Great Changes in the 2026 ALTA Junior Challenge Ladder!

We are excited to share that the Junior Challenge Ladder will be shifting to an earlier start in 2026. Registration is March 1 through June 1. We will have a kickoff event on Sunday, May 31, at Bitsy Grant from 4-6p.m., and the season runs June 1 through August 24. Our season ending celebration will be August 29 at Bitsy Grant. Our goal is simple: give players more availability and more opportunities to get on the court.

  • Would you like to play as many matches as you want, when it fits your schedule?
  • Can you handle a 12-week marathon where you are the captain of your own journey?
  • Are you interested in applying for the prestigious ALTA Foundation L. Keith Wood Scholarship?

Junior Challenge Ladder

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Get ready for an awesome experience this summer! The ladder is all about singles competition for junior players who are passionate about the game. It's the perfect platform to show off your skills and determination.

Season Information:

  • Registration is March 1 through June 1
  • Season kickoff is May 31 at Bitsy Grant
  • Season dates are June 1 through August 24
  • End of season celebration is August 29 at Bitsy Grant

New Player Requirements:

  • Minimum two USTA/UTR tournaments or high school team experience
  • You must agree to play at least one match every two weeks.
  • Yellow ball play only

Age Criteria for Players:

  • Must be 18 or younger during the ladder year
  • Must have reached 10th birthday during the ladder year

We will use TennisRungs to track the challenges and standings. After entering ladder placements, players can start challenging others. The ladders are divided by geographical areas, with a playoff at the end of the season. There are separate ladders for boys and girls, each arranged according to ability, age, and previous commitment to the ladder. Each ladder can accommodate up to 100 boys and 100 girls. Match play requires travel to another player's home court, necessitating commitment from the parents. If the drive exceeds 45 minutes, both parties must agree on a central location, or the Ladder Manager will assign a location for the match.

There is a $15 ladder fee in addition to the $15 annual Junior Leagues ALTA membership. Ladder members are eligible to win various prizes for different challenge categories.

Players and parents must familiarize themselves with the ALTA Junior Challenge Ladder rules and procedures. To participate, they need to review and sign the Player and Parent Agreement. The complete set of documents can be accessed by clicking on the ALTA Documents link at the bottom of the page. 

Gina Woods
Gina Woods
Junior Challenge Ladder Vice President
(770) 399-5788 ext. 123

Important Dates

Mar
01
Sun

Registration Opens

Registration opens online.

01 Mar Sun
May
31
Sun

JCL Kick-Off Event - Bitsy Grant TC 4-6pm

Registration closes online

31 May Sun
Jun
01
Mon

Registration Ends and Ladder Opens

Ladder Opens

01 Jun Mon
Aug
24
Mon

Ladder Closes

Ladder Closes

24 Aug Mon
Aug
29
Sat

End of Season Celebration - Bitsy Grant - 4pm-6pm

End of Season Event

29 Aug Sat

ALTA Documents

Need ALTA information? You're in the right place for rules, handbooks, guides and season packets that will answer questions and provide necessary instructions for playing ALTA. Document availability is role-based. If you are a captain or other team leader, you will have access to more information than a regular member to help you do your job. ALTA tennis follows the USTA Rules of Tennis found in Friend at Court. ALTA pickleball follows the USA Pickleball Official Rulebook.  You should also consult ALTA's rules for specific guidelines concerning league play and other ALTA-sponsored events. Those rules provide information on ALTA-specific regulations, such as default, forfeiture, retirement, scheduled match, sandbagging, inclement weather, rules specific to each league and the Junior Challenge Ladder.

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Junior Challenge Entry Sign-Up

All Challenge Ladder participants must be ALTA members first. If you (or the participant) have never been an ALTA member please sign up and choose membership for the year of the ladder that interests you.
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