Junior Leagues
USTA Junior Team Tennis (Ages 18 & Under)
Build Skills. Make Friends. Love the Game.
USTA Junior Team Tennis is one of the largest and most exciting youth tennis programs in Georgia—and across the nation. Designed for players ages 18 and under, this program offers a fun, team-based environment where boys and girls of all skill levels compete in singles, doubles, and mixed doubles matches.
Whether you’re just picking up a racket or training for championship play, USTA Southern’s Junior Team Tennis in the Southern Crescent region is the perfect place to grow. Local leagues in our area (Spalding, Clayton, Henry, Fayette, and Coweta Counties) can qualify for the Mary Hatfield Invitational. All levels of play are included.
Kid's Quick Start
(8 & Under)
- Beginner and Intermediate levels offered
- Low compression red/yellow ball utilized
- Rackets no longer than 23”
- 36 foot court
Kid's Quick Start
(10 & Under)
- Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced levels offered.
- Low compression orange/yellow ball utilized; green dot ball used in 10U advanced
- Rackets no longer than 25”
- 60 foot court
Additional 10 & Under (10U) Info
In 10U divisions, a player may play green or orange ball based on Play Tracker regulations/allowances. For more information, please visit: netgeneration.usta.com.
Junior Teams
SJTTL programs use the ITF World Tennis Number for level-based play in USTA Southern.
- 40-1 scale, with 40 (minimum) being a beginner player and 1 (maximum) being an elite professional.
- Players will have a separate WTN for singles and doubles rating. The registration platform only considers a player’s Singles rating at time of registration.
- Players with a low confidence factor will have the option to sign up in any division. Players with a medium confidence factor will have the option to sign up in a Beginner division.
- Players can locate their rating as well as JTT Results within their usta.com profile.
SHARPEN UNITY, SPORTSMANSHIP AND MORE
Why Join Junior Team Tennis?
- Teamwork & Sportsmanship: Learn the value of collaboration and respect on and off the court.
- Personal Growth: Tennis helps develop confidence, focus, and resilience—skills that serve kids for life.
- Fun & Friendship: Experience the joy of playing with peers who share your love for the game.
- Level-Based Play: Compete with others at your skill level in a supportive and structured format.
From building strong fundamentals to preparing for high-level tournaments, Junior Team Tennis is more than a sport—it’s a community, a passion, and a foundation for future success.
The rating bands for SJTTL are as follows:
*ONLY USED IF PLAYER’S WTN HAS HIGH CONFIDENCE (as of 10/13/24)
*For BEG level eligibility, please reference the ineligible lists at www.ustaatlanta.com/winterjtt to determine your player’s eligibility. These lists show the players that are ineligible for BEG for Winter 2025.
Please note: The system will NOT stop an ineligible player from registering for a beginner team. It is the responsibility of the captain and parent to check the level eligibility guidelines prior to registering. Level eligibility will be manually checked by USTA Georgia for players registered for beginner teams. Any ineligible player that plays in a match will have those points forfeited to the opponent
More Information
JUNIOR TEAM TENNIS FEES
USTA Membership Required
To participate, all players must have a USTA membership.
✅ Cost: $20/year per player
✅ Includes a USTA number required for league registration
✅ Family memberships are available
📞 Or call (800) 990-8782
League Registration Fee
The seasonal fee for Southern Crescent Junior Team Tennis is:
✅ $17.50 per player (paid via TennisLink)
✅ Covers: Match balls, TennisLink registration, League awards
⚠️ Additional facility fees may apply for non-members or non-residents.
Coaching Requirement
Regular coaching is part of this league.
✅ Players must have at least one coaching session per week
✅ Fees are paid directly to your coach, tennis pro, or facility
✅ Rates vary—please contact your facility for more details