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Level 7 in WILMINGTON, NC, about 486 miles from you, entries close Tue, Sep 29, 5:59pm EDT. What do you want to know?
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Draws
One set to 6, 7-point tiebreak · Hard courts · Yellow ball
| Division | Entered | Draw |
|---|---|---|
| Boys' Singles 12 & under | 2 | 32 |
| Boys' Singles 14 & under | 0 | 32 |
| Boys' Singles 16 & under | 3 | 32 |
| Boys' Singles 18 & under | 1 | 32 |
| Girls' Singles 12 & under | 2 | 32 |
| Girls' Singles 14 & under | 1 | 32 |
| Girls' Singles 16 & under | 1 | 32 |
| Girls' Singles 18 & under | 0 | 32 |
Counts are live from USTA as of the last hour. Selection is by ranking list: a full draw still takes alternates, and unranked juniors get in when a draw is not full.
From the tournament desk
USTA National Junior Level 7 events are for Boys/Girls, ages 12-18 and all play is conducted with yellow ball.
The below rules and expectations are for the District of North Carolina.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Monday @ 5:59pm, prior to tournament start date
Late entries may be accepted IF they do not affect seeding and are ultimately at the discretion of the tournament director, a Late Fee may be applied.
ONE-DAY EVENT
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Sanctioned to go over the period of one day. Two days may be considered for these reasons: the 2nd day is a rain back up day OR if a host plans to play certain divisions on day one and the other divisions on day two. (For example, BG12-14s can be played on Saturday and BG16-18s can be played on Sunday.)
SELECTIONS
Non-ranked to ranked or “Bottom Up”, which means players who have no standing in the points per round ranking system will get selected first above players who have a standing.
Seeding is to be completed by using the most recently published National Standings List. (Seeds are placed in position based on the rules in the Friend at Court. All other players are placed randomly in draws.
16 draw limits for singles in all age groups (TD may increase the draw limit once permission is granted by the STATE OFFICE with proof of adequate number of courts available)
8 team draw limit for doubles in all age groups
SINGLES SCORE FORMAT
One standard tiebreak set to 6, 7-point tiebreak at 6 games all.
One short set to 4, 7-point tiebreak at 4 games all (inclement weather format AFTER approval by NCTA staff)
No-Ad scoring may be used if the Referee deems it necessary.
SINGLES DRAW TYPE OPTIONS
Round Robin,
Round Robin with playoff,
Compass
IMPORTANT NOTICE – YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR READING THE INFORMATION BELOW!
SPORTSMANSHIP IS EXPECTED BY ALL! Please refer to THE CODE (The Players’ Guide to Fair Play and the Unwritten Rules of Tennis) pg. 37 AND USTA NATIONALS NEW CAMPAIGN-GET CAUGHT BEING A GOOD SPORT!
USTA REGULATIONS STATE THE FOLLOWING: A Player shall not enter two tournaments at the 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),2021 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.
WAIVER! PARENTS/GUARDIANS MUST COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING STEPS, NO EXCEPTIONS! It is up to each Tournament Director to collect waivers for each player. The TD may elect to use Serve Tennis, Jotform, Match App or have on site printed.
Timeline
| Entries opened | Fri, Jul 3, 12:00pm EDT |
| Entries close | Tue, Sep 29, 5:59pm EDT |
| Selections | After entries close |
| Draws posted | Usually the week of |
| Play | Sat Oct 3, 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 7?
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.
When do we know?
Selections post after entries close (Tue, Sep 29, 5:59pm EDT). 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
- UPPER ARLINGTON FALL JR OPEN - BOYS 14, 16, 18s, GIRLS 14-16sLevel 6 · 5 mi · Sat–Sun Sep 12–13, 2026 · closes Tue, Sep 8, 5:59pm EDT
- 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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