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Level 4 in EAU CLAIRE, WI, about 549 miles from you, entries close Wed, Dec 9, 4:59pm CST. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Boys' Doubles 12 & under | 0 | 12 |
| Boys' Singles 12 & under | 0 | 24 |
| Boys' Doubles 16 & under | 0 | 12 |
| Boys' Singles 16 & under | 0 | 24 |
| Girls' Doubles 12 & under | 1 | 12 |
| Girls' Singles 12 & under | 1 | 24 |
| Girls' Doubles 16 & under | 0 | 12 |
| Girls' Singles 16 & under | 0 | 24 |
Counts are live from USTA as of the last hour. Selection: Manual.
From the tournament desk
Please plan on starting play at 2p on Friday December 19th.
Electronic Line Calling
We will be using Play/Replay (Electronic Line Calling) for this tournament. We will have flyers on each court displaying procedures.
SINGLES:
Draw Format: FIC - R16 (if draw does not fill, TD has discretion to use a different draw type)
Scoring Format: In all age groups, all matches in the main draw & consolation will be best of 2 sets with a 10 point tie break in lieu of the 3rd set. Consolation will be played with no-ad scoring.
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3rd & 4th place match and 5th & 6th place match DOES get played
7th & 8th place match does NOT get played
DOUBLES:
You must play doubles in the same age group you play singles in – no exceptions.
Draw Format: Single Elimination
Scoring Format: All doubles events affiliated with Levels 3 and 4 will be single elimination, 8 game sets with no-ad scoring (tie-break at 8-8)
3rd & 4th match DOES get played
USTA NORTHERN SELECTION GUIDELINES
Singles:
Singles selections will be based on the most recent National Standing List (updated Wednesdays)
Late entries will go to the bottom of the alternate list.
Doubles:
Players that register for singles and doubles get priority for doubles spots. Singles players selected will be selected for doubles (if they registered for doubles).
Remaining doubles spots will be awarded based on ranking.
Any player(s) remaining without a partner have until the Sunday prior to the tournament at 5pm to submit a doubles partner to the TD or they will be randomly paired.
Effective immediately, any withdrawals that happen after entries close but before start of play will be assessed 4 suspension points regardless of reason. Any defaults that occur after play has begun will be assessed 5 suspension points regardless of reason. These suspension points may be appealed by the player within one week (by the following Sunday at 11:59 pm) of withdrawal/default when injury, illness, or personal circumstance warrants consideration. Appeal requests submitted within one week (by the following Sunday at 11:59 pm) of the withdrawal/default will be considered by a USTA Northern Appeals Committee only when…
• Proof of illness or injury can be supported by on-site tournament staff or medical professional
• Personal circumstances were unavoidable and unknown before tournament entry
Withdrawal/Default Suspension Point Appeal Form
ELC Tournament Protocols
• Number of Challenges • 3 incorrect challenges per set, 1 additional challenge for a 7pt tiebreak
• 2 challenges for a 10pt tiebreak • If a player is successful in their challenge, the player will not lose one of their challenges.
Timeline
| Entries opened | — |
| Entries close | Wed, Dec 9, 4:59pm CST |
| Selections | After entries close |
| Draws posted | Usually the week of |
| Play | Fri–Sun Dec 18–20, 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 4?
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 (Wed, Dec 9, 4:59pm CST). 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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