1 Junior QuickStart
This is a Level 1 tournament on the Junior Tennis Participation Path and is beginner entry level for junior players ages 4-12. The Quickstart tournament offers graduated court sizes and both Quickstart 1 (Foam or Red Ball – 36 ft. court) & Quickstart 2 (Low-Compression Ball – 60 ft. court) divisions. This is an excellent way to introduce a child to the fun of competition without having to develop all of the necessary skills for full match play. With this no-serve format, the competitors simply “drop-feed” the ball to begin play, with each player feeding an entire game, the same as in a serving rotation. The innovative foam & low-Compression balls are used for this event move slower than a normal ball and helps our young players find success quickly. Quickstart 1 (Foam/Red Ball) division uses timed rounds for each competition. Quickstart 2 (Low-Compression Ball) uses a straight forward numerical system (1, 2, 3 & 4) to keep score for the games and the sets. Each Quickstart 2 match will utilize a short set (First player to four games by one). The best part of this event is that it is non-elimination. This means that win or lose, each child will continue to participate! Please keep in mind parents, this is your child’s first step toward enjoying tennis for a lifetime. We encourage fun and learning over winning with this event. Entry deadline is three days prior to event. However, we accept entries on a first come – first serve basis and draws are limited, so get signed up early!
Length: 1.5 hours
Type: Singles only
Schedule: Winter (Sundays 12:00pm – 1:30pm)
Summer (Fridays 6:30pm – 8:00pm)
Draw Type: Non-Elimination Compass Draw
Scoring: QuickStart 1 (Foam or Red Ball) – Timed Rounds / Numerical Scoring
QuickStart 2 (Low-Comp Ball) – Short Set (First player to 4 by 1)
Entry Fee: $10.00 / player or $5.00 for Clinic and After-School Program players
Entry Deadline: 3 days prior to event
2 Junior Satellite
This is a Level 2 tournament on the Junior Tennis Participation Path and is beginner to advanced level for junior players ages 6-18. This tournament requires junior players to know and abide by all USTA rules and etiquette of tennis and match play skills including serve. This tournament features two co-ed skill levels, Gold (Advanced) or Silver (Intermediate). This event is non-elimination with each match using a short set (First player to four games by two). This is your child’s introduction to full court tournament competition. The event is non-elimination and small awards are given, however the focus is still about having fun and PLAYING MORE TENNIS! This event is open to all non-ranked junior players. Entry deadline is three days prior to event. However, we accept entries on a first come – first serve basis and draws are limited, so get signed up early!
Length: 2.5-3 hours
Type: Singles only
Schedule: Winter (Sundays 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm)
Summer (Fridays 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm)
Draw Type: Non-Elimination Compass Draw
Scoring: Short Set (First player to 4 by 2)
Entry Fee: $12.00 / player or $8.00 for Clinic or After-School Program Players
Entry Deadline: 3 days prior to event
2 NJTL & Junior Team Tennis
This is a Level 2 program on the Junior Tennis Participation Path. This Team Tennis program is offered through our National Junior Tennis League (NJTL) summer camp. The NJTL summer program is a junior tennis clinic which runs four days a week (M-Th) for the month of June or July. Games, prizes and awards will be given. For more information on this program, please contact the pro shop at Reffkin.
3 Super Set Series
This is a Level 3 tournament on the Junior Tennis Participation Path and is the first level which is USTA sanctioned for ranking purposes. This event is a one-day, non-elimination tournament which uses one super set (Regular 6-game set) per match, three to four guaranteed matches for each player. This is the perfect way for players to have more high-quality match play and provides a perfect environment for instructors to watch and coach (between matches) their students in a short period of time. Draws are limited and selection is based on USTA ranking. Each age division will accept the top 8 or 16 ranked entrants. All players not accepted will be placed on an alternate list. Do not be discouraged from entering if you have a low ranking or none at all, you may still be accepted. Multiple flights for each age division may be offered. Events only last 3 to 3.5 hours! Out-of-towners welcome! Drive in and drive out! This is a USTA sanctioned event for ranking and a chance to play more high-quality matches!
“HYBRID” SUPER SET SERIES – SINGLES & DOUBLES EVENTS include both singles and doubles in a non-elimination format. Selected players will be paired randomly by the tournament director (#1 & #2 seeded players will not be paired together). One set per match. Three singles matches and two doubles matches in 5.5 hours!
Length: 3-3.5 hours
Type: Singles only (“Hybrid” Events – Singles & Doubles)
Schedule: “Hybrid” Super Sets (Saturdays 11:00am – 4:30pm)
Super Sets (Fridays or Saturdays 6:00pm – 9:30pm)
Draw Type: Non-Elimination Compass Draw
Scoring: One Set Per Match (Regular Scoring)
Entry Fee: $18.00 / player
Entry Deadline: Sunday prior to event
USTA Membership required
USTA Ranking: Southwest 165 point chart
4 Arizona Junior Shootout
This is a Level 4 tournament on the Junior Tennis Participation Path and is USTA sanctioned for ranking purposes. This is our premiere one-day, non-elimination tournament which uses a Match Tiebreak (in lieu of third set) with three guaranteed matches for each player. A light lunch will be provided after the first round. This is the perfect way for players to have more high-quality match play and provides a perfect environment for instructors to watch and coach (between matches) their students in a short period of time. Draws are limited and selection is based on player’s USTA ranking. Each age division will accept the top 8 ranked entrants (Additional flights may be offered). All players not accepted will be placed on the alternate list and/or will receive a refund. Do not be discouraged from entering if you have a low ranking or none at all; you may still be accepted. Multiple flights for each age division may be offered. Events only last 5 to 5.5 hours! Out-of-towners welcome! Drive in and drive out! This is a USTA sanctioned event for ranking and a chance to play more high-quality matches!
