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Why Tennis?

Research has found that early positive experiences in sports create a lifelong commitment to an active lifestyle. Tennis is fun for kids of all ages and levels. The sport provides many social, health, and psychological benefits and, unlike some other sports, has a minimal risk of injury.

There are very few sports that kids can pick up at age 4, and still be competing at age 80.

Try Tennis

USTA membership is not required to play in any TOC programs. Beginners and experienced players are welcome. Some former varsity players and part-time students may not be eligible. Check the TOC Eligibility Rules & Guidelines for background and information.

We’ll guide you through the many ways kids can get started in the game, play and compete, so that they can have a great time with their friends. For more information, visit
Net Generation

The number 1 reason kids play sports is to have fun. Tennis sized right provides constant action to keep your child engaged—and you don’t need to go to a tennis facility or even a court to play. Create a court with chalk lines and a piece of string as a net. Play at home, at the playground, in a gym and on any flat, hard surface. The most important thing is to have fun!

Equipment

With Youth Tennis, kids play on shorter courts, with smaller racquets and with slower-moving, lower-bouncing balls. Kids play tennis made just for them so that they have a great time and want to keep playing and improving.

Click here to learn more about the latest tennis gear.

Find Events Near You

If you and your family have tried tennis at home or if your kids have played at school, why not keep playing at an event close to home? There are thousands of events across the country and near you. Search for events by age, skill level, or location.

To find events and programs within 50 miles of Houston, visit our calendar.

Play Days

Play Days are a great way to get kids into, and interested in, tennis. They typically last two to three hours, and allow kids to play multiple matches in a non-elimination setting—all with the goal of enhancing skills and making friends in a fun, social atmosphere. Play Days featur

Low-pressure, non-elimination formats
Organized by level/ability or experience
Modified serving for less-experienced players
Rotate and play multiple opponents in short, continuous matches
Play formats can vary and include team play
Can feature wheelchair or adaptive play
Provides a fun atmosphere with refreshments, prizes and awards
Can be hosted by schools, parks, youth centers, colleges and tennis facilities
Thousands of Play Days held across the country every year. The program is growing every day, so there is a good chance there is a Play Day in your area.

To find a Play Day near you, visit our calendar page.

Junior Team Tennis (JTT)

Kids can get active, have fun and make friends by playing tennis on a team.

Junior Team Tennis allows kids to enjoy the sport for a lifetime from the very first day of play.

For complete information about Houston’s active JTT program, visit our JTT page.

Junior Tournaments

When your child is ready to compete, there is no better way to start than with USTA Junior Tournaments. Junior Tournaments are great for kids who want to test their games, get out on the court and make new friends along the way. There is local competition for kids of all levels—entry-level, intermediate and advanced—and as age and ability advance there are also national level tournaments.

USTA Junior Tournaments are offered in a variety of formats, including individual, team, non-elimination, and elimination. This allows kids to compete in a way that makes them feel comfortable, that matches their level of play, and helps them to experience success.

Junior Tournaments help kids take their game as far as they want—high school, college or pros—or just have fun competing, all while advancing as players.

Competition in USTA Junior Tournaments does require a USTA Membership. To learn more on how to become a member, Click here .

To find junior tournaments in Greater Houston, visit our tournament summary page .

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