You love tennis. However, you don't always enjoy the solitude that surrounds the game. You like being around other people and thrive in competing in a team atmosphere. Don't think this is possible in tennis? Think again.
USTA League Tennis is the country's largest recreational tennis league, providing organized, structured team matches for men and women of all ability levels. Levels are based on the National Tennis Rating Program (NTRP) and range from beginner (2.5) to advanced (5.0).
All teams are set up according to player's NTRP rating. Therefore, players are assured of facing off against someone of comparable ability. This allows for a highly competitive and fun tennis environment.
USTA League Tennis features local, area and sectional championships, culminating in a national championship. The following is a list of requirements for participants.
For men and women 19 years of age and older. Must be a USTA member and have a current computer or self-rating. NTRP levels include 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5 and 5.0. Team match format consists of two singles matches and three doubles matches, except 2.5 and 5.0 division, which plays one singles match and two doubles matches.
Senior Leagues
For men and women 50 years of age and older. Must be a USTA member and have a current computer or self-rating. NTRP levels include 3.0, 3.5, 4.0 and 4.5. Team match format consists of three doubles matches.
Super Senior Leagues
The Super Senior league offers both a women's and men's league for players who are 60 years of age and older. The team format is three doubles positions and the levels of play are 6.0, 7.0, 8.0, & 9.0. Partners combined ratings may not exceed the level in which they are playing. Teams winning their local leagues are eligible to play at the Sectional Championship. Players must have a current USTA membership as well as current computer or self-rating.
Mixed Doubles Leagues
For men and women 19 years of age and older. Must be a USTA member and have a current computer or self-rating. Teams are developed with a combined rating of 6.0, 7.0, 8.0, 9.0 and 10.0. Total NTRP rating cannot exceed level of team (i.e., 7.0 team could be a combination of two 3.5 players, one 4.0 partner and one 3.0 partner or one player a 3.0 and partner a 3.5). Format consists of three doubles matches.
Tri-Level Leagues
For men and women 19 years of age and older. Tri - Level format consists of three NTRP levels of doubles matches. Example, one 3.0 doubles, one 3.5 doubles and one 4.0 doubles = Tri - level team.