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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.
Click on the picture to enlarge it.
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