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USTA QuickStart Tennis

USTA QuickStart Tennis is an exciting new play format for learning and enjoying tennis.

Why QuickStart Tennis?

Originally developed to bring kids into the game by utilizing specialized equipment, shorter court dimensions and modified scoring, all tailored to age and size, it is also ideal for individuals with disabilities or with differing abilities and circumstances. For seniors, it's a perfect alternative to the game of Pickelball.

For kids, QuickStart is tennis scaled down. The format is divided into two different levels, ages 8 and under and ages 10 and under. It's the fast, fun way to get kids into tennis - and keep them playing. Here are two terrific articles on QuickStart Tennis:

A list of QuickStart projects is available here.

For general information on the QuickStart Tennis format and equipment, please visit www.usta.com/quickstart.

I want QuickStart in my community!

Download a PowerPoint presentation that will help you convince local Park and Recreation staff about the importance of getting kids to play QuickStart Tennis, and customize it for your own community.

Painting permanent QuickStart tennis lines at your facility is a big step toward building and supporting a format that will change the face of youth tennis in America. These lines do not affect play for players using the whole court.

Click here to explore generic QuickStart design concepts, ranging from shared lines and permanent courts to playground stripes, as well as tips for professionals when painting permanent lines on courts.

For accurate specifications to share with your contractor or painter, click here.

A video of the USTA North Carolina Inaugural 8U QuickStart State Championships held at the Cary Tennis Park may be viewed by clicking here. The video demonstrates the potential economic impact that QuickStart tournaments can bring to communities; and why the building/conversion of permanent QuickStart courts and painting of permanent lines is so important to address now.

This video coupled with the Why QuickStart? PowerPoint presentation makes a powerful educational package, especially for promoting to park and recreation departments.

Converting existing courts into QuickStart courts also creates demand for more adult courts as kids are moved onto the downsized courts.

Here is a recent ruling on the required QuickStart Tennis format for use in sanctioned tournaments in Boys’ and Girls’ 8 divisions, and recommended for other competitions in these divisions.

Is USTA funding available?

Currently, funding is available from the USTA Public Facility Assistance Program. Please fill out the Facility Assistance Form located here. In addition, USTA's Southern and Northern Sections offer additional assistance to their communities for painting lines. If your Section does not offer a QuickStart Line Grant, contact your Section or District office and ask how you can help make this happen.

For more information on the USTA Southern QuickStart Line Grant, please review the QuickStart Information documents by clicking here, or contact a USTA Southern Advocacy Consultant for assistance. Share these documents with your CTA, District office or Section office so you can get something started in your community!