GENERAL INFORMATION
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. USA League Tennis presented by Lincoln 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. USA League Tennis presented by Lincoln features local, area and sectional championships, culminating in a national championship. The following is a list of requirements for participants as well as deadline information.
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ADULT LEAGUE
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 LEAGUE
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.
Play begins September 9th -November 20th, 2005. No Playoffs. Sectionals: June 22rd-25th, 2005
SUPER SENIOR LEAGUE
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 6.5, 7.5 and 8.5. 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. There is no national event at this time. Players must have a current USTA membership as well as current computer or self-rating.
ADULT MIXED LEAGUE
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 7.0, 8.0, 9.0, 10.0 and Open. 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.
Play begins September 30th 2005 – January 22nd, 2006. Play-offs: January 28th -29th, 2006. Sectionals: August 18th-20th, 2006
MIXED SENIORS LEAGUE
This mixed doubles league is for players who are 50 and over and must be current members of the USTA as well as have a current computer or self-rating. The levels of play are 6.0, 7.0, 8.0, 9.0, 10.0 and partners combined ratings may not exceed the level in which they are playing. The local league champions are invited to play at the Mixed Doubles Sectionals. There is no national event at this time.