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The Prince Rookie Tour is a program for novice players (those without significant tournament experience) who are 14 years or younger and have never played a USTA sanctioned tournament. Kids play at tennis clubs against players at their own skill level which allows them to become accustomed to competitive tennis and familiar with the rules of tournament play. For more information or to get started, please contact Jenny Mottier at jmottier@cinci.rr.com
Junior High and High School Competition involves playing tennis in a team atmosphere. Kids are able to get a taste of competition to see if it is right for them. There are both Junior Varsity (JV) and Varsity teams. Smaller programs may only have one team. In Ohio, the girls' season is in the fall while the boys' is in the spring. Check with the Athletic Director at your Junior High or High School to find out if a tennis program is available at your school. Sign up early, you don't want to miss out on this excitement.
Junior Team Tennis League members compete in one match per week from June to August in Co-Ed Teams (3 boys, 3 girls), Singles, and Doubles. To compete you must be a USTA member. Visit www.usta.com for more information on becoming a member.
For more information click here or contact Jen Casey at 513-271-1711 or jencasey@fuse.net.
The Cincinnati area is considered part of the Ohio Valley Tennis Association (OVTA) District, which is part of the USTA Midwest Section, which is part of the USTA National System. Players can play locally (the Cincinnati area), the Ohio Valley District, the Midwest Section or the USTA National level. These tournaments are for advanced players looking to obtain a local, regional or national ranking. For national rankings, you must play in tournaments outside your section. There are also invitational tournaments that you have to qualify for to play in. If you qualify for these, it can help your National Ranking greatly. To compete in these tournaments you must be a USTA member. Visit www.usta.com and contact your pro for more information on the tournament process.
The GCTA supports local training centers for some of the best upcoming athletes. There are two local training centers - one each for the 14 & Under and 10 & Under age divisions. The intent of the Training Center is to be a supplemental program to encourage the development of these up and coming players and have fun. Contact Donnie Jackson (489-9700) for the 14 & Under Center or Matt Dektas (469-1400) for the 10 & Under Center.
The 10 & Under Training Center has begun its 2010 series! The Training Center program includes drilling, matchplay, mental toughness strategies and conditioning. It does not take the place of current programs a junior player is participating in but provides some advanced instruction for those 10 and under who are ready for a new challenge. The goal is to have some fun, some pizza, to meet others and to advance a junior's game.
Western Tennis & Fitness Club - February 13, 2010, 5-9pm
Queen City Racquet Club - March 13, 2010, 5-9pm
Five Seasons Sports Club OH - April 17, 2010, 5-9pm
Lunken Tennis Center - May 1, 2010, 1-5pm
The professionals who teach at this five year old program are experienced coaches of young players. Available places and additional information comes from Coordinator, Matt Dektas at 469-1400 or mdektas@hotmail.com
Rankings exist on locally (the Cincinnati area), the Ohio Valley District, the Midwest Section or the USTA National level. These standings are based on point accumulation throughout the year. The top six results are counted so kids are encouraged to play more and are not penalized for losing matches. The higher level player you play the more points you generate. For more information on this points system, please visit USTA.com.
For more information on getting started in this sport, please visit any of the links below.
OVTA
Midwest Junior Tennis USTA
USTA/Midwest Junior Ranking List Requirements and Regulations (pdf)
Midwest New Points Per Round Rankings
