Nike Junior Tour National Masters

Tournament Site: Evert Tennis Academy, 10334 Diego Drive South, Boca Raton, FL 33428

About the Nike Junior 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 34 countries participating in the NJT, representing over 60,000 players. Each participating country holds a NJT National Masters. The winners of the National Masters then compete in the NJT International Masters. Team expenses to the International Masters are covered by Nike. Current ATP and WTA players who have won and or participated in the NJT International Masters participants include Rafael Nadal, Juan Martin Del Potro Tomas Berdych, Robin Soderling, and Shahar Peer.

NJT International Masters: The NJT USA National Masters winners advance to play in the NJT International Masters, December 5-12, Club Med Sandpiper Bay, Port St. Lucie, Florida. Travel and room & board for the International Masters are paid for by Nike. To see a video from the 2012 NJT International Masters go to: www.dartfish.tv/nikejuniortour

NJT USA National Masters Acceptance: For 2013, players will be accepted into the NJT USA National Masters, September 13-15, based on their USTA National ranking following the 2013 National Championships in August. Draws will be limited to 16. The draws will be filled with the top 12, ITF age eligible entrants, and four wildcards

Wildcards: Request for wildcards should be submitted to Phil Cello, Tournament Director at cellotennis@comcast.net

USTA Tournament Level: The 2013 NJT USA National Masters is a Level II USTA National Event

Surface: Clay

Match Play Format: Compass draw. All players will play four matches

***NJT Age Eligibility: NJT USA qualifying leads to the NJT International Masters where 34 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, 2013, you WOULD NOT BE ELIGIBLE to compete in the 12's at the NJT USA National Masters or the International Masters.

Hospitality: Nike provides hospitality for all entrants. Players will have their own room, double occupancy which may be shared with a parent or coach. Breakfast and lunch will be provided for players throughout the event. Hotel check-in, Thursday September 12 beginning at 12:00PM. Players/parents wishing to check in before Thursday, September 13 or extend their stay beyond Saturday, September 14, may do so by contacting the hotel and using the Nike Parents block code "NJPNJPA". Additional rooms for others attending the tournament may be booked using the same code. The tournament room rate is $84.00 per night. Specific questions should be directed to Ori Levy, Group Coordinator, Boca Raton Marriott, 561-620-3707.


Tournament Hotel: Boca Raton Marriott Boca Center, 5150 Town Center Circle, Boca Raton, Florida 33486, 561/392-4600

NJT Waiver: All participants in this event must sign the US NJT Indemnity form. Click the following link, print and bring the completed form to the event. more info

Players are selected manually by the tournament director after the close of registration.

Entry to this tournament is open to all USTA members. Entries must be submitted by Thursday, August 30, 2012 11:59:00 AM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.

In the future, you can jump straight to this tournament by entering the tournament identification number: 500047412 from the searchable schedule homepage.

* For tournaments with start dates between today and December 2013 the fees displayed include a non-refundable processing fee and apply for events entered in one transaction. Additional fees may apply for events entered in separate transactions. For tournaments with start dates after December 2013 the total fee will be displayed at checkout.

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