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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:
- We have doubles and singles rounds!
- Players/teams are organised into groups of between 5 to 9 people of a similar standard
- The league is mixed sex, 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!)
- In doubles teams may be any combination of gender
- 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 available on 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.
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
Manchester Tennis & Football Centre
Sportcity, Rowsley Street, Manchester, Lancashire, M11 3FF
Tel: 0161 220 3800
full venue details » Fallowfield Bowling and Lawn Tennis Club
81 Wellington Road,, (Opposite Withington Girls School), Fallowfield,, Manchester, M14 6BN
Tel: 0161 224 4617
full venue details » Other Venues
Blackley Recreation Ground
Cooper Lane, Blackley, Manchester, Lancashire, M9 0SA
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Collapse AllManchester Parks Singles - Round 17 | Thursday 17 January 2019 to Wednesday 13 March 2019 (Midpoint: Wednesday 13 February 2019)
Current Rankings:
- Moshe Behar 8.2 [W3, L1] 9 includes 2 bonus points
- John Daggett 6.2 [W3] 6
- Simon Haigh 8.1 [W2, L1] 6 includes 2 bonus points
- Corey McLaughlin [L2]
- Richard Lucas [L2]
- David Klofac 9.2 [L2]
- Rodrigo Cristina 6.2
- Ryan Cooke
Match Results:
John Daggett bt Corey McLaughlin (Feb 23) 6-0, 6-1
John Daggett bt Richard Lucas (Feb 23) 6-0, 6-2
Moshe Behar bt David Klofac (Feb 13) 6-4, 6-3
Simon Haigh bt David Klofac (Feb 12) 7-5, 6-1
Moshe Behar bt Corey McLaughlin (Feb 11) 6-3, 6-4
Simon Haigh bt Moshe Behar (Feb 6) 6-3, 5-7, 6-4
Reveal CommentMoshe Behar bt Richard Lucas (Feb 3) 6-2, 6-4
John Daggett bt Simon Haigh (Jan 27) 6-1, 6-0
Current Rankings:
- James Mercer [W4] 10 includes 2 bonus points
- Richard Dishington 9.1 [W3, L1] 6
- Yusuf Yaqub 10.1 [W1, L3] 4 includes 2 bonus points
- Branko Vidovic [W1] 2
- Ashley Taylor [W1, L1] 2
- James Leckie [L3]
- Robert Topping [L2]
Match Results:
Richard Dishington bt Robert Topping (Feb 23) 6-1, 6-3
James Mercer bt James Leckie (Feb 23) 6-3, 6-3
Reveal CommentYusuf Yaqub bt James Leckie (Feb 22) 6-3, 6-3
Player Comments:
- "Thanks James for a great match. We had a lot of deuces and some really long rallies. I am looking forward to our next bout. " -- Yusuf
Reveal CommentRichard Dishington bt James Leckie (Feb 17) 6-2, 6-3
Player Comments:
- "Good game in strong winds. Thanks James." -- Richard
Branko Vidovic bt Yusuf Yaqub (Feb 13) 6-2, 6-2
Richard Dishington bt Yusuf Yaqub (Feb 9) 6-3, 6-2
James Mercer bt Richard Dishington (Feb 3) 7-6, 6-1
James Mercer bt Robert Topping (Feb 2) 6-0, 6-2
Reveal CommentAshley Taylor bt Yusuf Yaqub (Jan 27) 6-4, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "Always a great game with Yusuf." -- Ashley
James Mercer bt Ashley Taylor (Jan 26) 6-3, 6-2
Current Rankings:
- Billy Haworth 10.1 [W4] 10 includes 2 bonus points
- Shoukat Ali 9.1 [W2, L2] 7 includes 2 bonus points
- Bradley Horrocks 9.1 [W2, L2] 6 includes 2 bonus points
- Mark Morris [W2] 4
- Alex Harris 10.1 [W2, L1] 4
- Max Dawiczewski 10.2 [L4] 2 includes 2 bonus points
- George Alaimo [L3]
Match Results:
Reveal CommentAlex Harris bt Max Dawiczewski (Feb 23) 6-0, 6-0
Player Comments:
- "Some good rallies and tight games. Max hasn’t played for a while and was a bit out of practice. It will be closer next time we meet for sure. Thanks for the match." -- Alex
Reveal CommentShoukat Ali bt George Alaimo (Feb 21) 6-4, 6-3
Player Comments:
- "Some good rallies. Good game enjoyed it. See you again George. " -- Shoukat
Reveal CommentBilly Haworth bt Alex Harris (Feb 17) 6-4, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "Lots of close games and fun rallies! Lovely to play with you, Alex, and lovely to play outside!" -- Billy
Reveal CommentAlex Harris bt Bradley Horrocks (Feb 9) 6-4, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "A really tight first set that lasted over an hour. Bradley was unlucky in the second set. Thanks for a good match. " -- Alex
