Level 6, New Canaan Racquet Club: BG 12,14,16,18

Both Connecticut and Massachusetts have updated their travel orders. All tournament players who intend to participate in an upcoming tournament must ensure they are following the applicable state travel restrictions in deciding whether or not to enter and attend events, and that orders for MA and CT now include restrictions with respect to RI. In some cases, you may be required to either quarantine for 14 days or submit a negative COVID-19 test result within 72 hours of travel.

As we navigate this unprecedented time, all players are expected to adhere to the guidelines set forth by each tournament facility. Tournament Directors are expected and have agreed to follow state and local government guidelines to ensure a safe environment for all players and spectators. All directors have been asked to be on the premise for the duration of the match. In the case this cannot take place, the TD MUST have a USTANE authorized representative who can act as the director. An authorized representative is someone that runs tournaments and is SafePlay approved. Additionally, all TDs have been asked to keep track of when players and their guests arrive and when they leave.

Below you will find facility guidelines and reminders in addition to the USTA return to tournament play guidelines, and player recommendations and reminders that must be adhered to.

- Depending on the number of registered players, Tournament Directors reserve the right to cap the number of participants.
- Tournament Directors reserve the right to ask you to leave the facility if proper guidelines are not being followed.
- One chaperone or guest can accompany a player to a tournament (2 at most).

MANDATORY: Each player must complete this liability waiver (link) upon registration.
MANDATORY: If a player, chaperone, or guest develops symptoms, you must contact the Tournament Director at the event in which you played.

NCRC Tournament Guidelines for USTA
Please see the guidelines below for UTR tournaments this summer at NCRC until further notice. Please read over these with your child before the tournament.
* Each players must complete this liability waiver for NCRC upon registration by clicking this Link to Online Waiver
* If a player, chaperone, or guest develops symptoms, you must contact the Tournament Director at the event in which you played.
* One chaperone or guest can accompany a player to a tournament, but that individual MAY NOT be present inside for the tournament while their child's match is being played.
* Players will be directed by the Tournament Director as to when they can enter the building before their round robin set of matches. Please do not come into the building before being asked to do so.
* Players MUST wear a mask upon entering the building and keep a mask on until they go on court.
* Players MUST sign in at the tournament desk when they arrive and they leave the facility EACH time.
* Each player will be given their own can of balls to use for the entirety of their round robin matches. They will use their can of balls every time they serve.
* Receiving players will NOT touch their opponents' tennis balls with their hands but send to opposite side with their racquet.
* Players will position their bags/gear on opposite sides of the net.
* When changing sides, make sure to do so on opposite sides of the net.
* No score cards will be used on-court.
* Bring plenty of water/sports drink as fountains will be off limits.
* Players must bring their own towel
* There will be no snacks available
* Players will not shake hands at the completion of each match.
* When a player's set of round robin matches are finished, they will be asked to leave the facility immediately.
* The Tournament Director reserves the right to ask you to leave the facility if proper guidelines are not being followed.
Note: state and local government guidelines will be enforced.

You can review the return to tournament play recommendations. more info

You can review the officiating return to play recommendations more info

As a reminder, as of January 1st, 2020 New England has implemented changes to the tournament structure as it relates to points accumulated and formats. The new level 6 tournament structure reflects the 2019 level 7.


All age divisions (BG 12U - 18U) will be a Round Robin Format


Score Format: One Set to Six (30 Points per match win)


TEMPORARY BONUS POINTS - For tournaments starting between January 1 and June 28, 2020, USTA NE will award temporary bonus points for certain results at each level of play (see yellow shaded cells). For these results, 2019 points will be awarded TEMPORARILY. On the July 10, 2020 standings, ALL 2020 results will be based on the new points table. These temporary points are designed to minimize the impact of change in regards to selection to sectionals, national teams, and national championships.