ENDORSEMENT & ELIGIBILITY PROCEDURES FOR SUMMER NATIONAL AND ZONAL EVENTS - Summer 2006
- If it is a goal of the player to become "endorsed" (qualified) for summer national and zonal events, there are requirements that players must meet.
Junior Sectional 2006: You must play in the age group you wish to be endorsed for all summer national events, including zonals, intersectionals, Junior Davis Cup, Junior Fed Cup and World Team Tennis.
- Three (3) championship tournaments of any level (L3, L4, L5 or L6) starting June 15, 2005 to June 4, 2006.
- USTA Northern Junior Sectional (June 10-14) (The winner of the Junior Sectional will get an automatic bid into the Clay and Hard Courts National Championships).
NOTE: Any combination of three (3) championship level tournaments played between 6/15/05 and 6/4/06 will qualify a player for the USTA Northern Junior Sectional.
3.Selection of players for Zonals and National tournaments will take place after the Junior Sectional. Selection is done by the USTA Northern Junior Tennis Council and is based upon the current ranking list after the Junior Sectional. Players will be selected in order of ranking, based upon the current standings list after the completion of the Junior Sectional. If a player chooses not to go, then the selection process continues down the list of those players that qualify.
4.USTA Northern endorses the following number of players in each age group:
12 Zonals - 10 Boys, 10 Girls
14 Zonals - 10 Boys, 10 Girls
16 Zonals - 15 Boys, 15 Girls
16 Intersectionals - 4 Boys, 4 Girls
18 Boys National Team Championships (formerly Jr. Davis Cup) - 6 Boys
18 Girls National Team Championships (formerly Jr. Fed Cup) - 6 Girls
World Team Tennis - 3 Boys, 3 Girls (16s, 18s)
All other national tournaments - 2 players in each age group are endorsed (To registeronline for national tournaments, go to usta.com - Competitive Tennis - Juniors)
For all endorsement questions, travel arrangements and other information, please contact Kristi Bushinski:
651-337-0618 or
Below is a listing of all national and zonal events that players can qualify for:
12 Zonals - Omaha, NE
-10 girls and 10 boys will be endorsed by the section to attend
Dates:Arrive the evening of July 25th, depart after 2P on July 30th
Coaches:Ryan Myhre (Head Coach), Bruce Gullikson
Hotel:Omaha Marriott – 402-399-9000, reserve by July 20th, $70.00, mention USTA 12 Zonals
Entry Fee:$75.00(contact Kristi Bushinski for application and registration information)
12 Girls Clay Courts - Boca Raton, FL
-2 girls will be endorsed by the section to attend
Dates:July 16 – July 23
Entry Fee:$95.00 (register online - deadline to register is June 22nd at 11am).
For more information contact:
If you have any interest at all for this event, make sure to get signed up BEFORE the deadline date.
12 Girls Hard Courts - Lexington, KY
-2 girls will be endorsed by the section to attend
Dates:August 7 – August 13
Entry Fee:$75.00 (register online - deadline to register is July 13th at 11am).
For more information contact:
If you have any interest at all for this event, make sure to get signed up BEFORE the deadline date.
12 Boys Clay Courts - Greensboro, NC
-2 boys will be endorsed by the section to attend
Dates:July 16 – July 23
Entry Fee:$95.00 (register online - deadline to register is June 22nd at 11am).
For more information contact:
If you have any interest at all for this event, make sure to get signed up BEFORE the deadline date.
12 Boys Hard Courts – North Little Rock, AR
-2 boys will be endorsed by the section to attend
Dates:August 7 – August 13
Entry Fee:$75.00 (register online - deadline to register is July 13th at 11am).
For more information contact: or
If you have any interest at all for this event, make sure to get signed up BEFORE the deadline date.
14 Zonals – Virginia Beach, VA
-10 girls and 10 boys will be endorsed by the section to attend
Dates:Arrive Friday, July 7th by 2P, depart Wednesday, July 12th after 3P.
Coaches:Brent Frueh (Head Coach), Doug Elsass
Hotel:VA Beach Resort Hotel and Conference Center - 757-481-9000, reserve by July 1st, $159.00, mention USTA BG14 Zone Team Championships
Entry Fee:$75.00(contact Kristi Bushinski for application and registration information)
*A group airline rate will be made available to players & parents (contact Donna at Travel Partners for more information 763-425-8875. It is recommended to rent a car.
Please contact Kristi Bushinski for more information.
14 Girls Clay Courts - Plantation, FL
-2 girls will be endorsed by the section to attend
Dates:July 16 – July 23
Entry Fee:$95.00 (register online - deadline to register is June 22nd at 11am).
For more information contact:
If you have any interest at all for this event, make sure to get signed up BEFORE the deadline date.
14 Girls Hard Courts – Fairburn, GA
-2 girls will be endorsed by the section to attend
Dates:August 5 – August 12
Entry Fee:$75.00 (register online - deadline to register is July 13th at 11am).
For more information contact:
If you have any interest at all for this event, make sure to get signed up BEFORE the deadline date.
14 Boys Clay Courts - Fort Lauderdale, FL
-2 boys will be endorsed by the section to attend
Dates:July 16 – July 23
Entry Fee:$95.00 (register online - deadline to register is June 22nd at 11am).
For more information contact: or
If you have any interest at all for this event, make sure to get signed up BEFORE the deadline date.
14 Boys Hard Courts - San Antonio, TX
-2 boys will be endorsed by the section to attend
Dates:August 6 – August 13
Entry Fee:$75.00 (register online - deadline to register is July 13th at 11am).
For more information contact: or
If you have any interest at all for this event, make sure to get signed up BEFORE the deadline date.
