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Junior tournaments›USTA Southern California›San Diego

Level 5ID A3179E35

Robert J. Bohrer, San Diego

Winner earns up to 300 pts

Sat–Mon Dec 19–21, 2026

Barnes Tennis Center, SAN DIEGO, CA

Entries close75dMon, Dec 14, 2:59pm PST
Entry fee—Check the entry form
Entries openOct 19Counts start then
SelectionRankingHighest ranked first
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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 8, 7-point tiebreak

Courts: Hard · Ball: Yellow ball

What your junior can earn

Points run off the round reached, not the draw size: up to 300 ranking points for winning it.

Champion300
Finalist225
Semifinalist150
Quarterfinalist105
Round of 1654
Each consolation round won11

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

DivisionDraw
Boys' Doubles 12 & under16
Boys' Singles 12 & under32
Boys' Doubles 14 & under16
Boys' Singles 14 & under32
Boys' Doubles 16 & under16
Boys' Singles 16 & under32
Boys' Doubles 18 & under16
Boys' Singles 18 & under32
Girls' Doubles 12 & under16
Girls' Singles 12 & under32
Girls' Doubles 14 & under16
Girls' Singles 14 & under32
Girls' Doubles 16 & under16
Girls' Singles 16 & under32
Girls' Doubles 18 & under16
Girls' Singles 18 & under32

Entries open Mon, Oct 19, 12:00pm PDT; counts start then. Selection runs off the ranking list when entries close, highest ranked first, so whether a junior gets in depends on where they sit in this field. Add their USTA ID and we will tell you above.

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Plan the trip

Barnes Tennis Center, SAN DIEGO, CADirections →

From the tournament desk

Please note this is a 3 day sanctioned event. Some finals may take place on Monday after 5PM.

Site Locations & Addresses

Barnes Tennis Center (BTC)

4490 W. Point Loma Blvd, San Diego, CA 92107

Peninsula Tennis Club (PEN)

2525 Bacon Street, San Diego, CA 92107

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Important Reminders

Please check in 5–10 minutes before every scheduled match time .

Checked in means you are ready to play. Bathroom breaks, sunscreen, etc. must be completed before check-in.

We have a large number of matches to complete, so on-time match starts are essential to avoid delays.

After completing your match, promptly return the balls and report the score at the desk.

Warm-Up Courts

Warm-up courts are first come, first served before first-round matches at 8:30 AM .

Once play begins, no warm-up courts will be available.

Alternative warm-up locations:

Mission Bay High School Tennis Courts

Balboa Tennis Club

Additional Information

Water fountains are available throughout the facility.

The snack bar will be open starting at 10:00 AM , offering coffee, smoothies, sandwiches, and acai bowls.

Scoring Formats & Consolation

• Singles 2 tiebreak sets, regular scoring, 10-point match tiebreak in lieu of a third set

• Doubles: 8-game pro set, no-ad scoring

Consolation:

No consolation matches will be offered for this event.

Format may be changed for cogent reasons

Balls

• Wilson Extra Duty

Projected schedule - subject to change for cogent reasons.

Saturday

• Singles R32, R16.

• Doubles R16 and/or Quarter finals

Sunday

• Singles Quarter Finals, Semi Finals and potentialy Finals

• Doubles Quarter Finals, Semi Finals and potenitialy Finals

Monday

• Finals afer 5pm

Doubles info

How can I add a doubles partner?

Inviting a Doubles Partner/Accepting a Doubles Partner

-If players choose to play doubles - they have to play in the same age divison as singles.

-Due to an increase in WO, defaults, and player issues, tournament director will not pair unpaired players.

DOUBLES PAIRING

It's VERY IMPORTANT to pair with your partner when entering in doubles. Your registration is not complete until BOTH players confirm and you receive a CONFIRMATION EMAIL! Please contact the tournament director BEFORE the entry deadline if you need assistance.

If you are looking for a doubles partner, there are two ways to find one through Match Tennis App . Once you have a partner, your registration is not complete until you are PAIRED with your partner via the USTA registration page. Players are responsible for finding their own doubles partner and pairing with them before the entry deadline.

Option 1

1. login to Match Tennis App

2. Search for Tournament and click on it

3. Click "Find Doubles Partner" button

4. Add your Name to the doubles partner list

5. Click the email Icon beside players you would like to contact to play (Privatized system)

Option 2

1. login to Match Tennis App

2. Click on "Player Search"

3. Type name and search of player you would like to play with

4. Click on this player's name

5. Click the blue button "Send Message" to ask to play doubles

Withdrawal/Refund Policy

-BEFORE THE DEADLINE: A player can withdraw themselves from the tournament prior to the registration close date, i nstructions on how to withdraw are here.

- AFTER THE DEADLINE: If you wish to withdraw after the touranment deadline, please email csimmonds@ytsd.org with your player's NAME and AGE DIVISION. There must be written record that you requested a withdraw from any event. Please note, withdraws after the deadline are not elegible for a refund.

- No refund will be offered within 6 days of the tournament, per USTA

- No refund will be offered upon player selection

Spectators

- All players and spectators must adhere to The Code. Failure to abide by guidelines outlined in Friend At Court will result in your removal from the event.

- No 10U

- No consolation.

- Players must play singles and doubles in the same age division.

- Players are charged upon selection.

- No refunds once selections are finalized (per USTA Friend at Court, refunds not required within 6 days of tournament start)

BRYAN BROS DOUBLES RACE

The doubles will be counted towards the Bryan Bros Doubles Race .

It's VERY IMPORTANT to pair with your partner when entering in doubles. Your registration is not complete until BOTH players confirm and you receive a CONFIRMATION EMAIL! Please contact the tournament director BEFORE the entry deadline if you need assistance.

Barnes Tennis Center

4490 W. Point Loma Blvd

Ample parking

Snack bar onsite selling sandwhiches, smoothies, acai bowls and coffee.

Pro shop selling equipement for tennis, padel and pickelball.

https://www.barnestenniscenter.com/ytsd

The director's own notes, as published on USTA. Ace reads these too.

Timeline

Entries openMon, Oct 19, 12:00pm PDT
Entries closeMon, Dec 14, 2:59pm PST
SelectionsAfter entries close
Draws postedUsually the week of
PlaySat–Mon Dec 19–21, 2026

Questions parents ask

Will my junior get in?

Entries open Mon, Oct 19, 12:00pm PDT. Selection runs off the ranking list when entries close, highest ranked first, so whether a junior gets in depends on where they sit in this field. Add their USTA ID and we will tell you.

What is a Level 5?

A district-level event. Bigger draws, ranking matters for selection, points per win are higher than Level 6. Points run off the round reached, not the draw size: up to 300 ranking points for winning it.

When do we know?

Selections post after entries close (Mon, Dec 14, 2:59pm PST). 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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