Junior Team Tennis More Information

League Information

Any child, age 8-18, who has completed a series of lessons or has had an on court evaluation, may participate in match play. This player possesses the basic skills of tennis, knows how to keep score, and basic strategy for singles and doubles play.

Currently, we have two league seasons Fall and Spring. Fall season typically begins in September and Spring in February.

Teams are co-ed and consist of at least 6 players. Teams are divided by age (10u/12u/14u/18u) and skill level (beginner/intermediate/advanced) and are formed by facility. Every effort is made to make each division, however some divisions may be combined. Please contact your clinic facility for team assignment.

Match format consists of 2-singles matches and 2-doubles matches with 8-game pro-set, no ad scoring with 10pt tiebreak at 7 games all.

Matches are played once per week on Wednesdays.

Match sites are dependent on the location of the home facility of the registered teams. Possible locations: Athens Country Club, Athens Christian, Bishop Park, Herman C Michael Park, Jennings Mill Country Club, Madison Co Park & Rec, Morgan Co. Tennis Complex, and Oconee Veterans Park. *Additional locations may be added.

League fee is $40 per season. Fees include balls, Nike-Dri Fit team shirt, TennisLink fees, awards and Championship Year-end Celebration party. League Fees are paid online through TennisLink. *USTA Membership is required. As a member of USTA, players receive membership to “Smash” magazine, eligibility to play in tournaments, and various discounts. USTA membership is annually and is $19/ year. Discounts apply for multi-year membership.

COTA JTT utilizes the QuickStart (QST) Format for the 10u Beginner division.

The QST format is played using a 60 ft court, up to 25” racket and low-compression balls to accommodate the younger player. The QST 10u division incorporates practice matches before the season begins allowing parents and coaches to assist play. After practice matches standard court rules and regulations are applied. Coaches, captains, and parents work together to ensure children are having fun while learning the game of tennis.

ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
COTA JTT local league offers teams advancement to the JTT Georgia State Championship. From there winners have the opportunity to advance to Southern Sectionals competing against teams within the Southern district and Nationals competing against all regions. Local league participation is required, so put your winning team together and register to play.