2018 USTA Florida Green Ball, Orange Ball Circuit Tournament Calendars

Developing junior tennis players age 10 and under will once again this year take to full-size and 60-foot courts for tournaments on the USTA Florida orange- and green-ball circuits, with a goal of qualifying for the season-ending championships in 2018.

The green and orange ball circuits are 16 qualifying tournaments each from Jan.-Sept. 2018, both leading to respective season-ending tournaments for players that raise the trophy or reach a circuit final.

The USTA Florida Section in 2015 introduced the 10 & Under Youth Progression Pathway, growing unique tournament players age 10 and under from 400 to more than 2,000 players entering 2018. Players on the Pathway engage in online tracking of results with game-play elements to engage players, such as earning online “stars” and “trophies” as they progress.

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If less than 32 players are eligible for the orange- or green-ball championships, alternate players who have the most match wins between Jan.-Sept. will be invited.

The season-ending 2018 “Bobby Curtis” Orange Ball Team Tennis Sectional Championships will be held on Oct. 27-28, and the “Bobby Curtis” Green Ball Sectional Championships will be held on Sept. 29-30, both events at the USTA National Campus in Orlando.

2018 Green Ball Designated Qualifier Tournaments:

Feb. 17 — Amelia Island Spring Smash, Amelia Island
Feb. 17 — Roger Scott Tennis Center, Pensacola
March 8 — Biscayne Tennis Junior Championships, Miami Beach
March 17 — Tamiami Tennis Center, Miami
April 7 — Lowell’s Little Legions L6, Plantation
April 28 — Innisbrook Champs Level 6, Palm Harbor
May 12 — Rick Macci, Boca Raton
May 19 — Academia Sanchez-Casal L6, Naples
June 23 — The Tennis Club Of Palm Beach L6, West Palm Beach
June 23 — Countryside June L6, Clearwater
June 23 — Red Bug Summer L6, Casselberry
July 28 — Naples Green Regional Qualifier, Naples
Aug. 11 — Hendrickson Memorial L6, Sarasota
Sept. 8 — Crazy Gator Championships L6, Gainesville
Sept. 8 — Coleman Junior L6, Lakeland
Sept. 29 — USTA Florida “Bobby Curtis” Green Ball Sectional Championships, Orlando

To enter green ball tournaments or for more info go to www.ustaflorida.com/event/2018-bobby-curtis-green-ball-sectional-championships.

2018 Orange Ball Designated Qualifier Tournaments:

Jan. 27 — Julington Creek Plantation Level 7, St. Johns
Feb. 10 — Star Island Resort’s Valentine’s Level 7, Kissimmee
Feb. 17 — Roger Scott Tennis Center, Pensacola
March 3 — Inspiration Academy March Level 7 Championships, Bradenton
March 10 — Delray Champions Level 7, Delray Beach
March 10 — Temple Terrace Junior Spring Championships Level 7, Temple Terrace
March 17 — Tamiami Tennis Center Green/Orange Ball Qualifier and Qualifier for Miami Cup, Miami
April 14 — Harbour Island Athletic Club Level 7, Harbour Island
May 5 — Red Bug Park Spring Tournament Level 7, Casselberry
May 12 — Lee County CTA May Level 7 at Rutenberg Park, Fort Myers
May 12 — adidas Elite Midtown High Performance Level 7, Weston
May 12 — Jonesville Championships Level 7, Gainesville
July 14 — Panama City Racquet Club Junior Level 7, Panama City
July 21 — Celsius Level 7 Classic, Sarasota
July 28 — Rick Macci’s Summer Championship Level 7, Boca Raton
Aug. 4 — Simovic Tennis Academy Level 7, Naples
Oct. 27 — USTA Florida “Bobby Curtis” Orange Ball Team Tennis Sectional Championships, Orlando

To enter orange ball tournaments or for more info go to www.ustaflorida.com/event/2018-bobby-curtis-orange-ball-team-tennis-sectional-championships.

For more information on the USTA Florida 10 & Under Youth Progression Pathway go to www.ustaflorida.com/youthtennis/youth-progression-pathway.