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This is how it works:
- Players are organised into groups of up to 8 people of a similar standard
- Contact details are emailed
- Players arrange their own matches
- It is a mixed sex, singles league, so men and women play each other
- You can play on any court that suits both players
The league is:
- For everybody!
- 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
- 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
- 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 certificate and tennis prizes
- Where possible, winners of groups are promoted to the group above for the next round.
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
Other Venues
Copleston Sports Centre
Copleston Road/Off Foxhall Road, Ipswich, IP4 5HD
Tel: 01473 277260
full venue details » Gainsborough Sports and Community Centre
5 Braziers Wood Road, Ipswich, IP3 0SP
Tel: 01473 433644
full venue details » Maidenhall Sports Centre
Maidenhall Approach, Ipswich, IP2 8NZ
Tel: 01473 433622
full venue details » Murray Road Recreation Park
Murray Road Recreation Park, Murray Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 9AH
full venue details » Northgate Sports Centre
Northgate Sports Centre Sidegate Lane West, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 3DJ
Tel: 01473 433611
full venue details » Old Felixstowe Community Centre
Old Felixstowe Community Centre, Ferry Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 9NB
full venue details » Club Venues
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Collapse AllChristchurch Park, Ipswich Singles - Round 23 | Thursday 3 August 2017 to Wednesday 27 September 2017 (Midpoint: Wednesday 30 August 2017)
Current Rankings:
- Joshua Crossley [W3, L1] 8 includes 2 bonus points
- Avery Jackson 7.2 [W2, L1] 6 includes 2 bonus points
- Tyrone Bradnam [W2] 4
- Marcus Sheaff [L1]
- Tom Sunderland 10.1 [L1]
- Trevor Wright 8.2 [L1]
- Xin Chen 8.1 [L2]
Match Results:
Reveal CommentJoshua Crossley bt Marcus Sheaff (Aug 16) 6-1, 6-2
Reveal CommentTyrone Bradnam bt Avery Jackson (Aug 13) 6-4, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "A game played to a very high standard at Christchurch Park this afternoon. Tyrone again came out flying racing to a 5-1 lead . Some excellent rallies saw Avery battle back to 5-4 but Tyrone held his nerve and served out the set at 6-4 . The first game of the second set was an immense battle lasting for over ten minutes but again it was Tyrone with his mental strength who broke and took a 4-0 lead . Avery's power and good use of the volley helped him put up a fight but it was Tyrone who closed the match 6-4 6-1 with a backhand winner with Avery quoting there has now been a change in guard (haha) great match :-) " -- Tyrone
Reveal CommentJoshua Crossley bt Xin Chen (Aug 12) 6-4, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "Josh started the match with a hangover from his poor performance the day before Tampering with string tensions had really disrupted his rhythm the day before and once again a timid start left xin 4-2 up and playing some strong dominant tennis Josh after gathering himself suddenly found his game which has not been consistently with him for much of the league so far and managed to go on a run reeling off 10 of the next 11 games to win the match 6-4 6-1 Thanks for the game xin " -- Joshua
Reveal CommentTyrone Bradnam bt Joshua Crossley (Aug 11) 6-4, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "Very competitive match played out in the early morning heat at Christchurch Park with both players keen not to give anything away. Tyrone started the stronger of the two players takin. A 3-0 lead. Josh battled back with some great forehands but Tyrone took a 5-1 lead. Tyrone could not close the set and a great fight back from Josh made it 5-4. Josh had point to bring it back to 5-5 but Tyrones consistent running down of the ball was rewarded with a 6-4 first set. Tyrone maintained his good form and again took a lead in the second taking advantage of Josh's forced errors. The second set finished 6-1 . A great start by the defending champion :-) " -- Tyrone
Reveal CommentAvery Jackson bt Xin Chen (Aug 6) 6-1, 7-5
Player Comments:
