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Level 6ID D7C048A7

2027 Winter Classic at 17 Springs

Winner earns up to 95 pts

Sat–Sun Jan 9–10, 2027

17 Springs, Millbrook, AL

Entries close94dMon, Jan 4, 4:59pm CST
Entry fee$57Check the entry form
Entered so far—Draw size TBD
SelectionRankingHighest ranked first
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Will my junior get in?

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Match format: Best of 3 sets, 7-point match tiebreak for the third

Courts: Hard · Ball: Yellow ball

What your junior can earn

Levels 6 and 7 pay per match won, capped at 4 wins: up to 95 ranking points for winning the flight.

Wins the flight (4 wins)95
Loses the final (4 wins)90
Two wins40
One win20
One consolation win10

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

DivisionEnteredDraw
Boys' Singles 14 & under032
Boys' Singles 18 & under032
Girls' Singles 14 & under032
Girls' Singles 18 & under032

Counted within the last hour. 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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Level 6 in Millbrook, AL, entries close Mon, Jan 4, 4:59pm CST. What do you want to know?

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Plan the trip

17 Springs, Millbrook, ALDirections →

From the tournament desk

Please join us for a day of tennis at 17 Springs. This will be a 1 day tournament (weather permitting) and matches will be 2 short sets of 4 with no-ad scoring to help prep for the upcoming school season. The draws will be compass draw or round robin and will have playoffs where appropriate. The 16U/18Us have been combined into the 18U group. The goal is to get each player 3 to 4 matches.

There will be hot chocolate and a custom tournament sweatshirt for all participants. Please select the players preferred size (Adult XS, S, M, L, XL or XXL) during the checkout process.

This tournament will take place at 17 Springs in Millbrook, AL. 17 Springs is a premier 12 court facility located approximately 1 hour south of Birmingham, 1 hour west of Auburn, and 15 minutes north of Montgomery.

If there is inclement weather players should be watchful for a text message from the tournament desk with updates on any schedule changes.

No-Ad game scoring, 4 game sets, at 4-4 in a set a 7-point tie-breaker is played, if players split sets they play a 7-point tiebreaker in place of a third set.

Immediately after a match is complete both players should report to the tournament desk to turn in the score, drop-off used balls and get updates on their next scheduled match. If there is inclement weather scoring is subject to change.

Read the rest

The draws with match times will be posted no later than Close of Business on Thursday prior to the start of the tournament. The draws will be posted on the tournament homepage in Serve Tennis for all divisions.

Jeremy Hilliard- Tournament Director

Email: jkhilliard@gmail.com

Phone: 256-527-9176

Hotel Information: Tru by Hilton provides 15% discounted rate for 17 Springs Events.

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

Timeline

Entries openedThu, Oct 1, 12:00pm CDT
Entries closeMon, Jan 4, 4:59pm CST
SelectionsAfter entries close
Draws postedUsually the week of
PlaySat–Sun Jan 9–10, 2027

Questions parents ask

Will my junior get in?

No draw is full yet. 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 6?

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 95 ranking points for winning the flight.

When do we know?

Selections post after entries close (Mon, Jan 4, 4:59pm CST). 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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