Guide to Chicagoland Tennis 2022

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Earn your ranking. GET STARTED WITH USTA JUNIOR TOURNAMENTS

WHEN SHOULD I START PLAYING IN USTA JUNIOR TOURNAMENTS? Players with some competitive match play experience may be interested in exploring USTA Junior Tournaments. The variety of formats available allows you to compete in a way that suits your level and helps you experience success. WHAT LEVEL TOURNAMENT SHOULD I START WITH? USTA Junior Tournaments range from Level 7 (intermediate) to Level 1 (National Championships). All players who are new to tournaments should start with a Level 7 tournament. WHY SHOULD I START WITH A LEVEL 7 TOURNAMENT? • Bottom-up selection process: Players with no USTA ranking will be selected first. • Minimal time commitment: Tournaments are no more than one day. Participants get match play without a large time commitment. • More play: Non-elimination format means more match play experience for players. • Earn ranking points: Play a Level 7 and start earning USTA ranking points. Points are earned for each match win. WHAT'S NEXT? • Enjoying this level? Keep playing Level 7 tournaments. • Want more competition? Check out Level 6 tournaments.

SCAN THE CODE TO FIND A USTA JUNIOR TOURNAMENT NEAR YOU.

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