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: Best of 3 sets, 10-point match tiebreak for the third
Courts: Green Clay · 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 wins | 40 |
| One win | 20 |
| One consolation win | 10 |
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
| Division | Draw |
|---|---|
| Boys' Singles 12 & under | 32 |
| Boys' Singles 14 & under | 32 |
| Boys' Singles 16 & under | 32 |
| Boys' Singles 18 & under | 32 |
| Girls' Singles 12 & under | 32 |
| Girls' Singles 14 & under | 32 |
| Girls' Singles 16 & under | 32 |
| Girls' Singles 18 & under | 32 |
Entries open Thu, Apr 15, 12:00pm CDT; 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.
Ask Coach Ace about this one
Level 6 in Pelham, AL, entries close Tue, May 18, 4:59pm CDT. Entries open Thu, Apr 15, 12:00pm CDT. What do you want to know?
AI answers can make mistakes. Confirm critical details with the tournament desk.
Plan the trip
From the tournament desk
1pm Sunday Update
We are going to cancel all matches except for the semifinals and finals of main draws. We will not have clay courts and will only have the 5 hard courts. Rain may end by 3pm and we will use the Vaptr machines to get the hard courts dry, hopefully by 4pm. Draws will be updated to show new finals times. If the rain persists past 3pm, we may have to cancel the day.
***THE TOURNAMENT DESK WILL BE POSITIONED ON THE BOTTOM LEVEL BETWEEN COURTS 15 & 16. PLAYERS AND SPECTATORS WILL NOT BE ABLE TO WALK UP THE STAIRS TO THE UPPER COURTS WHERE THE PRO MATCHES WILL BE PLAYED. YOU WILL HAVE TO WALK OUT OF THE LOWER GATE AND BACK INTO THE UPPER GATE FOR MATCHES AND SPECTATING.***
YOU WILL SEE 3 ABBREVIATIONS ON THE DRAWS:
PRCC- PRC CLAY COURTS
PRCH- PRC HARD COURT
Read the rest
PTC- PELHAM TENNIS CENTER
The pro matches are free to watch. You will just have to enter the main gate to the club. Semifinals will begin at 11am Saturday!
This tournament is running along with a W50 Pro Circuit event. Past winners include:
2018- Iga Swiatek
2019- Barbora Krejcikova
Players will be able to watch the semi-finals and finals matches around their tournament matches.
Junior Player Travel Assistance
USTA Alabama offers financial assistance to eligible junior players (ages 12–18) competing in Alabama and Southern team events. Applicants must be Alabama residents and meet income eligibility requirements. Funding of up to $750 is available to help cover travel-related expenses such as fuel, lodging, meals, and tournament entry fees. Awards are considered on a case-by-case basis and require proper documentation of expenses.
For full eligibility details and how to apply:
Junior Tournament Player Financial Assistance Application https://form.jotform.com/242844892257064
Draw Size
Draws will be a maximum of 16 players. We will split all draws 17+ into Red/Blue divisions.
Hotel
For out of town players who may need lodging, we recommend the Holiday Inn in Pelham, AL. It is just one exit north of our club.
• 260 CAHABA VALLEY RD , PELHAM, ALABAMA 35124
Ice Machine
Ice is available for water bottles, injuries, and small coolers. Machine located behind the building by courts 5 & 8.
Match format
Matches are best of 3 sets, 10-pt match tiebreak for 3rd set. Regular Ad scoring.
Virtual Tournament Desk Registration **MANDATORY FOR ALL PLAYERS**
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
• In app viewable next on “Waiting list”
• In app viewing of “Matches in Progress”
Click HERE to Complete Your Pre-Tournament Check-In Form
***USTA NEEDS YOU! BECOME A USTA OFFICIAL****
Parents, Coaches & Players (ages 18 and over)
With the game of tennis growing rapidly, USTA is actively looking for new Officials.
-Flexible Hours & Pay
-Tennis Industry Networking
-Health Benefits
If you have a passion for the game and enjoy being on court, please visit www.usta.com/startofficiating to get started or email aaron.harris@usta.com .
Pelham Racquet Club
100 Racquet Club Pkwy
Pelham, AL 35124
The director's own notes, as published on USTA. Ace reads these too.
Timeline
| Entries open | Thu, Apr 15, 12:00pm CDT |
| Entries close | Tue, May 18, 4:59pm CDT |
| Selections | After entries close |
| Draws posted | Usually the week of |
| Play | Sat–Sun May 22–23, 2027 |
Questions parents ask
Will my junior get in?
Entries open Thu, Apr 15, 12:00pm CDT. 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 (Tue, May 18, 4:59pm CDT). Draws usually post the week of the tournament. Text Coach Ace and we will tell you the moment either one lands.
Closing soon nearby
- PRC Fall InvitationalLevel 6 · 0 mi · Sat–Sun Oct 10–11, 2026 · closes Tue, Oct 6, 4:59pm CDT
- Fall Invitational 10sJunior Circuit · 0 mi · Sat–Sun Oct 10–11, 2026 · closes Wed, Oct 7, 4:59pm CDT
- 2026 Halloween ClassicLevel 6 · 7 mi · Sat–Sun Oct 17–18, 2026 · closes Mon, Oct 12, 4:59pm CDT
More junior tournaments
One message from Coach Ace, 2 days before the deadline: how full the draw is, what the winner earns, and the link to register.
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