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Kim Grant Tennis Academy presents:
USTA Northern California
The United States Tennis Association (USTA) is the national governing body for the sport of tennis and the recognized leader in promoting and developing the sport’s growth on every level in the United States, from local communities to the crown jewel of the professional game, the US Open.
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Located in Alameda, CA, the United States Tennis Association, Northern California Section (USTA Northern California) is a not-for-profit volunteer-based organization with approximately 35,573 adult members, 15,835 junior members and over 400 organization members. USTA Northern California is one of the 17 sections of the USTA, the governing body of tennis in America.
USTA Northern California has been promoting, servicing, and administering tennis programs since 1953. With our volunteer Board of Directors, a staff of over 35 members, and hundreds of volunteers, USTA Northern California is devoted to promoting and developing the growth of tennis as an inclusive and inviting lifetime activity in Northern California and Northwest Nevada. |
Find a TournamentThere are tournaments for all levels of play- entry level, intermediate and advanced. Young competitors can take their game as far as they want it to go.
You are expected to know the rules of playing a tennis match, including keeping score and how to play a tiebreak. Skill Level - Entry level through competitive players. |
Play DaysPlay Days are a great way for kids age 12 and under to play tennis in a fun, non-threatening, non-elimination, competitive environment. Over the duration of a few hours, a Play Day allows kids to experience serving, rallying and scoring in an informal competition. The emphasis is placed on participation, effort and sportsmanship. These low key competitions are organized in formats that allow children to play again and again, whether they win or lose.
Skill Level - Minimal experience required through players learning to compete. |
Team TennisJTT Local Leagues (Non-Advancing)
Local leagues offer players the opportunity to compete locally against other players and teams in the area. These leagues primarily offer Red ball, Orange ball, Green ball, and Yellow ball competition for beginner to intermediate level players. Teams do not advance to championship team events and the focus of these leagues is to offer level based competition. Parents and volunteers are encouraged to help participate in the program as team captains during the season. All local leagues are run by a USTA Junior Team Tennis local league organizer. |
12 & Under Important Info |
Junior Player Council |
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As of January 1, 2014, USTA NorCal adopted the Junior Development Pathway for players 12 and under who are competing in USTA Jr. Team Tennis Leagues and sanctioned tournaments. There are three mandatory stages on the Junior Development Pathway for advancing; Red, Orange, and Green, each with their own requirements, court size and type of ball. It is your responsibility to know your level and track your progress.
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The Junior Player Council is a diverse group of players who applied to serve on the council for one year. The 20 member council met for the first time on January 20, 2013 to entertain questions posed by the Junior Council Committee as well as discuss and make recommendations on ways to promote NorCal Junior Tennis. They are considered a sub-council under the Junior Council Committee with no voting privileges.
Past KGTA Players on the Junior Player Council:
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KGTA HQ: 3005 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94306
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