Introducing the Vanguard UTR Tour
- Feb 9
- 2 min read

Match Play & Tournaments for Junior Players
Vanguard Tennis Academy is excited to officially launch the Vanguard UTR Tour — a structured series of UTR-verified match play sessions and tournaments designed to help junior players gain real competitive experience in a supportive, high-performance environment.
The Vanguard UTR Tour is open to all junior players across the Pacific Northwest (PNW), including athletes from British Columbia, Washington, and surrounding regions. Participation is not limited to Vanguard athletes — players from all clubs and academies are welcome.
What Is the Vanguard UTR Tour?
The Vanguard UTR Tour focuses on meaningful match play, proper scoring formats, and player development through competition. Events are organized by age group and level to ensure fair, competitive matches that support long-term growth.
Players will learn how to:
Compete under true match conditions
Apply technical and tactical skills in real play
Develop match routines, confidence, and mental toughness
Accumulate verified Universal Tennis Rating (UTR) results
Event Structure
The Vanguard UTR Tour includes:
UTR Match Play Events
One-day and weekend UTR Tournaments
Age groups: U9, U10, U12, U14, U16 & U18
All matches follow UTR guidelines and are submitted for official rating verification.
Who Can Participate?
✔ Open to all junior players
✔ Open to players across the Pacific Northwest (PNW)
✔ Vanguard and non-Vanguard athletes welcome
✔ Players new to UTR encouraged to participate
Registration & Schedule
Event schedules and registration details are posted on our website, with new events added regularly throughout the season.
👉 CLICK HERE to view the Vanguard UTR Tour schedule and register online
Please keep checking the event page weekly, as we will be adding more tournaments and match play opportunities coming soon.
