The CATA Gran Prix Junior Tour is a series of eight tournaments open to beginner and intermediate junior players aged 10-18. Players earn points each tournament toward an age-division city ranking.
The 2023 Season
*Deadlines for the Gran Prix Events: 4:59pm CDT
| Date of Play | Tournament Site | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| 3/24-3/26 | Onion Creek CC Unsanctioned Onion Creek Gran Prix 10 O/G, 12, 14, 16-18 | 03/16/23 |
| 4/21-4/23 | Polo Tennis Club Unsanctioned Gran Prix Polo Club 10 O/G, 12,14,16-18 | 4/13/23 |
| 5/26-5/28 | ATC Unsanctioned Austin Tennis Center Gran Prix 10 O/G,12,14,16-18 | 05/18/23 |
| 6/16-6/18 | Austin Tennis Academy Unsanctioned Austin Tennis Academy Gran Prix 10 O/G,12, 14, 16-18 | 06/08/23 |
| 6/23 – 6/25 | World of Tennis Unsanctioned World of Tennis Grand Prix 10 O/G,12, 14, 16-18 | 06/15/23 |
| 6/30 – 7/02 | Grey Rock Unsanctioned Grey Rock Gran Prix 10 O/G, 12, 14, 16-18 | 06/22/23 |
| 7/21 – 7/23 | Georgetown Unsanctioned Georgetown Gran Prix 10 O/G, 12, 14, 16-18 | 07/13/23 |
| 08/11 – 08/13 | River Place Unsanctioned Gran Prix River Place 10 O/G 12, 14, 16-18 | 08/03/23 |
| 08/26 – 08/27 | Masters Gran Prix Masters Invitational | 08/17/23 |
Current Standings
(Updated after matches are played)
| Division | Division |
|---|---|
| Boys’ 10 Orange | Girls’ 10 Orange |
| Boys’ 10 Green | Girls’ 10 Green |
| Boys’ 12s | Girls’ 12s |
| Boys’ 14s | Girls’ 14s |
| Boys’ 18s | Girls’ 18s |
Gran Prix Information
What: The Tour is comprised of eight Open Tournaments for beginner through intermediate players. Eligibility based upon UTR rating:
UTR Rating per Division:
Boys 12’s – 3.00 and below
Girls 12’s – 2.25 and below
Boys 14’s – 4.00 and below
Girls 14’s – 3.00 and below
Boy’s 15-18 – 4.50 and below
Girl’s 15-18 – 3.50 and below
Who: Any novice, Former Future Stars or Former Challenger level player are encouraged to register. Former “Champ” players may not participate unless within UTR rating limit.
How: Players accumulate points earned in each tournament and are ranked by points in age divisions. The top eight players in each age division advance to the Junior Masters Invitational. Winners from the Junior Masters advance to Gran Prix State Championships. Notes: Tournament play is intended for Saturday only but may start Friday evening if registrant numbers dictate. Sunday is considered a rain date.
Format: 12s – 18s will play an 8-game pro-set with no-ad scoring, 12-point tie-break at 8-8. Consolation for first match lost.
10 & Under Green Ball – Two sets to 4 games, no ad scoring. Sudden death at 3-3. 12 point tie-break at one set each. Consolation first match lost.
10 & Under Orange Ball – Two sets to 4 games, no ad scoring. Sudden death at 3-3, 12 point tie-break at one set each. Consolation first match lost.
Point Chart:
Champion: 32 points
Finalist: 16 points
Semi-finalist: 8 points
Quarter-finalist: 4 points
Round of 16: 2 points
Consolation: 1pt per round won
Participation: 1 point
If a player ages up during Junior Tour, their points do NOT follow them to the next age division.
QUESTIONS?
Email Chad Loup at [email protected] for more information.