Length: 5-5.5 hours
Type: Singles only
Schedule: Saturdays 11:00am – 4:30pm
Draw Type: Non-Elimination Compass Draw
Scoring: Match Tiebreak (in lieu of third set)
Entry Fee: $25.00 (includes light lunch)
Entry Deadline: Monday prior to event
USTA Membership required
USTA Ranking: Southwest 220 point chart
4 Cupid Classic/Cowboy Classic
These are Level 4 tournaments on the Junior Tennis Participation Path. The Cactus Cup is a USTA sanctioned, Level 6 ranking points for USTA Southwest Ranking and Endorsements List. Singles and Doubles for the same fee! For special tournament hotel rate, contact the DoubleTree Hotel (within walking distance of Reffkin) at (520) 881-4200.
Cupid Classic usually takes place around Valentine’s Day.
Cowboy Classic takes place over Labor Day weekend
Length: 2 days
Type: Singles & Doubles
Schedule: All day (Saturday-Sunday)
Draw Type: Singles (Modified Feed-in / Double Elimination)
Doubles (Single Elimination)
Scoring: Best of 3 sets
8-Game Pro Set (Doubles)
Entry Fee: $42.00 / player
Entry Deadline: 2 weeks prior to event
USTA Ranking: Southwest 660 point chart & Level 6 National
5 High School Invitational
This is a Level 5 tournament on the Junior Tennis Participation Path. It is a by-invitation event for High School players only. 12 high school boys and girls are invited to participate, however, four spots are left available in both the boys’ and girls’ draws for qualifiers. A High School Invitational Qualifier is held the week before the event and is open to any high school player. The top four finishers (anyone who progresses to the semi-final) are then invited into the main draw. This event has taken place every year since 1971 to determine who is the best High School player in the city!
Length: 6 days (One round per day)
Type: Singles only
Schedule: After School (Monday – Saturday)
Draw Type: Custom Feed-in, Double-Elimination
Scoring: Match Tiebreak (in lieu of third set)
Entry Fee: $15.00 / player for the Qualifier/$35.00 each for the 12 players invited to play
Entry Deadline: Friday prior to event
5 Cactus Cup
This is a Level 5 tournament on the Junior Tennis Participation Path. The Tucson Open Junior Championship is a USTA sanctioned junior event held on Memorial Day Weekend. This tournament is open to all juniors 18 years old and younger. Age divisions may be flighted gold, silver, bronze, etc. based on ranking. Additional host sites may be used due to the large number of competitors. This event offers singles (double elimination) and doubles (single elimination) for one entry fee of $45. Event gift for all participants! For a special tournament hotel rate, contact the DoubleTree Hotel (within walking distance of Reffkin) at (520) 881-4200.
Length: 3 days
Type: Singles & Doubles
Schedule: All day (Saturday, Sunday & Monday)
Draw Type: Singles (Modified Feed-in / Double Elimination)
Doubles (Single Elimination)
Scoring: Match Tiebreak (in lieu of third set)
8-Game Pro Set (Doubles)
Entry Fee: $45.00 / player
Entry Deadline: 2 weeks prior to event
USTA Ranking: Southwest 440 point chart & Level 5 National
5 Western States Junior Open
This is a Level 5 tournament on the Junior Tennis Participation Path. One of the most popular junior tournaments in the Southwest and regularly attracting international players from Mexico, the Western States Junior Open is a USTA sanctioned, Level 5 National Points, Southwest Section designate. This tournament is Thanksgiving Weekend and open to all juniors 18 years old and younger. Age divisions may be flighted gold, silver, bronze, etc. based on ranking. Reffkin Tennis Center is the host site for this event, however, additional sites may be used due to the large number of competitors. This event offers singles (double elimination) and doubles (single elimination) for one entry fee of $45. For special tournament hotel rate, contact the DoubleTree Hotel (within walking distance of Reffkin) at (520) 881-4200.
Length: 3 days
Type: Singles & Doubles
Schedule: All day (Friday-Sunday)
Draw Type: Singles (Modified Feed-in / Double Elimination)
Doubles (Single Elimination)
Scoring: Match Tiebreak (in lieu of third set)
8-Game Pro Set (Doubles)
Entry Fee: $45.00 / player
Entry Deadline: 2 weeks prior to event
USTA Ranking: Southwest 550 point chart & Level 5 National
6 USTA National Winter Championships Boys’ & Girls’ 12s & 14s
This is a Level 6 tournament on the Junior Tennis Participation Path and a Level 1 USTA National Championship. This event runs for 6 days from December 27th through January 2nd of each year. Nationally ranked juniors only. The competitors are selected by the USTA Junior Competition Office from the list of applicants. For more information, please visit the junior competitive tennis section of the USTA website.
Length: 6 days
Type: Singles & Doubles
Schedule: All day (Friday-Monday)
Draw Type: Singles (Full Feed-in / Double Elimination)
Doubles (Single Elimination)
Scoring: Best of 3 Sets
Best of 3 Sets (Doubles)
Entry Fee: $135 / player
Entry Deadline: 4 weeks prior to event
USTA Ranking: Southwest 2200 point chart & Level 1 National
7 College Tennis
College Tennis is a Level 7 on the Junior Tennis Participation Path. For many juniors, playing for a collegiate team is a very attainable goal, both for scholarship assistance and their continued development as a competitor. For Reffkin, this represents the National Junior College Championship.
