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Sat/Sun: 8am – 4 pm
Guide to Tournament Play
STC hosts both USTA and UTR tournaments during the year. To see a list of the tournaments and register, please click on the following links.
USTA Junior Tournaments at STC
There are two different tournament systems in tennis, UTR and USTA. UTR issues players a rating, which can be used to compare against other players to determine approximate levels of play. USTA is a national ranking system, that issues a ranking by age/gender to determine placement in different levels of tournaments.
What is UTR?
UTR, or Universal Tennis Rating, is a tennis rating system developed by UTR Sports to assess and compare the skill levels of tennis players worldwide. It uses a single 16-point scale (1.00-16.50) to rate all players, regardless of age, gender, location, or skill level. The UTR is based on actual match results and is designed to promote fair and competitive play by allowing players to find opponents of similar ability.
What are USTA Tournaments?
USTA tournaments are competitive tennis events organized by the United States Tennis Association (USTA), the governing body of tennis in the US. They offer opportunities for players of all ages and skill levels to compete in age/level/gender specific events, from local events to national championships. These tournaments are structured with different levels, typically ranging from Level 7 (beginner/intermediate) to Level 1 (national championships)
An important note is that the results from USTA tournaments are added to your UTR results, so when player enters a USTA event their results are posted in both systems.
In general, UTR tournaments are less formal, with draws that can vary based on UTR level. Many events are co-ed. Tournaments are not required to have officials and tournament directors have discretion to add players after the deadline and to decide which formats to use.
USTA tournaments are more formal. Players cannot be added after the entry deadline. The events, draw formats, and match formats are based on the tournament level. USTA Officials are required.
Important USTA Tournament Information
USTA National Standing List Information
Points Earned in USTA Tournaments
How to enter a tournament in USTA/UTR
USTA Tournament Entry Information
UTR Tournament Entry Information
How to read the draws/find match times in USTA/UTR
What level should my player play?
Our coaches will recommend that players start playing tournaments based on their performance in Match Days.
Red/Orange/Green/Yellow ball players who are playing their first tournaments should register for our USTA Match Day Tournaments, which are restricted to players in our junior program or UTR Verified Match Days, which feature leveled play for Red, Orange, Green and Yellow ball competition. These informal events guarantee players 2 matches in about 2 hours, and help establish a player’s initial UTR rating.
Players who are ready for more advanced play should enter a UTR Junior Circuit Tournament. This is a more formal event, with draws and 2-3 matches per day. This event lasts 4-6 hours depending on the size of the draws.
Players who have done well in these events should sign up for USTA Level 7 tournaments, which are the entry level tournaments for USTA play. There is a USTA Junior Circuit for Orange/Green ball players and a Level 7 tournament for 12U Green/14-18U Yellow Ball. Level 7 tournaments favor beginner players.
Level 6 and Level 5 tournaments are for more advanced players and require a USTA national ranking to enter. Players are selected based on their ranking, from high to low.
What are player rankings and ratings?
Players earn rankings based on their match play in tournaments. USTA national ranking points are earned in USTA tournaments only, and are used to determine selection to USTA events. UTR tournaments have a separate rating that is used to UTR tournaments only. This rating is used to place players in UTR tournaments.
Tournament Entry (B/G 12’s-18’s)
Players are now allowed to enter any level tournament. However, tournaments now have limited entries per division. In Level 1-6 tournaments, the number of players in each draw will vary based on the tournament. This information will be listed on the home page of the tournament.
Players are not restricted to certain levels, they can register for any tournament. However, players will be selected based on their rankings. The remaining players will go on a waitlist. Players may enter as many tournaments in a month as they would like to play, but they cannot enter more than one tournament per weekend.
Level 7 Tournaments will accept players in reverse order of their rankings. This means the least experienced players will be chosen first. It is expected that Level 7 players will have some match play experience.
Tournament Entry (B/G 10U Red/Orange/Green)
10U events are available as UTR Junior Circuit events and USTA Junior Circuit tournaments All USTA Level 6-7 tournaments will have a separate tournament for these divisions for players to play in. Parents should use the USTA Tournament Link to list their zip code and then sort for 10U divisions to find events in our area.
The 10U divisions have a separate advancement process. Click this link for more information on the player progression.
Hours of Operation
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Fri: 8am – 6pm
Sat/Sun: 8am – 4 pm
Members
Learn more about memberships at STC and register an account.
Use the link above to request an account be created for you. This generally takes 24-48 hours. Once your account has been created, you can register and pay for classes online.