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Alameda, CA 94502-8014
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There are many opportunities for your child to get in the game. The goal of USTA NorCal 10 and Under programs is to give kids a foundation on which to build a lifelong passion for tennis. USTA NorCal is committed to building tennis participation among youth in our communities, and the offerings are designed for kids at any and all levels. Find out more information about programs offered in NorCal today. 
 
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THE GAME OF TENNIS IS NOW MORE KID-FRIENDLY!

What is 10 and Under Tennis?

Curious about the new play format? All of your questions and concerns are answered here! Read More
 

ITF makes only fifth change in history to Rules of Tennis

The new ITF rule was approved at the 2010 ITF AGM in Washington. This was only the fifth occasion the ITF Rules of Tennis have been changed in the history of the sport, following on from the foot fault rule, introduction of the tiebreak, introduction of set breaks and the new optional scoring methods. Read More
 

Tennis Play Days

Parents, if you have a child that is age 10 and under, bring them to a Tennis Play Day. These local, rally based events are designed for kids to experience low-key competition in a non-threatening atmosphere. Play Days are a fun way for kids to get ready for that next step of playing USTA Jr. Team Tennis and USTA Junior Tournaments. Read More
 

Regional Future Tennis Champions Photo Gallery - 2011

Check our USTA NorCal's 10 and Under Future Tennis Regional Tournament players at Harbor Bay Club and Alpine Hills Tennis & Swimming Club. Congratulations to all players! Read More
 

Regional Future Tennis Champions Tournaments

The Future Tennis Champions Regional Tournaments are team based tournaments comprised of four Red Level, two Orange Level, and two Green Level players. There are four tournaments located around the Bay Area and the top 4 finishers from each tournament will qualify for the end of the quarter Future Tennis Champions Event. Read More
 

What Does a Play Day Look Like?

Miniature rackets, smaller courts and adorable, excited kids = the perfect recipe for a 10 & Under Play Day. More than 100 Tennis Plays Days have been held in Northern California since June with over 2,500 kids trying tennis and wanting more! If you want to see what a Tennis Play Day looks like, check out these recent photos. Read More
 

Photos from the Early Development Training Camp, May 22

32 players from the ages of 6-10 were invited by the USTA NorCal Coaches Commission and the national Player Development staff. The camp was held at the Cuesta Tennis Center in Mountain View and included skills testing,drills, match play and an education session for parents. Camp Director Todd Dissley was joined by USTA National Coaches, Paul Goldstein and Geoff Russell. Read More
 

10 and Under Tennis


Baseball begins with smaller bats, smaller fields and progresses from tee ball to coach pitch to player pitch. Basketball and soccer also employ similar methods, including shortened playing surfaces and appropriate-sized equipment. So why not tennis? Learn all about the NEW rules and specifications for 10 and Under Tennis here! Read More
 

8 and Under Tennis

You’d never send your 8-year-old out with adult-sized equipment to a full-sized baseball field or basketball court, so why do that on a tennis court? Learn all about the NEW 8 and Under Tennis rules and specifications here! Read More
 

Future Champions Team Invitational

San Francisco Tennis Club played host to over 100 top 10-and-under tennis players from 16 local Bay Area tennis organizations. The Future Tennis Champions Team invitational tournament, is part of a series of 10 and Under tournaments organized by Paul Allam and sponsored by the USTA NorCal. Young players age 6-10 years old played both singles and doubles team tennis using the Quick Start Tennis Play Format. Read More
 

Parents Guide

Tennis is one of the best games for the entire family. As a parent, you can spend valuable and fun time on the courts with your children from a very young age all the way through the time your children have children of their own. The Parents Guide to 10 and Under Tennis provides great information and advice for getting your kids started in tennis and insuring a positive first experience. Read More
 

Looking for Places to Play in a 10 & Under Program?

Find a 10 & Under program near you! There are many ways to get your kids involved in a 10 and Under Tennis program. By clicking on more, you will be able to find Community Programs and facilities near you who are offering 10 and Under Tennis. Read More
 

Agassi, Graf and USTA Promote 10 and Under Tennis

The USTA, Andre Agassi and Stefanie Graf are teaming up to encourage children to get healthy, active and into the game of tennis. Read More
 

Global rule change for tennis to take effect in U.S. on January 1, 2012

The United States Tennis Association (USTA) announced that on January 1, 2012 the rules of tennis officially will be changed and require that 10 and Under Tennis tournaments be played utilizing smaller, lighter racquets and lower-bouncing balls on smaller courts. The change was adopted by the USTA in the summer of 2010. Read More
 

TAUT Player Development Camps

NorCal's 10 and Under Player Development Camps (TAUT PDC's) provide opportunities for our up and coming young players come together, build friendships, train under the USTA Teaching and Coaching Philosophy, and benefit from practice and interaction amongst peers. TAUT PDC's are section run camps that are being implemented by our TAUT Committee to help us identify players to be selected for the EDC Camps. Read More
 

EDC Camp Calendar 2012

Early Development Training Centers are new programs established by Patrick McEnroe and Player Development to enable us to recruit and retain our most precious resource: young athletes, ages 6 to 10. Having numerous successful EDC's around the country will help us grow the talent pool of junior players and create a new wave of world-class tennis professionals in the years to come. Read More
 

TAUT Green Ball Sanction Tournaments

USTA NorCal 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 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. Read More
 

USTA Player Development Training Workshop - Harbor Bay Club, Alameda

Workshop will focus on the full continuum of Junior Player Development from the age of 7 to 17. The goal of the Workshop is to present our USTA Player Development Teaching and Coaching Philosophy in a practical and comprehensive manner, - while highlighting the use of the new 10 and under formats, in training. It is our intention that after attending the workshop, HP Coaches will leave with a teaching, training and planning framework, which will enable them to maximize the potential. Read More
 

Contact Information:

Summer Verhoeven
10 and Under Tennis Coordinator


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