January 2025 Junior Newsletter - USTA Southern California

Junior Doubles Sectionals

JANUARY 2025 NEWSLETTER

JUNIOR TENNIS  |  USTA SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

JANUARY 2025 NEWSLETTER

JUNIOR TENNIS
USTA SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

QUICK LINKS

2025 SOCAL JUNIOR CALENDAR  |  2025 QUOTA WILD CARD SELECTION CRITERIA
2025 TEAM SELECTION CRITERIA FOR LEVEL 1 BATTLE OF THE SECTIONS TOURNAMENT  |  PLAY DOUBLES!
BENEFITS OF PLAYING JUNIOR CIRCUITS  |  USTA SOCAL 10U YELLOW & GREEN GRAND PRIX SERIES
JUNIOR TEAM TENNIS  |  REMINDER: DECLARE YOUR RESIDENCY IN 2025  |  ULTIMATE SPORTSMANSHIP CHALLENGE
OTHER INFORMATION  |  TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

QUICK LINKS

2025 SOCAL JUNIOR CALENDAR
2025 QUOTA WILD CARD SELECTION CRITERIA
2025 TEAM SELECTION CRITERIA FOR L1 BATTLE OF THE SECTIONS
PLAY DOUBLES!
BENEFITS OF PLAYING JUNIOR CIRCUITS
USTA SOCAL 10U YELLOW & GREEN GRAND PRIX SERIES
JUNIOR TEAM TENNIS
REMINDER: DECLARE YOUR RESIDENCY IN 2025
ULTIMATE SPORTSMANSHIP CHALLENGE
OTHER INFORMATION
TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

Junior Tennis

2025 USTA SOCAL JUNIOR CALENDAR

The 2025 USTA Southern California Junior Tournament Calendar will be found HERE. Tournament links and new tournaments will be added as they become available.

2025 QUOTA WILD CARD SELECTION CRITERIA

Each Sectional Association is entitled to a quota of players for the Level 1 National Championships. The allocation of the 2025 quota spots is still being calculated by the National office (2024 Quotas can be found here for reference). Additionally, each section is entitled to have up to two (2) “wild cards” as part of their section quota. 

The USTA Southern California Junior Competition Committee has voted to award those wild cards using the methods outlined HERE. The wild card will be awarded in the division where the player earned it.

PLEASE NOTE: The USTA Southern California Junior Competition Committee reserves the right to change these procedures at any time for cogent reasons.

Junior Tennis
Battle of the Sections

2025 TEAM SELECTION CRITERIA FOR LEVEL 1 BATTLE OF THE SECTIONS TOURNAMENT

The Battle of the Sections Tournament is a Level 1 team tournament where each USTA Sectional Association will have a team represented in a compass draw format. Each Section team will be comprised of four 16s players and four 18s players. SoCal selection for these teams can be found HERE.

PLAY DOUBLES!

Remember that doubles ranking points count towards 15% of your overall point total on the National Standings List, so make sure you’re maximizing your point potential by playing doubles!

Junior Tennis
Junior Tennis

BENEFITS OF PLAYING JUNIOR CIRCUITS

If you’re just starting out in junior tournaments, Junior Circuits are a fantastic way to ease into individual match play. These non-ranking, one-day events focus on gaining match experience and having fun, with round-robin play lasting 2-4 hours and no added pressure!

Open to players ages 7-18 who can serve, rally, and keep score, these events also award PlayTracker points for players ages 10 & under. Once players find success in Junior Circuits, they can progress to Level 7 USTA Junior Tournaments to begin earning national ranking points.

– CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE JUNIOR CIRCUIT

USTA SOCAL 10U YELLOW & GREEN GRAND PRIX SERIES

The USTA Southern California 10U Yellow & Green Ball Grand Prix Series are underway. Top point earners will be invited to join Early Development Camps. 

– The Winter Grand Prix season will run from December 7, 2024 to February 23rd, 2025.

– The Spring Grand Prix season will run from March 1 to June 15, 2025.

– The Summer/Fall Grand Prix season will run from June 21 to October 19th, 2025.

Junior Tennis
Junior Team Tennis

JUNIOR TEAM TENNIS (JTT)

Registration for the Spring Season of Junior Team Tennis (JTT) is quickly approaching! This is a fantastic opportunity for young players to sharpen their skills, compete in team matches, and make lasting friendships.

