Level 4 in FLORENCE, SC, about 435 miles from you, entries close Thu, Dec 31, 5:59pm EST. 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 18 & under
0
32
Boys' Singles 18 & under
0
64
Girls' Doubles 18 & under
0
32
Girls' Singles 18 & under
0
64
Counts are live from USTA as of the last hour. Selection: Manual.
From the tournament desk
***This is a Level 4 Closed event for only players from the USTA Southern section.***
**IMPORTANT MESSAGE December 21st***
If you are trying to register last-minute and have trouble because you have not declared your residency, please read the information below on how to do that. If draws are full I am not allowed to take a late entry. Thank you
Accommodations:
These properties are supporting the tennis tournaments in Florence.
Deadline for this Tournament is Thursday January 1, 2026 at 5:59pm
SITES:
Dr. Eddie Floyd Tennis Center DEFF
1300 Jennie O'Bryan Ave Florence SC 29501
Draw Sizes:
Boys and Girls 18s
Singles .... 64 Players per division ( 4 flights of 16 for 64 players)
Doubles .... 32 Teams per division ( 2 flights of 16 teams for 32 teams total)
Singles Tournament Format Boys and Girls 18s
This will be a FLIGHTED DRAW. We will schedule most singles matches for Saturday and Sunday. There will be consolation matches and doubles that will finish Monday if the weather cooperates. If we have any rain on Saturday or Sunday we will be able to play matches on Monday.
ALL singles will play two sets with a 10-point match tiebreak in lieu of the third set.
Doubles (Flighted Draw)
Single elimination, with 3/4 play off.
All scoring formats are subject to change due to weather with approval of USTA Southern office.
Tournament Ball: Dunlop Grand Prix Extra Duty
Matches start at 8am Saturday, Sunday, and Monday
Saturday-2 rounds of Singles and 2 rounds of Doubles
Sunday-2 rounds of Main Draw Singles, 1 round of Consolation, 2 rounds Consolation and 2 rounds of Doubles
Monday- Consolation singles Finals
Withdrawals:
A player shall not withdraw from a tournament except for illness, injury, personal emergency, or previously authorized entry into another tournament.
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.
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LATE ENTRY - USTA SOUTHERN POLICY:
If draws are not full, late entries can be accepted. Late entries may be accepted or placed on the alternate list in the order received after entries received by the deadline. Entries received at the same time are ordered randomly. If the draw has been made the Tournament Committee may accept only late entries of players who do not invalidate the seeding. Tournament Directors may charge an additional $25 for a late entry.
Warm-up Courts off site:
Courts at Timrod Park are on a first come first serve basis. If courts are full you will have to double up.
Please be respectful of the group and no more that 30 min warm-up.
These are open to the public. If someone is playing who is not associated with the tournament you may not ask them to get off the court.
Timrod Park 400 Timrod Park Dr, Florence, SC 29501
Concurrent Tournament Policy:
IF YOU ARE ENTERED IN THIS TOURNAMENT AND ALSO IN ANOTHER TOURNAMENT SCHEDULED FOR THE SAME WEEKEND YOU HAVE VIOLATED A SOUTHERN TENNIS ASSOCIATION REGULATION. IF YOU DO NOT WITHDRAW FROM OUR TOURNAMENT OR THE OTHER TOURNAMENT YOU WILL BE PENALIZED BY THE SOUTHERN OFFICE. PERMISSION WILL NOT BE GIVEN TO ANY PLAYER TO ENTER 2 TOURNAMENTS ON THE SAME WEEKEND. IF YOU ARE ON OUR ALTERNATE'S LIST AND YOU DECIDE TO PLAY IN ANOTHER TOURNAMENT YOU MUST WITHDRAW FROM OUR TOURNAMENT IMMEDIATELY . Please email Meg Farrelly at megphotogirl@aol.com In the subject line add Florence B/G 18s. We will need the players full name as listed in their player registration.
3-Minute Coaching Break
· In matches playing a match tiebreak in lieu of a third set there will be a 3-minute coaching break between the end of the second set and the match-deciding tiebreak.
· This 3-minute break is treated the same as the 2-minute set break between first and second sets, except that players may receive coaching on the court.
· Players may not leave the court . unless requesting a toilet break. The toilet break will be taken after the 3-minute coaching break. No coaching is allowed during the toilet break for either player .
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 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.)
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- https://www.usta.com/en/home/safe-play/safe-play-policy-highlights-for-parents-and-players.html -
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.