> GREAT PARK TENNIS CENTER

12U – L6, L7

> CAL STATE FULLERTON

14U – L5; 10U – Green Ball

> FOUNTAIN VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL

14U – L7; Orange Ball (Sunday Only)

> MARINA HIGH SCHOOL

18U – L5, L6

> RACQUET CLUB OF IRVINE

12U – L5, L6, L7; 18U – L7

> COSTA MESA TENNIS CENTER

18U – L7

> IRVINE VALLEY COLLEGE

14U – L6, L7 (Saturday Only)

> DOUBLETREE BY HILTON – IRVINE SPECTRUM

90 Pacifica
Irvine, CA 92618

Rate – $149 per night.
Book By – April 24, 2026

Click here to book the DoubleTree!

Click here to register for the event!

> ELIGIBILITY

#1 – All team members must be registered in TennisLink and have local play history in the Spring 2026 season to include: Two completed matches, including at least one regular season match and one alternate match (if needed). A win via a default will not count towards Sectional eligibility.
#2 – Players must not “age up” before January 31, 2026.
#3 – Players may only participate for one (1) team at the Section Championships.
#4 – Six (6) eligible players are required for each match.
#5 – Individual match line defaults will result in full team disqualification. (see Defaults & Withdraws)

> SUBSTITUTIONS

If a team falls below the required six players, they may substitute an eligible player from the same league of the same or lower level if approved by the tournament committee. Prior to the start of the tournament, if a team cannot meet the minimum six eligible players required, it will forfeit the invitation. Every effort will be made to replace the team with one from the same or possibly different area.

> ORDER OF STRENGTH

Players must play in the order of strength. The order of strength will be recorded via the Team Order of Strength Form (submitted by team manager during registration). All players participating must be listed on this form. Team match line-ups can be submitted prior to each match as follows:

Any two players are permitted to play singles, with the highest player selected playing the number one singles position. The remaining players will make up the doubles teams. The ranking of the doubles teams will be determined by the sum of the players listed from the Order of Strength
Form. The lowest total sum of the two players selected will play the number one doubles position. If the two doubles teams sum is equal, the highest individual player from the two doubles teams will play in the number one doubles position.

> DEFAULTS & WITHDRAWALS

In the Section Championships round robin formats, failure by a team to play all scheduled matches is detrimental to the experience of all participants and the success of the tournament. To ensure a successful experience, players and teams are prohibited from defaulting or withdrawing during the Section Championships (whether during the course of a match or prior to its commencement.) In the case of illness, injury or personal emergency, the tournament director should be advised immediately and the tournament committee will make any appropriate rulings. Failure of a team to complete any scheduled match other than a special case as noted above, will result in the forfeiture of the team deposit (See Team Registration above).

In the event that a team withdraws before the conclusion of the Section Championships or becomes ineligible through the course of this competition, any completed results will become null and void.

Coaches will be charged $40 for each line defaulted at Sectionals. Please make sure you have enough players on your roster as substitutes if you anticipate any players pulling out during the tournament.

The flight schedules will be posted in Serve Tennis and Match Tennis App.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the number of teams and round robin format, some flights will be separated into pools. If applicable, be sure to check both pools for your team’s schedule.

Six eligible players are required per match and must play in order of strength. Singles and doubles matches will be played concurrently. Formats are subject to change prior to scheduling due to draw sizes. (See Order of Strength in the Rules & Regulations tab above.)

Every team is guaranteed a minimum of three matches. Please plan on playing on both Saturday and Sunday.

> COMPETITION FORMAT

10U ORANGE BALL: Eight teams with two pools of four. The winners of each pool move onto the finals.
10U GREEN BALL: Ten teams with two pools of five. The winners of each pool move onto the finals. 

12U L7: Ten teams with two pools of five. The winners of each pool move onto the finals.
12U L6: Ten teams with two pools of five. The winners of each pool move onto the finals.
12U L5: Four teams in one pool with the winner determined by pool play.

14U L7: Ten teams with two pools of five. The winners of each pool move onto the finals.
14U L6: Ten teams with two pools of five. The winners of each pool move onto the finals.
14U L5: Eight teams with two pools of four. The winners of each pool move onto the finals.

18U L7: Ten teams with two pools of five. The winners of each pool move onto the finals.
18U L6: Ten teams with two pools of five. The winners of each pool move onto the finals.
18U L5: Eight teams with two pools of four. The winners of each pool move onto the finals.

