USTA
Jr. Team Tennis FAQ's
1. Who can play USTA Jr. Team Tennis?
Any school-age child between the ages 10 to 18 is eligible for
participation. We welcome players from all skill levels,
beginner to advanced players. Players must be able to serve,
rally, and keep score in order to compete successfully in Jr.
Team Tennis. Younger players ages 6-10 can participate as well-
see section below and click here
for QuickStart Tennis information.
2. How much does USTA Jr. Team Tennis
Cost?
Jr. Team Tennis fees for the Spring/Summer 2008 season are
$28.50 which includes all balls and court fees.
In addition, membership is the USTA is required. USTA junior
membership is $18 for a full year, which entitles the player to
a year-long subscription to SMASH magazine (a tennis publication
for youngsters), and also enables them to compete in USTA
sanctioned tournaments and junior team tennis programs for a
full year. Family memberships ($65) and multi-year memberships
are also available.
3. How do I join the USTA?
Click on the blue "USTA Membership" button on the
left-hand side of this page, then choose Quick Link
"Ways to Join." Or you can call 1-800-990-8782. Either
method takes only a few minutes.
4. What constitutes a team?
Teams are made up of at least 6 players- 3 boys, 3 girls. The players
self-report their age and skill level when they
register. The maximum number of players on a team is
ten- five boys, five girls. |
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5. What format do teams play?
Teams play 5 individual matches per team match:
singles (boys, girls)
doubles (boys, girls)
mixed doubles In rare
cases, we will play non-gender-specific matches in order to
ensure that all players who come out for a match get to play.
For instance, Team A has 2 girls and 5 boys, come out for a
match, while their opponent, Team B, has 4 girls and only 2
boys. Everyone will get to play- but we may have more mixed
matches than normal.
6. How long does the season last?
The 2008 Spring Season starts on May 27th and ends on June 10th,
according to the following schedule:
| Tuesday, May 27 |
5pm - ages 8,10,12 |
6:45 pm- ages 14 & 18 |
| Thursday, May 29 |
5pm - ages 8,10,12 |
6:45 pm- ages 14 & 18 |
| Thursday, June 5 |
5pm - ages 8,10,12 |
6:45 pm- ages 14 & 18 |
| Monday, June 9 |
5pm - ages 8,10,12 |
6:45 pm- ages 14 & 18 |
| Tuesday, June 10 |
5pm - ages 8,10,12 |
6:45 pm- ages 14 & 18 |
| Saturday, June 7 |
12 noon- ages 8,10,12 |
2 pm- ages 14 & 18 |
TO REGISTER:
-First, gather together your USTA membership number and a major
credit card.
-Click on the REGISTER NOW button on the left of this page.
-Once the JTT page opens, look to the right side of the page and
choose “Register for a Team”
-Enter your child’s USTA number.
-Enter the appropriate team number from the list below, depending on the age and skill
level you wish to play.
Please refer to the enclosed NTRP guidelines or ask your tennis
coach for advice or proper placement.
If your child is advanced for his/her age, you may wish to “play
up” in an older division.
Feel free to contact us at bonnies412@gmail.com if you have
questions about this.
Teams for the SPRING SEASON 2008:
8-unders (all skill levels) Team #
703479986
using the New! QuickStart format and a 36-foot court (see
QuickStart FAQs) 10-under
beginners Team # 703480005
using the New! QuickStart format and a 60-foot court (see
QuickStart FAQs) Ten year
old players who are already competing successfully in
tournaments on a regulation size court should simply sign up for
JTT at the 12-year old level. If we have enough to separate out
a ten-year old intermediate team (or two), we will.
12-under beginner- Team # 703480001
12-under intermediate- Team # 703480008
14-under beginner- Team # 703480002
14-under intermediate- Team # 703480003
14-under advanced- Team # 703480004
18-under beginner- Team # 703480009
18-under intermediate- Team # 703479985
18-under advanced- By invitation- please contact the Jr.
Team Tennis coordinator if interested
Proceed to checkout and enter your credit card information.
Print the receipt for your records.
9. Do I need coaching to participate?
Coaching is not required for Junior Team Tennis. We encourage
all interested players to take advantage of the many
opportunities for junior lessons and drills at the various
tennis centers in town: JDS or Tattnall (www.macontennisconnect.org),
Healy Point (www.cannongategolf.com) and Idle Hour (www.idlehourclub.com).
10. Where will the matches take place?
Matches will be played at JDS Tennis Center, 3280 North Ingle
Place, just off Northside Drive at Riverside. Occasionally
matches may also be scheduled at Tattnall Tennis Center, 1155
College Street at Oglethorpe St., in downtown Macon.
11. Who are the captains for Jr. Team
Tennis?
Our captains are parents! Contact the Jr. Team Tennis
Coordinator, BonnieSmith, at bonnies412@gmail.comwith your contact information if you’d be willing
to help out as the “team mom” or “team dad” for your child. This
involves a few phone calls, organizing refreshments for six
matches, and entering match scores online – it does NOT involve
coaching tennis! Thanks in advance to many of you who will help
us as captains / team parents!
12. What are NTRP ratings?
The National Tennis Rating Program (NTRP) offers guidelines in
order to assess and group players of similar skill levels. Ask
your tennis coach to help you assess your skill level. To keep
this in perspective, note that most teaching pros are 4.5 or 5.0
players; most top-notch recreational or tournament players are
4.0 or 4.5s. We all tend to rate ourselves "high" - don't be
disappointed if your coach rates you lower than you may think
you are!
For more information call
The Macon Tennis Association at 477-1957 or
email the JTT Coordinator, Bonnie Smith, at
bonnies412@gmail.com.
What if I've lost my USTA number?
Call USTA at 800-990-8782 to get this information. The JTT
coordinator, Bonnie Smith, can also look up this information for
you.
Who's the contact person for USTA
Jr. Team Tennis in Macon?
That would be Bonnie Smith, who can be reached at
bonnies412@gmail.com
(preferred) or at 478-335-3704. |
