Friendly, competitive tennis on Christchurch Park, Ipswich's public courts
You are just a step away from joining our mixed-sex, singles league for adults (aged 18+).
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 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
Gainsborough Sports and Community Centre
Northgate Sports Centre
Old Felixstowe Community Centre
Copleston Sports Centre
Maidenhall Sports Centre
Murray Road Recreation Park
Club Venues
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Collapse AllChristchurch Park, Ipswich Singles - Round 26 | Thursday 12 April 2018 to Wednesday 6 June 2018 (Midpoint: Wednesday 9 May 2018)
Current Rankings:
- Marcus Sheaff [W2] 4
- Daniel Peck [W1] 2
- Xin Chen 8.1 [W1] 2
- Howard Kendray [L1] 1
- Gary Wolton [L1]
- Nick Anthony 7.2 [L2]
- Avery Jackson 7.2
Match Results:
Player Comments:
- "Another close match despite a scoreline which suggests otherwise. The first 2 games were shared before a 9-game winning run took Daniel to a 4-0 lead in the 2nd set. As at a similar stage in our previous meeting a few weeks back, Nick threatened a great comeback taking the next 3 games. Daniel held out to take the match in what should have resulted in a closer scoreline given the high number of deuce games where advantage swung back and forth. " -- Daniel
Player Comments:
- "Longest ever match played! 4 hours! Howard started well 4:1 lead, Xin had to dig deep to won the next a few games, at 5:5. eventually Xin won the next 2 games. Set set again Howard lead, and at 5:4, Xin had a chance to brak at 15:40, buty Howard hold his nerve and won the game! Third set, Howard did not feel tired, and r=borke Xin again, lead at 2:1, Xin had to concertrate to level at 4:4, eventually won the next games! Phew, total tired! Very close game, well done! Go to sleep now!" -- Xin
Current Rankings:
- Colin Baker [W2] 4
- Mark Scott 8.2 [W2] 4
- Graeme Chatten [W1, L1] 2
- Elizabeth (Liz) Cubitt [L1] 1
- Jamie Cussans 9.2 [L1]
- Jon Ling 9.1 [L1]
- Stuart Horrex 9.1 [L1]
- Waldemar Kapkowski
Match Results:
Player Comments:
- "Very close match, decided on a few crucial points, and more unforced errors from my opponent. Thanks for the game liz." -- Mark
Player Comments:
- "Very close match played late afternoon at CCP.no sunshine overhead, so perfect conditions. First set was decided on a few crucial points, as was the second, which went to a tie breaker, which I just edged, 7-4. Played in a good sporting manner, thanks for the game Stuart." -- Mark
Current Rankings:
- Lee Maskell [W2] 4
- Simon White [L1] 1
- Peter Haystead [L1]
- Jason Martyn
- Paul Ridley
- Ryan Squirrell
Match Results:
Player Comments:
- "Great to play Simon who was returning to tennis after a break. Lee served for the match at 5-3 in the 2nd set, but Simon's serve and shots really started working and he took the set, however Lee had just enough in reserve at 5-3 in the 3rd to avoid a repeat of the 2nd set! Great match, thanks Simon. " -- Lee
Player Comments:
- "This was my second time playing against Peter and it was good to play again, especially as our first match was so close! play started with many breaks of serve, neither player really taking control until Peter pushed ahead to go 4-2, however Lee starting making more of his shots and managed to peg the set back. A strong start in the second set from Lee to go 4-1 proved too much for Peter to pull back, although the second set was much closer than the score suggests with many, many deuce games! Thanks for a fun match Peter hope to play again soon. " -- Lee
Current Rankings:
- Bill Garside [W1] 2
- Vanessa Bewley 10.2 [L1]
- Ashley Miller 10.1
- Jorunas Barzdzius
- Martin Pakes
- Steve Roche
Match Results:
Player Comments:
- "Sunny, windy day...Fun match. Thanks Vanessa!" -- Bill
Results
Looking for previous matches? Visit the Christchurch Park, Ipswich archive.
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
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: