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: 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 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 | Entered | Draw |
|---|---|---|
| Boys' Singles 12 & under | 4 | 32 |
| Boys' Singles 14 & under | 0 | 32 |
| Boys' Singles 16 & under | 5 | 32 |
| Boys' Singles 18 & under | 4 | 32 |
| Girls' Singles 12 & under | 4 | 32 |
| Girls' Singles 14 & under | 0 | 32 |
| Girls' Singles 16 & under | 1 | 32 |
| Girls' Singles 18 & under | 0 | 32 |
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.
Ask Coach Ace about this one
Level 6 in Pelham, AL, entries close Tue, Oct 6, 4:59pm CDT. 18 in so far, Boys' Singles 16 & under is the busiest draw (5 of 32). What do you want to know?
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Plan the trip
From the tournament desk
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.
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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.
Draws will be posted by Thursday, 2pm. The tournament will begin Saturday at 8am.
The director's own notes, as published on USTA. Ace reads these too.
Timeline
| Entries opened | Thu, Aug 6, 12:00pm CDT |
| Entries close | Tue, Oct 6, 4:59pm CDT |
| Selections | After entries close |
| Draws posted | Usually the week of |
| Play | Sat–Sun Oct 10–11, 2026 |
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 (Tue, Oct 6, 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
- 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
- 2026 Halloween Classic 10UJunior Circuit · 7 mi · Sat Oct 17, 2026 · closes Tue, Oct 13, 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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