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HOW IT WORKS:
- Players are organised into groups of 6 to 8 players of a similar standard
- It is a mixed sex, singles league
- Groups are put together by standard and there can be any combination of men and women in a group
- Contact details are emailed and posted to each player's account page the day before the Round begins
- Players arrange their own matches, book courts and share costs
- You can play on any court that suits both players
THE LEAGUE IS:
- For anyone over the age of 18
- For beginners as well as advanced players
KEY POINTS:
- There are various scoring formats you can use for your match
- Contact details are emailed and posted to each player's account page the day before the Round begins
- Players are placed in groups according to their ITF World Tennis Number
- Each player attempts to play each of the other players in their group once during the Round
- A point is awarded for each set won
- If you play 3 matches before the mid-point of a Round you receive 2 bonus points and a bonus prize
- 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
See here for the complete rules and regulations.
Getting started
New players will need to create an account with us and include their LTA Advantage Number before joining 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.
Missing Something?
If you notice any of our venue information is out of date, missing court costs or opening hours, please let us know.
Primary Venues
Bedford Park
Park Ave, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK4 02 Tel: full venue details »Allen Park
Ford End Road, Queens Park, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK4 04 Tel: full venue details »Mowsbury Park
Wentworth Drive, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 8BD Tel: 01234 363227 full venue details »Southfield Tennis Courts
Southfields Road, Kempston, Bedfordshire, MK4 Tel: full venue details »Addison Howard Park
Bedford Tel: full venue details »Russell Park
The Embankment, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 3SA Tel: full venue details »Club Venues
Pavenham Tennis Club
The Playing Fields, High Street, Pavenham, Bedfordshire, MK43 7PH Tel: 07494534595 full venue details »Langford Tennis Club
Mill Lane, Langford, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 9QB Tel: full venue details »Collapse AllBedford Singles - Round 42 | Thursday 16 June 2022 to Wednesday 10 August 2022 (Midpoint: Wednesday 13 July 2022)
Current Rankings:
| Pos. | Name | Played | P | Won | W | Lost | L | Bonus | BNS | Total | PTS | Form | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Harrison | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | WW | ||||||
| 2 | Adriano Di Carlo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | L | ||||||
| 3 | Simon Cromie | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | L | ||||||
| 4 | John Finn | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 5 | Michael Dyer | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 6 | Paul Bennett | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Match Results:
Player Comments:
- "Great evening for tennis and welcome to Simon for his first ever match in the local tennis league. Simon hit a range of strong and deep ground strokes which proved difficult to return and contributed to an enjoyable game. Good luck Simon in your next game." -- John
Current Rankings:
| Pos. | Name | Played | P | Won | W | Lost | L | Bonus | BNS | Total | PTS | Form | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ben Friman | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | W | ||||||
| 2 | Lucy Dryburgh | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | L | ||||||
| 3 | Calogero Catania | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 4 | Martin Copland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 5 | Peter Hedley | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Match Results:
Player Comments:
- "I don't know about anyone else, but I'm going to sleep well tonight. It was an epic battle." -- Ben
Results
Looking for previous matches? Visit the Bedford archive.
The results listed here include the current and previous Rounds matches for Bedford.
Scoring Information:
You earn one point for every set you win. Players who play three or more matches by the mid-point of the Round receive 2 bonus points and a bonus prize. Bonus prizes must be claimed within 28 days using the link emailed to the player.
Understanding the current rankings display:
Players' names, 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).
Comments:
Reporters of results are encouraged to leave a comment on the "Report Your Score" form.
Player Comments: