Format Information

QuickStart Tennis is an exciting new play format for learning tennis, designed to bring kids into the game by utilizing specialized equipment, shorter court dimensions and modified scoring, all tailored to age and size. It is divided into two different levels-- ages 8 and under and ages 10 and under.

It's the fast, fun way to get kids into tennis -- and keep them playing.

Grants

Grants Available to QuickStart Organizers

 

Get Started 101

 

Equipment

Just as kids need a court that suits their size, they also need the right size equipment. That's why both the racquet and ball are different from the equipment adults use.

Racquets

For an adult player to succeed at tennis, racquet control is essential. Same goes for kids. But since kids are smaller than adults, kids have trouble controlling full-size racquets. They're too long, they're too heavy, and the grips are too large. Kids need racquets that are proportionate in length and weight and have a grip that fits their smaller hands.

For 8 & under, the racquet should be 19", 21" or 23".
For 10 & under, the racquet should be 23" or 25".

Balls

Kids need a ball that's sized and paced to their playing abilities. A regulation tennis ball moves too fast, bounces too high and is too heavy for their smaller racquet. Each age group, therefore, uses a ball better suited to their size and unique playing ability.

For 8 & under, a foam ball or a very low compression ball moves slower, bounces lower and travels less distance.

For 10 & under, a low compression ball moves a little faster and travels farther than the ball used with the younger group, but it still has a lower bounce than the original.

Court Dimensions

QuickStart Tennis uses equipment that is scaled to the size and ability level of young children. Eight-and-under children will play on a court that is 36 feet long and 18 feet wide.

The net is 18 feet long and 2-foot, 9-inches in height. Portable nets and support systems are available from many manufacturers, or temporary nets can be constructed using tape or caution tape tied to existing nets, fences or even chairs.

A regulation net is used on the 60-foot court for youngsters 10 and under. If you are not using an existing court and net, the net height for the 60-foot court is three feet.

Scoring

For players who are 8 and under, there are only seven points in a game, so match play is short and sweet. Kids play the best of three games; the first to score seven points wins the game. The first to win two games wins the match. The longest the match will last is approximately 20 minutes.

Players who are 10 and under should play the best-of-three sets; the first to win four games wins a set. For the third set, the first player to win seven points wins the match.

 

 

The following will include 8 & under co-ed singles 10 & Under Boy’s & Girl’s singles played in the QuickStart format. Please click on the tournament ID # for more tournament information & registration. 8 & Under Rules & Regulations | 10 & Under Rules & Regulations

KEY
E(8)s: 8 & Under Co-ed Singles
BG(10)s: 10 & Under Boy’s & Girl’s Singles

Feb 19-21
CCTA Junior Classic NC L4
QUICKSTART: BG(10)s; E(8)s
Shelby
703927610

March 5-7
Cary Junior Championships NC L4
QUICKSTART: E(8)s
Cary Tennis Park, Cary
703916910

March 12-14
AMP Spring Jr Futures Championships NC L5
QUICKSTART: E(8)s
Concord
703911410

March 26-28
Sardis Junior Spring Championships NC L4
QUICKSTART: E(8)s
Sardis Swim & Racquet Club, Charlotte
703930210

March 26-28
Greensboro March Junior Futures NC L5
QUICKSTART: E(8)s
Spencer Love Tennis Center, Greensboro
703903410

April 2-4
Greensboro April Junior Futures NC L5
QUICKSTART: E(8)s
Spencer Love Tennis Center, Greensboro
703902110

April 9-11
Randy Pate Tennis Academy Junior Futures Classic NC L5
QUICKSTART: E(8)s
Winston-Salem
703926910

April 9-11
CCC Shelby Junior Open NC L4
QUICKSTART: BG(10)s; E(8)s
Cleveland Country Club, Shelby
703932510

May 14-16
Greensboro May Junior Futures NC L5
QUICKSTART: E(8)s
Spencer Love Tennis Center, Greensboro
703903510

May 22
Precision Spring Junior QuickStart
QUICKSTART: BG(10)s, E(8)s
Burmil Park, Greensboro
703938410

May 29-6/7
NC State Tar Heel Qualifier - NC L1/STA L3
QUICKSTART: BG(10)s
Hanes Park Tennis Center, Winston-Salem
703937910

June 4-6
Raleigh Tennis Association Junior Futures NC L5
QUICKSTART E(8)s
Millbrook Exchange Tennis Center, Raleigh
703918310

June 12
Precision Summer Junior QuickStart
QUICKSTART: BG(10)s, E(8)s
Burmil Park, Greensboro
703940410

June 18-20
State Games of NC Junior Futures NC L5
QUICKSTART: BG(10); E(8)s
Charlotte Tennis Association, Charlotte
703926210

July 9-11
Greensboro July Junior Futures NC L5
QUICKSTART:E(8)s
Spencer Love Tennis Center, Greensboro
703902610

July 9-11
Cary Summer Championships NC L4
QUICKSTART: E(8)s
Cary Tennis Park, Cary
703917110

July 23-25
North Hills Club Summer Junior Futures NC L5
QUICKSTART: E(8)s
North Hills Club, Raleigh
703907810

August 20-22
Greensboro August Junior Futures NC L5
QUICKSTART: E(8)s
Spencer Love Tennis Center, Greensboro
703902710

Oct 8-10
Sardis Junior Fall Championships NC L4
QUICKSTART: E(8)s
Sardis Swim & Racquet Club, Charlotte
703933510

Oct 15-17
Cary Fall Futures NC L5
QUICKSTART: E(8)s
Cary Tennis Park, Cary
703917210

Oct 22-24
Greensboro October Junior Futures NC L5
QUICKSTART: E(8)s
Spencer Love Tennis Center, Greensboro
703902810

Oct 22-24
Chitty Family Memorial Futures NC L5
QUICKSTART: BG(10)s; E(8)s
Cleveland Country Club, Shelby
703925510

Nov 5-7
Sherwood Swim and Racquet Junior Futures NC L5
QUICKSTART: E(8)s
Sherwood Swim & Racquet Club, Greensboro
703931410

Nov 19-21
Charlotte Fall Futures NC L5
QUICKSTART: BG(10)s; E(8)s
Jeff Adams Tennis Center, Charlotte
703949310

Dec 3-5
Cary Winter Championships NC L4
QUICKSTART: E(8)s
Cary Tennis Park, Cary
703941010