About
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.
The Junior Development Series will continue to use the UTR system for all events. This means that all events will contribute to a players UTR with rating-based and age group-based events.
For more information regarding UTR, please click here. https://www.tennis.com.au/news-and-events/players-and-rankings/universal-tennis-rating
Entry Requirements
Must be 17 years or younger as at 31/12/2024
Must have completed your Competitive Player Profile
Must be registered through UTR
All entries via the Tennis Australia Tournaments website
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Regional Qualifying
*updated 8 March, 2023
| Selection Criteria | Regional Finals | Entry | Circuit Regulations | |
| Far North | Must play 4 JDS events to qualify for regional final. | YES. Winner and R/UP from each age group represent at state finals. | Enter here! | 2023 Far North Junior Development Series Rules & Regulations |
| North | Must play one of the following combinations to qualify for the regional final. 3 x A + 1 x B, 2 x A + 3 B, 1 x A + 5 x B. | YES. Winner and R/UP from each age group represent at state finals. | Enter here! | 2023 North JDS Calendar & qualification requirements |
| Central | 4 events to qualify for finals. Must play 2 x A+, 1 x A, 1 x B, 1 x C to win the circuit on points. | YES. Winner of the finals and Winner of the circuit on points. If the same person, second on points is selected. | Enter here! | 2024 Central Region Junior Development Series Regulations |
| Sunshine Coast | Winner on points accumulated throughout the year. Must play 4 events to qualify for the regional playoff. | YES. Winner from each age group. | Enter here! | 2024 Sunshine Coast JDS Regulations |
| Metro | Minimum of 2 JDS events to qualify for the regional final. | YES. Winner & Runner-up from each age group qualify for the state final. | Enter here! | 2024 Metro JDS Information |
| Gold Coast | 4 JDS events to qualify. Top 8 UTR’s and 8 wildcards in each age group qualify for the regional playoff. | YES. Winner & Runner-up from each age group qualify for the state final. | Enter here! | 2024 Gold Coast JDS Regulations |
| South | Must play 3 x A & 3 x B events to be eligible. Selection based of UTR. | Not Applicable | Enter here! | TBA |
2024 QLD JDS State Final
Date: 12 & 13 October 2024
Venue: Rockhampton Regional Tennis Centre
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