With league play starting in February and the chance to advance to the Sectional Championships, it’s the perfect time to get involved. JTT is designed for players ages 5-18, offering a fun yet competitive environment that helps kids grow both individually and as part of a team. Don’t miss out—register today and let your kids experience the thrill of tennis!

Registration for Orange County is NOW OPEN! Stay tuned for registration information from other areas. Please contact Jason Cook or your local Junior Team Tennis Area League Coordinator for more information.

– READ A RECAP OF THE JUNIOR TEAM TENNIS FALL CHAMPIONSHIPS

– LEARN MORE ABOUT JUNIOR TEAM TENNIS

REMINDER: DECLARE YOUR RESIDENCY IN 2025

Once per calendar year, all players who wish to participate in any closed sectional  tournaments or those that appear on the quota list must declare their residency with the USTA. Players may do that by logging into their USTA account and scrolling down to the Residency and Citizenship Eligibility Declaration page under the Account tab.

The first tournament that will require this is the Level 3 Henry Talbert Tournament on January 18th. Full instructions can be found HERE.

Junior Tennis
Ultimate Sportsmanship Challenge

ULTIMATE SPORTSMANSHIP CHALLENGE

From May 11, 2024 through February 23, 2025, during the Ultimate Sportsmanship Challenge, USTA Southern California will use Match Tennis App to promote good behavior from players during tournaments. The purpose of this nomination and award system is to reward players who exhibit exemplary sportsmanship, with the ultimate goal of creating a more positive and respectful tournament environment for all participants.

Join in the Ultimate Sportsmanship Challenge and vote for those specific players to earn prizes, including limited edition bag tags, Stanley Tumblers, gift cards, and a chance to win the Grand Prize, a trip for two to the 2025 BNP Paribas Open (two awarded). Don’t wait, sign up today and start sharing examples of awesome sportsmanship!

Congratulations to our Q2 winners Mika Wei (Girls’ 12s) and Jaden Joyner (Boys’ 12s). They received a $100 Tennis Warehouse gift card!

Girls’ Standings  

1 – Mika Wei
2 – Lillian Chhiv
T3 – Leiann Ah Kam
T3 – Anara Ah Kam
T3– Colette Lee
T3 – Lucy Jiang
T3 – Mingyue Deng
T3 – Hannah Hwang
T3 – Caitlyn Buist
T3 – Emily Gao
T3 – Beau Jones

Boys’ Standings

1 – Jaden Joyner
T2 – Imangali Kanat
T2 – Ridhaan Pathak
T2 – Adrian Cai

– LEARN MORE ABOUT THE ULTIMATE SPORTSMANSHIP CHALLENGE

– NOMINATE A PLAYER FOR THE ULTIMATE SPORTSMANSHIP CHALLENGE

OTHER INFORMATION

– USTA PARENT WEBINARS: Did you miss any past webinars? Watch them HERE!

– REMEMBER! Only a player’s BEST 6 results are counted towards their ranking.

– After every tournament, you should be receiving a tournament survey from Feefo. Please take a moment to fill out the survey(s). It’s very important when it comes time for the staff and Junior Comp Committee to award new bids and it also helps us improve our tournaments. Responses will remain confidential. 

– Suspension codes can be found on page 115-116 of USTA Friend at Court

– BECOME AN OFFICIAL: We are looking for more people to become certified officials. If you’re interested, please start HERE.

– NEED HELP PAYING ENTRY FEES? Please email Ai Takamori at USTA Southern California and we’ll try to help you! Player must be free of suspension points and grievances to receive assistance.

– MISSED A JUNIOR NEWSLETTER? View them all HERE.

Junior Tennis

TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

TOURNAMENT LEVEL        START DATE ENTRY LIMIT
Ramada, Montclair 5 1/4  32
Fountain Valley Tennis Center 6 1/4  32
Northridge Winter Open 6 1/4  32
Calif Tennis Association, Lakewood 7 1/4  20/10
Glendale Tennis Academy 7 1/4  16
Top Seed Tennis Academy, Calabasas JC 1/4
MountainGate Next Gen Series, Los Angeles JC 1/4
Anaheim Tennis Center JC 1/4
Avila Bay Club Junior Tennis Tournament 6 1/11  16
Lakewood Tennis Center 6 1/11  32/8
Match Tough Tennis Academy “Dynamic Duo” Team Event, Woodland Hills 6 1/11  16
Max Performance Tennis, Irvine 7 1/11  20
Biola University Winter Tournament, La Mirada 7 1/12 16
Seal Beach 10U Orange, 10U Green, 12-14U Yellow Ball JC 1/12
MountainGate Next Gen Series, Los Angeles JC 1/12
11th Annual Henry Talbert Junior Championships, Lakewood 3 1/18 32
73rd Annual Gene Jung Junior Tournament, Whittier 6 1/18 16
Santa Monica Tennis Collective Winter Tournament 6 1/18 16
Sheposh Junior Championship, San Diego 6 1/18 16
Match Tough Tennis Academy, Woodland Hills 7 1/18 25
RMTA Anaheim Hills 7 1/18 32
West Coast Manhattan Beach 7 1/18 16/32
Del Norte, San Diego JC 1/18
Patel Tennis w/10u Yellow Ball, Fountain Valley JC 1/18
Knowlwood USTA Green Dot, Santa Barbara JC 1/18
Dunlop Martin Luther King Junior Tournament, Irvine 7 1/19 25
R and O Academy, San Diego JC 1/19
Glendale Tennis Academy JC 1/19
Match Point Tennis Academy, Santa Ana JC 1/19
Solinco Fullerton Junior Tournament 4 1/25 64
Chira Tennis Academy, Poway 6 1/25 16
Moore Tennis Academy, Cathedral City 6 1/25 16
Santa Monica Tennis Collective Winter Tournament 6 1/25 16
WAC Winter Open, Westlake Village 6 1/25 32
Lakewood Tennis Center 7 1/25 20/15
Match Tough Tennis Academy, Woodland Hills 7 1/25 32
Nighthawk, San Diego 7 1/25 15
Max Performance Tennis, Irvine JC 1/25
California Tennis Association, Los Angeles JC 1/25
TOURNAMENT LEVEL        START DATE  ENTRY LIMIT
Ramada, Montclair 5 1/4  32
Fountain Valley Tennis Center 6 1/4  32
Northridge Winter Open 6 1/4  32
Calif Tennis Association, Lakewood 7 1/4  20/10
Glendale Tennis Academy 7 1/4  16
Top Seed Tennis Academy, Calabasas JC 1/4
MountainGate Next Gen Series, Los Angeles JC 1/4
Anaheim Tennis Center JC 1/4
Avila Bay Club Junior Tennis Tournament 6 1/11  16
Lakewood Tennis Center 6 1/11  32/8
Match Tough Tennis Academy “Dynamic Duo” Team Event, Woodland Hills 6 1/11  16
Max Performance Tennis, Irvine 7 1/11  20
Biola University Winter Tournament, La Mirada 7 1/12 16
Seal Beach 10U Orange, 10U Green, 12-14U Yellow Ball JC 1/12
MountainGate Next Gen Series, Los Angeles JC 1/12
11th Annual Henry Talbert Junior Championships, Lakewood 3 1/18 32
73rd Annual Gene Jung Junior Tournament, Whittier 6 1/18 16
Santa Monica Tennis Collective Winter Tournament 6 1/18 16
Sheposh Junior Championship, San Diego 6 1/18 16
Match Tough Tennis Academy, Woodland Hills 7 1/18 25
RMTA Anaheim Hills 7 1/18 32
West Coast Manhattan Beach 7 1/18 16/32
Del Norte, San Diego JC 1/18
Patel Tennis w/10u Yellow Ball, Fountain Valley JC 1/18
Knowlwood USTA Green Dot, Santa Barbara JC 1/18
Dunlop Martin Luther King Junior Tournament, Irvine 7 1/19 25
R and O Academy, San Diego JC 1/19
Glendale Tennis Academy JC 1/19
Match Point Tennis Academy, Santa Ana JC 1/19
Solinco Fullerton Junior Tournament 4 1/25 64
Chira Tennis Academy, Poway 6 1/25 16
Moore Tennis Academy, Cathedral City 6 1/25 16
Santa Monica Tennis Collective Winter Tournament 6 1/25 16
WAC Winter Open, Westlake Village 6 1/25 32
Lakewood Tennis Center 7 1/25 20/15
Match Tough Tennis Academy, Woodland Hills 7 1/25 32
Nighthawk, San Diego 7 1/25 15
Max Performance Tennis, Irvine JC 1/25
California Tennis Association, Los Angeles JC 1/25

More tournaments may be added if there is a need for them so please check the USTA website for the most up-to-date information.

Deadlines are staggered by level so please make sure you are not double entering in tournaments.

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