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Level 5 in Montecito, CA, about 2039 miles from you, entries close Mon, Sep 28, 2:59pm PDT. 3 in so far, Girls' Singles 16 & under is the busiest draw (4 of 16). 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 | 1 | 8 |
| Boys' Singles 12 & under | 1 | 16 |
| Boys' Doubles 14 & under | 2 | 8 |
| Boys' Singles 14 & under | 3 | 16 |
| Boys' Doubles 16 & under | 0 | 8 |
| Boys' Singles 16 & under | 0 | 16 |
| Boys' Doubles 18 & under | 0 | 8 |
| Boys' Singles 18 & under | 0 | 16 |
| Girls' Doubles 12 & under | 0 | 8 |
| Girls' Singles 12 & under | 1 | 16 |
| Girls' Doubles 14 & under | 0 | 8 |
| Girls' Singles 14 & under | 0 | 16 |
| Girls' Doubles 16 & under | 2 | 8 |
| Girls' Singles 16 & under | 4 | 16 |
| Girls' Doubles 18 & under | 0 | 8 |
| Girls' Singles 18 & under | 1 | 16 |
Counts are live from USTA as of the last hour. Selection: Manual.
From the tournament desk
The Santa Barbara Fall Championships is a USTA Level 5 Junior Tournament and is scheduled for October 3 - 4, 2026.
This event will be a 16 entry limit for singles and 8 teams for doubles.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
There will be no consolation draw but, instead, doubles will be offered at no extra charge to anyone registered in the singles draw. Players that want to enter the doubles draw only and not play singles will pay a $30 per entry. Players are responsible for finding their own doubles partner.
Players may sign up for a MAXIMUM of one singles and one doubles event. If you are entered in more than one singles or more than one doubles at the entry deadline, you will be removed from the younger division prior to selection.
DOUBLES PAIRING
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Players must pair themselves and sign up with a partner as the tournament director will not be responsible for making doubles teams. 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! If you want to find a partner, please see link and set yourself as "looking for partner."
Please contact the tournament director BEFORE the entry deadline if you need assistance.
Here is the link to help with your doubles registration questions:
Inviting a Doubles Partner/Accepting a Doubles Partner – USTA Online Help Center
Match Formats
• singles draw: 2/3 sets with a 10-point tiebreak in lieu of the 3rd set
• doubles draw: 8 game pro set
• We may use "no ad" scoring in the early rounds of the singles and doubles draws depending on the number of entrants.
**Draws and match formats may be altered for cogent reasons.
Site Codes and Addresses
The tournament will be played at three sites. Please check the draw to confirm the location of matches.
Westmont College (WC) - Abbott Tennis Courts, Westmont College, 955 La Paz Rd., Montecito
Santa Barbara high school tennis courts (SBHS) - 1055 N. Nopal Street, Santa Barbara
Pershing Park Tennis Courts (PP) - 100 Castillo St., Santa Barbara, 93101
The tournament tennis ball will be Pro Penn Extra Duty.
Organizer information
The Santa Barbara Tennis Patrons was founded in 1971 by a group of community-oriented tennis players who wanted to ensure the growth and quality of junior tennis in Santa Barbara. The Patrons is the oldest community tennis association in California.
Sign up here to receive information about upcoming events and programs.
Juniors from the Santa Barbara area may apply for a need-based tournament scholarship. Email admin@sbtennispatrons.org to inquire.
The director's own notes, as published on USTA. Ace reads these too.
Timeline
| Entries opened | Mon, Aug 3, 12:00pm PDT |
| Entries close | Mon, Sep 28, 2:59pm PDT |
| Selections | After entries close |
| Draws posted | Usually the week of |
| Play | Sat–Sun Oct 3–4, 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 (Mon, Sep 28, 2:59pm PDT). Draws usually post the week of the tournament. Text Coach Ace and we will tell you the moment either one lands.
Closing soon near you
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- Scarborough East Head-Penn Open B14-18s Single Day ShowdownLevel 7 · 9 mi · Fri Sep 11, 2026 · closes Tue, Sep 8, 5:59pm EDT
- Scarborough East Head-Penn Open BG12s Single Day ShowdownLevel 7 · 9 mi · Sat Sep 12, 2026 · closes Tue, Sep 8, 5:59pm EDT
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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