CATCH National Junior Championships 2026
A National Showcase of Trinidad & Tobago’s Best Junior Tennis Players
CATCH National Junior Championships 2026
The CATCH National Junior Championships 2026 is the premier showcase for junior tennis in Trinidad & Tobago, highlighting the country’s top young players while also welcoming developing players into competitive tennis. The tournament will feature boys’ and girls’ events across multiple age divisions and developmental categories.
Tournament Dates
📅 March 28, 2026 – April 2, 2026
Venue
📍National Racquet Centre, Tacarigua
Tournament Overview
This tournament serves as an important national junior competition and a key platform for player development and selection consideration. National ranking points will be awarded for the main event draws, with the exception of the 10 & Under division. Developmental events are intended for beginner players and do not carry national ranking points.
Tournament Information & Registration
📄 Tournament Prospectus
Players, parents and coaches are encouraged to review the full tournament prospectus for detailed information regarding tournament rules, eligibility requirements, match formats, and event regulations.
➡ Download Prospectus for the CATCH National Junior Championships Here
➡ Download Prospectus for the CATCH Red Ball Tournament Here
🎾 Tournament Registration
All entries must be completed online through the official ClubSpark registration platform.
➡ Register for the CATCH National Juniors Here
➡ Register for the CATCH Developmental Juniors Here
➡ Register for the CATCH Red Ball Tournament Here
Please ensure that entries are submitted before the official entry deadline. Late entries will not be accepted.
Entry Deadline
Entries close on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 4:00 PM.
Main Events
Boys’ Singles: U10, U12, U14, U16, U18
Girls’ Singles: U10, U12, U14, U16, U18
Boys’ Doubles and Girls’ Doubles: U10
Junior Boys’ Doubles and Junior Girls’ Doubles
Senior Boys’ Doubles and Senior Girls’ Doubles
Developmental Events
Junior Development Boys’ Singles
Junior Development Girls’ Singles
Senior Development Boys’ Singles
Senior Development Girls’ Singles
Important Eligibility Notes
Players in the 12 & Under, 14 & Under, 16 & Under, and 18 & Under Singles divisions are required to compete in their base age division. Players ranked in the Top 4 of their base age group as at March 1, 2026 may be eligible to play up into the next age division, subject to the tournament rules and age requirements.
For the 10 & Under division, players eligible for both 10 & Under and 12 & Under Singles may only choose one division, and players in 10 & Under Singles may only play 10 & Under Doubles.
Special Format for U14
Due to the scheduling clash with the ITF World Junior Tennis Competition, the U14 event will consist of a Qualifying Draw followed by a Main Draw. This is a special format being used for this tournament.
Entry Information
Entry Fee: TT$50 per event
Annual TATT Registration Fee: TT$65 for 2026
Registration Platform: ClubSpark
Entries must be completed online and accompanied by the prescribed fee.
Payment Details:-
🏦 Bank Name: RBC Royal Bank of Trinidad and Tobago, Port of Spain
Account Name: Tennis Association of Trinidad and Tobago
Account Type: Chequing
Account Number: 100088017846983
Payment Communication: Name of Player
Draw Information
Draws will be conducted on Thursday, March 26, 2026 at the National Racquet Centre. Draw time will be announced.
Opening Day Information
The tournament begins on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 10:00 AM. All players are required to be present on the first day for doubles sign-in and the Opening Ceremony between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM. The Opening Ceremony will take place at 9:00 AM at the National Racquet Centre.
Doubles Sign-In
Doubles entries close at 9:00 AM on Saturday, March 28, 2026, and both players must sign in together on site.
Match Format
Events with five or fewer entries may be played in a round-robin format
Developmental Events: best of three short sets
Main Events: best of three regular sets with a match tie-break instead of a third set
No-ad scoring and no-let rule will apply
Play may continue under lights where necessary
Penn balls will be used
Players may be required to play up to three matches per day
Eligibility
Entry is restricted to citizens of Trinidad & Tobago. Players must provide proof of citizenship, such as a passport, birth certificate, or other acceptable documentation. Non-citizens may only be considered for special exemption if they can show proof that they are substantially in the process of obtaining a TTO passport.
Dress Code
Players must present themselves for play in a professional manner and wear clean, acceptable tennis attire. CATCH tournament T-shirts are also considered acceptable attire for play.
Additional Notes
Participation in this tournament is mandatory for players who wish to be considered for national team selection, unless otherwise exempted. Medics will be available for players only.
Contact
Tennis Association of Trinidad and Tobago
National Racquet Centre, Orange Grove Road, Tacarigua
📞 (868) 702-7537