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Level 3 in SOUTH BEND, IN, about 208 miles from you, entries close Thu, Sep 3, 11:59am EDT. What do you want to know?
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Draws
One set to 8, 7-point tiebreak · Hard courts · Yellow ball
| Division | Entered | Draw | Alternates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys' Doubles 16 & under | 53 | 16 full | — |
| Boys' Singles 16 & under | 62 | 32 full | 30 |
| Boys' Doubles 18 & under | 52 | 16 full | — |
| Boys' Singles 18 & under | 62 | 32 full | 30 |
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
This tournament honors the life of A. David Filer, V. who lost his life in 2023 after a courageous fight with brain cancer. "Fight like Filer" became a known quote and inspiration to all who knew him.
PLAYING SITES: (ALL days. ..A. David Filer V Tennis Courts at Leeper Park, 837 N. Lafayette Blvd., South Bend, IN 46601. [ Second site on Saturday : WARD BAKER PARK , 811 s. Byrkit, Mishawaka IN 46544].
COACHES ARE REQUIRED TO BE SAFE PLAY APPROVED AND CHECK IN AT THE TOURNAMENT DESK SHOWING CERTIFICATION TO RECIEVE A WRISTBAND INDICATING CLEARANCE.
PLAYERS WITH COACHES: Email Patty at schrocktennis@aol.com if you are bringing a coach other than a parent. List your name and division; Coach name email/cell; and if coach is Legal parent/guardian.
DRAW, SCORING FORMATS, DRAW PUBLICATION, EARLIEST MATCH START TIMES
Draws will be published Thursday 6pm
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Singles draws are 32 MFIC with playoff for 3rd, 5th and consolation finals.
Doubles draws are 16 Single elimination. PLAYOFF FOR 3rd
Singles format - Best two of three sets regular scoring with third set as 10 point match tiebreak. First match times are 10:00 or 11:30 after doubles
Doubles format - 8 game pro set no ad scoring with 7 point tiebreak at 8 games all. Each day, doubles will start at 8:30 am and play a second round after singles is done Saturday end of day.
Draw publication & Start times - will be posted Wednesday noon before first day of event.
2. TOURNAMENT SITES
We are using two sites the first day. Ten courts at Baker Park site. Thirteen courts at Leeper site.
Saturday: Ward Baker Park (WBP) & Leeper (LPR)
Sunday & Monday: Leeper only.
Boys 16 division will play at Ward Baker Park on Saturday.
Ward Baker Park 811 S. Byrkit Ave. Mishawaka IN 46544 (WBP)
Indoor back up and Pro Shop
South Bend Racquet Club, 4122 Hickory Rd, Mishawaka IN 46545 Phone: 574-277-1000
Athletic Trainer
A certified athletic trainer will be available throughout the tournament at the main site starting at 7:30am Saturday and Sunday.
3. TOURNAMENT BALL
Wilson Extra Duty
4. SURFACE
Outdoor Hard
5. OFFICIALS
All rounds will be officiated by roving officials & court monitors
Referee: Todd Denton
6. SEEDS & SELECTIONS
Selections will be done using 9/3 NSL list.
Seeding wil be done using 9/17 seeding list.
Please click for the Seeding Criteria
7. SCHEDULE OF PLAY
Day 1: 2 main draw singles, 1 cons singles, 2 doubles.
Day 2: 2 main draw singles, 2 cons singles, 1 Q-cons playoff, 1 or 2 doubles
Day 3: Finals and 3/4 playoff, 2 cons singles, Q-cons Final, Doubles Final unless played on Day 2.
Timeline
| Entries opened | Thu, Jul 23, 12:00pm EDT |
| Entries close | Thu, Sep 3, 11:59am EDT |
| Selections | After entries close |
| Draws posted | Usually the week of |
| Play | Sat–Mon Sep 26–28, 2026 |
Questions parents ask
Will my junior get in?
Boys' Doubles 16 & under, Boys' Singles 16 & under, Boys' Doubles 18 & under, Boys' Singles 18 & under are full; the rest have room. 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 3?
USTA junior tournaments run from Level 7 (local, open to anyone) up to Level 1 (national). Lower number, stronger field, more points.
When do we know?
Selections post after entries close (Thu, Sep 3, 11:59am 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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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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