2016 Spring Championship Junior Team Tennis
Travel League for 10, 12, 14, and 18&U Advanced Level Players
(DEADLINE to declare a team: March 15th)
We know it can be difficult for our advanced level players to commit to a 6 plus week Junior Team Tennis season while juggling a tournament schedule. USTA North Carolina encourages advanced level players to form coed teams, with players of the same ability, to compete in our regional Travel League! Team matches will be scheduled over 3 dates in May and June. All participants that meet the league criteria will have an opportunity to advance with their teams to our state championship where they can earn L2 NC and L4 Southern points.
North Carolina Travel League Areas (areas subject to split based on number of team entries)
o West North Carolina – Greensboro, Winston, Asheville, Concord, Lake Norman & Charlotte
o Central North Carolina – Durham, Raleigh, Chapel Hill, Cary, & Fayetteville
o Eastern North Carolina – Wilmington, Goldsboro, Downeast
Recommended Match Dates:
Saturday’s (or weekdays) May 7th-June 25th (minus May 28th)
Divisions:
10 &Under Advanced, 12&Under Advanced, 14&Under Advanced, 18&Under Advanced
(Players must remain age eligible through Aug.31st)
Criteria:
Each team must maintain a minimum of 3 boys and 3 girls. To avoid defaults, team rosters should have the appropriate number of players committed to play on each of the scheduled match dates.
Format:
Minimum of one complete Round Robin, where each team will play at least one team match against all other teams. Area Program Coordinators will determine match and scoring formats, however, team matches will consist of gender specific singles and doubles matches and possibly mixed doubles matches.
Double Headers may be played to complete the Round Robin over three dates.
Advancement:
USTA North Carolina Junior Team Tennis State Championship – July 15-17th, Lake Norman, NC
All teams participating in the Championship Junior Team Tennis Travel League will be invited to compete in the state championship, provided players meet eligibility requirements.
Don’t have 6 players at your facility? Email to combine players from multiple facilities.