Youth League & National League
Go head-to-head with teams from across your county, region and even the nation in one of the biggest team tennis competitions in Britain – the Youth League and National League.
Open to teams from all LTA registered venues – the Youth & National Leagues give players of all ages and abilities the chance to battle it out alongside against a variety of different opponents alongside their friends.
So, assemble your team and find out how you can get involved in the next Youth League or National League competitions.
To enter a Youth League team, click on the 'How to Enter' tab below to find your local league
We run Youth League (county based) team events for all age groups (8U-18U) – so anyone can get involved!
Teams should be from an LTA registered venue (that could be a park, club, school or university) and should have a minimum of six players – competing in both singles and doubles.
National League (regionally based) competitions are for 12U, 14U and 18U age groups – boys and girls. These take place on a regional and national level – with the champions in each region progressing to the finals at the National Tennis Centre in Roehampton (summer season only). The top teams in four set regions (based on county registration) may be accepted in each age group event based on the rankings of nominated players at entry stage.
All matches played in the competition count towards a players ITF World Tennis Number. LTA Ranking points also apply:
Grade 1 - National League Junior 12&U – 18&U Finals
Grade 3 - National League Junior 12&U – 18&U (Group Stage)
Grade 4 - Youth League 8&U – 18&U Division 1
Grade 5 - Youth League 8&U – 18&U Division 2 onwards
The Summer Leagues get underway from April – check out the full event fixture schedule for the 2025 season:
The Winter Leagues get underway in September - check out the full event fixture schedule for the 2025-26 season:
Entry closing dates:
Summer:
- Youth League – 28 February
- National League – 31 January
2025 LTA Youth League Entry Flyer
2025 LTA National League Entry Flyer
Winter:
- Entry opens in August and closes on 1 September
Find out how you can enter a team into the Youth League or National League here:
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Bedfordshire |
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Berkshire |
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Buckinghamshire |
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Channel Isles |
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Cornwall |
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Cumbria |
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Devon |
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Dorset |
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Durham & Cleveland |
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Essex |
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Herefordshire & Worcestershire |
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Hertfordshire |
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Isle of Man |
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Kent |
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Leicestershire |
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Norfolk |
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North Wales |
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Northamptonshire |
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Nottinghamshire |
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Oxfordshire |
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Shropshire |
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Somerset |
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South Wales |
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Staffordshire |
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Suffolk |
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Surrey |
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Sussex |
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Warwickshire |
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West of Scotland |
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Wiltshire |
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Yorkshire |
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National League Junior |
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If you have any further queries please contact your league organiser (details above) or email nationalleague@lta.org.uk.
Named after former Davis Cup captain, British tennis legend and founder of the National League, Paul Hutchins, this award is given to someone who has shown true commitment to the Team Tennis Competition.
In memory of Paul, each year we reward either a player, team captain or league organiser who has gone above and beyond to inspire others and make the competition so enjoyable for everyone involved.
You can nominate a player, team captain or league organiser for the 2025 award via our online nomination form below.
Paul Hutchins Commitment Award Nomination Form
Previous Winners:
2019 - Tony Lawson (Holcombe Brook Club)
2021 - Simon Morris (Wrexham LTC)
2022 - Steve Tiddy (Sutton T&SC)
2023 - Katie Shaw (Edgbaston Priory Club)
2024 - Johnny Barr (David Lloyd Raynes Park)
All results from National League matches will go towards improving your ITF World Tennis Number.
You can track and follow results and scores here. Click on the link below and then onto ‘Leagues’ on the left hand side – enter your county name in the search bar and your league will be displayed:
LTA Youth & National League Survey - to feedback regarding the competition please complete our online survey
Team Captain's Resources - Summer
2025 LTA Youth League Entry Flyer
2025 LTA National League Entry Flyer
2025 Youth & National League Summer Rules
Team Captains Safeguarding Guidance Form
Match Day Scorecards (for all Youth & National League fixtures):
10U-18U Scorecard - 4 Singles & 2 Doubles (4 player)
10U-18U Scorecard - 2 Singles & 1 Doubles (2 player)
Team Captain's Resources - Winter
2024-25 LTA Youth League Entry Flyer
2024-25 Youth League Winter Rules
Team Captains Safeguarding Guidance Form
How to Videos:
How players can add their venue to their LTA Profile
How to enter teams (watch from 6 minutes in)
Frequently asked questions
The LTA Junior National League is a team-based competition for junior tennis players across Britain. It gives players the chance to represent their club in a structured league format against other local and regional teams.
Junior players aged 8U to 18U can enter, depending on their age group and club eligibility. Players must have an LTA Advantage membership and a valid World Tennis Number (WTN) to compete.
Teams compete in local league matches during the summer season, with successful teams progressing to regional or national finals. Matches are played in a round-robin format, usually with singles and doubles rubbers.
Yes, results from Junior National League matches can contribute to your World Tennis Number, helping you track progress and match up with players of similar ability.