Level 4 in CAYCE, SC, about 430 miles from you, entries close Thu, Dec 31, 5:59pm EST. What do you want to know?
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Draws
Best of 3 sets, 10-point match tiebreak for the third · Hard courts · Yellow ball
Division
Entered
Draw
Boys' Doubles 12 & under
0
32
Boys' Singles 12 & under
0
64
Girls' Doubles 12 & under
0
32
Girls' Singles 12 & under
0
64
Counts are live from USTA as of the last hour. Selection: Manual.
From the tournament desk
Virtual Tournament Desk Registration must be completed by all players by the Weds before the tournament
We will be using Match Tennis App for the following:
• In app Pre-Tournament Check-In
• In app Match Check-In
• Court Assignment text messaging
• In app match Score Reporting
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• In app viewable next on “Waiting list”
• In app viewing of “Matches in Progress”
Click HERE to Complete Your Pre-Tournament Check-In Form
New Doubles Participation Procedures (MANDATORY)
All players MUST add their Doubles Partner name and USTA number to the waiver form under the “Doubles Partner” section in order to play doubles in this event.
If you have already completed the waiver form but did not have a partner at the time the waiver was completed, log in to Match Tennis App to edit your waiver and add your doubles partner details by going to My Account>Completed Waivers>Tournament Name>Add Partner Details>Click Update.
Click HERE to Complete the Waiver and Add Required Doubles Partner Info
PLAYER SELECTION, FLIGHTING, & SEEDING
Wednesday, December 30, 2026, will be the date used for player selection, draw splitting, and seeding for this tournament. We will use the National Combined Standing List for player selection. The Singles Seeding List will be used for splitting and seeding draws. Players will be flighted/seeded by ranking 1-16 into the first flight, and flighted/seeded 17-32 by ranking into the second flight, and 33-48 in the third flight and players 49-64 in the fourth flight. If it's not a full draw, we will split the draws evenly. Also, we will not split draws with fewer than 16 players. There will simply be one draw for those divisions. For example: there are 17 players in a division. Draw A will have 9 players and Draw B will have 8 players. The doubles event will be flighted if there are more than 16 teams. The Doubles Seeding List will be used for splitting and seeding.
LATE ENTRIES - may be accepted if divisions are not full. check with the TD
ALL LATE ENTRIES WILL BE CHARGED AN ADDITIONAL $25 Administration Fee
POINTS PER ROUND
This tournament carries with it USTA Level 4 points per round. Please click here for the point tables and refer to the Flighted Draw table on page 7 for this tournament.
Note: This is not like the old USTA Southern Waterfall draws.
MATCH SCORING
All singles matches will consist of two tiebreak sets with a 10-point match tiebreak in lieu of a 3rd set. Doubles matches will be one pro set to 8 with a seven point tiebreak at 8 all. Regular scoring will be used for singles and doubles.
WITHDRAWALS
If there is a withdrawal after the draw has been published, the spot will be replaced by the next alternate - no matter which draw/bracket it is - if there is an alternate list.
Timeline
Entries opened
Sun, Oct 25, 12:00pm EDT
Entries close
Thu, Dec 31, 5:59pm EST
Selections
After entries close
Draws posted
Usually the week of
Play
Sat–Mon Jan 9–11, 2027
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 4?
USTA junior tournaments run from Level 7 (local, open to anyone) up to Level 1 (national). Lower number, stronger field, more points.
When do we know?
Selections post after entries close (Thu, Dec 31, 5:59pm EST). Draws usually post the week of the tournament. Text Coach Ace and we will tell you the moment either one lands.
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.
Source: USTA tournament listing, checked nightly (last Sep 8). Confirm critical details with the tournament desk. SportsAgent is not affiliated with USTA. More in Southern · Near me · thesportsagent.ai · Privacy · Terms
DEFAULT NO-SHOW POLICY: Players are expected to play all matches including main draw and consolation. It is mandatory to notify the tournament director in written communication (via email) that a player is unable to play a scheduled match . Failure to notify the Tournament Director via email will receive a “Default No-Show” and 5 suspension points per the USTA Suspension Point System (USTA Regulations IV.F.)
STANDARDS OF CONDUCT
Players, persons who appear to be associated with a player (including, but not limited to, parents and coaches), officials, and organizers of any tournament are under a duty to encourage and maintain high standards of proper conduct, fair play, and good sportsmanship. They are under an obligation to avoid acts that may be considered detrimental to the game of tennis. Detrimental acts include, but are not limited to, the acts set forth in USTA Regulation IV.C (Standards of Conduct). Friend at Court.
Players must adhere to The Code.
Safe Play Policy
DOUBLES WILL BEGIN FIRST ON SATURDAY MORNING FOLLOWED BY SINGLES.
SUNDAY COULD START WITH SINGLES OR DOUBLES.
WE PLAN TO START AT 8:00 AM ALL THREE DAYS WEATHER PERMITTING.
