The Tennis Europe Junior Tour is an international competition circuit for young tennis players aged 12 to 16. Tournaments take place all year across Europe and are open to players from any country.

The Tour is divided into three age groups and categories:

Higher categories offer more ranking points and generally stronger competition.

Any eligible player who meets the age requirements and holds:

• a valid IPIN (International Player Identification Number), and
• a Tennis Europe Player Account

A ranking is not required to start playing. Many players begin without any international ranking.

Yes. After the entry deadline, National Federations review entries during a “National Window”. They confirm player identities, eligibility, coaches and national squads. In some cases, they may also prioritise players for acceptance.

“HOSP” stands for Hospitality. It usually indicates that the tournament provides accommodation, and sometimes meals, for players (and in some cases for coaches or parents). Hospitality policies can differ from event to event, so always check the fact sheet of each tournament.

To enter a Tennis Europe Junior event, you must:

1. Create an IPIN account.
2. Create a Tennis Europe Player Account.
3. Log in to the Tennis Europe system and enter the tournament online before the entry deadline.

Entries after the official deadline are not accepted, except for on-site alternates or wild cards at the discretion of the organisers.

The rules about entering multiple tournaments in the same week are:

• 14&U and 16&U players: up to three tournaments in the same week, with a clear priority order.
• 12&U players: one (1) 12&U Category 2 and one (1) 12&U Category 1 or 14&U event in the same week.

After the official withdrawal deadline, a player may appear on only one singles main draw or qualifying acceptance list.

The first entry lists for main draw, qualifying and alternates are published at 15:00 GMT, 21 days before the tournament week begins.

These lists are updated several times per day as players withdraw or are added, so you can follow your current position online.

The Freeze Deadline is the point (usually around 6 days before the Monday of the main draw week) after which players cannot move between different tournaments or acceptance lists.

After the Freeze Deadline, acceptance lists are essentially “frozen” and any late changes may result in penalties or be handled under special rules.

If you are not initially accepted into the main or qualifying draw:

• You may appear on the Alternate list and move up when other players withdraw before sign-in.
• You can also sign in at the venue as an On-Site Alternate. Acceptance is not guaranteed; you will be admitted only if there are last-minute withdrawals before the draw is finalised.

To avoid penalties, you must withdraw online before the official Withdrawal Deadline (13 days before the Monday of the tournament week at 14:00 GMT).

Key points:

• Use the official online system and the correct form, including both IPIN and Tennis Europe ID.
• Emails without the official form or phone withdrawals are not accepted.
• Late withdrawals may result in suspension points, unless they are among your first three excused withdrawals within the calendar year and are properly documented.

The acceptance process depends on the age group:

• 14&U and 16&U: Acceptance is based mainly on the Tennis Europe Junior Ranking. National Federations and organisers have specific windows to make adjustments and selections.
• 12&U: There is no ranking. All entered players are placed through Organiser Acceptances (OA) into the main draw and qualifying (if any).

For 14&U and 16&U players, the ranking is based on:

• The six best singles results over the last 52 weeks.
• The two best doubles results (any age category).
• Certain team events (Winter and Summer Cups and some world team finals) can add additional points.

For 12&U players, there is no official ranking, but they collect “starting points” to help their transition into the 14&U category.

A Bonus Draw (or Consolation) is a secondary draw where players who lose in the first round of the main draw can continue to compete. It provides additional match experience and more value from each tournament trip. Not all events offer a Bonus Draw, so always check the fact sheet.

Suspension points are disciplinary points recorded against a player for different types of offences, for example:

• Late withdrawals after the withdrawal deadline.
• No-show or failure to sign in at a tournament.
• On-court code violations (warnings, point penalties, defaults).
• Playing more than the allowed number of tournaments at 12&U.
• Concurrency (appearing on more than one final acceptance list).

When a player reaches a certain number of suspension points (commonly 10), disciplinary procedures and possible suspensions may be applied.

Players may normally submit an appeal only once they reach a total of ten (10) suspension points. Appeals submitted earlier are not considered.

It is important to keep all relevant evidence (for example, medical certificates) so that it can be used when an appeal is finally allowed.

Tournament costs vary a lot from country to country, but families should usually consider:

• Travel (flights, fuel, tolls, local transport).
• Accommodation and meals (unless covered by hospitality).
• Coaching fees and support on site.
• Training and preparation before the event.
• Insurance and any additional tournament-related expenses.

Requirements depend on the country, but minors often need:

• A valid passport or ID card.
• A consent form to travel abroad, especially if travelling with a coach or an adult who is not a parent.
• Medical and travel insurance to cover injuries, illness or emergency treatment during the trip.

Families should always check the specific regulations for each country well in advance of travel.

In most Tennis Europe Junior Tour events, on-court coaching is not allowed during matches. Players must compete independently once the match has started.

Some team competitions have different regulations, so always check the rules for the specific event.

12&U players may compete in a maximum of ten (10) 12&U and 14&U tournaments in a calendar year. Team events and certain special events are not included in this limit.

Playing more than the allowed number of tournaments may result in automatic penalties and suspension points.