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: One set to 8, 7-point tiebreak
Courts: Green Clay · 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 | Draw |
|---|---|
| Boys' Doubles 12 & under | 8 |
| Boys' Singles 12 & under | 16 |
| Boys' Doubles 14 & under | 8 |
| Boys' Singles 14 & under | 16 |
| Boys' Doubles 16 & under | 8 |
| Boys' Singles 16 & under | 16 |
| Boys' Doubles 18 & under | 8 |
| Boys' Singles 18 & under | 16 |
| Girls' Doubles 12 & under | 8 |
| Girls' Singles 12 & under | 16 |
| Girls' Doubles 14 & under | 8 |
| Girls' Singles 14 & under | 16 |
| Girls' Doubles 16 & under | 8 |
| Girls' Singles 16 & under | 16 |
| Girls' Doubles 18 & under | 8 |
| Girls' Singles 18 & under | 16 |
Entries open Mon, Dec 28, 11:00am CST; counts start then. 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 Dothan, AL, entries close Sun, Mar 7, 4:59pm CST. Entries open Mon, Dec 28, 11:00am CST. What do you want to know?
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Plan the trip
From the tournament desk
Lunches are provided for participating players on Saturday and Sunday.
Players will receive a court towel.
Free daily hospitality--fruit served.
Sports drinks, bottled water and soft drinks available for purchase.
If draws are full, awards will be presented in singles for winner, finalist and 3rd place. In doubles, winners and finalists will be awarded.
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Virtual Tournament Desk Registration *MANDATORY FOR ALL PLAYERS* by Wednesday, March 10
In order to compete in this event, all competitors MUST click the below link to fill out the check-in form and sign the waiver for this tournament.
Please note: this is NOT a registration for the tournament. You must still register for the tournament, and until you are selected, your entry into the tournament is not confirmed by completing the below forms. However, these forms must be completed to participate in the tournament.
Click Here For Mandatory Registration for Match Tennis App/VTD and Sign Waiver
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On-Site Check-In: Players (particularly local) are requested to check in on site Friday, March 12 between 2 pm - 7 pm. If the majority of the players check in on Friday, it'll make Saturday morning much less chaotic. For those not able to check in at this time, please email your late arrival to Tina at tmccord@dothan.org. Courts will be available at no charge for practice. GPS: Westgate Park, Westgate Tennis Center, 810 Recreation Rd., Dothan, AL 36303. Alternate address near the entrance is 604 Whatley Drive, Dothan, AL 36303.
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We will have a stringer available on site. A variety of strings are available. However, to be sure you have what you need, we recommend you bring your own string.
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If singles draws are full at 16 players per division, each entrant will play four matches, regardless of win/loss record.
Singles: 16-player Compass Draw. All matches will play best-of-three tiebreak sets with a 10-point match tiebreak in lieu of the third set.
Doubles: 8-team Single Elimination Draw. Format is an 8-game set with a set tiebreak at 8-all, no-ad scoring. All doubles players must play in the same age division as they do in singles.
In 2000, Westgate Tennis Center became the most decorated Tennis Center in America when it won multiple national awards. Annually from 2001 to 2019, it was the home of a prestigious women's professional circuit event. Currently, Westgate Tennis Center begins its fifth year as the host site for the USTA Boys' 14 National Clay Court Championships. This modern facility features 20 lighted Har-Tru courts, all with player seating and shade shelters. Spectators can enjoy viewing from atop the 3500-square foot clubhouse or a centrally located, elevated berm.
Questions: please email Beverly Shields at bshields@dothan.org.
Referee: Hans Laub--Email: hhhlaub@gmail.com
Tournament Director: Chase Parker--Email: cparker@dothan.org
The director's own notes, as published on USTA. Ace reads these too.
Timeline
| Entries open | Mon, Dec 28, 11:00am CST |
| Entries close | Sun, Mar 7, 4:59pm CST |
| Selections | After entries close |
| Draws posted | Usually the week of |
| Play | Sat–Sun Mar 13–14, 2027 |
Questions parents ask
Will my junior get in?
Entries open Mon, Dec 28, 11:00am CST. 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 (Sun, Mar 7, 4:59pm CST). Draws usually post the week of the tournament. Text Coach Ace and we will tell you the moment either one lands.
Closing soon nearby
- USTA Southern Winter Championships BG 14Level 3 · 0 mi · Sat–Tue Feb 13–16, 2027 · closes Thu, Feb 4, 4:59pm CST
- Dothan Spring 10's Orange & Green Ball Classic - Grand PrixJunior Circuit · 0 mi · Sat–Sun Mar 13–14, 2027 · closes Sun, Mar 7, 4:59pm CST
- Dothan, AL - BG 16 (Flighted)Level 4 · 0 mi · Sat–Mon Jun 19–21, 2027 · closes Thu, Jun 10, 4:59pm CDT
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