Lafayette Tennis Club 10-14U OGY Singles 🟠🟢🟡

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 , Junior Circuit Timed Match

🟢🟡***12U Green & All Yellow***🟢🟡

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 level for players age 11 and older 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

More information at: WTN & the Player Pathway Video (WTN)

LIMITS to DRAW SIZE & SELECTION PROCESS

Draw is limited to 60 total players.

Selection process determined by order of entry.

Later entries may become alternates (on a waiting 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 snacks and 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

• Please contact: orangeandgreenball@norcal.usta.com if you have any questions. regarding play level.

Review the Player Competencies: Red Ball (4 levels) , Orange Ball (3 levels) , & Green Ball (2 levels)

Or view Which Ball Color Works for My Player? Webinar

🔥AIR QUALITY & RAIN INFORMATION🌧️

Please reivew 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).

🟡 This event is held in conjunction with an L7 Sanctioned Junior Tournament. Separate registration required at: https://playtennis.usta.com/lafayettetennisclub/tournaments

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!

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.

Contact Director Hunter Gallaway at hunterhg@comcast.net

and rain hotline or director phone 925-368-8882