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If you have been meaning to get back into tennis or would like to meet new people to play, why not give it a go!
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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
- 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 any of the upcoming rounds above.
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 Nigel, Sally and the team who will be happy to help!
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Primary Venues
Mowsbury Park
Club Venues
Pavenham Tennis Club
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Collapse AllBedford Singles - Round 30 | Thursday 3 October 2019 to Wednesday 27 November 2019 (Midpoint: Wednesday 30 October 2019)
Current Rankings:
- Darren Kent 8.2 [W5] 12 includes 2 bonus points
- Tony Fowkes 9.1 [W3, L4] 11 includes 2 bonus points
- Ciaran McCarthy [W3, L1] 9 includes 2 bonus points
- Ryan Chandhar [W3, L1] 9 includes 2 bonus points
- John Harrison 8.2 [W3, L3] 9 includes 2 bonus points
- John Finn [W3, L5] 9 includes 2 bonus points
- Ben Friman [W1, L5] 5 includes 2 bonus points
- Matt Willis [W2] 4
- Joshua Zwetsloot [L4] 2 includes 2 bonus points
Match Results:
Player Comments:
- "Some very tight and long games. All round a fun match in brilliant sunshine." -- Ben
Player Comments:
- "Ben cleared the courts before we started which was great. Cold icy morning but we and the courts soon warmed up. Ben hits so great shots and served well. Very enjoyable game" -- Darren
Player Comments:
- "A very enjoyable session played on a glorious autumn day on the excellent courts at Dynevor Road . Many thanks to whoever was responsible for building these courts only a year or so ago , a valuable addition to the choice of courts in Bedford. This was the first time Josh and I have played . Josh didn't really get his eye in until the second set when he came back strongly , the second set could've gone either way. A good match played in the best of spirits , I hope that we can play again before too long Josh , thank you. " -- Tony
Player Comments:
- "we've played tricky condition with wind and rain but we are not going to stop the game and John does very well especially 4-0 on second set and I made a comeback to win the second set. Very well played John and hope to play with you soon :)" -- Ciaran
Player Comments:
- "Scoreline doesn't reflect Ryan's performance. He has made most of great finish shot and lots of good rallies. I really enjoyed the match and we were carried on playing during light rain! Hopefully we will play again soon and thank you Ryan :)" -- Ciaran
Player Comments:
- "Great game ! A big battle for every point. I had to dig seriously deep for this win. Made men work hard for every point " -- Darren
Player Comments:
- "John and I have played each other many times . This was one of the closest matches we've played . John often takes the first set , I think it takes me a set to get going. John played particularly well this day , I was struggling . A recipe for a hard fought encounter which could've easily gone either way . Thanks for a great game John. " -- Tony
Player Comments:
- "All games were close with a number of long rallies in a very enjoyable game on a Sunday afternoon." -- John
Player Comments:
- "Very competitive and enjoyable match played on floodlit courts at Bedford Lawn Tennis Club." -- John
Player Comments:
- "Really enjoyable game with some great rallies. Hopefully play Tony again in the future. Thanks again " -- Ryan
Player Comments:
- "Took a chance to play after a very wet morning and apart from a strong wind the weather steadily improved ending in clear skies and sun. The tennis matched the weather with a very competitive, enjoyable and close game." -- John
Player Comments:
- "Always a tricky match against tony. Momentum went back and forth but I just got it in a comeback situation in the 3rd! Great battle " -- Darren
Player Comments:
- "Great evening for tennis. After a slow start on my side I got my game together Always a great game against John " -- Darren
Results
Looking for previous matches? Visit the Bedford archive.
The results listed here include the current and previous round of Singles matches for Bedford.
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)
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: