Interested in competing but short on time? Tournaments offer a fun, competitive environment for players of all levels. The best part is you can play over days, not weeks! Use this guide to find your next match and get registered in minutes.
What are USTA Tournaments
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USTA Tournaments are organized tennis competitions that allow players of all ages and skill levels to compete against others in a structured format. These events range from local community matches to premier regional championships and national qualifiers, providing opportunities for individual growth and competitive play across the Mid-Atlantic. Visit USTA for more information about USTA Tournaments.
Terms to know
Before you sign up for a USTA Tournament, you will need to know the following:
- USTA Website is the online hub for USTA. It’s where you’ll go to find local programs, and create a player profile. You can also see your match results, current ranking, and more.
- USTA Membership is needed to play in a USTA tournament. Beyond tournament play, a paid membership grants access to exclusive discounts and perks.
- Adult Tournament Calendar is your go-to resource for viewing all upcoming competitive events in the Mid-Atlantic. You can use it to plan your schedule, browse tournament dates, and easily find registration links for both sanctioned and non-sanctioned events throughout the year. Tournaments are added throughout the year, so this is updated weekly with new events.
Sanctioned vs. Unsanctioned USTA Tournaments:
USTA Tournaments are divided into sanctioned and unsanctioned tournaments. Sanctioned tournaments are USTA-approved events following official rules and regulations. By competing here, you build your official USTA ranking—your key to qualifying for higher-level tournaments and national championships. Unsanctioned tournaments are not used for ranking and do not have to follow USTA rules and regulations. For this article, we are going to focus on sanctioned USTA Tournaments.
How to Sign Up
Follow these steps to register for a tournament.
- Visit USTA.com.
- Click Log In if you have an account or Sign Up if you need an account.
- Once you log in, hover over Play on the navigation menu and Under Find Local Tennis, select “Find Tournaments.”
- Under Player Category select Adult. Type in the location or keyword. (This can be the tournament name, zipcode, city/town, state, or a code that someone provided you. You can also search by section/district. Select your preferred competition window then hit Search.
- A list of tournaments within your location parameters will pop up. You have the option to continue to refine the filter to find a specific tournament. After you find a tournament you are interested in and click the name of the tournament.
- Scroll down to view events available and select an event by clicking the button with the event cost shown. Some tournaments allow you to register for multiple events. If interested, select another event.
- After you select the event/events, click the blue “Go To Checkout.”
- Scroll down to your name and the check box next to it. Then click the, “Continue to Payment” button.
- Click on “Confirm Entries & Pay.” You will then be directed to a payment portal via Stripe.
- Fill out your credit card information, click save. Then click the “Confirm Entries & Pay” button. Note that your payment method will not be charged until the tournament registration closes and you’re selected to play the event.
- You will receive a confirmation email and you are officially registered for your USTA Mid-Atlantic Tournament! Please note the registration deadline, the tournament’s refund policy, and when the draws are published.
Participating in a USTA Mid-Atlantic tournament is a fantastic way to sharpen your skills, meet new players, and experience the thrill of competitive tennis – all on a schedule that works for you.
Follow the steps above to secure your spot, and we’ll see you on the court! If you have any additional questions or need guidance, remember tournament staff at USTA Mid-Atlantic Foundation are available to help you have the best experience possible.
For further questions about tournaments or registration, email tournaments@mas.usta.com.
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