There are many opportunities for your child to get in the game. The goal of USTA youth tennis programs is to give kids a foundation on which to build a lifelong passion for tennis. The USTA is committed to building tennis participation among youth in our communities, and the offerings are designed for kids at any and all levels.
Tennis Festivals
Tennis Festivals are free events that provide an exciting and entertaining opportunity for kids to experience what tennis can offer. They offer a variety of kids tennis activities, interactive games and contests that appeal to a wide range of ages and skill levels. In addition to introducing tennis to the kids and teaching them about the game, Tennis Festivals offer parents the opportunity to learn how to get their kids involved in a local program.
Kids Tennis Clubs
Kids Tennis Clubs are offered at local schools, parks, youth centers and tennis facilities. This format lets kids “sample” the sport in a social and group environment. The Kids Tennis Club is structured like an organized extracurricular activity. These clubs offer kids the opportunity to have fun, gain confidence and meet new friends all while enhancing their social, educational and physical development. If a Kids Tennis Club isn’t offered in the local community, parents should encourage local youth-serving organizations to add tennis to their curriculum.
Play Days
Play Days are designed to give kids additional court time in a fun, low pressure, non-elimination setting where they can continue to develop and enhance their skills. For both novices and more experienced players, Play Days are a welcoming and fun way for kids to experience the social and competitive aspects of tennis. Organized by skill level, Play Days afford kids the chance to gain additional play experience by rotating opponents through short, continuous matches over a 2-3 hour period. Play Days promote a sense of achievement through a fun and spirited atmosphere.
USTA Jr. Team Tennis
USTA Jr. Team Tennis is a child’s first experience at organized play in a team setting. Through singles, doubles and mixed doubles formats, team competition helps kids develop a sense of individual contribution within a group. Junior Team Tennis promotes social skills and important values by fostering a spirit of cooperation and unity, as well as self-growth. Whether they win or lose, kids learn that succeeding is really more about how they play the game.
USTA Junior Tournament
USTA Junior Tournaments are a great way for kids to enjoy the thrill of competition by getting on the court, playing a variety of styles and making new friends. Competing in Junior Tennis Tournaments will help kids determine their personal goals for tennis—high school, college or pros. With a range of levels from novice to national competition, tournament participation encourages player development and advancement.