2026 Tennis ACT 10&u Green Ball Points Race
Tennis ACT is proud to introduce the 2026 10&u Green Ball Points Race, aligned with the National Green Ball Pathway. This initiative rewards consistent performance across selected Green Ball tournaments and provides a clear pathway for ACT players to qualify for the 2026 10&U Green Ball Nationals – ACT State Finals.
How the Points Race Works
Players earn points by competing in designated Green Ball Points Race events throughout the year. Points are awarded based on tournament results below:
Result | Points |
Green Ball Singles Winner | 15 points |
Runner‑Up | 10 points |
Semi‑Finalist | 5 points |
These points contribute directly to selection for the ACT State Finals.
Points Race Event Calendar
Event | Date |
29 May – 1 June | |
4 – 6 July | |
5 – 7 September | |
27 – 30 September | |
2026 10&U Green Ball Nationals – ACT Qualifying (Invitational event) | 24 – 25 October |
*Please note the points race events will have a draw size of 16 players
Pathway to the ACT State Finals
The top eight boys and top eight girls will be invited to compete at the ACT state finals.
Selections include:
- Top seven male and females from the points race
- One male and female wildcard selected by the ACT Talent Performance Team
Invitations will be issued directly by Tennis ACT. Participation is exclusive to ACT players.
Pathway to Nationals
The following players will qualify for the National Event:
- Male winner of the Points race
- Female winner of the Points Race
- Male winner of the ACT State Finals
- Female winner of the ACT State Finals
If a Points Race winner also wins the state finals, the nationals position will be awarded to the next best performing player at the state finals.
Qualification Process
Pathway to the ACT State Finals:
The top eight boys and top eight girls will be invited to compete at the ACT state finals.
Selections include:
- Top seven male and females from the points race
- One male and female wildcard selected by the ACT Talent Performance Team
Invitations will be issued directly by Tennis ACT. Participation is exclusive to ACT players.
Pathway to Nationals
The following players will qualify for the National Event:
- Male winner of the Points race
- Female winner of the Points Race
- Male winner of the ACT State Finals
- Female winner of the ACT State Finals
If a Points Race rinner also wins the state finals, the nationals position will be awarded to the next best performing player at the State Finals.
Eligibility
To participate in the Green Ball Points Race:
- Players must be 10 years old or younger
- Eligibility for each tournament is based on the player's age on the last day of that tournament month
- Eligibility for the State Final and National event is based on age as of November 2026 (Players born from December 2015 are eligible for the Qualifying event and National event)
- Maxiumum racquet size is 26 inches