellite # BG(18-12)s,FMLC; BG(10-8)s,RR OCTOBER Colombian Classic L6 ID# City of Roswell Parks and Recreation Contact: Joyce Mitchell Phone: mitchjoyce@hotmail.com NOVEMBER JUNIORS NOVEMBER 2-3 Jerry Cline Jr. Turkey Tournament L6 ID# City of Albuquerque Park and Rec Contact: Curtis Krzykowski Phone: (505) ckrzykowski@cabq.gov NOVEMBER 2-3 USTA Central Arizona Junior Super Set #15 L BG(18-10)s,FMLC USTA Phoenix Area Tennis Association NOVEMBER 2-2 Arizona Junior Shootout #4 L BG(18-8)s,COMP Houk Meghan, S Alvernon Way Tucson, AZ NOVEMBER 9-10 Scottsdale Sweet 16 L5 ID# B. S. Events Contact: Sally Grabham Phone: boilersal@cox.net NOVEMBER Lobo Tennis Club Winter Junior Open L6 ID# Lobo Tennis Club Contact: Bob Scott Phone: lobo10s_bob@yahoo.com NOVEMBER USTA-CAZ Jr. Satellite # BG(18-12)s,FMLC; BG(10-8)s,RR NOVEMBER Jeff Myers Memorial Junior Open (Singles Only) L BG(18-8)s Scottsdale Ranch Park Tennis Center Weir Karen, E Via Linda Scottsdale, AZ

30 NOVEMBER Thanksgiving Jr. Open L6 ID# Americas High School Contact: Robert Tapia Phone: NOVEMBER Jerry Cline Jr Super Set # BG(18-12)s,COMP City of Albuquerque Park and Rec Krzykowski Curtis, 7205 constitution NE Albuquerque, NM NOVEMBER 29-12/1 USTA National Open BG(12)s,FIC; BG(12)d,SE Houk Meghan, S Alvernon Way Tucson, AZ NOVEMBER 29-12/1 North Scottsdale Junior Open BG(18-14)s,FMLC Desert Mountain High School LeFevre Daniel, E Via Linda Scottsdale, AZ NOVEMBER 29-12/1 Western States Junior Open BG(18-12)s,MFIC; BG(10-8)s,COMP; BG(18-8) d,se Houk Meghan, S Alvernon Way Tucson, AZ DECEMBER JUNIORS DECEMBER 6-8 Si Se Puede Jr Championships L6 ID# East Valley Tennis Acadamy Contact: Chris Langdon Phone: chris@langdonsports.com DECEMBER 7-7 Arizona Junior Shootout #5 L6 ID# Contact: Meghan Houk Phone: meghanhouk@reffkintenniscenter.com DECEMBER 7-8 USTA-CAZ Jr Satellite Grand Master BG(18-12)s,FMLC; BG(10-8)s,RR DECEMBER 7-8 December Doubles at Paseo L BG(18-12)d,RR; XJ(18-12)d,RR Paseo Racquet Center Prudhomme Ed, W Thunderbird Rd Glendale, AZ DECEMBER El Paso Sun Bowl Junior Open L6 ID# El Paso Tennis Club Contact: Edgan Phinney Phone: phinneyemil1023@aol.com DECEMBER Paseo Christmas Classic L6 ID# Paseo Racquet Center Contact: Ed Prudhomme Phone: (623) paseo @msn.com DECEMBER 27-1/1 USTA National Winter Championships L1 ID# Contact: Meghan Houk Phone: meghanhouk@reffkintenniscenter.com DECEMBER 27-1/2 USTA Winter National Championships L1 ID#

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