Competitive Opportunities with Granite State Kids

With Granite State Kids it's easy to learn the basic scoring structure and competitive skills to advance your tennis game and your technique. You will start out playing against other players in your area, then as you advance you can compete against other New England players within your age group and skill level. You can even play against others in the nation. The great thing about us is that you're never alone – we work as a team to support you. We set up the matches and even the travel arrangements so you can concentrate on your game!

If you love playing tennis, you’re going to love it even more as part of a team. One of the great things about the international events of Davis Cup and Fed Cup play is that those events take the decidedly individual sport of tennis and turn it into a team event. There’s a special kind of energy and excitement that results from that transformation. You’ve seen it – everyone does their best to make their teammates that much better. That’s what USTA Jr. Team Tennis is all about – building your game while building a team. It’s about showing your stuff and sharing the fun.

In 2008 Granite State Kids qualified for the National tournament in Mobile, Alabama. Twelve of our players had a chance to meet and compete against kids from all over the country. Talk about a great learning experience! Check out photos from the National tournament in Mobile, AL.

Competitive Division Levels

Players are placed into divisions based on age and playing ability:

• 14 & under intermediate, 3.0 NTRP* and below
• 14 & under advanced, 3.0 NTRP* and above
• 18 & under intermediate, 3.0 NTRP* and below
• 18 & under advanced, 3.0 NTRP* and above

*NTRP=National Tennis Rating Program. See full descriptions.

Age eligibility requirements: 14 & under – player can't turn 15 before August 31, 2010; 18 & under – can't turn 19 before August 31, 2010.

Many opportunities to compete are organized throughout the summer, and even year round.

Season Dates: 

State Championship: August 5, 2010
Sectionals: August 17-18, 2010
Nationals: October 2010 (Ages 14 & under); October 2010 (Ages 18 & under)