WITHDRAWALS
If there is a withdrawal after the draw has been published, the spot will be replaced by the next alternate - no matter which draw/bracket it is - if there is an alternate list. Please send an email to the tournament director ( lexingtoncountytennis@gmail.com) and referee (tsmassey10s@yahoo.com) to withdraw after play begins.
Players are expected to play all matches including main draw and consolation. It is mandatory to notify the tournament director in written communication (via email) that a player needs to withdraw. Failure to notify the Tournament Director via email will receive a “Default No-Show” and 5 suspension points per the USTA Suspension Point System (USTA Regulations IV.F.)
SITE INFORMATION
All matches will be played on hard courts at the Cayce Tennis and Fitness Center. Cayce has several ice machines and water will be provided in coolers near each court. An alternate outdoor site could be used if weather causes a significant disruption. Practice court information will be listed once players have been selected.
TRAINER INFORMATION
A trainer will be present at the main site during the event.
STRIGER INFORMATION
Stringing services will be available during the tournament at both locations.
TENNIS BALLS
Dunlop extra duty balls will be used for this tournament.
HOTEL INFORMATION - check back for tournament hotel information
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Play in all matches is governed by Friend at Court , the USTA Code; USTA Southern Rules; USTA Southern Tournament Regulations, with the current USTA Point Penalty System in effect for all matches.
Level 4 Flighted Draws:
All USTA Southern Level 4 non-team events will Select 64 Players and flight into 4 – 16 Draws. Please see the document for information about Flighted Draws.
USTA Southern Flighted Draw Information
USTA Southern 2027 Doubles Format Change:
Starting in January 2027, USTA Southern L3 - L5 Tournaments will play no-ad scoring in Doubles.
SIGNING UP FOR TWO DIVISIONS:
Players may register for two age divisions in Level 3 Closed, Level 4 Open/Closed tournaments. Players that do register for both divisions will automatically be selected in the older division if they are selected for both. Players not selected to either division will remain on both alternate lists for both divisions but will need to play the division they first get into from the alternate lists. They will be removed from the Alternate list in the other division. Once a player is selected for any one division, NO CHANGES CAN BE MADE.
YOU MUST PLAY THE SAME AGE DIVISION FOR SINGLES AND DOUBLES:
Per STA rules for all National Level 3-5's, you must play the same doubles division as your chosen singles division.
IMPORTANT REGISTRATION TIPS:
• If you are encountering issues registering for this tournament, please see this Customer Care article on Registering Your Child for a Tournament
• If you need to add your child to your USTA Account, so that you can register them for the tournament, please see this Customer Care article on How to Add a Child to Your USTA Account
• If you run into further issues with registration, please contact USTA’s Customer Care at customercare@usta.com or 1-800-990-8782, for assistance.
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL PLAYERS RE: CONCURRENT TOURNAMENTS
USTA Regulations state the following:
• Player shall not enter two tournaments at same time. When entries close, a player shall not be entered in two or more sanctioned tournaments, if any part of the tournaments overlap unless each Tournament Committee involved understands the situation and concurs in writing. After a player has been eliminated from a tournament whose schedule of play partially overlaps with that of a second tournament, the player may enter the second tournament.
(USTA REGULATIONS IV.C. (Standards of Conduct), 2025 Friend at Court, #s 12 through #17 apply).
Penalty: (4) Suspension points to player in violation per offense, enforced by either Tournament Committee, and/or USTA Administration.
SPORTSMANSHIP & THE USTA PLAYER OATH:
All participants shall familiarize themselves with The Code which is meant to be a guide to fair play. By participating in the tournament, all players agree to abide by the USTA Player Oath: "I recognize that tennis is a sport that places the responsibility for fair play on me. I promise to abide by the rules of the game, which require me to give the benefit of the doubt to my opponent. At all times I shall strive to compete with the true spirit of sportsmanship, recognizing that my behavior on the court is a direct reflection of my character. Whether my matches end with my victory or defeat, I promise to conduct myself in a way that honors my opponents, those who support me, and the game of tennis."
SAFE PLAY INFORMATION FOR PLAYERS & COACHES:
Please be advised that if you plan to bring your coach with you, he/she SHOULD be Safe Play Approved through the end of the Tournament. This includes completing SafeSport training, acknowledging the USTA Safe Play Policy which includes reporting requirements, and a criminal background check. You can check if your coach is Safe Play Approved by visiting: https://www.usta.com/en/home/safe-play/search-for-a-tennis-provider.html. If they are not Safe Play Approved, please ensure they complete the process ASAP by visiting www.usta.com/safeplay and selecting “Get Approved.” PLEASE NOTE: SAFESPORT TRAINING IS 90 MINUTES LONG AND FULL APPROVAL CAN TAKE UP TO 5 DAYS.
All questions shall be directed to safeplay@usta.com .
PROCESS TO DECLARE RESIDENCY ON PLAYER PROFILE
Players that register for Level 1-4 tournaments will need to declare their residency on their player profiles. This action will only need to be done once. Please see the link below for more information on how to do this:
• How to Declare Your Linked Child’s Residency
The director's own notes, as published on USTA. Ace reads these too.