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This is how it works:
- Players are organised into groups of between 5 to 9 people of a similar standard
- It is a mixed sex, singles league, so men and women play each other
- Groups are put together by standard and there can be any combination of men and women in a group (we do not guarantee a balance of men and women and you could be the only man in a group of women or vice versa!)
- Contact details are emailed and posted to each player's account page
- Players arrange their own matches
- You can play on any court that suits both players
The league is:
- For everyone over the age of 18
- We welcome beginners as well as advanced players.
- Don't worry that you won't be good enough - playing matches is the best way to improve, and we use an online questionnaire to assess people's ability so you play only people of a roughly similar level
- Affiliated to the LTA For adults aged 18 years and above
Key points
- Matches are best of three sets; if a set reaches 6 games all it is decided by a tiebreak
- Matches are intended to be played weekdays during the day when there is good court availability at the AELTC Community Sports Ground
- The evening before the round starts you will receive an email with all the contact details of the players in your group. Contact details are also posted to your Account Page
- Players are placed in groups according to past performance in the league and, for new players, their Player Standard Questionnaire
- Each player attempts to play each of the other player on their group once during the round
- A point is awarded for each set won
- If you complete three matches before the midpoint of a round you receive 2 bonus points and a bonus prize (either a pair of Local Tennis Leagues dampeners, or a tube of tennis balls)
- The winner of the group is the player with the most points at the end of the round
- The winner of the group wins a voucher for £20 to be spent in the Local Tennis League online shop. A winner's certificate is also posted to the winner's Account Page as a PDF file.
- Where possible, winners of groups are promoted to the group above for the next round.
See here for the complete rules and regulations
Getting started
New players will need to complete the player questionnaire before they can join a round. Once you’ve signed up, and for returning players you can join the next round here.
For everything you need to know before you get started see the FAQs and review the Rules and Regulations, which all players agree to adhere to when playing in the leagues.
If there is anything else you need help with get in contact with the team who will be happy to help!
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Primary Venues
AELTC Community Sports Ground
Other Venues
Sir Joseph Hood Memorial Playing Fields
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Collapse AllAELTC Community Sports Ground Daytime Singles - Round 6 | Thursday 5 March 2020 to Thursday 19 March 2020 (Midpoint: Wednesday 1 April 2020)
Original dates: Thursday 5 March 2020 to Wednesday 29 April 2020 (Midpoint: Wednesday 1 April 2020)
Sadly the Coronavirus crisis overtook this round. Even though some great matches were played, the round didn't make it to the midpoint and the competition was abandoned. Bonus point prizes were of course honoured and qualifying matches sent to the LTA for the purpose of BTM ratings, but this round will have no group winners. Instead, all players receive a round credit and are encouraged to join the next or a future round. Can't wait to get back on court and all players will be notified of new rounds starting!
Group Summary:
Round abandoned
Final Rankings:
- Flavio Taffoni 7.2 [W1] 2
- Louise Field 7.2 [W1, L1] 2
- Joe Carswell 8.2 [L1] 1
- Babak Semino 8.1
- Lucio Lauria
- Victor Martinez 9.1
Match Results:
Group Summary:
Round abandoned
Final Rankings:
- Raquel Pinto [W1] 2
- Brendan Mulcahy [W1] 2
- Isobel Stephen 8.2 [L1] 1
- Susie Rushton [L1]
- Elizabeth Walker 9.1
- Evelyn Strouts withdrawn
- Kushal Bhasin
Match Results:
Player Comments:
- "It was a pleasure to meet and play with Susie on such great indoor courts at AELTC. It felt we were of similar level and as such was a long, competitive and close match with multiple deuces on many games and as such I was the lucky one to get some of the important points otherwise it could’ve easily gone the other way round. Susie carried on fighting despite near injury and disruptions from the class beside us when we were already overtime and I’m sure these may have impacted in some of her last shots so I’m certain that if we play again I may not hold the title! Thanks Susie and all the best on your next matches." -- Raquel
Player Comments:
- "We always have great matches and this was another close contest. The error count was fairly high - swirling wind didn't help - but there were plenty of convincing winners and we hit consecutive volleys to write home about in the first set! Cheers, Isobel!" -- Brendan
Results
Looking for previous matches? Visit the AELTC Community Sports Ground Daytime archive.
The results listed here include the current and previous round of Singles matches for AELTC Community Sports Ground Daytime.
Scoring Information:
You earn one point for every set you win. Players who complete three or more matches by the mid-point of the round receive 2 bonus points, and a bonus prize (typically a free can of HEAD tennis balls). Bonus prizes must be claimed within 28 days using the link posted to the player's Account page. The link is also emailed to players.
Please note, while matches tied at one set all may be completed with a matchtiebreak, singles matches completed to this shortened format, do not count toward bonus points.
Understanding the current rankings display:
Player name, [LTA rating - if known], W - tally of wins, L - tally of losses, UF - tally of unfinished matches] 'n' - points won (if bonus points have been won a note to this effect is added)
In this short-format approved league, matches tied at one set all may be completed with a matchtiebreak, and do count toward bonus points.
Comments:
Reporters of results are encouraged to leave a comment on the "Report Your Score" form. Additional commentaries may be added by submitting a result revision (see the pencil icon next to your results)
Player Comments: