GATEWAY JUNIOR TENNIS

HALL OF CHAMPIONS LOOKING FOR A GAME BULLETIN BOARD
SCHEDULE TOURNAMENT FORMAT NEW TENNIS PARENTS
STANDINGS TENNIS TIP OF THE MONTH REGISTRATION INFORMATION
FACILITIES FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS CONTACT INFORMATION
RULES AND REGULATIONS JUNIOR GRAND PRIX CHAMPIONSHIP MIDWEST TEAM QUALIFICATION

Welcome to the home of Gateway Junior Tennis - Chicago

Please note: The 2007-2008 Junior Grand Prix regular season is complete.  The Junior Grand Prix Championship results will be ADDED to the regular season score.  Also, we want to make sure that all scores, according to the score sheets, are accurate.  The score sheets, as posted, on the schedule page are final; however, we give the right to any players/parents/etc. to discuss the possibility of a miscalculated score.  Please email tennis@jrgrandprix.com as soon as a discrepancy is found.  All regular season scores can be altered, if any errors are found, until Saturday, June 7, 2008.

2008 JUNIOR GRAND PRIX CHAMPIONSHIP ENTRY FORM (FOR QUALIFYING PLAYERS ONLY)
To see if you qualify, visit the "Standings" page and look for an "X" next to your name.

2008 JUNIOR GRAND PRIX DOUBLES OPEN TOURNAMENT @ NAPERVILLE TENNIS CLUB - MAY 3, 2008 (SEE DETAILS HERE)
This tournament is open to ALL JUNIOR TENNIS PLAYERS within the age groups being offered.

2008 MIDWEST JUNIOR TEAM TENNIS INVITATIONAL (PRELIMINARY DETAILS INSIDE)

FRIDAY NIGHT FIGHTS @ WHEATON SPORT CENTER (SEE DETAILS INSIDE)

2008 JUNIOR GRAND PRIX CHAMPIONISHIP DETAILS - SAVE THE DATES
Updated October 13, 2007

CONGRATULATIONS TO INDIANAPOLIS, IN (TEAM WITSKEN) FOR WINNING THE 4TH ANNUAL MIDWEST JUNIOR CITY TEAM TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP (RESULTS POSTED)
Updated July 15, 2007

REGISTER NOW FOR THE 2007-2008 JUNIOR GRAND PRIX TENNIS LEAGUE
There are 2 ways to register.  You may sign up through Paypal or by mailing the registration form found in the pamphlet on the next page.

TENNIS CIRCUIT INFORMATION - FOR NEW AND EXPERIENCED JUNIOR GRAND PRIX PLAYERS
Explanation of the Junior Grand Prix tournament system and points breakdown.

JOIN THE UNITED STATES TENNIS ASSOCIATION (USTA)
Details on how to join the US governing body of tennis.

Congratulations to the Chicago team for a great showing at the 4th annual Midwest Junior City Team Invitational.  Inquire at tennis@jrgrandprix.com for more information on next year's event and how to become a part of this extremely fun and exciting weekend.

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Front Row (left to right): Coach Piotr Wrzesniewski, Erin Alenciks, Anne-Christine Tompkins, Kelly Zaprzal, Jon Elsey, Cass Goldner, Jack Ohmer, Andrew Caniglia, Kirby Einck, Ryan Slade
Back Row (left to right): Tyler Buchinger, Eric McKee, Lina Savickas, Dan Rowland, Rocco Colletti, Mike Baiocchi, Nicole Fox, Carly Ausman, Katie Sawyer, Kim Sawyer, Ian Braun, Coach Warren San Luis


About the circuit:
Gateway Junior Tennis - Chicago offers a tennis league called the Junior Grand Prix, which is geared towards recreational players in the Chicagoland Area.  The circuit offers a series of single-night, morning, and afternoon round-robin tournaments throughout the indoor season (September thru May).  The tournaments are held on the weekends.  High school tennis seasons will not be affected.  The league is open to all competitive levels of tennis, from starting match players to USTA ranked players, excluding nationally ranked juniors.

Player eligibility:
Players who appear on the 2006 USTA National Final Rankings list are not allowed to play in this circuit.  Players who appear on any 2006 USTA Midwest and/or District Final Rankings list must play an age division higher that he/she is being ranked.  The USTA Girls' 16 and under ranking list will govern the Girls' 15 and under Junior Grand Prix eligibility.  NOTE: Current USTA seedings/standings lists do not have any impact on current eligibility to play in the Junior Grand Prix.

Age group availability:
Boys' 12 and Under: Born on or after April 28, 1995
Boys' 14 and Under: Born on or after April 28, 1993
Boys' 16 and Under: Born on or after April 28, 1991
Boys' 18 and Under: Born on or after April 28, 1989
Girls' 12 and Under: Born on or after April 28, 1995
Girls' 15 and Under: Born on or after April 28, 1992
Girls' 18 and Under: Born on or after April 28, 1989

Chicago players visiting the St. Louis area:
Chicago Junior Grand Prix players are welcome to play any Junior Grand Prix tournaments in the St. Louis area.  Please visit the St. Louis section of this website for more details on tournament signup.  You do not need to pay any league fee to play,.  You only need to pay the tournament fee.


Tournament Directors

Tournament Procedures

Official Score Sheet