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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
Beacon Park
Other Venues
Burntwood Leisure Centre
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Collapse AllLichfield & Burntwood Singles - Round 10 | Thursday 10 May 2018 to Wednesday 4 July 2018 (Midpoint: Wednesday 6 June 2018)
"This league has been one of exemplary good sports and a pleasure to play"; Paul beautifully summed up this round after Lichfield & Burntwood impressed with almost 100% of matches being played! Some fantastic dedication and commitment to each other was shown throughout which is commendable. Well done on making this a shining example of a league!
Group Summary:
Congratulations to Paul on what could be considered a 'perfect' score in his debut round to the league. Not only did he managed to play everyone in the group, he beat them too! Early scheduling meant that he earned his bonus points as well which gave him a maximum and unbeatable total of 10 points in this group. The runner up spot was earned by David who also managed to play everyone with his only loss coming at the hands of the eventual champ. In fact everyone played all of their matches which is a great achievement from everyone in the group. Thank you all for your continued efforts in your scheduling and playing! We'd also like to welcome Oliver who secured third place - well done for a very nice debut.
Final Rankings:
- Paul Johnson [W4] 10 includes 2 bonus points WINNER
- David Rule [W3, L1] 8 includes 2 bonus points RUNNER UP
- Oliver Spillett [W2, L2] 5
- David Brown [W1, L3] 3
- Shaun Slight [L4] 2 includes 2 bonus points
Match Results:
Match of the Group:
Reveal CommentOliver Spillett bt David Brown (Jun 20) 6-1, 6-7 (5-7), 6-3Player Comments:
- "One of the closest and longest matches I've ever played. Countless deuces and some great rallies. Could have gone either way. Cheers Olly! " -- David
Player Comments:
- "David is exceptionally sporting and polite. He has the potential to be a very good match player. This league has been one of exemplary good sports and a pleasure to play. The downside is that the courts at Beacon Park are a disgrace. Shame on LCC." -- Paul
Player Comments:
- "Very sporting polite opponent. Had to put net up ourselves given no park official to be found. Courts remain a farce and an embarrassment to Lichfield. " -- Paul
Player Comments:
- "Best match I've ever played. Managed to hold tough throughout and played the big points well under a lot of pressure from Shaun. Deserved to go to a decider." -- David
Player Comments:
- "Seriously tiring close match on a warm day. Some great long games and points. Cheers David!" -- David
Player Comments:
- "A tight first set. Shaun is very sporting and I wish him well in France. The courts remain a travesty in Beacon Park." Paul
Player Comments:
- "Hard fought and tiring match in the warm sunshine. Thanks Shaun" -- David
Player Comments:
- "Very sporting opponent. Match played in good spirit. Court terrible!" -- Paul
Group Summary:
Nick stormed his way to the top of Group 2 with an outstanding 100% win record from all of his matches in his comeback round. Some superior scheduling also earned him his bonus points! Second place was a tighter affair as there was only one point separating both Julie and James who were both also returning to the league this round. They played in an epic three set match in which Julie managed to just clinch the win 7-5 in the third set and that was the extra point that gave her the runner up place. Well done!
Final Rankings:
- Nick Richards 8.2 [W4] 10 includes 2 bonus points WINNER
- Julie Graddon [W3, L1] 6 RUNNER UP
- James Palmer [W1, L2] 5 includes 2 bonus points
- Shaun Graham [W1, L2] 3
- Hywel Davies [L4]
Match Results:
Player Comments:
- "Good game, plenty of lovely rallies. Good quality level court at Burntwood Leisure Centre (no bumps or dips)." -- Julie
Match of the Group:
Reveal CommentJulie Graddon bt Shaun Graham (Jun 16) 6-2, 0-6, 6-4Player Comments:
- "Great tennis, very enjoyable. Lots of close games." -- Julie
Player Comments:
- "Rollercoaster of a match!! Some great rallies. Cheers Julie!" -- James
Player Comments:
- "Great game, thanks Julie. " -- Nick
Player Comments:
- "Great match with some fun rallies and some very close games! Cheers " -- James
Player Comments:
- "Well looks like I’m going POPWORLD tonight !!!! Great match played a with good sprit Hywel played like a man on a mission which made the game fun and difficult for me to play thanks for the game Hywel " -- Shaun
Player Comments:
- "Tricky conditions in the wind. Good game! Cheers James " -- Nick
Player Comments:
- "A good game played in great spirit. Cheers Shaun " -- Nick
Results
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The results listed here include the current and previous rounds for Lichfield & Burntwood.
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:
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Player Comments: