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You are just a step away from joining our mixed-sex, singles league for men and women (aged 18+) of all standards.
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
Rumney Hill Gardens
Newport Road, Rumney, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF3 4
Tel: 029 2077 7979
full venue details » Other Venues
Cardiff City House of Sport 3
Leckwith Road, Cardiff, CF11 8AW
Tel: 02920689382
full venue details » Cardiff Met Indoor Tennis Centre
Cyncoed Road, Cyncoed Campus, Cardiff, CF23 6XD
Tel: 029 2041 6777
full venue details » Cardiff University Sports Training Village
Talybont Sports Centre, Bevan Pl, Cardiff, CF14 3UX
Tel: 029 2087 4675
full venue details » Trelai Park
Heol Trelai, Cowbridge Road, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF5 5PF
Tel: 029 2056 1747
full venue details » Club Venues
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Collapse AllCardiff Singles - Round 13 | Thursday 25 October 2018 to Wednesday 2 January 2019 (Midpoint: Wednesday 28 November 2018)
Current Rankings:
- Barney Ross [W3, L2] 10 includes 2 bonus points
- James Robertson [W3] 6
- Tom White [W2] 4
- Pete Davis [W1, L4] 4 includes 2 bonus points
- Paul Tyack [W1, L1] 3
- Gregory Waldner [L3]
- Andy Richards
Match Results:
Reveal CommentBarney Ross bt Gregory Waldner (Dec 9) 6-4, 6-3
James Robertson bt Gregory Waldner (Dec 2) 6-0, 6-1
Reveal CommentPaul Tyack bt Pete Davis (Nov 26) 6-1, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "Perfect morning for tennis at the Heath. Pete hits his forehand really well and just needs to find a bit more consistency on serve. Thanks for the game, Pete." -- Paul
Reveal CommentBarney Ross bt Paul Tyack (Nov 19) 6-3, 6-7 (5-7), 6-4
Player Comments:
- "really enjoyed that game. good luck in your next matches!" -- Barney
James Robertson bt Barney Ross (Nov 17) 6-0, 3-6, 6-2
Tom White bt Pete Davis (Nov 11) 6-1, 6-3
Reveal CommentPete Davis bt Gregory Waldner (Nov 10) 6-3, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "A close match on a in tough conditions on a wet court, but at least it stopped raining long enough for us to play." -- Pete
Reveal CommentTom White bt Barney Ross (Nov 5) 6-4, 6-7 (2-7), 6-4
Player Comments:
- "Great match very intense, first set I came back from 4-0 down, seond set Barney played well and managed to win the tie break well. I managed to get in the lead in the final set but Barney came back but I managed to finish the match in end, it could have gone either way!" -- Tom
James Robertson bt Pete Davis (Nov 4) 6-1, 6-0
Reveal CommentBarney Ross bt Pete Davis (Nov 3) 6-2, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "Cheers for a good game! The fireworks going off in the background definitely made the game feel more dramatic. " -- Barney
Current Rankings:
- Gary Piazzon [W4] 8
- Robert Anderson [W1, L3] 7 includes 2 bonus points
- Martin Riley [W2, L1] 6 includes 2 bonus points
- Tim Webb 10.1 [W1, L3] 6 includes 2 bonus points
- Myles Wellington [W2] 4
- James Bruce 9.2 [L1] withdrawn 1
- Michael Rose [L2]
Match Results:
Gary Piazzon bt Michael Rose (Dec 11) 6-0, 6-0
Reveal CommentGary Piazzon bt Robert Anderson (Dec 9) 6-4, 6-7, 6-0
Player Comments:
- "Tough game and tough conditions. This was a real battle with some very enjoyable long rallies and some great shots. Unfortunately the weather complicated gameplay somewhat due to blinding sun and strong gusts, but a very enjoyable game. " -- Gary
Reveal CommentTim Webb bt Michael Rose (Nov 30) 6-2, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "This was Mike's first 'proper' match as well as his first league match and we had a good tight match not reflected in the score. There were plenty of deuce games especially in the first set with both of us playing defensively. The second set went the same way and we had a good couple of hours tennis. Glad we were indoors on Friday! Welcome Mike and well done." -- Tim
Reveal CommentMartin Riley bt Robert Anderson (Nov 25) 1-6, 6-4, 6-0
Player Comments:
- "This match was played in two instalments due to “rain stopped play”. All 3 sets were very different. I couldn’t get close to Robert in set one - he deservedly won it easily. The second set really decided the match. There was little in it and I nicked it 6-4. The third was closer than the score suggested but everything I did worked. There were a number of duece games and Robert was unlucky in a few of them. Thanks for the game Robert - it would be good to play again." -- Martin
Reveal CommentGary Piazzon bt Tim Webb (Nov 25) 2-6, 6-3, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "Really tough game! Some great shots and long rallies! Thanks Tim. " -- Gary
