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2009 Southwest Section Special Events Nike Jr. Tour - The Nike Junior Tour (NJT) is a worldwide series of junior singles tournaments for Boys and Girls in the 12 and 14 age groups. There are currently 28 countries participating in the NJT, representing over 60,000 players. Former NJT International Masters participants include Rafal Nadal, Juan Martin Del Potro and Tomas Berdych. The winner(s) of this event will be invited to compete at the NJT USA National Masters, September 18-20, 2009 at Stanford University CA. The NJT USA National Masters is a Level II USTA National event. Nike provides round trip transportation, food and lodging for the winner(s) (B14, B12, G14, G12) plus one team coach. The NJT USA National Masters winners advance to play in the NJT International Masters in October in the Dominican Republic. Expenses for the International Masters are paid for by Nike.
AGE ELIGIBILITY: NJT USA play leads to the NJT International Masters where 28 countries participate. Therefore, to be eligible for the NJT USA National Masters and the NJT International Masters, players must meet the ITF (International Tennis Federation) age eligibility cutoff date of December 31st. Example: If you are currently 12, but will turn 13 on or before December 31, 2009, you may play in the Section Championship in the 12's but WOULD NOT BE ELIGIBLE to compete in the 12’s at the NJT National Masters at Stanford or the International Masters. Players should consider the ITF age eligibility to determine which age group to enter if they want to be eligible to go on to the NJT USA National Masters or International Masters.
National/Southwest 8 and 9 year old Girls Camp
Date: TBD
Site: Phoenix Area
Info: This camp is being held in conjunction with National Player Development to evaluate players in our section. Certain players will be invited to participate in Regional and National camps later in the year.
Selection: To be decided by the Seeding & Selection Committee. Invites will be sent. Up to 25 boys & girls will be invited.
10 and Under Section Challenge
Dates: Fall 2009
Site: Dallas, Texas
Info: Competition between USTA Sections. In 2008, Sections included Texas, Midwest, Southwest, Intermountain and Mid-Atlantic.
Selection: 6 boys and 6 girls from the 10 and under age division. Invitation letters will be sent. |  | | |
Team Southwest with the traveling trophy
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USTA Sectional Challenge
Dates: May 1-3 2009
Site: St. Louis, Missouri
Info: 14 and under team event between USTA Sections. Participating sections in 2008 included Southwest, Texas, Missouri Valley, Midwest, Northern California and Northern.
Selection: Invitations letters will be sent to Boys and Girls in the 14 & 12 and under age divisions. 8 boys and 8 girls will be selected to represent the Southwest Section in this team competition.
Clay Court Training
Dates: July 2009
Sites: 16s - Shreveport, LA
Info: 16 Intersectional teams will arrive early for the competition to train on the surface they will be competing on. Details will be sent to the players that make up the teams.
Selection: Based on Summer endorsement list |  | | |
2006 BJK World Team Tennis Nationals
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Billie Jean King World Team Tennis Nationals
Dates: August 2009
Site: San Diego, CA
Info: This 18 and under team event includes 16 teams from across the nation competing using the World Team Tennis format. The event has proven to be very competitive and fun.
Selection: Invitation letters will be sent to the top players in the 18 &16 and under age divisions. The team is comprised of 3 boys and 3 girls.
USTA Southwest Section 10 and Under Training Camp
Dates: TBD
Site: TBD
Info: Training camp with USTA National Coaches and local coaches
Selection: 8 boys and 8 girls from the 10 and under age groups
Little Mo - Southwest Section ID#759301809
Dates: May 2009
Site: Wigwam Tennis Resort - Litchfield Park
Info: This tournament is named after Maureen "Little Mo" Connolly, who was the first woman to win the Grand Slam when she was only 18 years old. This tournament has 11, 10 and 9 year old divisions. The eight quarterfinalists in each age group from the Southwest Sectional will advance to the Regionals, with a chance to advance to nationals. See the tournament online cover page for more info.
Selection: Open to appropriate ages
Southwest Grass & Clay Court Tournament ID#759302009
Dates: September 2009
Site: Desert Highlands
Info: This tournament provides our Southwest junior players the experience of playing on grass and clay courts. See online cover page for more details.
Selection: Open entry with limited size draws based on standings
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