16 Zonals - Salt Lake City, UT
-15 girls and 15 boys will be endorsed by the section to attend
Dates:Arrive the evening of July 25th, depart after 5P on July 30th
Coaches:Patty Mraz (Head Coach), Kevin Rust, Mike Lipinski
Hotel:Marriott University Park – 801-581-1000 $79/Double, $99/Junior Suite, Chase Suite Hotels – 801-532-5511 $94/Suite, Reservations must be made by July 3rd, mention Utah Tennis (coaches will be staying at the Chase Suite Hotel).
Entry Fee:$75.00(contact Kristi Bushinski for application and registration information)
*A group airline rate will be made available to players & parents (contact Donna at Travel Partners for more information 763-425-8875). It is recommended to rent a car.
Please contact Kristi Bushinski for more information.
16 Intersectionals - Shreveport, LA
-4 girls and 4 boys will be endorsed by the section to attend
Dates:Arrive by Saturday, July 8th by 2P, depart Friday, July 14th in the AM.
Coaches:Jeff Nelson (Head Coach)
(Parents not required to attend, the coach will chaperone the players)
Housing:Players will be staying with Host Families -$50.00 per player
Entry Fee:$70.00 (contact Kristi Bushinski for application and registration information)
*A flight will be arranged for the coach. Players will be given that itinerary in order to coordinate their flight with the coach's flight.
Please contact Kristi Bushinski for more information.
16 Girls Clay Courts - Virginia Beach, VA
-2 girls will be endorsed by the section to attend
Dates:July 16 – July 23
Entry Fee:$95.00 (register online - deadline to register is June 22nd at 11am).
For more information contact:
If you have any interest at all for this event, make sure to get signed up BEFORE the deadline date.
16 Girls Hard Courts - San Diego, CA
-2 girls will be endorsed by the section to attend
Dates:August 6 – August 13
Entry Fee:$75.00 (register online - deadline to register is July 13th at 11am).
For more information contact: or
If you have any interest at all for this event, make sure to get signed up BEFORE the deadline date.
16 Boys Clay Courts - Rockville, MD
-2 boys will be endorsed by the section to attend
Dates:July 16 – July 23
Entry Fee:$95.00 (register online - deadline to register is June 22nd at 11am).
For more information contact: or
If you have any interest at all for this event, make sure to get signed up BEFORE the deadline date.
16 Boys Hard Courts - Kalamazoo, MI
-2 boys will be endorsed by the section to attend
Dates:August 4 – August 13
Entry Fee:$75.00 (register online - deadline to register is July 13th at 11am).
For more information contact: or
If you have any interest at all for this event, make sure to get signed up BEFORE the deadline date.
18 Girls National Team Championships (formerly Junior Fed Cup) - Danville, CA
-6 girls will be endorsed by the section to attend
Dates:Arrive Monday, July 31st by 4P, depart Saturday, August 5th after 8A.
Coaches:Felicia Tebon (Head Coach)
(Parents not required to attend, the coach will chaperone the players)
Hotel:Blackhawk Country Club (Booked by the section)
Entry Fee:$50.00 entry fee, $400.00 per person for hotel/meals
(Contact Kristi Bushinski for application and registration information)
*A flight will be arranged for the coach. Players will be given that itinerary in order to coordinate their flight with the coach's flight.
Please contact Kristi Bushinski for more information.
18 Girls Clay Courts - Memphis, TN
-2 girls will be endorsed by the section to attend
Dates:July 16 – July 23
Entry Fee:$95.00 (register online - deadline to register is June 22nd at 11am).
For more information contact: or
If you have any interest at all for this event, make sure to get signed up BEFORE the deadline date.
18 Girls Hard Courts - San Jose, CA
-2 girls will be endorsed by the section to attend
NaDates:August 6 – August 13
Entry Fee:$75.00 (register online - deadline to register is July 13th at 11am).
For more information contact: or
If you have any interest at all for this event, make sure to get signed up BEFORE the deadline date.
18 Boys National Team Championships (formerly Junior Davis Cup) – Urbana, IL
-6 boys will be endorsed by the section to attend
Dates:Arrive Friday, July 28th by 3P, depart Tuesday, August 1st after 4P.
Coaches:Marc Stingley (Head Coach)
(Parents not required to attend, the coach will chaperone the players)
Hotel:TBA (Booked by the section)
Entry Fee:$50.00 entry fee, hotel paid for by each participant
(Contact Kristi Bushinski for application and registration information)
*A flight will be arranged for the coach. Players will be given that itinerary in order to coordinate their flight with the coach's flight.
Please contact Kristi Bushinski for more information.
18 Boys Clay Courts - Rockville, MD
-2 boys will be endorsed by the section to attend
Dates:July 16 – July 23
Entry Fee:$95.00 (register online - deadline to register is June 22nd at 11am).
For more information contact: or
If you have any interest at all for this event, make sure to get signed up BEFORE the deadline date.
18 Boys Hard Courts - Kalamazoo, MI
-2 boys will be endorsed by the section to attend
Dates:August 4 – August 13
Entry Fee:$75.00 (register online - deadline to register is July 13th at 11am).
For more information contact: or
If you have any interest at all for this event, make sure to get signed up BEFORE the deadline date.
Billie Jean King World Team Tennis Junior Nationals - San Diego, CA
-3 girls and 3 boys, total, ages from 16-18 will be endorsed by the section to attend
Dates:August 17 – August 20
Coaches:Oliver Summers (Head Coach)
(Parents not required to attend, the coach will chaperone the players)
Hotel:TBA
Entry Fee:TBA(contact Kristi Bushinski for application and registration information)
*A flight will be arranged for the coach. Players will be given that itinerary in order to coordinate their flight with the coach's flight.
Please contact Kristi Bushinski for more information.