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Level 7 in Oakhurst, NJ, entries close Wed, Sep 23, 5:59pm EDT. 3 in so far, Boys' Singles 12 & under is the busiest draw (4 of 32). What do you want to know?
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Draws
Best of 3 sets, 7-point match tiebreak for the third · Hard courts · Yellow ball
| Division | Entered | Draw |
|---|---|---|
| Boys' Singles 12 & under | 4 | 32 |
| Girls' Singles 12 & under | 1 | 32 |
Counted within the last hour. Selection runs off the ranking list when entries close, and it runs differently at different levels, so whether a junior gets in depends on where they sit in this field. Add their USTA ID and we will tell you.
Will my junior get in?
The ID is on your junior's USTA account. We look up their published standing, read it against this tournament's entry count and its selection rule, and tell you where that leaves them. We never ask for a name and USTA never sends us one.
What it is worth
Levels 6 and 7 pay per match won, capped at 4 wins: up to 56 ranking points for winning the flight.
| Wins the flight (4 wins) | 56 |
| Loses the final (4 wins) | 54 |
| Two wins | 24 |
| One win | 12 |
| One consolation win | 6 |
Standings points, before bonus points for beating a ranked opponent. What a result is actually worth to your junior depends on the six results they are already counting.
From the tournament desk
Draw Type: Round Robin with playoffs
Match format: Two short sets with 4, 7 point match tiebreak at one set all ; no-ad scoring
Selection process: 32 players in each division will be selected using the bottom up selection process. In bottom up selection, the unranked players are selected first, then lowest ranked, etc. In the event that the number of unranked players exceeds the published draw limit, selection shall be based on time/date entry.
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Timeline
| Entries opened | Thu, Sep 17, 12:00pm EDT |
| Entries close | Wed, Sep 23, 5:59pm EDT |
| Selections | After entries close |
| Draws posted | Usually the week of |
| Play | Sat Sep 26, 2026 |
Questions parents ask
Will my junior get in?
No draw is full yet. Selection runs off the ranking list when entries close, and it runs differently at different levels, so whether a junior gets in depends on where they sit in this field. Add their USTA ID and we will tell you.
What is a Level 7?
The entry point of USTA junior tennis. One or two days, local, no ranking needed to enter, and every win earns ranking points. The right first tournament. Levels 6 and 7 pay per match won, capped at 4 wins: up to 56 ranking points for winning the flight.
When do we know?
Selections post after entries close (Wed, Sep 23, 5:59pm EDT). Draws usually post the week of the tournament. Text Coach Ace and we will tell you the moment either one lands.
Closing soon nearby
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- L7 Centercourt BG 12s & 14s Championships (16 draw) *bottom up by rankingLevel 7 · 38 mi · Tue Sep 22, 2026 · closes Sun, Sep 20, 5:59pm EDT
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Text Coach Ace at (213) 410-2440 with your junior's name and division. Ace keeps the file: deadline, selections, draws, and what to do the night before.
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