Adult/Sr.
USTA/VA League Tennis
You're a competitor. Physically you may be in the office or at home, but mentally you're on court. You just love the game. There's a name for people like you;
USTA League Tennis Player.
USTA League Tennis is the country's largest recreational tennis league, providing organized, structured team matches for more than 500,000 men and women of all ability levels. The competition is lively, the atmosphere social, and as part of a team, you've got a built-in support entourage that few pros can match.
League Tennis in Virginia comprises play for Adults and Seniors in singles, doubles, and mixed leagues. If you’d like to join a league, contact an Area League Coordinator for a complete list of leagues offered in your area and “Get in the Game”!
ALL LEAGUES ARE AVAILABLE TO MEN & WOMEN AGES 18 & UP!
Virginia Tennis Leagues
Adult League
Adult Leagues for Men & Women are open to USTA members age 18 and over. The season runs from April-July, with a District Championship over two weekends in mid-July. Leagues are offered for a range of skill levels, from 2.5 to 5.5, with varying play & scoring formats. Some areas offer indoor as well as outdoor leagues.
Adult Mixed Doubles
Adult Mixed Doubles Leagues are comprised of co-ed teams and are open to USTA members age 18 and over. The season runs from February to June, with a District Championship in mid- June. Players of different NTRP levels may play together on a team, which makes this a great choice for those wanting to play alongside their friends/spouse who are above or below their rating. Levels range from 5.0 to 10.0 and are a combined total of players’ ratings, with a 1.0 difference between players on court. For instance, in the 8.0 level a 4.5 and a 3.5 can play together, but not a 3.0 and a 5.0. The play format is 3 doubles courts.
Adult Singles League
Adult Singles Leagues for Men & Women are open to USTA members age 18 and over. Singles League format is 3 singles matches. NTRP levels are 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0. The season September & October and, as of 2010, culminates with a District Championship in November.
Combo Doubles League
Combo Doubles Leagues for Men & Women are open to USTA members age 18 and over. The season runs from July to September, with a District Championship in early October. Levels range from 5.5 to 8.5 and are a combined total of players’ ratings, with a max 1.5 difference between players on court. For instance, in the 8.5 level a 3.5 and a 5.0 can play together, but not a 3.0 and a 5.5. The play format is 3 doubles matches.
Combo Mixed Doubles
Combo Mixed Doubles Leagues are comprised of co-ed teams and are open to USTA members age 18 and over. Played in the Fall, league winners advance to a District Championship in January of the following year. Levels range from 5.5 to 8.5 and are a combined total of players' ratings, with a max 1.5 difference between players on court. For instance, in the 8.5 level, a 3.5 and a 5.0 can play together, but not a 3.0 and a 5.5. The play format is 3 doubles matches.
Tri-Level
Tri-Level Leagues for Men & Women are comprised of teams with players of 3 different levels and are open to USTA members age 18 and over. The season may begin anytime and end by December. Levels are open, but players must be in a range of 3 levels within .5 of each other (ex. 3.5, 4.0, 4.5). Play format is 3 doubles courts. This league may advance directly to Sectional Championships and USTA Ntaional Championship.
Senior League
Senior Leagues for Men & Women are open to USTA members age 50 and over. The season runs from June-August, with a District Championship in late August. Levels range from 3.0 to 4.5 and play format is 3 doubles matches. Some areas offer indoor as well as outdoor leagues.
Senior Mixed Doubles
Senior Mixed Doubles Leagues are comprised of co-ed teams and are open to USTA members age 50 and over. The season runs from June-August and qualifying teams advance directly to the USTA/Mid-Atlantic Sectional Championship in early September. Some areas offer an indoor league, which plays from January-May. Levels range from 6.0 to 9.0 and are a combined total of players’ ratings, with a 1.0 difference between players on court. For instance, in the 9.0 level a 5.0 and a 4.0 can play together, but not a 5.5 and a 3.5. Play format is 3 doubles matches.
Super Senior League
Super Senior Leagues for Men & Women are open to USTA members age 60 and over. The season runs from April-September and qualifying teams advance directly to the USTA/Mid-Atlantic Sectional Championship in early October. Levels range from 3.0 to 4.0 and play format is 3 doubles matches.
Super Senior Mixed Doubles
Super Senior Mixed Doubles Leagues are comprised of co-ed teams and are open to USTA members age 60 and over. The season runs from June-September and qualifying teams advance directly to the USTA/Mid-Atlantic Sectional Championship in early October. Levels range from 6.0 to 8.0 and are a combined total of players’ ratings, with a 1.0 difference between players on court. For instance, in the 6.0 level a 2.5 and a 3.5 can play together, but not a 4.0 and a 2.0. Play format is 3 doubles matches.
Super Duper League
Super Duper Leagues for Men & Women are open to USTA members age 65 and over. The season runs from April-August and qualifying teams advance directly the USTA/Mid-Atlantic Sectional Championship in early September. Levels range from 3.0 to 4.0 and play format is 3 doubles matches.
All USTA/VA leagues have a fee of $22.75, along with any additional fee required by the Area League Coordinator.
All league teams that advance to a District Championship will have the opportunity to advance to the Section and National Championships, with the exception of Combo and Combo Mixed leagues. View the District Championships page for 2011 VA District League Championship dates.
Want to be part of a league but aren’t a USTA member? Join today!
You’ll not only be eligible to join any USTA/VA league (must meet the age requirement), but you’ll also receive all of the other USTA member benefits.
Resources & Forms for League Players
A Few 2011 TennisLink Changes- please note: changes will take effect in February 2011
National Tennis Rating Program (NTRP)
Rules & Regulations
2012 USTA/Virginia League Rules
2012 USTA/Mid-Atlantic League Rules
2012 National League Regulation Changes
2012 National League Regulation Changes - En Espanol (coming soon)
2012 Q & A - Regulations - En Espanol
Forms
Player/Captain Declaration Form (needed for District Championships only)
Registration Checklist (needed for District Championships only)
Photo Release (needed for District Championships only)
2012 League Registration Form*
League District Tournament Certification Form*
*Forms to be completed by Area League Coordinators only
Appeals & Grievances
Fair Play Grievance Form (local leagues)
Championship Player Grievance Form (District Championships)
*Self-rate & Medical appeal forms pertain to NTRP rating appeals and may be completed by players and must be submitted to Pam Leibfreid and/or Hayley Hughes at the USTA/Mid-Atlantic Section Office.
For more information on USTA Leagues in Virginia, contact Bill Fitzgibbon at CLOAKING .
