METRO TEAMS ONLY

Please complete this form by May 29th, 2026. USTA Northern Staff will then issue you the TennisLink Team ID numbers. We will try to accommodate the scheduling requests indicated on this form.

Please reference the 2026 Northern JTT Regulations for all other deadlines and regulations. Please contact Natalie Stevens natalie@northern.usta.com if you have any questions.

 

If your program is outside the 50 mile radius of the section office (2865 Vikings Circle Suite 100, Eagan, MN 55121) can register for this league, but travel will be required.

Program Information:

All coaches must be Safe Play compliant.

Primary Contact Information:

***Please fill out your coaches contact form for all coaches, including yourself. I will include a Coach GroupMe invitation after season registration.

Facility Usage:

Please note that facilities with less than 3 courts available during the designated 1:00-5:00 PM time slot will not be scheduled to host any Dual matches.

Scheduling Information:

Days of Play:

Tuesdays: 14 and Under Intermediate

Wednesdays: 12 and Under Green Ball & 18 and Under Intermediate Level 1

Thursdays: 18 and Under Intermediate Level 2 and Advanced

 

Divisions

18U Advanced:

18U Advanced is made up of competitive high school players who advance during the high school season, compete in Level 4+ USTA tournaments, plan to take their game to the next level, or just want to compete with some of the best JTT players in Northern.

• Recommended WTN Greater than 33 (example: 24-33)
• Recommended Age: 14 years old and up (9th grade or older)
• Season Matches + Section Championship Eligible

18U Intermediate:

18U Intermediate is a broader division that will be broken up into 2 levels in 2026. Level descriptions are below:

Level I (One):

• This division will play bi-weekly doubleheaders. Level I (One) players can range between beginner to lower junior varsity. Players that are developing their court skills and learning the rules/techniques of tennis.
• Recommended WTN Less than 37 (example: 37 to 40) or does not have a WTN rating
• Recommended Age: 11-18 years old (7th - 12th grade)
  Season Matches + Freezie Cup Eligible

Level II (Two):

• This division is composed of players that are junior varsity to lower-varsity players. Although they are developing athletes, they are only a few steps away from leveling up to advanced.
• Recommended WTN Less than 32 (example: 32 to 38)
• Typical Age Range: 13-18 years old (8th -12th grade)
• Season Matches + Section Championship Eligible

14U Intermediate:

14U Intermediate is a division for the developing 11-14 year old player wanting match play experience. This level of play is great for players that are a step up from beginner.

• Recommended WTN Less than 32 (example: 32 to 40)
• If a player that is 10 and under would like to play in a yellow ball league, they must meet Play Tracker pathway requirements.
• Season Matches + Section Championship Eligible

12U Intermediate Green Ball:

12U Green Ball is designed for players going through the Net Generation PlayTracker point pathway or are age eligible beginners.

• This division will play bi-weekly doubleheaders.
  Players aged 9-11 years old are recommended to play in green ball programs.
• All players in green ball will be required to meet 1500 points on the PlayTracker in order to play in yellow ball events. At least 1000 of these points must come from win points. At age 11 players will age out of the PlayTracker.
• Not WTN based - beginner to intermediate level
• Season Matches + Freezie Cup Eligible

 

Scheduling Option:

1. Dual Matches: Scheduled through Section Office
   1. All teams within a 50 mile radius of the section office must be scheduled through the section staff unless permitted otherwise.
      
      1. Matches have to occur between teams in the same age division.
      2. Matches MUST consist of one set of each of the following:
         • boys doubles
         • girls doubles
         • boys singles
         • girls singles
         • mixed doubles
      3. Non-Metro area teams are eligible for section office scheduling assistance, but home matches are not guaranteed as travel may be a barrior for innercity teams.
   2. 8 game pro set , ad-scoring, 7-point tiebreak at 7-7. Supertiebreak (10pt) if total games are tied. The winning team will be determined by total games won.
   3. Match start time will be between 1pm-2pm depending on programming conflicts.

Important:
-Each team requires a team minimum of 3 girls and 3 boys for each match.
-Each gender is allowed 1 player to play UP TO two lines for each match.

2026 Section Championship Qualifications: **please read

Player/Team:

• Teams must compete in 3 matches prior to Section Championships. The rosters must meet the team minimum standards of 3 players per gender.
• Three qualifying matches must be completed and recorded by July 10th, 2026. (the matches can be scheduled, rescheduled, or created to add to the team's season BUT they need to be played with the required team minimum)
• Teams must follow the recommended WTN ranges per player. If a player does not have a WTN, please place the player where they best fit to competitively play.
• Programs are allowed to register up to 2 teams per division. Once registration is complete, and if there is space available for more, we will allow for waitlisted teams.
• Section Championship teams will require 4 players of each gender to be rostered.

Coach/Provider:

• All paid and volunteer coaches must be Safe Play compliant. Proof of Safe Play compliance will be due prior to the tournament. All coaches must check in for their first match of the day to receive a daily wristband.

Section Championship Rosters:

• Team Minimum: 4 boys and 4 girls
• Team Maximum: 8 players + 2 alternates
  • 1 alternate for each gender (boy/girl) is allowed for each roster submitted (10 total players per roster).
• Rosters are due July 11th, 2026 via email to natalie@northern.usta.com and players need to be registered in Tennislink. 

Registration Dates: June 22nd-July 7th

Sectional Dates: Monday July 20th-Wednesday July 22nd (2-3 days)

Divisions: 14UI, 18UI L2, 18UA

 

Team Registration will be sent out to eligible teams on June 22nd, 2026.

Season Team Fees:

(Greater Twin Cities) Metro Area League

Administrative and Scheduling Services: $70.00 per team

 

**Please select the correct number of teams in the drop down box.

If you require an invoice option, please contact natalie@northern.usta.com for a code- paid invoices are due prior to June 9th, 2026.