The Junior Development Series (JDS) is a tournament circuit specifically designed for players of a beginner to intermediate level. Each tournament allows players to experience crucial competitive match play and skill development opportunities.

2024 will see the competition continue in grouping players via Universal Tennis Rating (UTR) and will use the UTR system for all events. This means that all events will be rating-based play, rather than age group-based play.

2024 TOURNAMENT DATES

WHAT IS NEW IN 2024?

• Continuation of the UTR system for JDS events to allow for level-based competition
• Super-JDS
• Increase of events, one (1) more event has been added to the calendar.
• Cost of events:
  • One-Day (singles only) – $45.00
  • Two-Day (inclusion of compulsory doubles) – $55.00

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• Must be 17 years or younger as at 31/12/2023
• Must have Tennis ID Number
• Must be registered through UTR
• When entering two-day event, players must commit to both days’ competition
• Doubles Compulsory on two-day events

MATCH FORMAT

TWO-DAY EVENTS

Singles:
Best of Two (2) sets FIRST TO 6, first to 7 tiebreak at 6-6, with a 3rd set match-tiebreaker (10 points)
Normal Deuce

Players will be grouped into 8 with a match guarantee of three singles.

Doubles:

Best of Two (2) sets FIRST TO 6, first to 7 tiebreak at 6-6, with a 3rd set match-tiebreaker (10 points)
Normal Deuce

ONE-DAY EVENTS

Singles:
Best of Two (2) sets FIRST TO 4, first to 7 tiebreak at 3-3, with a 3rd set match-tiebreaker (10 points).
First Deuce – Normal, Second Deuce – Short (receivers’ choice) *

NEED TO WITHDRAW FROM AN EVENT?

If a player cannot play, their parent/guardian must notify the Tournament Director in writing ASAP.

The withdrawal deadline is Monday 11:59 pm before the tournament. Withdrawals before this deadline will be granted a $40.00 refund for one-day events and $50.00 for two-day events.

Players who withdraw after the above deadline but before the release of the draw will be granted a 50% refund.

Players who withdraw after the release of the draw will not be entitled to a refund, even if a medical certificate can be provided.

In the event that the tournament is cancelled before a player completes their first match, a full refund less a $10.00 admin fee will be issued.

JDS STATE FINALS TEAM SELECTION

JDS State Finals will be held in Rockhampton on the 12-13 October 2024

Acknowledging that a player’s UTR incorporates all forms of competition outside that of the JDS Series the following criteria has been approved by the GC Regional Assembly for the JDS State Finals Team Selection.

• Gold Coast JDS Regional Playoffs will be held on 15 September at Beenleigh Tennis Centre.
• All players must have played a minimum of 4 JDS events (Gold Coast based)
• The top 8 highest UTRs and 8 wildcards per gender and age, as at the last event of the calendar before the Regional Play-Off will be invited to play-off in their respective age groups
• Out of region players will not be eligible for GC regional representation
• Winner and Runner Up from each age group of the regional finals will be selected to represent the region in Rockhampton on 12 – 13 October
• If players enter the regional finals, they must commit to the JDS State Finals Competition in Rockhampton on 12 – 13 October