Age Group Eligibility

2026 Age Groups


The primary age category is determined according to a player’s birth year.

2026 Junior Age Category

Age Group Eligibility Birth Year
U8 2018 or later
 U9 2017 or later*
 U10 2016
 U12 2014, 2015
 U14 2012, 2013
U16 2010, 2011
U18 2008, 2009

As per OTA Policy, players may only play up to two categories above their own. Anyone found to be registered in a category they are not eligible for, will be placed in the exclude list.

U9 and U10 players may apply for claiming U10 or U12 as their primary age group. Please contact OTA PD team otatournaments@tennisontario.com for more information.

2026 Masters Age Category

Age Group Eligibility Birth Year
30+ 1992 to 1996
35+ 1987 to 1991
40+ 1982 to 1986
45+ 1977 to 1981
50+ 1972 to 1976
55+ 1967 to 1971
60+ 1962 to 1966
65+ 1957 to 1961
70+ 1952 to 1956
75+ 1947 to 1951
80+ 1946 and older

If you have any questions regarding age group eligibility, please contact otatournament@tennisontario.com