The CATA Gran Prix Junior Tour is a series of seven tournaments open to beginner and intermediate junior players aged 18 and under. Players earn points each tournament toward an age-division city ranking.
- 10 & Under Orange Ball = age 7-10 green
- 10 & Under Green Ball = age 8-10 green
- 12 & Under (Yellow Ball) = age 10-12
- 14 & Under = age 11-14
- 18 & Under = age 15-18
Current Standings
(Updated after matches are played)
| Division | Division |
|---|---|
| Boys’ 10 Orange | Girls’ 10 Orange |
| Boys’ 10 Green | Girls’ 10 Green |
| Girls’ 12s | Boys’ 12s |
| Boys’ 14s | Girls’ 14s |
| Boys’ 18s | Girls’ 18s |
The 2024 Season
*Deadlines for the Gran Prix Events: 4:59pm CDT
| Date of Play | Tournament Site | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| 3/22-3/24 | Onion Creek CC Unsanctioned Onion Creek Gran Prix 10 O/G, 12, 14, 16-18 | 03/14/24 |
| 4/19-4/21 | Polo Tennis Club Unsanctioned Gran Prix Polo Club 10 O/G, 12,14,16-18 | 4/11/24 |
| 5/03-5/05 | Georgetown Unsanctioned Georgetown Gran Prix 10 O/G,12,14,16-18 | 04/25/24 |
| 5/17-5/19 | River Place Unsanctioned River Place Gran Prix 10 O/G,12, 14, 16-18 | 05/09/24 |
| 5/31-6/02 | World of Tennis Unsanctioned World of Tennis Grand Prix 10 O/G,12, 14, 16-18 | 05/23/24 |
| 6/14-6/16 | Austin Tennis Academy Unsanctioned Austin Tennis Academy Gran Prix 10 O/G, 12, 14, 16-18 | 06/06/24 |
| 6/28-6/30 | Grey Rock Unsanctioned Grey Rock Gran Prix 10 O/G, 12, 14, 16-18 | 06/20/24 |
| 7/20-7/21 | Junior Masters Invitational Unsanctioned Gran Prix Invitational Masters 10 O/G 12, 14, 16-18 | 07/11/24 |
Gran Prix Information
What: The Tour is comprised of seven Open Tournaments for beginner through intermediate players. Eligibility based upon WTN rating:
WTN Rating per Division:
Boys/Girls 10’s – 40-1
Boys/Girls 12’s – 28-40
Boys/Girls 14’s – 26-40
Boys/Girls 18’s – 24-40
Who: The tour is comprised of 7 Open Tournaments specifically for Beginner and Intermediate players ONLY. Former Champs and Super Champs are encouraged not to apply unless WTN rating requirements are met. Players accumulate points earned in each tournament and are listed in rankings by age on the CATA website.
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 starts on Friday evenings.Sunday makeup day only.
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 Dave Tibbetts at [email protected] for more information.