Will my junior get in?
We read their standing against this draw and tell you where that leaves them. We don't store their name without your permission.
Match format: One set to 4, 7-point tiebreak
Courts: Hard · Ball: Yellow ball
What your junior can earn
Levels 6 and 7 pay per match won, capped at 4 wins: up to 56 ranking points for winning the flight.
| Wins the flight (4 wins) | 56 |
| Three wins | 36 |
| Two wins | 24 |
| One win | 12 |
Standings points, before bonus points for beating a ranked opponent. What a result is actually worth to your junior depends on the six results they are already counting.
Draws
| Division | Draw |
|---|---|
| Boys' Singles 12 & under | 8 |
| Boys' Singles 14 & under | 8 |
| Boys' Singles 16 & under | 8 |
| Boys' Singles 18 & under | 8 |
| Girls' Singles 12 & under | 8 |
| Girls' Singles 14 & under | 8 |
| Girls' Singles 16 & under | 8 |
| Girls' Singles 18 & under | 8 |
Entries open Sun, Oct 25, 9:00am PDT; counts start then. Selection runs off the ranking list when entries close, lowest ranked first: this level is held for newer juniors, so a strong standing can be what keeps a junior out. Add their USTA ID and we will tell you above.
Ask Coach Ace about this one
Level 7 in Mission Viejo, CA, entries close Tue, Dec 22, 2:59pm PST. Entries open Sun, Oct 25, 9:00am PDT. What do you want to know?
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Plan the trip
From the tournament desk
TENNIS SHOES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS/PLAYERS (WHILE PLAYING ON THE COURTS)!!!
WEATHER: Please be aware of the weather in your area, especially the fog/marine layer. Be prepared to play your event around the possibility that the site / courts could be damp or wet in the morning that could cause a delay in matches. We are approaching the cold/wet season so please plan accordingly.
Address to the match location:
Mission Viejo High School
25025 Chrisanta Dr., Mission Viejo, CA - 92691
Once on Chrisanta Drive, make a right on Diablo Drive to drive into the school, then make a left and drive to the "end" until you see the "sliding gate" on your right. The courts are diagonally behind the sliding gate. On your left, you will see parking.
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PLEASE BE SURE TO BRING YOUR OWN WATER AND SNACKS (JUST IN CASE). Also, players need to be ready to play back to back matches once the matches begin at 8am.
Match Times & Scoring formats:
Saturday 02/07/26
B12 - 9am start (8:45am report). RR (5 games total) + Playoff (Short set).
B16 - 12pm start (11:45am report). RR (Short set) + Playoff (Short set).
(G16/) G18 - 12pm start (11:45am report). RR (Short set).
Sunday 02/08/26
B14 - 9am start (8:45am report). RR (Short set) + Playoff (Short set).
G14 - 11:30am start (11:15am report). RR (Short set).
Referee: Mr. Frank Ciraci
Penn Tennis Balls
**Draws and match formats may be altered for cogent reasons.
The director's own notes, as published on USTA. Ace reads these too.
Timeline
| Entries open | Sun, Oct 25, 9:00am PDT |
| Entries close | Tue, Dec 22, 2:59pm PST |
| Selections | After entries close |
| Draws posted | Usually the week of |
| Play | Fri Dec 25, 2026 |
Questions parents ask
Will my junior get in?
Entries open Sun, Oct 25, 9:00am PDT. Selection runs off the ranking list when entries close, lowest ranked first: this level is held for newer juniors, so a strong standing can be what keeps a junior out. Add their USTA ID and we will tell you.
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. Levels 6 and 7 pay per match won, capped at 4 wins: up to 56 ranking points for winning the flight.
When do we know?
Selections post after entries close (Tue, Dec 22, 2:59pm PST). Draws usually post the week of the tournament. Text Coach Ace and we will tell you the moment either one lands.
Closing soon nearby
- West Coast Elite Junior Championships, Laguna NiguelLevel 6 · 6 mi · Sat–Mon Oct 10–12, 2026 · closes Tue, Oct 6, 2:59pm PDT
- Patel Tennis, Fountain ValleyJunior Circuit · 18 mi · Sat Oct 10, 2026 · closes Tue, Oct 6, 2:59pm PDT
- iTennis Arcadia TournamentLevel 6 · 43 mi · Sat–Sun Oct 10–11, 2026 · closes Tue, Oct 6, 2:59pm PDT
More junior tournaments
One message from Coach Ace, 2 days before the deadline: how full the draw is, what the winner earns, and the link to register.
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