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Junior Circuit in Kansas City, MO, about 613 miles from you, entries close Mon, Sep 21, 4:59pm CDT. What do you want to know?
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Draws
One set to 4, no-ad · Hard courts
| Division | Entered | Draw |
|---|---|---|
| Boys' Singles 10 & under - OrangeOrange ball | 5 | — |
| Boys' Singles 10 & under - GreenGreen dot | 4 | — |
| Boys' Singles 12 & under - GreenGreen dot | 3 | — |
| Boys' Singles 14 & underYellow ball | 2 | — |
| Boys' Singles 18 & underYellow ball | 0 | — |
| Girls' Singles 10 & under - OrangeOrange ball | 2 | — |
| Girls' Singles 10 & under - GreenGreen dot | 2 | — |
| Girls' Singles 12 & under - GreenGreen dot | 5 | — |
| Girls' Singles 14 & underYellow ball | 1 | — |
Counts are live from USTA as of the last hour. Selection: per USTA.
From the tournament desk
Welcome to the USTA Heart of America Junior Circuit Tournament. Please continue to read all the information to the end of this page and contact the tournament director in advance of the close of entries with any questions.
The Heart of America District is grateful for the hospitality extended by the member clubs and organizations hosting sanctioned tournaments.
Each division will only play for a few hours on one day. The tournament director may update the specific days for each division as the tournament is closer, based upon weather and number of entries. Please contact the tournament director with any potential conflicts in advance of the close of registration .
Please note that a player is not allowed to play both the Junior Circuit and the L6/L7 tournament on the same weekend. Only one tournament may be selected on the same weekend.
A USTA Junior Circuit Tournament is an event that utilizes a non-elimination round robin draw format for players of all ages to gain match play experience in a tournament setting with a focus on individual goals and fun. This experience will encourage players of all ages to develop their skills through level-based play and demonstrate good sportsmanship. A USTA Junior Circuit will be played with orange, green, or yellow tennis balls depending upon the age division.
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2026 USTA Heart of America Junior Circuit events will be played as follows:
• All matches will feature no-ad scoring , no tiebreaks and only round robin draws .
• The scoring format for each match will depend on the number of players in the round robin: • 5 players - each match will consist of 1 set to 4. (No tiebreaker at 3-3, the first to 4 wins.)
• 3/4 players - each match will consist of 1 set to 6. (No tiebreaker at 5-5, the first to 6 wins.)
*Please follow USTA Heart of America on Facebook to see updates and helpful information.
Divisions:
- 10 & Under Orange Ball (60' court and racquet no longer than 25")
- 10 & Under Green Ball (78' court and racquet no longer than 27")
- 12 & Under Green Ball (78' court and racquet no longer than 27")
- 14 & Under Yellow Ball
- 18 & Under Yellow Ball*
*Please note, there will not be a 16 & Under division. Players ages 15 - 18 will play in the 18 & Under division and will be broken into round robin groups by level.
General Junior Circuit Tournament Guidelines:
• Do not wait until the last minute to enter this event.
• If you have technical difficulties entering, please contact the Tournament Director via email before the entry deadline has passed. Include a screenshot of the specific issue.
Timeline
| Entries opened | — |
| Entries close | Mon, Sep 21, 4:59pm CDT |
| Selections | After entries close |
| Draws posted | Usually the week of |
| Play | Fri–Sun Sep 25–27, 2026 |
Questions parents ask
Will my junior get in?
No draw is full yet. Selection is by ranking list, so a junior with no ranking can still get in when a draw is not full, and goes on the alternate list when it is.
What is a Junior Circuit?
USTA junior tournaments run from Level 7 (local, open to anyone) up to Level 1 (national). Lower number, stronger field, more points.
When do we know?
Selections post after entries close (Mon, Sep 21, 4:59pm CDT). Draws usually post the week of the tournament. Text Coach Ace and we will tell you the moment either one lands.
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Text Coach Ace at (213) 410-2440 with your junior's name and division. Ace keeps the file: deadline, selections, draws, and what to do the night before.
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