USTA Northern Tennis League
USTA League Tennis presented by Chrysler 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 presented by Chrysler features local, area and sectional championships, culminating in a national championship. The following is a list of requirements for participants.
USTA League Tennis presented by Chrysler- Adult
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 USTA League Tennis presented by Chrysler
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 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 6.0, 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. There is no national event at this time. Players must have a current USTA membership as well as current computer or self-rating.
| Mixed Doubles USTA League Tennis presented by Chrysler 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. |
2008 Twin Cities USTA League Dates
Fall/Winter Session: October 1, 2007- March 31, 2008 (registration ongoing)
Tri-Level Leagues: April 1- 25, 2008 (registration is Feb 4 - March 14)
Summer Season: April 28-July 25, 2008 (registration is Feb 4 - April 4)
Combo Doubles: August - September 2008
2008 Post Season Play
Twin Cities Area Championship: August 1- 3, 2008
Adult Section Championship: August 15-17, 2008
Senior Section Championship: September 12-14, 2008
Mixed Doubles Section Championship: September 19-21, 2008
Nationals September/October 2008
Posted: November 8th, 2007 under tennis, usta, leagues.
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