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Tournament Levels (Low to High)
Yellow Ball
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Nationals (Level 3)
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Nationals (Level 2)
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Nationals (Level 1)
Orange and Green Ball Pathway
Orange and Green Ball
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10U Orange Ball
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10U Green Ball
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12U Green Ball
Information for ORANGE & GREEN
Ball tournaments and how to PROGRESS
Source: USTA Northern California
***Important***
Please read the following information
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Before You Play
- Arrive at your match site 30 minutes ahead of the scheduled time. - Once there, ask for the "tournament desk" (often, the tournament operates separately from the host facility; asking for the "tournament desk" will get you where you need to go.)
- Once at the tournament desk, check in for the event. This lets the tournament staff know you have arrived. Depending on the event, you'll receive player information and may get a T-shirt, bag tag, or some other player gift.
- Match check-in, not to be confused with tournament check-in, is done prior to the start of each of your matches. At match check-in, you are letting the tournament staff know you are ready to play. If you need to get water, use the restroom, stretch, or warm-up, do these things prior to your match check-in.
- Check-in for your match 15 to 20 minutes prior to the scheduled match time.
- Make sure to ask about the match format: For instance, if you split sets, do you play a full third set, or a match tiebreak? Do you know how to play a match tie-break? If not, make sure it's clarified now! Match tiebreaks are the first to 10 points by a 2-point margin. But make sure. Note: Before you begin playing a match tiebreak, you are allowed to get an official to assist you, if needed.
- Once you check in for your match, you must remain within earshot of the tournament desk-your match could be called at any moment.
Source: USTA Northern California
On the Court
-You are entitled to a 5-minute warm up, which includes your serves.
- The server calls the score prior to serving the point. Call out your score loud enough so your opponent can hear you.
- Change ends after you complete odd games; 1, 3, 5, etc.
- If disputes arise, put down your racquet and go get an official.
- Never ask a spectator to call lines or settle disputes.
- Once the match is over, walk to the net to shake hands with your opponent.
- The winner is responsible for reporting the score and turning in the tournament tennis balls.
- Both players are responsible for knowing when their next match times are.
Source: USTA Northern California
Parent Guidelines
- Make sure players arrive at the match site 30-minutes ahead of the scheduled time (allow for traffic, construction, parking, etc.)
- You are not allowed to make or criticize line calls, provide instruction, keep score or make any disparaging remarks.
- Good sportsmanship and role modeling are first priority for a positive experience.
- Always be supportive of your child win or lose!
Source: USTA Northern California
What to Bring
- A tennis bag with at least one or more tennis racquets.
- A cooler with ice, sports drinks and water.
- A small first aid kit, allowable medications, adhesive bandages.
- A spare pair of shoes, socks, hat or visor, T-shirt.
- Individually wrapped power or granola bars-only food you know won't upset your stomach. Don't eat if you aren't hungry.
- Banana or some other fruits for energy
Source: USTA Northern California