Junior Competition
2024 Chicago Junior District Championships
The 2024 USTA Chicago Junior District Championships will be held June 8-10, 2024. The registration deadline will be Sunday, June 2 at 4:59pm. This tournament is open to Chicago District players only. Listed below are the sites for each age division linked to their registration.
G12s – Oak Brook Tennis Center
B18s – Forest View Racquet Club
Semi-Finals, Finals, and 3-4 Playoff will be held on June 10th, at XS Tennis Club.
Boys and Girls 10s District Championship details are TBD.
USTA Chicago District Team Cup Competition
Each summer, juniors from around the USTA/Midwest Section represent their district in an exciting team competition. The USTA/Midwest Section is one of the only sections throughout the USTA that hosts a team competition for boys and girls in the 12s, 14s, and 18-and-under age divisions. Matchplay consists of a round-robin format throughout the weekend and concludes with the top teams advancing to the championship match. Players are selected to participate based on their ranking, tournament play, character, and sportsmanship. For more information contact Jessica Lange, jessica.lange@usta.midwest.com.
District Cup events include:
- USTA Midwest Marian Wood Baird Cup (BG18)
- USTA Midwest District Team Cup (BG14)
- USTA Midwest District Team Cup (BG12)
For more information and registration links, click here.
Parent Lunch and Learn - Keeping Your Junior Player Mentally Healthy
In a pre-recorded webinar, Dr. Larry Lauer and Dr. Shawn Foltz-Emmons discuss the importance of mental health and answer key parent questions. Learn more here.
Junior Competition Opportunities
USTA junior tournaments are offered in a variety of formats, including individual, team, non-elimination and elimination. There are also competitions for wheelchair players. This wide range allows you to compete in a way that makes you feel comfortable, suits your level of play and helps you experience success. The tournament structure consists of seven levels of ranking tournaments, with the lowest level of intermediate tournament classified as a Level 7 and USTA National Championships classified as Level 1. For entry-level to intermediate players of all ages, a non-ranking series of events called the Net Generation Circuit will focus on age-appropriate competition, development and fun.
You can learn more about the USTA junior tournament structure here.
Ready to get in on the action? Click here to find a tournament near year. If you’d like to jump right to Midwest and National schedules, visit this page.
Junior Team Tennis (JTT)
For more information on JTT click here.
Youth Progression PlayTracker
10 and Under (10U) tennis allows players to grasp the fundamentals of the sport. Participants learn about grips, preparation, swing path and ball placement. The equipment and courts are tailored to skill level, so kids can see their improvement and have fun right from the start. For those players ready for competition, USTA also provides play opportunities.
Click here for more information on the new 2021 USTA 10 and Under tennis program and PlayTracker.
USTA Sanctioned Programming
Team Challenge
A low-pressure team environment introducing competition without emphasizing results
Team Tournaments
Innovative format with increased competition focusing on team results
Junior Circuit
Non-elimination format for individual competition emphasizing results & ratings
Find programs near you at netgeneration.com or playtennis.usta.com/tournaments.
There are many of these events throughout the Chicago area. Contact Barb Rueth if you’d like more information about entering your child or hosting an event.
Tennis 101 in the Chicago Park District
Click here to find out about our beginner junior tennis classes in Chicago Park District parks or email us at info@chicagodistricttennis.com.
Past News
Find tournament results and look back on the news here.
Tournament Director Resources
- 2021 Nationwide Junior Competitive Structure
- Junior Tournaments - Where to Start
- Host a Team Challenge
- Host a Team Tournament
- Friend at Court
- Tournament Director Resources
To schedule an official, contact Chuck Cunningham at the Chicago Tennis Umpires’ Council (CTUC).