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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
- For 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 their ITF World Tennis Number
- 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 play 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
See here for the complete rules and regulations.
Getting started
New players will need to create an account with us and include their LTA Advantage Number before joining 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.
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Primary Venues
St Ann's Well Gardens
St Ann's Well Gardens, Hove, BN3 1PR Tel: full venue details »Kingsway
Hove, East Sussex, BN3 2WW Tel: full venue details »Preston Park
Preston Road, Brighton, BN1 6SD Tel: 01273 292704 full venue details »Hove Park
Goldstone Crescent, Hove, BN3 6LX Tel: 01273 292704 full venue details »Queen's Park, Brighton
East Drive, Brighton, BN2 0BQ Tel: 07942 356872 full venue details »Other Venues
Withdean Sports Complex
Tongdean Lane, Brighton, BN1 5JD Tel: 01273 542100 full venue details »Dyke Park
Dyke Park Rd, Brighton & Hove, BN15AS Tel: full venue details »Hollingbury Park
Ditchling Road, Brighton & Hove, BN1 7HZ Tel: full venue details »Saltdean Park
Chichester Drive West, Saltdean, Brighton & Hove, BN2 8SH Tel: full venue details »Collapse AllHove Singles - Round 65 | Thursday 6 April 2023 to Wednesday 31 May 2023 (Midpoint: Wednesday 3 May 2023)
Final Rankings:
Pos. | Name | Played | P | Won | W | Lost | L | Bonus | BNS | Total | PTS | Form | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | James Bothwell | 6 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 14 | WWWW | ||||||
2 | HYUN SUNG OH | 6 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 12 | WWWL | ||||||
3 | Robin Newbold | 7 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 11 | LWLW | ||||||
4 | Paul Teasdale | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 7 | WLLL | ||||||
5 | Thomas Mount | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 5 | LWLL | ||||||
6 | Neil Thomas | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4 | WLLL | ||||||
7 | Guy Voce | 5 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | LLLL | ||||||
8 | Brendan Maginnis | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | LLL |
Match Results:
Player Comments:
- "Tough conditions but a great match, especially the first set. " -- Thomas
Player Comments:
- "Great game against a really tough opponent with some enduring games after long rallies, really enjoyable game Tom" -- Neil
Player Comments:
- "Really pleased I could withstand a barrage of great serves, and definitely knackered by the end of some long rallies. Cheers Paul" -- Thomas
Player Comments:
- "Great game! Thanks for the match. Let's hit again soon. " -- James
Player Comments:
- "Well played, Hyun. Great match. Let’s play again." -- Sally
Player Comments:
- "Thanks for the good Game Guy! " -- James
Final Rankings:
Pos. | Name | Played | P | Won | W | Lost | L | Bonus | BNS | Total | PTS | Form | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Callum McGranaghan | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 10 | WWLW | ||||||
2 | Maxim Locke | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 9 | WWLL | ||||||
3 | David Winter | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 6 | LWWW | ||||||
4 | Joel Moss | 6 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 5 | LLLL | ||||||
5 | Ed Newlands | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | WW | ||||||
6 | Simon Stickland | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | LWWL | ||||||
7 | Fezin Edathadathil | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | LLLL | ||||||
8 | Geraint Evans | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Match Results:
Player Comments:
- "Well played in the windy conditions!" -- Maxim
Player Comments:
- "Some fantastic rallies very close in the end :)" -- Simon
Player Comments:
- "Gusty gutsy, tough stuff (:" -- David
Player Comments:
- "Great, close game. Was tough playing in the mist but both had a good game" -- Callum
Player Comments:
- "Well played Joel :) " -- Simon
Player Comments:
- "Great game Maxim, well played " -- Callum
Player Comments:
- "More deuces than a trendy Hove juice bar. Great game Joel, looking forward to the next one! " -- David
Player Comments:
- "Loved it! Thank you for the games Cal!" -- Fezin
Player Comments:
- "Thanks for the great game David, and thank you for organising." -- Maxim
Final Rankings:
Pos. | Name | Played | P | Won | W | Lost | L | Bonus | BNS | Total | PTS | Form | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Peter Halliday | 6 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 12 | WWLW | ||||||
2 | Andy Gray | 5 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 10 | WWWW | ||||||
3 | Stephen Avery | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7 | WWLW | ||||||
4 | Simon Purwar | 5 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 6 | LLWL | ||||||
5 | Barney Cullum | 5 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 4 | LWLL | ||||||
6 | Matthew O'Flinn | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | L | ||||||
7 | Matt Botting | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | LLLL | ||||||
8 | Luong Nguyen | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Match Results:
Player Comments:
- "Think I got the tie break score correct. We played 2 more for fun after so mightve got muddled. Great to meet you and look forward tonseeing you in the playground and on the courts again soon. " -- Peter
Player Comments:
- "Could have gone either way, thanks Matt" -- Barney
Player Comments:
