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Level 7 in Columbus, OH, about 9 miles from you, entries close Tue, Sep 8, 5:59pm EDT. 19 in so far, Boys' Singles 16 & under is the busiest draw (9 of 8). What do you want to know?
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Draws
One set to 6, 7-point tiebreak · Hard courts · Yellow ball
| Division | Entered | Draw |
|---|---|---|
| Boys' Singles 14 & under | 7 | 8 |
| Boys' Singles 16 & under | 9 | 8 full |
| Boys' Singles 18 & under | 5 | 8 |
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
Your entry fee *includes* VIDEO of player's matches as well as live streaming (barring technical difficulties).
Our tournaments are sponsored by Head/Penn Sports!! ALL participants receive 30% off any HEAD bag, shoe, or racquet purchase of in stock items made in our pro shop during the tournament!!
SELECTION:
Players will be selected for the tournament in the following order:
1 - Players with no points based on the most recent National Standings List
2 - Players with lowest number of points based on the most recent National Standings List
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SEEDING: IF DONE, World Tennis Number (WTN), based on highest confidence.
Here is a quick overview of WTN compared to NSL: https://drive.google.com/file/d/12UEW6c_1CAUxLkSKVWM1Ti_vx4Lj4lH1/view
POINTS PER WIN
This tournament carries with it USTA Level 7 points per win. For more information on ranking points, please click the following link: more info or paste URL: https://www.usta.com/content/dam/usta/pdfs/junior-tournaments-ranking-system.pdf
DRAWS and TOURNAMENT START TIME
Draws will be posted by Wednesday evening.
Start time 6pm sharp.
Players are responsible for checking their match times under “draws” tab above (when visible).
DRAW AND MATCH FORMAT
Compass or Round Robin draw format ( dependent on number of players ). This is a non-elimination format.
We will accept up to 8 players in any draw (in a full draw that's 3 matches).
Level 7 tournament requires a shortened match format to complete the draw in one day. We will use one standard set format.
Per USTA regulations, participants will play a maximum of 4 matches.
If you are unfamiliar with a compass draw, this document may help: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1acJNn3oLvwA4Tf1_H3wsogtuxlSMyXzN/view
Trophies awarded for 1st and 2nd places in all draws.
ARRIVAL TIME / CHECK-IN
Check in at the tournament desk. Players are expected to be prepared to go on-court a minimum of 15 minutes prior to the start of your match time. You MUST arrive by official match time to avoid penalties as per USTA rules (see Friend at Court, Table 16 Penalties for Lateness).
Please make sure the player's contact information in their USTA acct is CURRENT so we can email players information if necessary.
OFFICIALS
This tournament will not have USTA officials on site. Tournament Director will enforce all USTA rules.
REFUNDS & WITHDRAWING
NO REFUNDS AFTER PLAYER SELECTIONS . Withdraw BEFORE registration closes is DONE BY YOU ONLINE (not the tournament director).
https://customercare.usta.com/hc/en-us/articles/360052789192-How-to-Withdraw-From-a-Tournament
LIVE STREAMING
Timeline
| Entries opened | — |
| Entries close | Tue, Sep 8, 5:59pm EDT |
| Selections | After entries close |
| Draws posted | Usually the week of |
| Play | Fri Sep 11, 2026 |
Questions parents ask
Will my junior get in?
Boys' Singles 16 & under is 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 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.
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 (Tue, Sep 8, 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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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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