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Level 5 in EAU CLAIRE, WI, about 549 miles from you, entries close Wed, Sep 23, 4:59pm CDT. 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	2	16
Boys' Singles 12 & under	2	32
Boys' Doubles 14 & under	2	16
Boys' Singles 14 & under	6	32
Boys' Doubles 16 & under	4	16
Boys' Singles 16 & under	8	32
Boys' Doubles 18 & under	4	16
Boys' Singles 18 & under	5	32

Counts are live from USTA as of the last hour. Selection: Manual.

From the tournament desk

Winner of the 18's and 16's singles events will recieve a WC into our February ITF tournament.

We will be using ELC (electronic line calling) on all 8 courts. Play/Replay allows for players to challenge any line call that they don't agree with.

Level 5's will be open, with 32 player draw limits and no point requirements. All age divisions will be played with yellow balls. Selections will be based on the most current standings/rankings list after entries close.

USTA NORTHERN SELECTION GUIDELINES

Singles:

Singles selections will be based on the most recent National Standing List (updated Wednesdays)

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Most recent national seeding list will be used for seeds.

Late entries will go to the bottom of the alternate list.

3rd and 4th place matches will be played.

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.

3rd and 4th place matches will be played.

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

***Matches will be played at The EAU CLAIRE YMCA INDOOR TENNIS CENTER 1260 Menomonie St. , Eau Claire, WI 54703. Please arrive at least 15 minutes ahead of time to check in. On-site cell phone number for Matt Boughton is 715-559-3168 during the tournament. The YMCA Tennis Center # is 715-836-8470.

IMPORTANT LINKS

John and Fay Menard YMCA Tennis Center. https://www.ymca-cv.org/locations/john-fay-menard-ymca-tennis-center

COVID-19 Protocols https://www.ymca-cv.org/sites/ymca-cv.org/files/2020-10/Reopening%20Document%20_%20Oct%2021.pdf

Tournament Desk

There will be a tournament desk located at the entrance to the facility, please make sure you check-in when you arrive.

Timeline

Entries opened	—
Entries close	Wed, Sep 23, 4:59pm CDT
Selections	After entries close
Draws posted	Usually the week of
Play	Fri–Sun Oct 2–4, 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 5?

A district-level event. Bigger draws, ranking matters for selection, points per win are higher than Level 6.

When do we know?

Selections post after entries close (Wed, Sep 23, 4:59pm CDT). 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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Want a text before entries close?

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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