Clone of Gold Cup - Registration Form (2024)

Gold Cup 2026

Thank you for your interest in registering for the Philadelphia Area Tennis District (PATD) Gold Cup program! Gold Cup is PATD's exclusive, low-cost junior tennis program serving Beginner/Intermediate, Intermediate, and Advanced level junior athletes in the Philadelphia area. The program's purpose is to prepare young athletes for their Junior or Senior High School tennis teams and to promote Tournament-level play. The Gold Cup program is a landmark PATD program, supported by USTA Middle States for more than 65 years.

Deadline: Your application should be received no later than December 12. Venue assignments are generally first come, first serve.

Gold Cup will begin the weekend of January 9, 2026.
The season consists of eight (8) weeks of 2-hour sessions.

Player Name*

FirstLast

Player Gender*

Player Birth Date (min. age 10 - exceptions must be coach approved)*

Date

Player T-Shirt Size (Adult / Unisex Sizing)

Parent/Guardian Name*

FirstLast

Parent/Guardian E-mail*

example@example.com

Alternate E-mail*

example@example.com

Phone Number (Best number to call)*

Emergency Contact Phone Number*

Mailing Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Name of Middle or High School (if applicable)

Name of Middle or High School Coach (if applicable)

Recommended by (if applicable)

List the player's previous tennis experience*

For example: Gold Cup, clinics, lessons, camps, public parks programs, JTT, playing on school teams

What tennis ball color is your child currently playing with?*

Orange-DotGreen-DotYellow

Did you play Gold Cup last season or prior seasons?*

YesNo

If yes, at which venue did you play?

GOLD CUP PLEDGE: If I am accepted into the 2026 Gold Cup Program, I promise to abide by the USTA Code of Ethics, the USTA/MS Sportsmanship Regulations, attend the 8-week Gold Cup practices and maintain Jr. USTA membership through May, 2026. Parents/guardians are responsible for obtaining the Jr. USTA memberships.*

PLEASE SIGN THE ABOVE WITH YOUR MOUSE/FINGER

USTA JUNIOR MEMBERSHIP

Please provide the current Jr USTA membership or sign up below if you do not have one. Here is a link to sign up for a FREE USTA Junior Membership.

USTA #*

Membership expiration date (MM/YY)*

Level of Play: Please check one. (If you are unsure, please select the lower skill level, or ask one of our coaches for an evaluation.)*

Beginner-Intermediate (typically ages 9-12): Player has only participated in group lessons or instructional programs (no school/limited middle school JV experience, no tournament experience). Player is developing groundstrokes to sustain basic rallies and learning to serve consistently. Typically uses orange and/or green ball.Intermediate (typically ages 11-14): Player has played regularly or with instructional direction for an extended time, and who can sustain extended rallies and serve with reliability. Player understands basic court positioning, participates in singles and doubles match play, and knows correct scoring. Player may have limited competitive experience but is ready to advance to their school team opportunities or compete in entry-level tournaments. Typically uses green and/or yellow ball.Advanced (typically ages 13+): Player can rally consistently using spin, pace, depth, height and direction, and who may regularly compete in USTA tournaments, Junior Team Tennis, and/or on a school team. This level uses yellow ball only.

IMPORTANT: Note your club choice below and also mark your second and third choices. PATD will do its best to honor your choice of host club. Please note any special situations (attend same sessions as friends or siblings), but we cannot make guarantees.

For clubs with indicated #, coaches may assign players to either Saturday or Sunday, depending upon skill set, so players should be available to play either day.
Afternoon / evening practices noted with ** will be skipping Super Bowl Sunday and extending one week.

2026 Participating Gold Cup Clubs & Practice Times

(You'll select first, second and third choice below)

HOST CLUB	LEVELS OFFERED	LESSON DAY	CLASS TIME
Tennis Addiction - Exton # - ALMOST FULL	Intermediate (yellow ball) Advanced (yellow ball)	Saturday Morning	6 - 8 a.m.
Tennis Addiction - Exton # - ALMOST FULL	Beginner / Intermediate (green ball) Intermediate (yellow ball)	Sunday Morning	6 - 8 a.m.
Doylestown Tennis Club**	Beginner (orange ball) Intermediate (green ball)	Sunday Evening	5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Northampton Tennis Club	Intermediate (yellow ball)	Sunday Morning	7 - 9 a.m.
Legacy Youth Tennis & Education**	Intermediate (yellow ball) Advanced (yellow ball)	Sunday Evening	7 - 9 p.m.
JKST Gulph Mills - KOP #	Intermediate (yellow ball) Advanced (yellow ball)	Saturday Morning	7 - 9 a.m.
JKST Gulph Mills - KOP # - ALMOST FULL	Intermediate (yellow ball) Advanced (yellow ball)	Sunday Morning	7 - 9 a.m.
JKST Gulph Mills - KOP #**	Intermediate (yellow ball) Advanced (yellow ball)	Sunday Evening	7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
JKST Narberth # **	Intermediate (yellow ball)	Sunday Evening	6 - 8 p.m.
Radnor Racquet Club -FULL (Waitlist Only)	Intermediate (yellow ball) Advanced (yellow ball)	Friday Evening	8 - 10 p.m.
Frog Hollow - ALMOST FULL	Intermediate (yellow ball)	Saturday Evening	6 - 8 p.m.
Germantown Cricket Club **	Beginner / Intermediate (green ball) Intermediate (yellow ball)	Sunday Evening	7 - 9 p.m.
Pennsbury Racquet Club	Intermediate (yellow ball) & Advanced (yellow ball)	Sunday Morning	7 - 9 a.m.

First Choice*

Second Choice*

Third Choice*

Any special requests?

(siblings, car pooling, requests to be with other players, etc.)

WAIVERS / RULES TO REVIEW

PATD Gold Cup Waiver

PARENT/GUARDIAN STATEMENT: My child (named above) has my permission to participate in the 2026 Gold Cup Program. In the event of injury, or any other mishap, no person(s) or facility associated with the program, either directly or indirectly, will be held responsible. I have reviewed the list of participating clubs and practice times. I understand we may not receive our first choice; Refunds are normally given in the event of injury. Refunds may be given if a suitable venue cannot be agreed upon.*

PLEASE SIGN THE ABOVE WITH YOUR MOUSE/FINGER

PLAYER HEALTH & SAFETY: My child (named above) will participate in the 2026 Gold Cup Program and abide by all health and safety protocols suggested and/or enforced by the Club, Township and USTA Middle States (USTA MS). Players who are not feeling well (fever, COVID-19 symptoms, etc.) will not participate.*

PLEASE SIGN THE ABOVE WITH YOUR MOUSE/FINGER

I give USTA Middle States PATD permission to use pictures of my athlete (named above) on the web or other Gold Cup Promotional material.*

YESNO

Are you interested in a GOLD CUP PRE-SEASON JTT Tournament on Monday, December 29, 2025 from 10:00am - Noon? Fee is $20 per player. Location is JKST Gulph Mills.

YesNoNot sure!

LOGO CONTEST

Submit a logo for a chance to win a free registration for the season.

Payment Options: ONLINE ONLY*

$250 (16 hours of instruction)

2026 Gold Cup*

2026 PATD Gold Cup Registration

$250.00

Total

$0.00

Credit Card

Additional Questions: Please contact Craig Batten at batman412@comcast.net.

Scholarship Requests: A limited number of need-based scholarships are available. If you are interested in a scholarship, please click on this link.

**Location assignments will be emailed in late December