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 6
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 |
| Loses the final (4 wins) | 54 |
| Two wins | 24 |
| One win | 12 |
| One consolation win | 6 |
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 | 15 |
| Boys' Singles 14 & under | 18 |
| Boys' Singles 16 & under | 15 |
| Girls' Singles 12 & under | 15 |
| Girls' Singles 14 & under | 15 |
| Girls' Singles 16 & under | 15 |
Entries open Mon, Oct 5, 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 Lakewood, CA, entries close Wed, Dec 2, 2:59pm PST. Entries open Mon, Oct 5, 9:00am PDT. What do you want to know?
AI answers can make mistakes. Confirm critical details with the tournament desk.
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From the tournament desk
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Selection Process:
Players will be selected using the USTA National Rankings - Bottom - Up. This means that players who have no ranking are the first to be selected. Then the lowest-ranked players will be selected next. If we have more than the maximum players with no ranking, the computer will randomly choose the players. the rest will be put on the alternate list.
Match Format:
Each division will have a different total number of games per match depending on how many players are entered in each. it will be a format that will last 2 to 3 hours per division.
Group of 4 players - Plays 9 total games against each opponent
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Group of 5 players - Plays 7 total games against each opponent
Group of 6 players - Plays 5 total games against each opponent
Group of 7 players - Plays 5 total games against each opponent
SCORING FORMAT: No Ad
RECORDING OF YOUR MATCH OFFERED
All matches played at Lakewood Tennis Center will be recorded in HD. The recordings, in flash drive format, will be available for purchase by tournament competitors at a moderate cost. This is a great service that can be used as a developmental tool to move your game ahead or simply as a historical archive of your matches. Check-in at the Pro Shop to find out how to order yours. $35.00 (This fee will cover all rounds)
Balls
This event will use the "TBD".
Refund Policy
• No refunds shall be issued for players withdrawing six days or fewer before the
start date or after selections are finalized.
• Refunds will not be issued for shortened or modified events due to external factors.
• If a tournament is canceled or rescheduled before a player completes their first
match, a 75% refund (after processing fees) will be issued.
• Once a player completes their first match, no refund will be granted.
• Electronic entry fees are non-refundable and separate from the tournament entry
fee.
Weather Policy and Rescheduling
• In the event of inclement weather or other hindrances, reasonable measures must
be taken to complete the tournament.
• This may include adjusting match formats or scoring methods.
• If completion is not possible, a new sanctioned date may be requested from USTA
Southern California.
The director's own notes, as published on USTA. Ace reads these too.
Timeline
| Entries open | Mon, Oct 5, 9:00am PDT |
| Entries close | Wed, Dec 2, 2:59pm PST |
| Selections | After entries close |
| Draws posted | Usually the week of |
| Play | Sat–Sun Dec 5–6, 2026 |
Questions parents ask
Will my junior get in?
Entries open Mon, Oct 5, 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 (Wed, Dec 2, 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
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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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