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Tournament Administration

Sanctioning & Administration

National Tournament Structure

In 2021, USTA implemented one nationwide structure for tournaments. The structure consists of seven levels of sanctioned tournaments for both junior and adult tournaments.

  • Click here for information on the Junior Competitive Structure Changes.
  • Click here for information on the Adult Competitive Structure Changes.

Safeplay compliance

Safe Play Compliance for All Tournament Directors – All tournament directors regardless of hosting junior and/or adult tournaments will need to complete the Safe Play process. To complete the Safe Play process, go to www.usta.com/safeplay and click Get Safe Play Approved. 

Tournaments cannot be submitted or sanctioned if the Tournament Director is not Safe Play approved.

Tournament Sanctioning info

USTA SC Tournament Sanctioning Information:
Sanctioned tournaments must be submitted online using the tournament application process through Serve Tennis during the sanctioning period. Level 7 tournaments, USTA Junior Circuit events, WTN events, and unsanctioned tournaments can be submitted and added to the schedule at any time during the year.  If you need a refresher on how to submit tournament applications in Serve Tennis, please see the instructional links below. Please reach out to Amanda Morelli Glenn (morelli@sctennis.com) with any questions.

2026 / 2027 National Junior Level 3 Closed & Level 4 Sanctioning Information

  • The deadline to submit tournament applications and supplemental bid forms to the USTA Southern office is August 8th, 2025. 

2027 National Junior Level 5 Sanctioning Information

  • The deadline to submit tournament applications and supplemental bid forms to the USTA South Carolina office is August 26th, 2026. 

2027 National Adult Level 4 & 5 Tournament Sanctioning Instructions

  • The deadline to submit tournament applications and supplemental bid forms to the USTA Southern & South Carolina office – TBD 2026.

2027 National Junior and Adult Level 6, 7, Junior Circuit, and WTN Sanctioning Information

  • The deadline to submit tournament applications to the USTA South Carolina office – TBD 2026.

TOURNAMENT Administration

2027 USTA SC Junior Sanctioned Tournament Documents:

  • USTA South Carolina Junior Tournament Criteria
  • USTA South Carolina Junior Tournament Sanction and Schedule Policy
  • Use of Certified Officials at Sanctioned Junior Tournaments Policy
  • USTA South Carolina Junior Tournament Pricing Guide

2027 USTA SC Sanctioned Adult Tournament Documents:

  • USTA South Carolina Adult Tournament Criteria
  • USTA South Carolina Adult Tournaments Sanction and Schedule Policy

2026 USTA SC Sanctioned Tournament Documents:

Dual Tournament Director/Referee Role –  This role supports USTA events by providing you, as the Tournament Director (TD), the opportunity to serve as both the TD and Referee at L6 Adult (on a case-by-case basis), L7 Adult, L7 Junior and/or L5 Wheelchair events after completing a required online course.

  • Applies to Closed and Open L3, L4 and L5 events sanctioned in USTA Southern Section. 

Tournament TRAINING WEBINARS

Serve Tennis Training Workshops

Match Tennis App Virtual Tournament Desk 2.0

Tournament Director Video Tutorials:
Player/Parent/Coach Helpful Links: 

Additional tournament info

Interested in Hosting a Level 7 Junior or Adult Tournament?

Adult Tournament Manuals

USTA Southern 10U Grand Prix Events

  • Click here for more information about sanctioning 10U Grand Prix events for both green and yellow ball.

Team Tournaments