These criteria are specifically designed for the convenience of USTA Georgia tournament staff and should be reviewed before or while you are in the process of organizing and conducting your current events. If you are unable to find the answer to your tournament questions, please contact the USTA Georgia office during normal business hours.
2024 Adult Tournament Levels and Requirements for USTA Georgia Sanctioned Tournaments
Tournament Levels
Match Play Format
Maximum Entry Fees/ Sanction Fee
Draw Type
Draw Size
Entry Deadline For Event
Level 7
Individual and Team Events
One or Two Day Tournament
Singles:Two short sets to 4,7 point match tiebreak at one set allOR 8 game pro-set with 7 point tiebreak at 8 games all
Doubles:Two short sets to 4, 7 point match tiebreak at one set allOR8 game pro-set with 7 point tiebreak at 8 games allMen, Women, and Mixed draws allowed – Open, Age divisions, NTRP
Inclement WeatherShorter formats allowed for inclement weather: One short set to 4, 5-point tiebreak at 3 games all. 2nd day may be used for rain or doubles play
Max Entry Fee
First entry $45.00; second entry $25.00
Open Divisions
Fees may be more if there is a money prize
Sanction Fee:
$40 until deadline
$55 after deadline
Singles
Round Robin, Round Robin with playoffs, Compass, and First Match Consolation
Doubles
Round Robin, Round Robin with playoffs, Compass, and First Match Consolation
Singles:
32 draw
Doubles:
16 draw
Entries close at 11:59p.m. ET on the Tuesday prior to the eventstart date
Level 6
Individual and Team Events
Two or Three Day Tournament
Singles:Two tiebreak sets, 10-point match tiebreak at one set all
Doubles:Two tiebreak sets, 10-point match tiebreak at one set allMen, Women, and Mixed draws allowed – Open, Age divisions, NTRP
Inclement Weather
Shorter formats allowed for inclement weather: Two short sets to 4, 7-point match tiebreak at one set all
Max Entry Fees
First entry $72.00; second entry $36.00
Open Divisions Fees – may charge more if there is a money prize
Sanction Fee:
$40 until deadline
$55 after deadline
Singles:
Round Robin, First Match Consolation, or Single Elimination
Doubles:
Round Robin, First Match Consolation, or Single Elimination
Singles:
32 Player Draw
Doubles:
16 Player Draw
Entries close at 11:59 p.m. ET on the Monday prior to the event start date
Level 5
Open and Closed Closed –GA Residents only
Individual and Team Events
Two to Five day Tournament
Singles:Best of 3 tiebreak setsOR Two tiebreak sets, 10-point match tiebreak at one set all
Doubles:Two tiebreak sets, 10-point match tiebreak at one set all
Doubles Only Tournament – Best of 3 tiebreak sets Men, Women, and Mixed draws allowed – Open, Age divisions, NTRP
Inclement Weather
Shorter formats allowed for inclement weather: Two short sets to 4, 7-point match tiebreak at one set all
Max Entry Fees
First entry $90.00; second entry $45.00
Open Divisions Fees – may charge more if there is a money prize
Sanction Fee:
$40 until deadline $55 after deadline
Singles: Round Robin, First Match Consolation or Single Elimination
Doubles:Round Robin, First Match Consolation or Single Elimination
Singles:
64 Draw
Doubles:
32 Draw
Entries close at 11:59 p.m. ET on the Sunday prior to the event start date
Round Robin draws are encouraged when draws are small in all levels of adult tournaments. Team Events may use round robin draws exclusively.
Late Entries
- If draws are not full, Tournament Directors can take late entries as long as draws are not POSTED.
- If the draw is full, Tournament Directors may take late entries onto the alternate list, only if the player is not ranked higher than the last seed.
- Tournament Directors may charge up to $25 late entry fee.
Residency Requirements for Closed Tournaments
Only players who have established a legal residency in Georgia, hold a current USTA membership card assigned to Georgia, and who are citizens of the United States or meet the international player requirements for a national ranking are eligible to participate in Georgia closed tournaments. These residency requirements must be satisfied at least thirty (30) days prior to the entry date of each Tournament. Please click here for more information.
ADULT AGE ELIGIBILITY
(FOR TOURNAMENTS JAN. 1, 2024 THROUGH DEC. 31, 2024)
| 25 & Over | Born on or before December 31, 1999 |
| 30 & Over | Born on or before December 31, 1994 |
| 35 & Over | Born on or before December 31, 1989 |
| 40 & Over | Born on or before December 31, 1984 |
| 45 & Over | Born on or before December 31, 1979 |
| 50 & Over | Born on or before December 31, 1974 |
| 55 & Over | Born on or before December 31, 1969 |
| 60 & Over | Born on or before December 31, 1964 |
| 65 & Over | Born on or before December 31, 1959 |
| 70 & Over | Born on or before December 31, 1954 |
| 75 & Over | Born on or before December 31, 1949 |
| 80 & Over | Born on or before December 31, 1944 |
| 85 & Over | Born on or before December 31, 1939 |
