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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
Canford Park
Coombe Dingle Sports Complex
Clifton College Sport Ground
Other Venues
Club Venues
Congresbury Tennis Club
Redland Community Tennis Club
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Collapse AllBristol Singles - Round 43 | Thursday 9 January 2020 to Wednesday 4 March 2020 (Midpoint: Wednesday 5 February 2020)
Current Rankings:
- David Ash [W2] 4
- Clint Webber 9.2 [W1] 2
- Annabel Westermann [L1] 1
- Jules Evans [L1]
- Patrick Fallon [L1]
- John Blackmore 8.2
- Martin Nicholls 9.2
- Max Hubbard
Match Results:
Player Comments:
- "Really enjoyable, competitive match today. Nip and tuck first set but the tie-break went Annabel's way very easily. Managed to recover from 2-0 down in the second to take another closely fought set. As it was the first time back on court for a while for Annabel I was able to take advantage of her physical level dropping a little through the third to take the match. Great game." -- David
Player Comments:
- "Thanks for another good game Patrick. Look forward to next time. " -- Clint
Current Rankings:
- Guy Arthur 9.1 [W3, L1] 8 includes 2 bonus points
- Jamie Malone 9.1 [W2, L1] 6 includes 2 bonus points
- Chris Hale [W2] 4
- Jacob Hirsch-Holland [W1, L3] 4 includes 2 bonus points
- Rob Campbell [L3] 2 includes 2 bonus points
- Alexis Macron 8.2
- Charlie Cole 8.1
- Olly Olasimbo
Match Results:
Player Comments:
- "Misty, damp, atmospheric conditions, and increasingly wet balls meant for a surprisingly fun game with lots of good rallies played in great spirits. Guy got into the match more and more and played really well in the second set. " -- Chris
Player Comments:
- "A match of two halves, where Jacob grew stronger and stronger. Some great topspin rallies and dinky slices in the second set and at 4-4 it could have gone either way. Really fun match played in great spirits under crystal clear blue skies. " -- Chris
Player Comments:
- "Close match as always, we ended up playing ok three different courts and through wind rain and hail, but still managed some fun tennis" -- Guy
Player Comments:
- "Great game, super windy but had fun, and we both got progressively better! Thanks Jacob" -- Guy
Player Comments:
- "Thanks for a nice time, Rob! Very nearly rained off but we saw it through." -- Jacob
Player Comments:
- "Good game in high winds! " -- Jamie
Current Rankings:
- Simon Brown 9.2 [W2] 4
- Kit Stokes [W1] 2
- Jamie Gray 9.1 [W1] 2
- Joe Wood [L1] 1
- Michael Menlove [L1] 1
- Adam Richards 9.2 [L1]
- Nye Harries [L1]
- Helen Siwek 10.1
Match Results:
Player Comments:
- "A really close match. First set could have gone either way. Mike steamed through the 2nd and I managed a late break after the 3rd set went 3-3. Would happily Nike again he is a tough opponent!" -- Jamie
Player Comments:
- "Adam and I have played a few times now, but not in conditions as cold and dark as this evening. Adam likes to play a hard and fast game and I think my style of play interrupts that a little. In any case, he had several game points in the first set and the score doesn’t accurately reflect the set. The second set was very tight and could’ve gone either way. The rallies were longer and the set had more drama. The floodlights even went out on Adam’s serve at 5-6, 0-15! In the end I managed to hang on for the win." -- Simon
Player Comments:
- "Close and evenly matched. Nye’s serve and return are every consistent so we had to rally for almost every point." -- Kit
Player Comments:
- "Great to meet Joe today. The blinding sun made for an interesting opening match to this round. In the first set I managed to gain the momentum as Joe settled into playing with his new racket, but he bossed the second set with some big serves. The third set had some great rallies and could’ve gone either way. Thanks Joe - enjoyed it. " -- Simon
Current Rankings:
- Eamonn Connaughton 10.1 [W1] 2
- Gary Crawford [L1]
- Benjamin Brown
- Justin Lee 9.2
- Michael Kennedy 10.2
- Mike Cook
- Robin Williams 9.2
Match Results:
Player Comments:
- "very sunny morning and the rain stayed away . It was nice to meet a fellow Irish man . Because arrangements are made by text or email we are not aware of any details of the person you are going to meet . So it was lovely to meet Gary and this is what makes the local Tennis leagues so good The sun had a big effect on both of us and we had an enjoyable game Good luck with the rest of your games Gary" -- Eamonn
Results
Looking for previous matches? Visit the Bristol archive.
The results listed here include the current and previous round of Singles matches for Bristol.
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: