Friendly, competitive tennis for women on Enfield Parks's public courts
You are just a step away from joining our singles league for 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 singles league just for women
- Groups are put together by standard
- 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 all women 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 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.
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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Collapse AllEnfield Parks Women's Singles - Round 1 | Thursday 28 September 2017 to Wednesday 22 November 2017 (Midpoint: Wednesday 25 October 2017)
A wonderful first round for the Enfield Parks Women’s Tennis League! The scorelines show that all players got some really exciting matches, and the commentaries display a lovely spirit of sportsmanship. Well played everyone – what a great way to kick things off!
Group Summary:
Laura and Nanette played winning shots, Nanette and Elena enjoyed the sunshine, Sophie and Charlotte had great rallies, and Elena and Helen had plenty of deuces during their dramatic three-setter! Congratulations to Sophie, who claimed the top spot thanks to five match wins and two bonus points, and to close runner-up Nanette. A special mention to all players who scored bonus points – keen match organisation is so important!
Final Rankings:
- Sophie Stack 9.1 [W5, L1] 12 includes 2 bonus points WINNER
- Nanette Clarke 10.1 [W5] 10 RUNNER UP
- Elena Feldberg 10.2 [W3, L2] 8 includes 2 bonus points
- Helen Shore [L4] 3 includes 2 bonus points
- Alicja Mulligan 9.1 [W1, L1] withdrawn 2
- Charlotte Baldwin [L1] withdrawn 1
- Kimberley Edwards 9.2 [L2]
- Laura Scaramella [L3]
Match Results:
Player Comments:
- "A Cold, damp morning, but a good match with Sophie which produced some excellent play on both sides of the net. " -- Nanette
Player Comments:
- "An enjoyable match with Laura. Some good rallies and winning shots from the both of us !" -- Nanette
Match of the Group:
Reveal CommentElena Feldberg bt Helen Shore (Oct 16) 7-5, 2-6, 7-5Player Comments:
- "We were pretty well matched, so after 2 hour's and one set each we played our final set on another day..only the day of the storm Ophelia! Managed none the less. Lots a deuces, enjoyable and good games." -- Elena
Player Comments:
- "Nice Sunny afternoon for a game of tennis. Pleasant match with Elena." -- Nanette
Player Comments:
- "Really enjoyable match with some great rallies and lots of deuces" -- Sophie
Results
Looking for previous matches? Visit the Enfield Parks Women's archive.
The results listed here include the current and previous round of Singles matches for Enfield Parks Women's.
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: