Hamptons junior club tournament draws more than 50 young players

A 90-minute junior club tournament gave Hamptons families a compact midsummer option on Saturday, July 18, when more than 50 players from 8U through 18U competed from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Hamptons junior tennis group framed it as a community tennis centre tournament, the kind of short-format event that fits between camp drop-offs, lesson blocks and the kind of summer scheduling that makes every hour on court count.

For junior players, the value is less about a trophy and more about real match rhythm. A club tournament puts children into scoring, changeovers and pressure points against peers, which is a different test from drills or casual hitting. The spread from 8U to 18U also showed that the field was broad enough to give younger players a first taste of competition while still giving older juniors a place to play without a travel-heavy weekend.

That matters in a place like the Hamptons, where summer tennis competes with beach days, family plans and the rest of the seasonal calendar. East Hampton Town’s 2026 Youth Park Clinics for tennis are listed for grades 2 and 3, while Future Stars says its East Hampton tennis camp at East Hampton High School runs from June 29 through August 21 for ages 6 to 12. Long Island Tennis Magazine also published a March 17, 2026 guide to the top tennis camps, a reminder that families have plenty of structured options if they want to keep children active on court through the season.

The tournament fits best for juniors who already have some comfort in match play and for parents looking for one more competitive afternoon without committing to a full camp session or a travel slate. It is a practical middle ground in a region where summer tennis can mean anything from quick clinics to extended training blocks. The July 18 window, and the turnout it drew, showed that a short club event can still pull a sizable field when the Hamptons calendar is full and court time is at a premium.