Reveal CommentMartin Riley bt Tim Webb (Nov 22) 3-6, 6-0, 7-6 (7-2)
Player Comments:
- "The Met Office said “4 degrees but feels like zero”. And it certainly did! However, after a very tight first set, with only one break of serve, which Tim deservedly won we weren’t feeling the cold so much. Not sure what happened in the second set but Tim never got going and the third was nip and tuck which went right down to the wire. I clinched it 7-2 in the tie-break. Could have gone either way - thanks for the game Tim. " -- Martin
Reveal CommentMyles Wellington bt Robert Anderson (Nov 18) 6-2, 2-6, 7-6 (7-3)
Player Comments:
- "I know Rob from Monday night tennis - enjoyable even though there was an unpredictable wind element " -- Myles
Reveal CommentMyles Wellington bt Martin Riley (Nov 13) 6-2, 6-3
Player Comments:
- "Really enjoyed the game, Martin was unlucky with some trick spin shots! but we have arranged to have a hit in future " -- Myles
Reveal CommentRobert Anderson bt Tim Webb (Nov 12) 7-6 (7-4), 7-5
Player Comments:
- "A really hard fought match, evidenced by the length of play. Well played Tim - it could have gone either way." -- Robert
Reveal CommentGary Piazzon bt James Bruce (Nov 11) 6-3, 4-6, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "Really tough game - partly because we were both quite evenly matched, and party because a combination of the sun and damp surface made it nearly impossible to see what was happening from one side of the court. Really enjoyable game though. Lots of of long rallys and great points. Thanks for a great game! " -- Gary
Current Rankings:
- Jon Tann [W4] 10 includes 2 bonus points
- James Hindle [W2, L1] 7 includes 2 bonus points
- Ronan De Renesse [W2, L1] 6 includes 2 bonus points
- Tim Ferguson [W1, L2] 4 includes 2 bonus points
- Christina Macaulay [W1, L1] 2
- Neha Thakerar [W1, L1] 2
- Amritpal Philora [L5] 2 includes 2 bonus points
Match Results:
Tim Ferguson bt Amritpal Philora (Nov 27) 6-2, 6-2
Reveal CommentJames Hindle bt Neha Thakerar (Nov 25) 6-1, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "Thanks for an enjoyable game. Nice to meet you - all the best for the rest of your matches." -- James
Reveal CommentJon Tann bt Ronan De Renesse (Nov 18) 7-6 (7-5), 6-1
Player Comments:
- "nice to meet you and thanks for the game Ronan, very tight first set with some great rallies!" -- Jon
Reveal CommentChristina Macaulay bt Tim Ferguson (Nov 17) 6-2, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "A bright November morning with a low sun that made it hard to follow the the ball at times. Still a well-contested match with plenty of close games. Christina was the worthy winner, however, and thank you to her for a really enjoyable game." -- Tim
Reveal CommentJon Tann bt James Hindle (Nov 17) 6-3, 3-6, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "Pleasure to meet you James, very competitive game, best of luck for your future games." -- Jon
Reveal CommentRonan De Renesse bt Tim Ferguson (Nov 15) 6-0, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "Tim was great to play with. A good workout to run around catch well placed balls." -- Ronan
Reveal CommentJames Hindle bt Amritpal Philora (Nov 11) 6-1, 6-0
Player Comments:
- "An enjoyable game played at Hailey Park. Thanks, Amritpal, for a good game and lovely to meet you." -- James
Reveal CommentNeha Thakerar bt Amritpal Philora (Nov 3) 6-2, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "A very enjoyable first match to play after moving to Cardiff! Conditions were slightly windy but luckily no rain. Amritpal and I had some good rallies and a few back and forth deuce games. Thanks for the game and the good conversation, look forward to playing again soon!" -- Neha
Ronan De Renesse bt Amritpal Philora (Nov 2) 6-2, 6-1
Reveal CommentJon Tann bt Christina Macaulay (Oct 28) 6-3, 6-3
Player Comments:
- "It was lovely to meet you Christina. it seemed like every single game was close, going to Deuce, thanks for the tough game. " -- Jon
Reveal CommentJon Tann bt Amritpal Philora (Oct 27) 6-1, 6-0
Player Comments:
- "It was a pleasure to meet and play against Amritpal. An enjoyable friendly match played in good conditions and high spirits! Thanks for the match! -- Jon" -- Jon
- "We had a fun, enjoyable and friendly match on a cool, sunny morning. Jon is a lovely, pleasant young man and I would love to play him again some time. Great to meet you Jon and good luck with the rest of your matches!" Amritpal
Results
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The results listed here include the current and previous round of Singles matches for Cardiff.
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:
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