Competitive Pathways
A designed pipeline for athletes with disabilities who aspire to reach their full potential, from local courts to global games.
Entry Points and Development
Get in the Game
Find a local program, become part of a community. Accessible for ages 4 and up.
USTA Red & Orange Ball
Level 6 – 7 USTA, JTT & UTR
Tournaments and team events. Try close-to-home, 1-day events to “get your game on.
Tournament Structure
Level 5 to Level 3 Events
Local, state, and sectional level-based competitive play.
All-Comers Camps
Top-tier national title events for adults and juniors.
Gender-Neutral Divisions
Level-based play structures designed to create uniform, fair competition fields.
Path to Elite and International Play
USTA Level 1-2 & ITF Tournaments
Pro-level tournaments home and abroad. Tournaments at this level are perennial, well-run, with a great following, including college coaches. Note: Sponsorships are an important part of travel.
High School & Collegiate Teams
Participating on CIF High School teams is key to getting noticed by college coaches; working out with teammates makes wheelchair players stronger and faster.
Player ID Camps
Talent, recognized by USTA national coaches, is rewarded with inclusion in this group – a stepping stone to Team USA, World Cup, Paralympics, and Professional ranks.