> TEAM MATCH SCORING FORMAT

10 & UNDER DIVISIONS
– Team matches will consist of two singles and two doubles.
– Six game pro-set, no ad scoring. Set tie-break at five games all.

12/14 & UNDER L6/L7 DIVISIONS
– Team matches will consist of two singles and two doubles.
– Two out of three sets, Fast Four format with no ad scoring. Winning game played at 3-3. Ten-point match tiebreaker played in lieu of a third set.

12/14 & UNDER L5 DIVISIONS
– Team matches will consist of two singles and two doubles.
– One eight game pro-set with no-ad scoring. Seven point tiebreaker played at 7-7.

18 & UNDER L6/L7 DIVISIONS
– Team matches will consist of two singles and two doubles.
– Two out of three sets, Fast Four format with no ad scoring. Winning game played at 3-3. Ten-point match tiebreaker played in lieu of a third set.

18 & UNDER L5 DIVISION
– Team matches will consist of two singles and two doubles.
– Two out of three sets with no ad scoring. Seven point set tiebreaker played at 6-5. Ten-point match tiebreaker played in lieu of a third set.

> SCORING

– Set Tie-Break: First to seven points by a margin of two.
– Match Tie-Break: First to ten points by a margin of two.
– Every Game Counts: Flight champions will be determined by the team with the greatest number of games won in pool and championship match play. If there are two pools of play for one flight, the winners of Pool A and Pool B will play off for the section championship.
– Tie in Pool or Championship Match Play: Decided by the first of the following procedures that apply:

#1 – Head-to-head match result
#2 – Team that lost the fewest number of games
#3 – Greatest number of matches won
#4 – One match randomly selected

Team Coach/Captain must check in teams 30 minutes prior to match time and present line-ups. All team members must be present at the match site when a line-up is submitted. Teams must be ready to play at this time.

A team will be defaulted 15 minutes after the scheduled match time if all of the players and the Team Coach/Captain are not present.

When the players complete their match, both players and/or teams shall report the score on the Match Tennis App. Both teams and coaches/managers are responsible for verifying the scores on the app.

One designated coach (for the entire team and entire match) is permitted. Coaching is permitted on court, or preferably through the fence, and on changeovers only and must leave the court before play resumes.

Safe Play clearance is required for all JTT Team Coaches/Managers listed on the team roster form and any players over 18 years of age. To become Safe Play approved or renew your certification, click here.

These will be distributed to team coaches at first match sign in. The credentials are for the coaches only, so we can distinguish the coaches from the parents. Also, credentials are used to indicate which coaches are allowed to coach their players on court.

> DAVE & BUSTER’S IRVINE

– 661 Spectrum Center Drive, Irvine, CA 92618
– Date: Saturday, May 16th
– Time: 7:00 to 10:00pm 
– Powercard, Unlimited Arcade Play, and Dinner Buffet
– $10 RSVP is REQUIRED at time of registration on Match App (no exceptions).
– Wristbands and Powercards will be handed out on May 16th at tournament site when checking in for your 1st match (do not lose them — there will be no replacements handed out at the door).
– Limited to the first 400 players who RSVP on Match App. 

Applies to team management, parents, spectators and players. All Junior Team Tennis participants are required to behave in a manner suited for an on-going positive playing environment. Great sports make a sport great!

Unacceptable behavior, including arguing, cursing, general poor sportsmanship and derogatory comments between team management, parents, spectators and players or towards the tournament staff will NOT be tolerated. This behavior includes sideline coaching and line calls
by parents or spectators and intentional incorrect calls by players, disregard for USTA officials, name calling and racquet abuse. Those engaged in such behavior are subject to suspension from the league and USTA tournaments.

In the case of a valid sportsmanship grievance against team management, players or parents, a Sportsmanship Grievance Form must be submitted via ustasocal.com no later than 24 hours following an incident. The complaint will be reviewed by section management and appropriate action will be taken. If necessary, the grievance will be presented to the USTA SoCal Junior Competition Grievance Committee.

One Sportsmanship award from each age group will be selected. Players will be required to nominate their peers in an online form on Match Tennis. Winners will get a $50 Gift Card from Tennis Warehouse.

USTA officials will be present at each site throughout the championships.

Awards are given to the champions and finalists in each division. The awards presentation will take place at the tournament desk after results have been verified.

During the event, there will be photo galleries posted on Instagram and Facebook. Make sure to follow along at @ustasocal!

Additional photos are available in the event photo gallery here!