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Level 7 in Raleigh, NC, entries close Tue, Nov 10, 5:59pm EST. 2 in so far, Boys' Singles 12 & under is the busiest draw (2 of 16). 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 | 16 |
| Boys' Singles 14 & under | 0 | 16 |
| Boys' Singles 16 & under | 0 | 16 |
| Boys' Singles 18 & under | 0 | 16 |
Counted within the last hour. Selection runs off the ranking list when entries close, and it runs differently at different levels, so whether a junior gets in depends on where they sit in this field. Add their USTA ID and we will tell you.
Will my junior get in?
The ID is on your junior's USTA account. We look up their published standing, read it against this tournament's entry count and its selection rule, and tell you where that leaves them. We never ask for a name and USTA never sends us one.
What it is worth
Levels 6 and 7 pay per match won, capped at 4 wins: up to 56 ranking points for winning the flight.
| Wins the flight (4 wins) | 56 |
| Loses the final (4 wins) | 54 |
| Two wins | 24 |
| One win | 12 |
| One consolation win | 6 |
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.
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
• Tuesday @ 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.
• 8/16 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.
• PAYMENT! If a player has not submitted payment prior to the draw and match schedules being made, the Tournament Director has the right to withdraw the player.
• WITHDRAWALS & REFUND POLICY • Before the deadline, withdraw on USTA.com in the My Schedules tab on your profile with no charge.
• Withdrawals after the close of registration are non-refundable, click here for instructions.
OTHER IMPORTANT NOTES
• For Points Tables, Click here
• A player must win a round to receive any Ranking Points for the tournament. • Players do not receive any points until they have won a round.
• Byes do not qualify as wins.
• Withdrawals and walkovers qualify as wins for the advancing player and earn Points Per Round, but do not earn Bonus Points.
• Retirements qualify as wins for the advancing player and earn Points Per Round and, if applicable, Bonus Points.
• A player who advances because of a default that takes place before the commencement of the first point in the match or because the opponent is disqualified shall receive Points Per Round for advancing but shall not receive any Bonus Points.
• A player who advances because of a default that takes place after the commencement of the first point in the match shall receive Points Per Round for advancing and, if eligible, Bonus Points.
• Best 6: This term refers to the number of singles tournaments and doubles tournaments that count for standing and ranking (effectively 12 total tournaments). A player may have more than 6 singles and 6 doubles tournaments on their player record, but only the results from the best 6 of each will be used in the PPR Calculation.
• The PPR Calculation: National Standings Lists and Ranking Lists order players based on the following PPR calculation. This list is often called a “Combined List”.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• How to Create an Account for your child – JUNIOR MEMBERHIPS ARE FREE
• How to Register your Child for a Tournament
• How to Withdraw From a Tournament
• Parents’ Guide for Tennis – USTA National Resources
The director's own notes, as published on USTA. Ace reads these too.
Timeline
| Entries opened | Fri, Aug 14, 12:00pm EDT |
| Entries close | Tue, Nov 10, 5:59pm EST |
| Selections | After entries close |
| Draws posted | Usually the week of |
| Play | Sat–Sun Nov 14–15, 2026 |
Questions parents ask
Will my junior get in?
No draw is full yet. Selection runs off the ranking list when entries close, and it runs differently at different levels, 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 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. Levels 6 and 7 pay per match won, capped at 4 wins: up to 56 ranking points for winning the flight.
When do we know?
Selections post after entries close (Tue, Nov 10, 5:59pm EST). Draws usually post the week of the tournament. Text Coach Ace and we will tell you the moment either one lands.
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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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