Level 4 in Ridgeland, MS, about 653 miles from you, entries close Thu, Jul 1, 4:59pm CDT. 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 14 & under
0
32
Boys' Singles 14 & under
0
64
Girls' Doubles 14 & under
0
32
Girls' Singles 14 & under
0
64
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
Welcome to Ridgeland!!--SCROLL DOWN FOR ALL TOURNEY INFO!!
We're excited to host this year's players, coaches and families for "Ridgeland Tourism's" BG 14s National L4 Open. Ridgeland Tourism has supported and played a critical role in hosting all of our National events and we're confident you'll find everything you need within five minutes of RTC. The Renaissance(Outdoor Shopping and dining) and Township areas are both within 3 miles of RTC and provide hotels, shopping and Restaurants that should make the weekend relatively stress free off the court. Please visit the Ridgeland tourism website for information on restaurants, hotels and local attractions in the Ridgeland area. If you have questions, concerns or need anything during the event you're welcome to reach me directly(check this webpage for answers to most of your questions first!). We hope you have a great tournament and enjoy the weekend in Ridgeland!
Justyn Schelver-843-422-4450
justynschelver@hotmail.com
https://www.exploreridgeland.com/
Tentative match and site schedule-Draws will be posted at 3:00 p.m. CST on Thursday
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Saturday -One round of doubles to start the day, 2 singles matches(unless you have a bye)
Sunday- 2 rounds of singles and doubles(Main Draw Singles finished if weather isn't an issue)
Monday- Finish consolation singles finals and doubles final and 3/4 playoff if needed
Doubles Info/Pairings for Doubles
If you have a doubles partner(signed up online or agreed to play after registration closed), but aren't positive you're paired correctly, email me to confirm! If you DO NOT have a parter, but intend to play doubles; Please email me one of the following ASAP..
1. Send me your name and the name of the player you have agreed to play with..
2. Send me a request to be randomly paired on Wednesday.
Draw Format(Flighted and Draws)
Boys and Girls singles divisions will accept up to 64 players. Those players will be seperated into flights(as many as four 16 player draws)based on their standing.
Parham Bridges- 5055 Old Canton Road, Jackson, MS, 39157(if needed)
Hotel Information
AC Hotels by Marriott-Host hotel located in the heart of the Township!
Mississippi's first "AC Hotels by Marriott" is located in "The Township" area of Ridgeland and will serve as the official tournament hotel for every National event in the area going forward. There are 2 food and beverage outlets in the hotel and you will be in walking distance to various restaurants and shopping options. The property is 2 miles from RTC, practice courts, match sites, shoppping and restaraunts! AC Hotels is an exclusive line of properties and I'd urge all players/families to book quickly(rooms may be limited) and keep in mind the Tournament rate($159) will expire on March 1st. You will find the information for your online reservation link below. If you have questions or need help with the link, please do not hesitate to ask. We appreciate your business and look forward to a successful event.
Timeline
Entries opened
Sun, May 16, 11:00am CDT
Entries close
Thu, Jul 1, 4:59pm CDT
Selections
After entries close
Draws posted
Usually the week of
Play
Sat–Mon Jul 10–12, 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, Jul 1, 4:59pm CDT). 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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Singles seeding will be done by using the Singles seeding list from July 2nd
Doubles seeding will be done by using the Doubles Seeding list from July 2nd
Pre Match Warm Ups and Hitting Sessions
There will be teaching pros(5.0 level) from Hattiesburg CC available for hitting lessons and pre match warm ups. Cost is $40 and you will contact them directly to set up times. Ignacio Vanechek-601-955-4060
PRACTICE COURTS
Friday Evening- There is an event at RTC on Friday afternoon and there won't likely be courts available until after 6 p.m. at RTC. Parham Bridges will have practice courts available for tournament players from 3:00-6:00. Parham Bridges Tennis Center-5055 Old Canton Road, Jackson, MS 39157
Saturday through Monday - Courts 13 and 14 at RTC will be available after matches have begun at 8:00 a.m on Saturday/Sunday. These 2 courts can be reserved in 30 minute increments(after matches begin!!) by texting Justyn at 843-422-4450. *Note that there will be 4 players per court if/when needed.
2 Courts at Whisper Lake Country Club (414 Annandale Parkway, Madison, MS 39110) will be available throughout the tournament. Courts are first come/first serve and we just ask that you split courts(if needed) and or be accomodating to other tournament participants (Ex:Don't use a court for 2 hours if there are others looking to get a warm up in)
Doubles Format of Play and starting time(not before 8:00 a.m Saturday)
Doubles will be Single Elimination, 8-game pro-set with AD scoring. (7-point tiebreak, win by two at 8-8). You must play doubles in the same division as singles. Please email me your doubles partner regardless of whether you were able to register online. justynschelver@hotmail.com
Singles Format of Play and starting time(not before 9:00 a.m. on Saturday)
Scoring will be best of 3 tiebreak sets with a 10-Point Match Tiebreaker in lieu of the 3rd set.
Seeding Information
The Singles Seeding List published on July 2nd will be used for seeding singles
The Doubles Seeding List published on July 2nd will be used for seeding doubles.
Doubles Partners and Pairings
If your partner is already registered for the tournament, you can select them when you register for doubles. If you do not have a partner, please follow the instructions below:
1) If you are in singles, but don't have a doubles partner yet, PLEASE REGISTER ON MATCH APP!!! This is an extremely useful tool and is in place so that you don't have to send 15 emails trying to track down player information. DO NOT DEPEND ON THIS APP FOR MATCH TIMES OR INFORMATION ONCE THE TOURNAMENT BEGINS!!
2) If you have a partner, but are not listed together on the tournament website , please email me at justynschelver@hotmail.com
3) You have until Wednesday, October 26th at noon to send me your partner's name. At that time(not before!!), I would look at the option of randomly pairing players who are entered, but don't have a partner.
PLAYER SELECTION AND ALTERNATE LISTS
Players who registered before entries closed (Players and Alternates) will be listed on the website. If you need to withdraw after the deadline, please email me at justynschelver@hotmail.com. Players can withdraw before the deadline by going to their Profile on USTA.com and under upcoming events clicking the manage button on this tournament.
Court Surface -
All matches will be played on hard courts at RTC
Dunlop
The tournament ball will be Dunlop Grand Prix
Stringer
There will be an experienced stringer onsite at RTC.
The Good Chase Sportsmanship Race
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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 -
The Good Chase Sportsmanship Race
USTA Southern has partnered with Match Tennis App to highlight junior tennis athletes who display exemplary sportsmanship. Join in the Good Chase and vote for those specific players to earn prizes and even a chance to go to the US Open and 4 other Professional Tennis Tournament Experiences!
** CLICK HERE FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO VOTE!
** CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION!
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.