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Level 5 in Ellicott City, MD, about 332 miles from you, entries close Thu, Sep 3, 5:59pm EDT. 28 in so far, Girls' Singles 16 & under is the busiest draw (28 of 32). What do you want to know?

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Draws

Best of 3 sets, 10-point match tiebreak for the third · Hard courts · Yellow ball

Division	Entered	Draw
Girls' Singles 16 & under	28	32

Counts are live from USTA as of the last hour. Selection is by ranking list: a full draw still takes alternates, and unranked juniors get in when a draw is not full.

From the tournament desk

IMPORTANT SPORTSMANSHIP REMINDERS

All players, parents, and spectators MUST sign the Mid-Atlantic ACES Pledge and players will be REQUIRED to show their Mid-Atlantic ACES Pledge digital medallions or bag tag at check in.

All participants MUST adhere to the USTA Mid-Atlantic Sportsmanship Expectations; including The Do’s and Don’ts of Good Sportsmanship and are encouraged to nominate fellow participants as Champions on and off the court!

Players are expected to play all scheduled matches.

Draw Format:

Maximum 32 players per division

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Draw Formats:

17-32 Players play FIC+16 w/Playoffs, 6-16 Players play FICQ w/Playoff for 3rd/4th; 3-5 Players play RR

Main Draw & Consolation Score Format:

Best of three Full Sets with a 10 point tiebreak in lieu of a third set, Ad scoring

Consolation may not play to completion, and players may play up to 3 singles matches in a day.

Indoors ONLY:

Consolation may play Best 2 of 3 short sets with a 7-point tiebreaker in lieu of a third set, no ad scoring.

Anticipated Schedule (subject to change):

2 Day Feed-in Consolation Round of 16 (FIC+16) w/playoff for 3rd/4th & 5th/6th

Day 1: Main Draw Round of 32 & 16; Consolation Round 1

Day 2: Main Draw: Quarters & Semis, Finals + 3rd/4th Playoff; Consolation: Round 2 & Quarters, and Semis (Finals

Not played); Playoffs: Round 1, and 5th & 6th (Playoff for 7th/8th not played) (NOTE: 3 Matches played DAY 2)

Entry Information:

By registering for this event, players and parents are agreeing to be familiar with and abide by all aspects of the USTA Mid-Atlantic Junior Tournament Regulations . Registrants must review and understand the Mid-Atlantic regulations and all of the tournament notes including the Entry Information section below.

Tournament Refund Policy . Once play begins refunds will not be given. A credit may be given if the tournament has to be cancelled once started. If we must cancel events before the start of play a refund will be given minus any fees that have been taken in advance. Players are able to withdraw themselves online anytime before the tournament deadline. After the deadline has passed, no refunds or credits will be issued if a player is unable to play for any reason.

USTA CUSTOMER CARE: If you have trouble registering please contact USTA Customer Care

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L5 Singles Only Events. No Late Entries Accepted

Selection: Combined National Standing List at the time Registration closes

Seeding: Singles Seeding List at the time Registration closes.

Players may ONLY be registered for one age division at the time registration closes. Entering multiple Age Divisions or Events (same dates or overlapping) is NOT permitted and is subject to Suspension Points. A player must withdraw from the alternates list of one event if they are in the draw of another overlapping event.

Timeline

Entries opened	Tue, Oct 28, 12:00pm EDT
Entries close	Thu, Sep 3, 5:59pm EDT
Selections	After entries close
Draws posted	Usually the week of
Play	Sat–Sun Sep 12–13, 2026

Questions parents ask

Will my junior get in?

No draw is full yet. Selection is by ranking list, so a junior with no ranking can still get in when a draw is not full, and goes on the alternate list when it is.

What is a Level 5?

A district-level event. Bigger draws, ranking matters for selection, points per win are higher than Level 6.

Can we enter two divisions?

One event per player at this tournament. Pick the age group that matches your junior's birth year, or the one up if they are ready for it.

When do we know?

Selections post after entries close (Thu, Sep 3, 5:59pm EDT). Draws usually post the week of the tournament. Text Coach Ace and we will tell you the moment either one lands.

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Want a text before entries close?

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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