Will my junior get in?
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Match format: One set to 4, no-ad
Courts: Hard
Draws
| Division | Draw |
|---|---|
| Boys' Singles 10 & under - OrangeOrange ball | 32 |
| Boys' Singles 10 & under - GreenGreen dot | 32 |
| Girls' Singles 10 & under - OrangeOrange ball | 32 |
| Girls' Singles 10 & under - GreenGreen dot | 32 |
Entries open Sun, Feb 28, 12:00pm CST; counts start then. Selection runs off the ranking list when entries close, lowest ranked first: this level is held for newer juniors, so a strong standing can be what keeps a junior out. Add their USTA ID and we will tell you above.
Ask Coach Ace about this one
Junior Circuit in Birmingham, AL, entries close Mon, Sep 6, 4:59pm CDT. Entries open Sun, Feb 28, 12:00pm CST. What do you want to know?
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From the tournament desk
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The George Ward Tennis Center will have a 10 and under Grand Prix Junior Circuit Tournament on 9/11/27. We have 8 hard courts and our address is 331 16th Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama 35205. We are looking forward to hosting this tournament and having fun with the kids! Water and snacks will be provided and we will have one or more officials on hand to help with match play. We will have awards for the winner and finalist in each bracket. Also since this is a Junior Circuit tournament, the kids can acquire points for playing in this tournament.
USTA Alabama offers financial assistance to eligible junior players (ages 12–18) competing in Alabama and Southern team events. Applicants must be Alabama residents and meet income eligibility requirements. Funding of up to $750 is available to help cover travel-related expenses such as fuel, lodging, meals, and tournament entry fees. Awards are considered on a case-by-case basis and require proper documentation of expenses.
For full eligibility details and how to apply:
Junior Tournament Player Financial Assistance Application https://form.jotform.com/242844892257064
The entry fee will be $40 and we are asking everyone to check-in at the tournament desk at least 30 minutes before their playing time.
Read the rest
We have done tournaments before and look forward to doing this one. Our tournament director will be Cain Mashego and our head referee will be Rudy Lewis.
The director's own notes, as published on USTA. Ace reads these too.
Timeline
| Entries open | Sun, Feb 28, 12:00pm CST |
| Entries close | Mon, Sep 6, 4:59pm CDT |
| Selections | After entries close |
| Draws posted | Usually the week of |
| Play | Sat Sep 11, 2027 |
Questions parents ask
Will my junior get in?
Entries open Sun, Feb 28, 12:00pm CST. Selection runs off the ranking list when entries close, lowest ranked first: this level is held for newer juniors, so a strong standing can be what keeps a junior out. 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.
When do we know?
Selections post after entries close (Mon, Sep 6, 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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More junior tournaments
One message from Coach Ace, 2 days before the deadline: how full the draw is, what the winner earns, and the link to register.
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