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Junior Circuit in Irvine, CA, about 1957 miles from you, entries close Wed, Oct 14, 2:59pm PDT. 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 - GreenGreen dot | 0 | 20 |
| Boys' Singles 10 & underYellow ball | 0 | 20 |
| Boys' Singles 10 & under - OrangeOrange ball | 0 | 20 |
| Boys' Singles 12 & underYellow ball | 0 | 20 |
| Boys' Singles 14 & underYellow ball | 0 | 20 |
| Girls' Singles 10 & under - GreenGreen dot | 2 | 20 |
| Girls' Singles 10 & under - OrangeOrange ball | 0 | 20 |
| Girls' Singles 10 & underYellow ball | 1 | 20 |
| Girls' Singles 12 & underYellow ball | 0 | 20 |
| Girls' Singles 14 & underYellow ball | 0 | 20 |
Counts are live from USTA as of the last hour. Selection: Manual.
From the tournament desk
Great Park Tennis Center (GPTC)
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Please give yourself extra time to find the Great Park Tennis Center if you have never been there before.
Park in Lot4, if full, park in Lot 5
Entry Fee: Players who fail to pay the entry fee prior to the start date of the tournament may receive two (2) suspension points (USTA Regulations IV.F - Table 17) and be replaced by an alternate in the draw or defaulted from the tournament.
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Also, starting June 7th, USTA will be implementing a Zero Tolerance Policy. The following are grounds for immediate removal from the playing area and if warranted, from the premises, for the remainder of the tournament.
• Any attempt by a spectator to argue with an official regarding a line call or other ruling.
• Any behavior by a spectator deemed unacceptable towards a player, other spectator, or staff member.
Any attempt by a spectator to communicate with an official, whether it be about a ruling or any other facet of a tennis event, is prohibited while a match is in progress. Parents and coaches are not endowed special privileges. The only exception is the right to remove their own child from competition at any time. In all other cases, a parent or coach is merely a spectator.
Orange Ball Racket. Players must use a racket that is no longer than 25 inches (63.5 cm). https://www.usta.com/content/dam/usta/2021-pdfs/2021-Net-Generation-Pathway-Regulations.pdf
USTA SoCal 2026 10U Green Ball Grand Prix Series
The USTA Southern California 10U Green Ball Grand Prix Series is for players residing in Southern California. Top point earners from each season will be invited to a two-day Early Development Camp, focusing on fundamentals and athletic development for 10U players.
All players will be part of the USTA Net Generation Pathway and earn Net Generation PlayTracker points. USTA Junior Circuits do not contribute to National rankings.
Eligibility:
To participate in the Green Ball Junior Circuit, players must meet one of the following criteria:
9 years old, or
Have earned 1,000 orange ball play points, or
Be at least 7 years old and have successfully been assessed by a Safe Play approved USPTA or PTR* certified coach who has completed the Net Generation assessment training. Learn how to use the assessment tool here .
Note: Players' All-Star Series standings will be published weekly on the Match Tennis App
The schedule for the 10U Green Ball Grand Prix Series season can be found here Green Ball Calendar
Seasons Schedule:
Grand Prix Circuit Season
The Winter season will run from Dec 6, 2025 to March 15, 2026. The end-of-the-season camp will be held on April 11-12, 2026. The site is TBD.
The last Grand Prix Tournament date that will count towards the points race for the 10U Invitational Early Development Camp will be March 15, 2026
Timeline
| Entries opened | Tue, Aug 18, 12:00pm PDT |
| Entries close | Wed, Oct 14, 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 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 (Wed, Oct 14, 2:59pm PDT). Draws usually post the week of the tournament. Text Coach Ace and we will tell you the moment either one lands.
Closing soon near you
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- Scarborough East Head-Penn Open B14-18s Single Day ShowdownLevel 7 · 9 mi · Fri Sep 11, 2026 · closes Tue, Sep 8, 5:59pm EDT
- Scarborough East Head-Penn Open BG12s Single Day ShowdownLevel 7 · 9 mi · Sat Sep 12, 2026 · closes Tue, Sep 8, 5:59pm EDT
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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