- "The match was played in good spirit on a bright and sunny afternoon at BT tennis club. Avery served and volleyed well and was consistent in the first. The second was a ding dong battle with both players struggling to hold serves. Avery managed to close out the set with Xin improving and challenging throughout despite picking up an injury in the second set....." -- Avery
Reveal CommentAvery Jackson bt Trevor Wright (Aug 5) 6-2, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "An enjoyable match played on a sunny morning in Christchurch Park. Both players were thoroughly exhausted after several long rallies and most of the games in the second set going to deuces. A closer game than the scores suggest. " -- Avery
Reveal CommentJoshua Crossley bt Tom Sunderland (Aug 5) 6-4, 6-0
Player Comments:
- "Neither played played to there best abilities however there was some good points Josh managed to do enough to win the match Sustaining a solid level despite not being overly happy with his performance Tom is a strong player who will bring quality to the division and be competitive throughout ,thanks for the match :) " -- Joshua
Current Rankings:
- Sivakumar Kandath 10.1 [W1] 2
- Mark Scott 8.2 [L1] 1
- Daniel Peck
- Gary Wolton
- Jamie Cussans 9.2
- Marcus Capper
- Mike Bernard 9.1
- Sarah Quinlan
Match Results:
Sivakumar Kandath bt Mark Scott (Aug 6) 6-3, 3-6, 4-0 Mark Scott Retired
Current Rankings:
- Paul Ridley [W3] 8 includes 2 bonus points
- Stuart Horrex 9.2 [W2] 4
- Lee Maskell [L3] 3 includes 2 bonus points
- Alec Main 10.1 [W1] 2
- Ian Plumb [W1] 2
- Kevan Gooding [W1] 2
- Bill Garside [L3] 2 includes 2 bonus points
- Adrian Kemp [L2]
Match Results:
Reveal CommentPaul Ridley bt Bill Garside (Aug 14) 6-1, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "Good match and closer than score suggest" -- Paul
Reveal CommentAlec Main bt Bill Garside (Aug 12) 6-0, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "Good match played in good spirits with a lot of very long rallies. Thanks Bill" -- Alec
Reveal CommentPaul Ridley bt Lee Maskell (Aug 11) 6-2, 6-0
Player Comments:
- "Great match. Closer than scores suggest with good rallies and games to deuce." -- Paul
Reveal CommentStuart Horrex bt Bill Garside (Aug 11) 6-3, 7-5
Player Comments:
- "Stuart started the stronger with Bill struggling to find his form in the 1st set with Stuart taking it, 2nd set was much closer with Bill taking a 3-0 and 4-1 leads before Stuart coming back to 5-5, Stuart took the next 2 games to take the match. Some great rallies throughout the match, thanks." -- Stuart
Reveal CommentStuart Horrex bt Lee Maskell (Aug 8) 4-6, 6-1, 7-6
Player Comments:
- "Very enjoyable match from the outset with both players striking the ball well and fairly matched, 1st set went the way of Lee with some great games and rallies, 2nd set did not reflect the scoreline as the games were tight with some good shots/net cords swaying the games, 3rd set being again close but now with a splattering of rain to add to the mix, eventually going into a tie-break with Stuart taking it and the match. Great timing for the end of the match as once the last point has been won the heavens opened, great match thanks." -- Stuart
Reveal CommentIan Plumb bt Lee Maskell (Aug 6) 6-0, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "Ian started well and produced some good forehand shots to race into a 3-0 lead. Lee played some good tennis and was unlucky to lose the first set 6-0 with lots of deuces and good top spin forehands The second set started with ian taking a couple of games before lee got on the board and gained confidence, with serving improving every game. Ian ended up getting over the line 6-2 in this set. Very enjoyable game with an improving player. Cheers" -- Ian
Reveal CommentPaul Ridley bt Adrian Kemp (Aug 4) 6-2, 7-5
Player Comments:
- "Great match" -- Paul
Kevan Gooding bt Adrian Kemp (Aug 3) 6-4, 6-4
Current Rankings:
- Tony Marsh [W1] 2
- Jorunas Barzdzius [L1]
- Ashley Miller 10.1
- Joan Herrrington
- Nick Allard 10.2
- Peter Haystead
Match Results:
Tony Marsh bt Jorunas Barzdzius (Aug 11) 6-0, 6-1
Results
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The results listed here include the current and previous rounds for Christchurch Park, Ipswich.
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 free can of balls which we will post to you.
Legend:
Player, [LTA rating], [win/loss/tie tally], points won
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