- "Lovely conditions. Lovely opponent. Matthews got some great cross court forehand shots. Thanks for the game. Was a pleasure to meet you" -- Peter
Player Comments:
- "Close, long match, had to change venue to finish. I'm converted to 9am Sunday morning matches. We'll played Barney" -- Peter
Player Comments:
- "Closely fought, lots of deuce games and long rallies. I love the clay courts!" -- Simon
Player Comments:
- "Some blowy wind and had to move court for the tie break! Classic Park tennis. Really could have gone either way. Hope to play again sometime. Thanks Stephen" -- Peter
Player Comments:
- "Nice quiet night at the triangle, wet conditions but playable. Hope to play again sometime. " -- Peter
Final Rankings:
Pos. | Name | Played | P | Won | W | Lost | L | Bonus | BNS | Total | PTS | Form | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Michel Saraty | 7 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 16 | WWWW | ||||||
2 | Jon Rattenbury | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 11 | WLWW | ||||||
3 | Mel Dixon | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 8 | LWWW | ||||||
4 | Tim Rayner | 7 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 8 | LLWW | ||||||
5 | Christopher Isherwood | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 4 | WLLW | ||||||
6 | John Tovey | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | LWL | ||||||
7 | James Leach | 4 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | LLLL | ||||||
8 | Andrew Grant | 5 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | LLLL |
Match Results:
Player Comments:
- "Befuddled by drop shots, bemused by lobs, James cut a disconsolate figure at the end of a humbling defeat." -- Mel
Player Comments:
- "A really close game. Some inspired shots, some less-than-inspired shots and some fun rallies. " -- Mel
Player Comments:
- "Great match, in sunny but windy conditions. Momentum changed dramatically throughout. A match which could have gone either way. " -- Mel
Player Comments:
- "Great match, long rallies and Andrew played the shot of the match, so close and low to the net." -- Christopher
Player Comments:
- "Great match with lots of long rallies. " -- Tim
Player Comments:
- "Long long rallies in a very competitive match." -- Christopher
Player Comments:
- "Very close match in the afternoon sunshine. " -- Tim
Player Comments:
- "Really enjoyable game with plenty of long rallies. Lots of close games too - most going to deuce. " -- Mel
Player Comments:
- "Well played . Rainy windy conditions " -- Tim
Player Comments:
- "Fantastic game in the Monday morning sunshine. Well played, Tim!" -- John
Results
Looking for previous matches? Visit the Hove archive.
The results listed here include the current and previous Rounds matches for Hove.
Scoring Information:
You earn one point for every set you win. Players who play 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:
Players' names, 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.
Collapse AllHove Doubles - Round 4 | Thursday 31 March 2022 to Wednesday 25 May 2022 (Midpoint: Wednesday 27 April 2022)
Final Rankings:
Pos. | Name | Played | P | Won | W | Lost | L | Bonus | BNS | Total | PTS | Form | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Adam Arabzadeh & Khalid Al Hamadi | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8 | WLWW | ||||||
2 | Jemma Turner & Christine Dunn | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8 | WWLW | ||||||
3 | Sarra Aziz & Dominic Jackson | 5 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 7 | LWLW | ||||||
4 | Steven Denman & Tom Whitehead | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | WWW | ||||||
5 | James Hartt & Gabriella Fryatt | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | LWLL | ||||||
6 | Sebastian Fryer & Donovan Latham | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | LLLL | ||||||
7 | Sonny Saimbi & Martin Kelly | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Match Results:
Player Comments:
- "Great match with many long rallies. Many thanks for playing and best of luck in future rounds!" -- Christine
Player Comments:
- "Well played Sarra/Dominic, lovely day and great hustle around the court!" -- Khalid
Player Comments:
- "Thanks for a fun game Sebastian and Donovan and thanks too for the bonus set after the match! I expect that if you keep up the doubles practise you'll soon be able to turn the tables on us, as you've both got some really nice shots and were certainly able to put some pressure on us tonight." -- Dominic
Player Comments:
- "Thanks for the match and good luck with your remaining matches!" -- James
Player Comments:
- "Great match with some very entertaining rallies. " -- Tom
Player Comments:
- "We all enjoyed some great tennis this evening. Lots of deuce points and great rallies. Good luck with your remaining matches." -- Christine
Player Comments:
- "Thanks James and Gaby for a great game! Very close match played in glorious sunshine. Good luck with the rest of your matches." -- Adam
Player Comments:
- "Thanks for a great game Gabby and James and best of luck in your remaining games too!" -- Dominic
Player Comments:
- "Well played Jemma and Christine! A tough match with some good rallies and nice shots from both sides of the net. Look forward to playing again soon." -- Adam
Player Comments:
- "Had a great match in very windy conditions! " -- Christine
Player Comments:
- "Really enjoyable match. Best of luck for the rest of the league!" -- Tom
Results
Looking for previous matches? Visit the Hove archive.
The results listed here include the current and previous Rounds matches for Hove.
Scoring Information:
You earn one point for every set you win. Players who play 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:
Players' names, 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: