PLAYER INFORMATION
Tournament Sites
There are three sites for the USTA Billie Jean King Girls’ 18s & 16s National Championships in 2026.
The Main Site is Barnes Tennis Center (BTC)
– Address: 4490 W Point Loma Blvd, San Diego, CA 92107
– Phone Number: 619-221-9000
– Parking: Free Onsite
Site #2: University of San Diego (USD)
– Address: 5998 Alcala Park, San Diego, CA 92110
– Parking: Tennis guests are permitted to park free at the Kroc Garage.
– Enter the University of San Diego on Linda Vista Rd
– Pass through the guard gate.
– Go to the 2nd stop sign and turn right into the Kroc Garage
– You will then see signs to walk to the Cindy Hogan
– It is approximately a five minute walk to the tennis courts
Site #3: Balboa Tennis Club (BALB)
– Address: 2221 Morley Field Road, San Diego, CA 92104
– Parking: Free Onsite
2025 Player Selections
– Girls’ 18’s Selected Participants
– Girls’ 16’s Selected Participants
Sportsmanship & Conduct
Unsportsmanlike conduct may result in suspension points and/or code violations.
Spectator Oath:
All spectators, including family members, coaches, and guests, must follow the USTA Spectator Oath: “I pledge to set a positive example for players, treat fellow parents, coaches and officials with respect, emphasize the importance of fair play and good sportsmanship, cheer respectfully for winner and good points – not errors and double faults, allow players to work out on-court disputes, and not interfere with matches.”
Safe Play Policy:
All participants must follow the USTA’s Safe Play policies.
Proper Tennis Attire
Proper tennis attire is mandatory at the USTA Girls’ National Championships at all times.
– Sports bras alone are not permitted.
– T-shirts from other tournaments or academies are not permitted.
– Spandex shorts or leggings must be worn with a skirt or short pants.
– Clothing may not display gambling, tobacco, or alcohol advertisements.
Rain Delays
Information here…
Other Important Information
> TOURNAMENT BALLS
Wilson US Open Regular Duty balls are the official tournament ball.
> ICE & WATER
Water is available on all courts at both tournament locations, bring your own water cooler and ice if you want it. If you’ll be using the local practice courts, bring your own cooler with water, as some don’t have fountains.
> CHAIRED MATCHES
Quarterfinals, Semifinals, and Finals (3/4 & Consolation finals)
Practice Courts
> BARNES TENNIS CENTER
Courts will be available at Barnes Tennis Center beginning Wednesday, July 30 for a fee. Call 619-221-9000.
On Friday, August 1, all 22 hard courts at Barnes Tennis Center will be available for practice at no fee beginning at 8:00 AM. Courts will be available on a first come, first served basis. 4 players to a court, if others are waiting. Players have priority over coaches. No advance reservations will be taken for Friday.
> PRACTICE COURT SIGN-UP DESK AT BARNES TENNIS CENTER
The Desk will be open from 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM each day beginning on Friday, August 1. During the tournament, sign up in person at the Practice Court Sign-up Desk for practice courts at Barnes, Peninsula Tennis Club (August 3-7), and Pacific Beach Tennis Club (August 5-6).
No phone reservations will be taken.
Practice courts are on a first come, first served basis. Four players per court if necessary.
One hour segments, please. At all times, players have priority over parents, coaches, or hitting partners.
To view practice courts schedule, click here.
> BALBOA TENNIS CENTER
Prior to the start of the tournament, players must be on the site in order to access a Court for practice, if one is available. The best time to get a court for practice is before 4:00 PM. The fee is $10 per person for a daily permit pass which is good all day.
Courts at Balboa open at 6:30 AM each day. Players are welcome to warm up on the match courts the tournament has reserved before the matches begin. On tournament days, check with the site director to see if there are courts available for practice.
> PENINSULA TENNIS CLUB
2525 Bacon Street, San Diego, CA 92107
Parking is free.
Courts will be available for practice beginning Saturday, August 2 through Wednesday August 6.
Sign up at the Practice Court Sign-up Desk at Barnes Tennis Center.
> UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO
The courts that have been reserved for the tournament at USD open at 7:00 AM each day. Players are welcome to warm up on these match courts before the matches begin.
> UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO SPORTS CENTER
Please note: These practice courts are not the same as the official match play courts at the University of San Diego. Do not confuse this location with the main tournament site. The GPS address for these courts is listed as USD Sports Center.
Practice Court Availability:
– August 2, 4, and 5: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
– August 3: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
These courts are not within walking distance of the match courts. Usage is first come, first served. Please be respectful of players with upcoming matches who need to warm up, limit play to four players per court. Players have priority over coaches and hitting partners.
These courts are unsupervised and are intended only for players with upcoming matches at USD. Practice time is limited to 15-minute increments to ensure fair access for everyone.
Parking: A parking fee applies. Payment can be made by license plate or through the ParkMobile App.
To find a list of ALL tennis courts in San Diego, please go to Globaltennisnetwork.com. You do not need to join – simply enter San Diego as a location.
Hitting Pros
– Cody Duong: 510-613-5803 ($90/hr)
– Chanel Simmonds: 843-298-3186 ($115/hr)
– Siem Woldeab: 619-454-0863 ($100/hr)
Racquet Stringing Services
Stringing services are available at the Barnes Tennis Center.
Photography Services
More information coming soon.
