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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
- We welcome 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 previous results in the League and, for new players, their Player Standard Questionnaire
- 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 complete 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
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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.
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Primary Venues
Crystal Palace National Sports Centre
Ledrington Road, London, SE19 2BB Tel: 020 8778 0131 full venue details »Biggin Wood
Covington Way, London, SW16 3BY Tel: 020 8726 6900 full venue details »Other Venues
Belair Park
Gallery Road, West Dulwich, London, SE21 7AB Tel: full venue details »Brockwell Park
Norwood Road, London, SW2 2YJ Tel: full venue details »Dulwich Park
College Road,, Dulwich, London, Kent, SE21 7BQ Tel: full venue details »Kings Hall
Kings Hall Road, Beckenham, London, Kent, BR3 1LN Tel: full venue details »Mayow Park
Mayow Road, Lewisham, London, SE23 2XR Tel: full venue details »South Norwood Lake Woodvale Avenue
South Norwood, Croydon, Surrey, SE25 4AN Tel: full venue details »Sydenham Wells Park
London, SE26 6QL Tel: 020 8318 3986 full venue details »Trumble Gardens
Lucerne Road, Thornton Heath, London, CR7 7JH Tel: full venue details »Upper Norwood Recreation Ground
Eversley Road, Croydon, Kent, SE19 3QS Tel: full venue details »Collapse AllCrystal Palace Singles - Round 29 | Thursday 1 April 2021 to Wednesday 26 May 2021 (Midpoint: Wednesday 28 April 2021)
Current Rankings:
- Gaston Casati [W3] 8 includes 2 bonus points
- Chris Derwitsch 7.2 [W1, L2] 5 includes 2 bonus points
- Burnham Quail 9.1 [W1, L2] 4 includes 2 bonus points
- Adam Morby [W1, L1] 2
- Aitor Lopez De Uralde 8.2 [L1]
- George Ryan-Smith
- Malcolm Spence 10.2
- Peter Emery 9.1
Match Results:
Player Comments:
- "I hope we could play again when we get more practice after this long lockdown. " -- Gaston
Player Comments:
- "Very nice match after a long lockdown." -- Gaston
Player Comments:
- "Great match against a great guy. Well played match on a windy day. " -- Chris
Current Rankings:
- Kel McKeown [W4] 10 includes 2 bonus points
- Neil Johnson 9.2 [W1] 2
- Nathan Stokes 9.1 [W1, L1] 2
- Alun Steel [L3] 2 includes 2 bonus points
- Alistair Good [L1]
- Richard McCarthy [L1]
- Fiene Fischer
- Kyle Greenfield
Match Results:
Player Comments:
- "Some good strong rallies and overall an enjoyable match" -- Alun
Player Comments:
- "Some really close, long games and good rallies and points. Thanks for the game Richard and nice to meet you!" -- Kel
Player Comments:
- "A very close second set that could have gone either way. Lots of good long rallies and points. Nice to meet you and thanks for the game! " -- Kel
Player Comments:
- "Lovely early start on a chilly but sunny morning! " -- Nathan
Player Comments:
- "Quite a few dodgy bounces from the cracked court on both sides of the net - we'll have to play on a better court next time - cheers for the game Nathan! Kel" -- Kel
Current Rankings:
- Richard Cane [W2] 4
- Neill Quinton [W2] 4
- Alex Davis [L2]
- Alex Hurst [L1]
- Justin Mc Carthy 10.1 [L1]
- Louise Armour
- Pedro Figueroa 9.1
- Tom Hinchcliffe
Match Results:
Player Comments:
- "It was a beautiful day to play tennis. We made some good rallies today! Thanks for the game Justin." -- Richard
Player Comments:
- "This was Alex's game of tennis in many years, so it was a pleasure to be his first opponent in the league! Lots of good rallies and a good workout for both of us..." -- Neill
Player Comments:
- "A good workout amidst very blustery and cold conditions - thanks Alex!" -- Neill
Player Comments:
- "Really fun match!" -- Richard
Results
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The results listed here include the current and previous round of Singles matches for Crystal Palace.
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. Bonus prizes must be claimed within 28 days using the link emailed to the player.
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.
Player Comments: