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Level 6 in KALAMAZOO, MI, about 209 miles from you, entries close Sat, Sep 26, 5:59pm EDT. What do you want to know?
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Draws
Format per USTA · Hard courts · Yellow ball
| Division | Entered | Draw |
|---|---|---|
| Boys' Team 12 & under | 2 | — |
| Boys' Team 14 & under | 2 | — |
| Girls' Team 12 & under | 2 | — |
| Girls' Team 14 & under | 1 | — |
Counts are live from USTA as of the last hour. Selection: per USTA.
From the tournament desk
What is a DOMINANT DUO (Two-Player Team format)?
Players play singles and doubles as a team. Players will be placed in position 1 or position 2 for singles based on their ranking or rating, and then the pair will play together for doubles.
This is a 2 Player Team Event - all players must register for doubles and designate a partner.
The tournament staff WILL NOT partner players up. You must have a partner prior to registration. Any Unpaired Players who do not declare a partner will be withdrawn after the deadline.
STARTING TIMES AND DRAWS :
Draws will be available Wednesday at 12pm EST so you can see your match times.
Read the rest
Matches will begin at 8am on Saturday, and 8am on Sunday. Please plan accordingly.
PLAY SITES/LOCATIONS
Maple Street YMCA 1001 Maple Kalamazoo, Mi 49008, Abbrev: MAPY .
Portage YMCA 2900 W. Centre St. Portage, MI 49024, Abbrev: PORY .
ENTRANCE TO FACILITIES:
All Players/Spectators are to enter the Maple YMCA through the tennis entrance, signs will be posted, and enter the Portage YMCA through the entrance located closest to the Outdoor Clay Tennis courts, signs will be posted.
NO REFUNDS AFTER PLAYER SELECTION IS COMPLETE.
PLAYER SELECTION/SEEDING
Player Selection will be done on Tuesday morning at 11am after the deadline. Draw size maximum is 8 Teams. Players selections are done top, down by USTA ranking.
WILD CARDS
Western Michigan Level 6 Tournaments may opt to issue wild cards, with the tournament director having sole discretion. This is done to encourage participation from clubs, areas, or our district. Awarded wild cards must be publicly posted after the draw is conducted. The maximum number of wildcards allowed per division is 1.
Wild Cards Awarded;
Boys 14s: Michael Edwards,Graham Ritter
RANKING POINTS
This tournament is a level 6
MATCH SCORING/DRAW SIZE:
Draw type will be determined by the number of entries (round robin with playoff, Compass, etc).
The order of play will be doubles first, immediately followed by 1 singles match on the same court. Once the 1 singles match finishes, the 2 singles match will start on the same court.
Format of play will be two short sets to 4, with a 7 point tiebreaker in lieu of 3rd set for singles, and a 6 game set with a 7 point tiebreak at 6 all for doubles.
Practice courts will be limited before the first round of matches for each day. It will be a first come first serve basis. Courts must be shared. No reservations taken. No warm up courts are available at each site once the first round of matches begin.
NOTE: :PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY TO YOUR SITE. Photo Identification is required to enter the facility. Anyone 14 years of age or older will be asked for Photo ID to enter the facility each time they enter.
Timeline
| Entries opened | — |
| Entries close | Sat, Sep 26, 5:59pm EDT |
| Selections | After entries close |
| Draws posted | Usually the week of |
| Play | Sat–Sun Oct 3–4, 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 6?
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.
When do we know?
Selections post after entries close (Sat, Sep 26, 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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