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shojun25
11-23-2007, 03:52 PM
I've been playing tennis for two years, and I started at December 2005 (three months before tennis season started). In freshman year, I was able to become a JV doubles #3 starter. In sophomore year, I was able to become the JV singles #1/Varsity doubles #3/singles #3. In junior year (this upcoming year), I will become a full-pledged Varsity starter. With the help of a couple of tennis sites (including this one) and having no help with coaches (except the school coaches), I've been able to get to the 3.5 ntrp level (self-rated) during the last two years. Now, I want to participate in some tournaments to see how good I've actually become.

I live in the SoCal area (North County/ San Diego area), and I need some assistance in order to participate in some entry-level/ranked tournaments. I know I need to sign up in the USTA website (and pay the dues) to participate some ranked tournaments (correct me if I'm wrong). Like I said, I am new to tournaments. Can anyone generous enough give me a small summary/lecture of the process? And also some suggestions of some tournaments to start me out because I do not want to go straight into a ranked tournament. I would gladly appreciate it.
johlhausen
11-23-2007, 04:24 PM
The sections differ as to levels of tournaments and points, so I'm afraid I cant help you.
shojun25
11-23-2007, 04:27 PM
The sections differ as to levels of tournaments and points, so I'm afraid I cant help you.

If you couldn't help, then what's the point of your post? :p
johlhausen
11-23-2007, 04:41 PM
hmmm... i guess i should tell you more...
you will probably want to start with open/grand prix tournaments. also, don't put a ton of emphasis on your matches. just get a feel for the system and play your game.
SoCalDominates
11-23-2007, 04:45 PM
If you couldn't help, then what's the point of your post? :p

im from the same area as you. how old are you? what high school? that will give me a better idea of how good you are so i can help you
shojun25
11-23-2007, 04:53 PM
im from the same area as you. how old are you? what high school? that will give me a better idea of how good you are so i can help you

I am 16 years old, turning 17 in the end of March. I go to Mission Hills High School. Our JV team did really well last year (#2 in our league), but our Varsity did horrible (#5 or #6 in our league I think).


Johl, sorry if I sounded rude. I was just joking around.
SoCalDominates
11-23-2007, 05:25 PM
ya ok i go to cathedral catholic. we got to semis of cif. im a freshman and will play 2 singles on varsity. anyway i would say to start off at the satalite level tournament. i dont see any comin up but i would look at the barnes tennis center for tournaments. hope this helps and maybe well play you this year