Next up on the Medibank Junior Development Series (MJDS) calendar is the Little Masters MJDS<\/strong>.<\/p>\n This tournament will be held over two weekends on 23-24 and 30-31 August, and will be open to 7\/u (red ball), 9\/u (orange ball), 11\/u (green ball), 13\/u, 15\/u and 17\/u. Entries will close next Monday, 18 August at 11.59pm<\/strong>.<\/p>\n While the tournaments do not hold Australian Ranking points, they add a crucial step in the tournament pathway for children looking to be involved in tournament play. MJDS tournaments have a strong focus on participation, with multiple playing opportunities for each child and the use of modified equipment.<\/p>\n 11\/u players will use 75% compression Hot Shots Green Balls, whilst 9\/u players will use the 50% compression Hot Shots Orange Balls and 7\/u players will use 25% compression Hot Shots Red Balls.<\/p>\n Players are encouraged to contact the relevant Tournament Director or visit the Tennis Australia Tournaments website<\/a>\u00a0for online entry or the Tennis SA Tournaments page<\/a>\u00a0for manual entry.<\/p>\n Generation Better and The Medibank Junior Development Series isn\u2019t about winning or losing. It\u2019s about encouraging kids to get out there and have a go. Spectators are being encouraged to nominate children who show commitment and enthusiasm and display a positive attitude throughout the series for a 2014 Medibank Good Sport Award.<\/p>\n Each month between May 1 and November 30 this year, one winner per state will be selected. The winners will receive: a tennis racquet, balls, bag and towel. More information about the Good Sport Awards and an electronic copy of the nomination form are available at here<\/a>.<\/p>\n2014 Medibank Good Sport Awards<\/span><\/h4>\n