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Level 6 in MERRIAM, KS, about 625 miles from you, entries close Mon, Sep 21, 4:59pm CDT. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Boys' Singles 12 & under | 11 | 16 |
| Boys' Singles 14 & under | 4 | 16 |
| Boys' Singles 16 & under | 2 | 16 |
| Boys' Singles 18 & under | 4 | 16 |
| Girls' Singles 12 & under | 1 | 16 |
| Girls' Singles 14 & under | 0 | 16 |
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
Each division will play for 2 days (Friday-Saturday or Saturday-Sunday). The tournament is scheduled to begin on Friday, but the timing for each division may be adjusted due to the number of entries and the weather. No matches before 4 pm Friday.
USTA Heart of America Tournaments
Know the Rules, Respect the Tournament
• Heart of America is grateful for the hospitality extended by the member clubs and organizations hosting sanctioned tournaments.
• This District has a Zero Tolerance Policy . All players, spectators and coaches are expected to respect the rules, officials, players, and tournament staff at all times. Click here to view the policy.
• Playing to Completion Rule - To play to completion means to play all the matches in a tournament including main draw, mandatory FIC, mandatory consolation and mandatory place play-offs. A player will be charged with suspension points if the player does not play to completion for any reason other than: • Retirement from a match because of injury, illness, or personal circumstance
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• Inability to play because of injury, illness, or personal circumstance when the player's problem become apparent before the match or during the warm-up.
• Failure to complete a match because of a conflict or not to miss school is not considered a valid personal circumstance. Instead, players should not register for a tournament unless able to play entire event.
• "No Shows" will be charged with 5 Suspension Points.
• Concurrent Tournament Rule - Players should not be registered for two tournaments with overlapping dates unless they have received prior permission from both tournament committees/Tournament Directors. If a player is found to be registered for two events with overlapping dates and/or if a player withdraws from one event to play in another after selection has been completed, the player will be penalized with suspension points.
• Late Entries will not be accepted. Do not wait until the last minute to enter this event.
• If you have technical difficulties entering, please contact the Tournament Director via email before the entry deadline has passed. Include a screenshot of the specific issue.
• Withdrawals & Refunds • Before the Entry Deadline: How to Withdraw From a Tournament
• After the Entry Deadline: Withdrawals after entries close need to be emailed to the tournament director.
• Refunds are not given for withdrawals that happen in the 6 days before the start of the event.
• Contact - Please contact the Tournament Director with any questions before or during the event.
L6 Tournament
• Skill Level: Intermediate
• Eligibility - This event will be open to all junior members and residents of all Sections. A player who is still eligible for the 8-and-under or 10-and-under divisions becomes eligible for older divisions of sanctioned USTA Missouri Valley tournaments only by first completing the USTA Net Generation Pathway.
Timeline
| Entries opened | Thu, Oct 23, 12:00pm CDT |
| Entries close | Mon, Sep 21, 4:59pm CDT |
| Selections | After entries close |
| Draws posted | Usually the week of |
| Play | Fri–Sun Sep 25–27, 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 (Mon, Sep 21, 4:59pm CDT). Draws usually post the week of the tournament. Text Coach Ace and we will tell you the moment either one lands.
Closing soon near you
- UPPER ARLINGTON FALL JR OPEN - BOYS 14, 16, 18s, GIRLS 14-16sLevel 6 · 5 mi · Sat–Sun Sep 12–13, 2026 · closes Tue, Sep 8, 5:59pm EDT
- Scarborough East Head-Penn Open B14-18s Single Day ShowdownLevel 7 · 9 mi · Fri Sep 11, 2026 · closes Tue, Sep 8, 5:59pm EDT
- Scarborough East Head-Penn Open BG12s Single Day ShowdownLevel 7 · 9 mi · Sat Sep 12, 2026 · closes Tue, Sep 8, 5:59pm EDT
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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