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Junior Circuit in San Jose, CA, entries close Thu, Oct 15, 2:59pm PDT. 1 in so far, Coed Singles 12 & under - Green is the busiest draw (1 of 32). What do you want to know?
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Draws
One set to 6, no-ad · Hard courts
| Division | Entered | Draw |
|---|---|---|
| Boys' Singles 10 & under - GreenGreen dot | 0 | 32 |
| Boys' Singles 12 & under - GreenGreen dot | 0 | 32 |
| Boys' Singles 14 & underYellow ball | 0 | 32 |
| Boys' Singles 16 & underYellow ball | 0 | 32 |
| Coed Singles 10 & under - OrangeOrange ball | 0 | 32 |
| Coed Singles 10 & under - GreenGreen dot | 0 | 32 |
| Coed Singles 12 & under - GreenGreen dot | 1 | 32 |
| Coed Singles 14 & underYellow ball | 0 | 32 |
| Coed Singles 16 & underYellow ball | 0 | 32 |
| Girls' Singles 10 & under - GreenGreen dot | 0 | 32 |
| Girls' Singles 12 & under - GreenGreen dot | 0 | 32 |
| Girls' Singles 14 & underYellow ball | 0 | 32 |
| Girls' Singles 16 & underYellow ball | 0 | 32 |
Counted within the last hour. Selection: First come.
Will my junior get in?
The ID is on your junior's USTA account. We look up their published standing, read it against this tournament's entry count and its selection rule, and tell you where that leaves them. We never ask for a name and USTA never sends us one.
From the tournament desk
If this is your first time playing a Junior Circuit or tournament, we highly recommend that you attend at least one Team Challenge or have played Junior Team Tennis before participating. View: USTA and the Junior Tennis Competition Journey
🚩NEW PARENTS AND PLAYERS SHOULD REVIEW THESE DOCUMENTS BEFORE PLAYING:
Parent Behavior at Competitions
“Intro to Tennis” Guide
10 Rules Players Should Know & 5 Bonus Rules
⭐AWARDS⭐
Read the rest
🥇🥈SINGLES: Medals for 1st and 2nd place.🥇🥈
🦜🏴‍☠️Treasure chest prize for non-medalists.🦜🏴‍☠️
FORMAT & REQUIREMENTS
Round Robin (multiple matches) in groups of 3, 4 or 5 players. No-ad scoring.
🟠 ORANGE BALL: Racquets may not exceed 25” in length
🟢🟡 GREEN/YELLOW BALL: Racquets may not exceed 27” in length for green ball.
All players are expected to know how to serve overhand, understand the rules, make their own line calls, and keep track of the scores without any assistance.
For skill level, please review the parent videos at: usta.com/norcal10u and this overview of USTA and the Junior Tennis Competition Journey
There are no officials or line judges for the Junior Circuit.
No coaching allowed.
For more information, refer to page 7 of the 2021 Net Generation Pathway Regulations
Players are responsible for reviewing the draws (once posted) and finding their match times. There may be penalties for lateness.
Approved Match Formats (to be determined by draw size): Junior Circuit Short Set , Junior Circuit Six-Game Set , Junior Circuit Best of Three Set , or Junior Circuit Timed Match
🟢🟡***12U Green & All Yellow Ball Levels***
12U Green is for players ages 11 to 12 that are new to match competition and former 10U Green players that are not quite ready for Yellow tournaments. 10U players will earn Net Generation PlayTracker points in either 10U or 12U Green level. Players will get grouped by level based on past results (if available).
Yellow ball level for players age 11 to 16 who are starting their journey into competitive match play and tournaments. And for 10U players that have completed the Net Generation PlayTracker. This is a recreational event.
No tournament ranking points earned at these events are part of the Junior Circuit and not a sanctioned tournament. Results will go towards a player's World Tennis Number (WTN)
More information at: WTN & the Player Pathway Video
LIMITS to DRAW SIZE & SELECTION PROCESS
• Draw is limited to a total of 36 players.
Selection process determined by order of entry.
Later entries may become alternates (wait list).
In the event of a low number of entries, Boys and Girls may be combined into a Coed Division. And age categories may be combined to facilitate level-based play. Our goal is to give all players an opportunity to play instead of having to cancel an event.
CLOTHING OR SHOE REQUIREMENTS
• Only non-marking tennis shoes are allowed on the courts.
• Please wear clothing that has pockets to hold extra tennis balls. A runners waist belt and ball clips are acceptable options.
• The server should start the first serve of each point with at least two balls.
• Dress for the weather conditions and bring your own water bottle.
IMPORTANT 10U PLAYER INFO
• All 10U players are part of the USTA Net Generation PlayTracker
• All players ages 9 and 10 are eligible to play 10U orange or green ball events.
• We recommend ages 7 and 8 play ORANGE ball events until they have at least 1,000 Play points and the necessary skills for green ball level.
• Be sure to review your player profile found on the family tab to confirm your current level. More information at: usta.com/norcal10u
• Review Player Competencies to determine player level: Orange Ball (3 levels) & Green Ball (2 levels)
• Or view this video: Which Ball Color Works for My Player? Webinar .
🔥AIR QUALITY & RAIN INFORMATION🌧️
Please review our Air Quality Guidelines for a guide to format changes.
In the event of rain, scoring formats may be shortened to allow an event to be completed on time. Event hosts have the option to reschedule the event and must notify all players of the change (allowing players the option to withdraw if there's a conflict.
In the event of a low number of entries, Boys and Girls may be combined into a Coed Division. And age categories may be combined to facilitate level-based play. Our goal is to give all players an opportunity to play instead of having to cancel an event. Please notify us by the registration deadline if you're not willing to play Coed or move to another age category. Or you may withdraw on your own by the registration deadline.
IMPORTANT REGISTRATION TIPS - REGISTER EARLY!
Player Limit: TOTAL OF 40 PLAYERS.
If you are encountering issues registering for this event, please see this Customer Care article on Registering Your Child for a Junior Circuit or Tournament
If you need to add your child to your USTA Account, so that you can register them for the Junior Circuit or tournament, please see this Customer Care article on How to Add a Child to Your USTA Account
To withdraw before registration closing time, follow these instructions on How to Withdraw from a Junior Circuit or Tournament
In order to facilitate event communications and important changes, please provide a valid email and cell phone during registration.
• Refunds are not issued once registration closes.
If you run into further issues with registration, please contact USTA’s Customer Care at customercare@usta.com or 1-800-990-8782, for assistance.
Cudny Tennis Academy
Enny Cudny
Event Organizer
(925) 350-3381
The director's own notes, as published on USTA. Ace reads these too.
Timeline
| Entries opened | — |
| Entries close | Thu, Oct 15, 2:59pm PDT |
| Selections | After entries close |
| Draws posted | Usually the week of |
| Play | Sun Oct 18, 2026 |
Questions parents ask
Will my junior get in?
No draw is full yet. Selection runs off the ranking list when entries close, and it runs differently at different levels, so whether a junior gets in depends on where they sit in this field. Add their USTA ID and we will tell you.
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.
Can we enter two divisions?
One event per player at this tournament. Pick the age group that matches your junior's birth year, or the one up if they are ready for it.
When do we know?
Selections post after entries close (Thu, Oct 15, 2:59pm PDT). 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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