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USTA/Midwest Section Provider Incentive Plan

10 and Under Tennis Provider Incentives

July 28, 2011 01:39 PM

USTA/Midwest Section Provider Incentive Plan

2012 Provider Incentive Plan

The USTA/Midwest Section has created a Provider Incentive Plan (CTAs, Schools, Park & Recs, Clubs, pros, and individuals) for the development of new Play Days and tournaments aimed at providing 10 and under children with new opportunities to play tennis and to receive a free USTA membership as part of the program.

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The following programs are eligible:

1. Play Days (minimum of 20 participants)

2. Tournaments (36’ and 60’ tournaments only)

3. 10 and Under Orange Ball Tournament Series

Play Days

Play Days are designed for kids – from those just learning to compete to those who are already in competition – to play in a fun, non-threatening yet competitive environment. Over a duration of a few hours, these events give kids the opportunities to play – whether they are getting ready for the next step of playing sanctioned tournaments or if they already are competing and are looking for additional play time. Emphasis is placed on participation, effort and sportsmanship.

Tournaments

The goal of 10 and Under Tennis is to get kids playing as quickly and capably as possible, and this includes tournament tennis. The purpose of tournaments utilizing the QuickStart Tennis play format is not to crown champions or to establish rankings, but to help kids learn the strategy and tactics of tennis by playing matches. The more matches kids play, the more they will learn about the game.

The tournaments are held on the appropriate-sized courts (36’ and 60’ courts) and require the appropriate racquets (21-, 23- or 25-inch) and balls (foam or low compression). There are both tournaments organized by USTA volunteers and staff as well as non-USTA tournaments.

The formats of the tournaments vary, but most feature non-elimination formats such as compass draws and round robins, and are played in three to four hours. These formats allow kids to play lots of matches against a variety of opponents in one tournament—meaning little travel for maximum play opportunities.

The modified scoring system advocated through 10 and Under Tennis is used in these tournaments. The nature of the scoring system introduces a time-defined element that makes these tournaments attractive for players new to competition.

10 and Under Orange Ball Tournament Series

The goal of the 10 and Under Orange Ball Tournament Series is to provide competitive 10 and Under players the opportunity to participate in a series (minimum of 6 events and 8 participants per event) of 60’, orange ball tournaments. Points accumulate through the series with the series culminating in a party with awards and games. The USTA/Midwest section will provide marketing support (i.e. flyer template, event promotion).

2012 Incentive Plan Provider Payout

For every new USTA Play Day created by the provider, they will receive $50 (capped at 2 Play Days for a maximum of $100). For every 10 and Under Tournament using the QuickStart Play Format created by the provider, they will receive $100 (capped at 4 Tournaments for a maximum of $400). Should a provider decide to run a 10 and Under Orange Ball Tournament Series, they will receive $750 at the completion of the final tournament in the series. An Orange Ball Series consists of running a series of at least six 10 and Under tournaments using the 60’ court and orange ball. All Play Days must be registered at www.10andundertennis.com and Tournaments must be USTA sanctioned events. For more information, contact USTA/Midwest Section 10 and Under Tennis Coordinator, Michael Hughes at MichaelHughes@midwest.usta.com or 317-577-5130 ext. 242.

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