General
… What is the ITA Summer Circuit Points Race?
Frequenly Asked Questions
The ITA created the Summer Circuit for incoming first-year student-athletes and current collegiate players with tournament competition during the summer months. All tournament matches results contribute to each participant’s ITF World Tennis Number (WTN).
However, due to NCAA compliance purposes, the events are categorized as “open,” which means anyone — including high-level juniors and adults — can compete in these events as long as they are a current ITA player member.
How does the ITA Summer Circuit Points Race help me qualify for the ITA National Summer Championships and the ITA Men’s & Women’s All-American Championships?
The ITA administers a points race covering the six weeks of play during the Summer Circuit. Awarded points are available for flights 1 and 2. See the points breakdown listing.
The Summer Circuit events serve as a qualifier for the ITA National Summer Championships, showcasing 64 of the top collegiate players from around the country. The 2023 ITA Tennis-Point National Summer Championships powered by WTN will take place August 11-15 at the Scott Speicher Memorial Tennis Center on the Florida State University campus in Tallahassee, FL.
Returning NCAA Division I players who win the singles and doubles events at the Summer Championships will receive a wildcard into the main draw of the ITA Men’s & Women’s All-American Championships. Additionally, returning NCAA Division I players who are finalists at the Summer Championships will receive a wildcard into the qualifying round of the All-American Championships.
How does the ITA Summer Circuit Points Race help me qualify for the ITA National Summer Championships and the ITA Men’s & Women’s All-American Championships?
The ITA administers a points race covering the six weeks of play during the Summer Circuit. Awarded points are available for flights 1 and 2. See the points breakdown listing.
The Summer Circuit events serve as a qualifier for the ITA National Summer Championships, showcasing 64 of the top collegiate players from around the country. The 2023 ITA Tennis-Point National Summer Championships powered by World Tennis Number will take place August 11-15 at the Scott Speicher Memorial Tennis Center on the Florida State University campus.
Returning NCAA Division I players who win the singles and doubles events at the Summer Championships will receive a wildcard into the main draw of the ITA Men’s & Women’s All-American Championships. Additionally, returning NCAA Division I players who are finalists at the Summer Championships will receive a wildcard into the qualifying round of the All-American Championships.
Will I use the same ITA Member ID as I did last year?
Yes. However, you will still need to renew your membership and confirm your details before your member ID becomes active for the current calendar year.
Will I use the same ITA Member ID as I did last year?
Yes. However, you will still need to renew your membership and confirm your details before your member ID becomes active for the current calendar year.
How do I renew my ITA Player Membership if I can’t remember my password?
If you are a new player, you will sign up for an ITA Player Membership and create a new account.
If you are a returning player, you will sign in by entering your email address and password. If you do not remember your password, you can reset your password by clicking “Forgot Password.” You will then receive an email with instructions on resetting your password.
Yes, players outside of the United States can participate in the ITA Summer Circuit.
How do international players register for an ITA Player Membership?
Registering for your ITA Player Membership is the same process as those living in the United States. However, when selecting the “State” on the “Player details” registration form, pick “Foreign” for the state location.
Yes, players outside of the United States can participate in the ITA Summer Circuit.
How do international players register for an ITA Player Membership?
Registering for your ITA Player Membership is the same process as those living in the United States. However, when selecting the “State” on the “Player details” registration form, pick “Foreign” for the state location.
Where do I register for ITA Summer Circuit tournaments?
Links to each tournament registration page will be made available 30 days before the tournament start date on the ITA website in the ITA Summer Circuit weekly schedule area.
Where do I register for ITA Summer Circuit tournaments?
Links to each tournament registration page will be made available 30 days before the tournament start date on the ITA website in the ITA Summer Circuit weekly schedule area.
Where do I register for ITA Summer Circuit tournaments?
Links to each tournament registration page will be made available 30 days before the tournament start date on the ITA website in the ITA Summer Circuit weekly schedule area.
What will draw sizes be for each tournament?
The draw size for each event will vary and is determined by how many courts each host site has available. In some cases, there will be multiple flights.
Are wild cards provided for entrance into Summer Circuit tournaments?
Though not mandatory, host sites will have the option to award one wild card entry for every 16 players in a draw or flight.
Is prize money offered to Summer Circuit participants?
Host sites have the option to make their event a prize money event. The amount of prize money is at the discretion of the host site, but the distribution amounts between genders should be equal.