[tennisbiz] Playing up in age groups

"Alan Chandronnait" <chandrotennis_at_attbi.com> wrote:

> In our USTA section they have a rule that does not allow junior
> players to play up more than one division.

Somehow, I think you may be misinterpreting the rules. I would
love to know what section you are talking about.

Most sections have various levels or tiers of junior tournaments.
Here in Eastern we have what is known as level 1 tournaments and
level 2 tournaments. Most of the better players play AT LEAST one
age group up in level 2's and many play an age group up when they
get close to their limit in level 1's as well.

There are several instances where the very talented will frequently
play two age groups up in all sectional tournaments.

The most important point is that players get adequate competition.
If they don't get it in their own age group or the next up, the MUST
be allowed to play ever higher, or they won't maximize on their
development.

Bob Rosenblum
Director of Tennis

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Received on Fri May 10 2002 - 09:12:26 CDT