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Level 5 in Birmingham, AL, entries close Fri, Jul 2, 4:59pm CDT. What do you want to know?
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Draws
One set to 8, 7-point tiebreak · Green Clay courts · Yellow ball
| Division | Entered | Draw |
|---|---|---|
| Boys' Doubles 12 & under | 0 | 32 |
| Boys' Singles 12 & under | 0 | 48 |
| Boys' Doubles 14 & under | 0 | 32 |
| Boys' Singles 14 & under | 0 | 48 |
| Girls' Doubles 12 & under | 0 | 32 |
| Girls' Singles 12 & under | 0 | 48 |
| Girls' Doubles 14 & under | 0 | 32 |
| Girls' Singles 14 & under | 0 | 48 |
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
Points run off the round reached, not the draw size: up to 300 ranking points for winning it.
| Champion | 300 |
| Finalist | 225 |
| Semifinalist | 150 |
| Quarterfinalist | 105 |
| Round of 16 | 54 |
| Each consolation round won | 11 |
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
PLAYER SELECTION & SEEDING
This tournament will use the National Combined Standing List for player selection and National Seeding List for seeding. This tournament is open for junior players regardless of ranking. You will receive an automated email if your player is selected and your credit card is charged.
Players will be flighted 1-16 into the first flight, and 17-32 into the second flight based on their rankings. If it's not a full draw, we will split the draws evenly. For example: There are 18 players in a division. Draw A will have 9 players and Draw B will have 9 players.
POINTS PER ROUND
This tournament carries with it USTA Level 5 points per round. Please click here for the point tables and refer to the Flighted Draw table on page 7 for this tournament.
Virtual Tournament Desk Registration must be completed by all players by Wed before event
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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
MATCH SCORING/DRAW SIZE
Two 16-Player Draws. Players will be flighted into each draw by their ranking from the Combined National Seedings List. All singles matches are best of three tiebreak sets with a 10-point tiebreaker in lieu of a 3rd set. FICQ format for singles. Doubles will be an 8 game proset using AD scoring with a 7- point set tiebreak played at 8 all. Doubles - All doubles players must play in the same age division as they do in singles. BG 12-18 - 8 game set with a 7 point set tiebreak at 8 all. Ad scoring. There will be a 3/4 play-off for singles only.
DRAWS
Draws will be published by Thursday at 3 pm. It is your responsibility to check this tournament web page for the players draws, match times and any other updates.
LATE ENTRANTS
The USTA Southern late entry policy will be followed and is stated below.
WITHDRAWALS
If there is a withdrawal after the draw has been published, the spot will be replaced by the next alternate - no matter which draw/bracket it is - if there is an alternate list.
CONSOLATION ROUNDS
The consolation finals will not be played.
LATE ENTRY - USTA SOUTHERN POLICY
If draws are not full, late entries can be accepted. Late entries may be accepted or placed on the alternate list in the order received after entries received by the deadline. Entries received at the same time are ordered randomly. If the draw has been made the Tournament Committee may accept only late entries of players who do not invalidate the seeding. Tournament Directors may charge an additional $25 for a late entry.
PLAYER REST REQUIREMENTS
· Any time of the year- Doubles followed by singles- A minimum of 30 minutes is required between the completion of the first doubles match of the day prior to starting singles play.
· During the months from May 1st to October 1st -Singles followed by singles- Players shall be given a minimum of two hours rest between the completion of the first singles match of the day and the start of the second singles match of the day.
· During the Months of October 1st to May 1st- Singles followed by singles- Players shall be given a minimum of 90 -minute rest between completion of the first singles match of the day and the start of the second match of the day.
· Singles followed by doubles- Players shall be given a minimum of one hour rest between any singles match (First or second of the day) and a doubles match.
**** If player’s match is longer than two hours, during the months of May 1st to October 1st, they may request (in person) more time from the Tournament referee. Time extension may not be guaranteed.
The director's own notes, as published on USTA. Ace reads these too.
Timeline
| Entries opened | — |
| Entries close | Fri, Jul 2, 4:59pm CDT |
| Selections | After entries close |
| Draws posted | Usually the week of |
| Play | Fri–Sun Jul 9–11, 2027 |
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 5?
A district-level event. Bigger draws, ranking matters for selection, points per win are higher than Level 6. Points run off the round reached, not the draw size: up to 300 ranking points for winning it.
When do we know?
Selections post after entries close (Fri, Jul 2, 4:59pm CDT). 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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