Rules for 10 and Under Tennis Change in 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.
This rule change signifies the emergence of 10 and Under Tennis as an integral part of the development of young players. The scaled-down equipment and smaller courts better allow kids to rally and play the game earlier in their development, and increase the likelihood that they will return to the court and continue to improve while having fun doing it.
In compliance and support of both the USTA and ITF rule change for 10 and Under Tennis, the following rules will be implemented by the USTA Pacific Northwest Section for Jr. Champ and Challenger 10 and under division tournament competition in 2012.
Please click
here to view the new USTA/PNW rules and visit
www.10andundertennis.com for more information.
Please also check this page frequently for new event listings and see below for more info on the free USTA membership offer for all kids age 10 and under!
FREE 1-YEAR USTA 10 AND UNDER JUNIOR MEMBERSHIP
Through December 31, 2012, kids 10 and under, new to the USTA, can receive a FREE Junior Membership – a $20 value!_7-11_rev1.jpg)
Now it’s easier than ever for kids to get in the game.
New rules. Kid-sized racquets. Slower, lower-bouncing balls. No courts necessary.
Kids can play anywhere, anytime, at any level.
And now, for a limited-time, kids can join the USTA for FREE!
USTA Membership includes:
• An annual subscription to Bounce newsletter
• Access to play USTA Junior Tournaments
• Access to play USTA Jr. Team Tennis Go to www.TRYUSTA.com/KIDS
JOIN NOW!
Go to www.TRYUSTA.com/KIDS
Or call 1-800-990-8782 and mention source code 10UJRFREE
Offer Expires: December 31, 2012
No purchase necessary. Offer open only to U.S. residents and applies only to new 10 and Under 1-Year-Junior membership (regular price: $20). Individual must be aged 10 or under at time of enrollment to qualify. Other qualifications apply. Fees may apply for tournament participation. Terms of membership and benefits subject to change in the USTA’s sole discretion. USTA Membership is not transferable. Offer expires 11:59 p.m. ET on 12/31/12. Visit www.tryusta.com or call 1-800-990-8782 for complete terms and conditions and enrollment instructions. Individuals (and their parent(s)/legal guardian(s)) must agree to adhere to the Constitution, Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of the USTA (available on www.usta.com). ©2012 United States Tennis Association Incorporated. All rights reserved.