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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 mixed sex, singles league, so men and women play each other
- Groups are put together by standard and there can be any combination of men and women in a group (we do not guarantee a balance of men and women and you could be the only man in a group of women or vice versa!)
- 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 everyone 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 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.
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Gainsborough Sports and Community Centre
Northgate Sports Centre
Old Felixstowe Community Centre
Copleston Sports Centre
Maidenhall Sports Centre
Murray Road Recreation Park
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Collapse AllChristchurch Park, Ipswich Singles - Round 30 | Thursday 7 February 2019 to Wednesday 3 April 2019 (Midpoint: Wednesday 6 March 2019)
Current Rankings:
- Marcus Sheaff [W2] 4
- Avery Jackson 7.1 [W1] 2
- Xin Chen 7.2 [W1] 2
- Daniel Peck [L1] 1
- Nick Anthony 7.2 [L1] 1
- Matthew Last [L1]
- Waldemar Kapkowski [L1]
- Stuart Horrex 9.1
- Tyrone Bradnam
Match Results:
Player Comments:
- "This was as close to a copy of my last match as possible. Raconteur and tennis aficionado Waldemar got off to a similarly quick start as Matthew, racing to 3-1 then 4-2 and I had to use my powers of recovery and serve to get my out of trouble. It was our turn to take a tumble each today on slippy lines on an otherwise bone dry centre court, with Waldemar landing flat-out on his back and me springing back up like a boxer suffering a flash knockdown. The second set was a re-run with Waldemar 2-0 then again 4-2 and me repeating the comeback with patience, improved serving and more attacking play. This match shows that its never over in tennis until the final point is won and this can and has worked the other way-to many times for my liking!" -- Marcus
Player Comments:
- "Nick and Xin toiled in another titanic battle for just short of three hours. Nick started sharper, helped by uncharacteristic double faults from Xin and took the first set 6_4. Xian hit back in the second racing into a 4-1 lead with good use of his trademark backhands. Nick levelled at 4-4 but Xin was strong enough to break back to win the next two games and level the match. The final set followed a similar pattern. Xian seized on some poor serving by Nick to take a 4-1 lead, Nick dug deep to level with his backhand slice coming to the fore. But Xin was not going to be denied and pounced like his new jaguar to win the next two games and the match. Another enjoyable and sporting contest. " -- Nick
Player Comments:
- "Matthew started much sharper than me, building a 3-1 lead in no time. I knew I had to improve fast or it would be to late and raised my level, playing more aggressively. Matthew seemed distracted at a turning point in the set, when leading 4-3, 30-30 by a siren and then in the next game he fell heavily after pushing off from a slippery side of the court to run-down a slice I played down the line on the other side of the court. I was at 5-4 after this and I had to maintain a high level to get over the line. The 2nd set followed a similar pattern with Matthew not allowing his fall to affect him, taking a 2-0 lead, forcing me to raise my level again to catch him and stay with him up to 4-4 and I was lucky to get the break I needed then hold." -- Marcus
Current Rankings:
- Ashley Miller 10.1 [W2] 4
- Jorunas Barzdzius [L1] 1
- Justin Morey [L1]
- Jamie Cussans 9.2
- Patrick Davey
- Zelma Green 9.1
Match Results:
Player Comments:
- "A cool, overcast Saturday morning, brightened up by the Park Runners part way through the match. Justin hadn't played tennis for a few years, but was keen to get playing again, whilst Ashley had just about recovered from a lengthy match against Jorunas 5 days ago. Justin struggled to find his range and angles, which was to be expected after such a lengthy absence from the game, but there were flashes of good strategy and shot-making, especially during the break of serve in the second set. The match was over all-to-quickly, but the players stayed on to play a 3rd set anyway, as they'd warmed up by then and nobody else was waiting for the court." -- Ashley
Player Comments:
- "A warm Monday afternoon in February; it’s not often you hear that arrangement of words! Having met twice previously, today’s match started steadily, with the first 4 games going with serve. Jorunas was attacking wherever possible though and eased into the lead at 3-2 on serve, before going on to take the 1st set. The 2nd set saw Ashley come out scrapping to try and force a final set and by the end, it was honours even on the scoreboard. The 3rd set became a war of attrition, as breaks of serve and unforced errors crept in from both players. With Ashley leading 5-3, Jorunas still wasn’t done for and came back again to 4-5, before Ashley finally managed to hold serve when required. A thoroughly enjoyable and absorbing match." -- Ashley
Results
Looking for previous matches? Visit the Christchurch Park, Ipswich archive.
The results listed here include the current and previous round of Singles matches 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 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:
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Player Comments: