Junior Team Tennis - USTA Southern California

Junior Team Tennis

JUNIOR TEAM TENNIS

JUNIOR TENNIS  |  USTA SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

JUNIOR TEAM TENNIS

JUNIOR TENNIS
USTA SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

BETTER TOGETHER.

USTA Junior Team Tennis brings together junior players for level-based team matches at local parks, public and private clubs, and community organizations. Teams compete weekly in leagues throughout Southern California.

USTA Safe Play certified coaches will help players sharpen their skills, stay active, and have fun.

THANK YOU TO OUR COACHES AND PROVIDERS!

Thank you to all of the coaches and providers who helped make Junior Team Tennis in Southern California a huge success in 2023. Your dedication and passion for growing the sport increased the participation numbers and overall quality of play.

Have a Happy Holidays and we look forward to a great 2024!

WHY PLAY USTA JUNIOR TEAM TENNIS?

Need an reason to get involved in USTA Junior Team Tennis? Use the toggles below to find out more about the many benefits of the program.

USTA Junior Team Tennis, or JTT, brings together boys and girls, ages 5-18, to play singles, doubles and mixed doubles against other coed teams.

Beyond being fun and a great form of exercise, USTA Junior Team Tennis is a competitive, level-based environment that promotes individual growth, social development and life skills.

USTA Junior Team Tennis is often compared to Little League Baseball, as the program offers children the opportunity to develop their individual and team skills in a fun, yet competitive atmosphere. Winning teams progress from Local to District to Section Championships.

10U players earn play tracker points while older divisions compete to improve their WTN Rating.

The Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA), the governing body and coaches association for college tennis, has announced that it has appointed the International Tennis Federation (ITF) World Tennis Number as the exclusive official rating of the ITA and college tennis.

Team tennis was a blast. Our kids played it when they were young and it’s a nice introduction to competitive tennis because of the short format and friendly team environment. We’ve met many friends through it and would highly recommend it.

– Khoung Tien, father of back-to-back National Champion Learner Tien

My daughters enjoyed playing Junior Team Tennis and it helped compliment their junior tournament matches. Plus, JTT uses WTN rating points, which I use to help gauge which players I recruit.

– Stella Sampras, UCLA Head Women’s Tennis Coach

USTA Junior Team Tennis teams offer options for players ages 5-18. Players who start on a JTT team are expected to be able to serve, maintain a rally and know how to keep score.

Nearly 100,000 kids nationwide play Junior Team Tennis annually, thanks to the parents who donate their time and talents. In fact, parents can get involved today, whether they’re pros or if they’ve never picked up a racquet. They can even start a team if there isn’t one nearby.

If you’d like to get involved with Junior Team Tennis or even start a team, see the local section coordinators below.

Junior Team Tennis

FIND A JUNIOR TEAM TENNIS TEAM

Junior Team Tennis Areas

Zoom in on the map above to discover your league area and use the key links below to find out more about USTA Junior Team Tennis opportunities near you!

BAKERSFIELD

CENTRAL COAST

INLAND EMPIRE

LOS ANGELES

ORANGE COUNTY

SAN DIEGO COUNTY

SAN FERNANDO VALLEY

SAN GABRIEL VALLEY

SANTA CLARITA VALLEY

SOUTH BAY/LONG BEACH

VENTURA COUNTY

Junior Team Tennis

WORLD TENNIS NUMBER

Starting in 2023, USTA Junior Team Tennis divisions will be organized by the ITF World Tennis Number to maintain level-based play. 

The World Tennis Number provides a global rating standard for tennis players using a 40-1 scale, with 40 being a beginner player and 1 being an elite professional. The scale is for all players, regardless of age, gender, or ability. Players will have separate ITF World Tennis Numbers for singles and doubles.

SEASONS & DIVISIONS

The Junior Team Tennis year in Southern California is split into three different season. Click the toggles below for the important dates for each season, including registration deadlines, the league play schedule, and more.

2023 Fall Season

Registration/Team Creation Open on TennisLink: August 6

– Final Day to Submit Teams: September 3
– First Draft of Schedules Posted: September 6

League Play Begins: September 10

– Player Age Up Date: September 10
(Age eligible at start, but can age up during season.)
– Final Day to Register Players: November 5

League Season Ends: November 19
(All scheduled matches scored in TennisLink.)

– Section Championships Registration Deadline: December 2

Section Championships (Palm Desert): December 9-10

2023 Summer Season

Registration/Team Creation Open on TennisLink: May 23

Minimum of four players to a team. Two singles and one doubles. For 18U, two boys and two girls. One singles and one mixed.

– Final Day to Submit Teams: June 12
– First Draft of Schedules Posted: June 19

Click here to register for the summer season!

League Play Begins: June 24

– Player Age Up Date: June 23
– Final Day to Register Players: June 18

– Please use WTN for levels: L7 Novice 32-40; L6 Intermediate 27-40; L5 Advanced 1-40

League Season Ends: July 23
(All scheduled matches scored in TennisLink.)

– Summer Invitational Registration Deadline: July 31

Summer Invitational @ Cal State Fullerton: August 12

Summer JTT Invitational for 10U and 12U L7 – L5 will be held August 12 at Cal State Fullerton. Format is two singles and one doubles. Draw size per division will be maxed out at eight teams.

Sign up on TennisLink ‘Program Name: 2023 SCTA Junior Team Tennis Summer Invitational’ Entries close July 31.

2023 Spring Season

Registration/Team Creation Open on TennisLink: January 18

– Final Day to Submit Teams: February 12
– First Draft of Schedules Posted: February 18

League Play Begins: February 25

– Player Age Up Date: February 25
(Age eligible at start, but can age up during season.)
– Final Day to Register Players: March 11

League Season Ends: May 7
(All scheduled matches scored in TennisLink.)

– Section Championships Registration Deadline: May 9

Section Championships (Orange County): May 20-21

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SECTION CHAMPIONSHIPS

The most anticipated weekends of every Junior Team Tennis season are the Section Championship events. These team tournaments bring hundreds of juniors together from all across Southern California for two days of spirited competition and sportsmanship.

PROVIDERS

All USTA Safe Play-certified coaches, team managers, and volunteer parent captains can log into this providers’ portal for additional information. Updated dates, guidelines, and forms will be available before the start of every season.

To receive the password for this page, contact your local area coordinator.