Reveal CommentBilly Haworth bt Max Dawiczewski (Feb 8) 6-4, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "Really nice to meet you, Max, and a fun match. Some long games! Thanks a lot!" -- Billy
Reveal CommentMark Morris bt Shoukat Ali (Feb 5) 6-4, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "Great match could have gone either way. Well played Mark. Good luck with the rest. " -- Shoukat
Reveal CommentBilly Haworth bt George Alaimo (Feb 3) 6-1, 6-0
Player Comments:
- "This was a fun match with closer games than the final score reflects. Good luck in your remaining matches, George!" -- Billy
Reveal CommentBilly Haworth bt Shoukat Ali (Jan 31) 3-6, 6-3, 6-0
Player Comments:
- "Great match really enjoyed it. Some long rallies. Good luck with remaining matches. Well done Billy! :)" -- Shoukat
Reveal CommentBradley Horrocks bt Max Dawiczewski (Jan 29) 6-1, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "Lots of deuces and lengthy rallies, tougher match than the score suggests!" -- Bradley
Bradley Horrocks bt George Alaimo (Jan 27) 6-0, 6-1
Mark Morris bt Bradley Horrocks (Jan 27) 6-2, 6-2
Reveal CommentShoukat Ali bt Max Dawiczewski (Jan 22) 6-2, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "Great match really enjoyed it! Well played Max. Good luck with future matches. " -- Shoukat
Current Rankings:
- Nana Osei [W2] 4
- Mark Bate [W2, L1] 4
- Bev Harley 9.2 [W1, L1] 2
- Mike O'Docherty 10.1 [W1, L2] 2
- Robert Lindley 10.2 [W1, L3] 2
- Connor Briggs
- Jenny Pascoe
Match Results:
Reveal CommentMark Bate bt Mike O'Docherty (Feb 23) 6-4, 7-5
Player Comments:
- "I overcame Mikes strong 1st serve eventually, but I had to really fight, great game cheers Mike" -- Mark
Reveal CommentMark Bate bt Bev Harley (Feb 20) 6-3, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "Tennis is such a strange game confidence wise and tonite was my lucky nite, just hope it continues, good meeting you again Bev and good luck with your other matches " -- Mark
- "Well deserved win Mark," -- Bev
Reveal CommentBev Harley bt Robert Lindley (Feb 16) 6-4, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "Close game and really enjoyed it, cheers " -- Bev
- "Worthy winner in a highly competitive match that was a pleasure to play in," -- Robert
Reveal CommentRobert Lindley bt Mark Bate (Feb 14) 6-2, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "Thanks for coming to Bury Mark, pleasure to play you. Nice guy and good sportsman." -- Robert
- Great set up there Rob, I was disappointed not to give you a better game tbh, but well played mate -- Mark
Reveal CommentMike O'Docherty bt Robert Lindley (Feb 2) 6-2, 6-3
Player Comments:
- "A very competitive match played in the peace and calm of a sparsely populated David Lloyd tennis hall :) Thanks for the game Rob!" -- Mike
Reveal CommentNana Osei bt Robert Lindley (Jan 25) 6-3, 6-3
Player Comments:
- "Good game. Thanks for booking!" -- Robert
Reveal CommentNana Osei bt Mike O'Docherty (Jan 19) 6-1, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "Weather was not great however we managed to get through with it. Hard luck Mike. You have a powerful serve. " -- Nana
Current Rankings:
- Callum Rothwell [W7] 16 includes 2 bonus points
- Alia Mahmood [W5, L1] 12 includes 2 bonus points
- Floriana Amicone [W4, L3] 11 includes 2 bonus points
- Daniel Jones [W3, L3] 8 includes 2 bonus points
- Richard Farrage [W2, L2] 6 includes 2 bonus points
- Sue Goodwin 9.2 [W1, L4] 6 includes 2 bonus points
- Bernadette Mason 9.2 [W1, L4] 5 includes 2 bonus points
- Fiona Howard [L6] 4 includes 2 bonus points
Match Results:
Reveal CommentRichard Farrage bt Daniel Jones (Feb 23) 6-2, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "Thanks for the match, Dan. A glorious late winter morning for it. It was really competitive and on another day, you would have beaten me. Hope to play you another time! Good luck in your remaining matches." -- Richard
Reveal CommentFloriana Amicone bt Fiona Howard (Feb 21) 6-0, 6-3
Player Comments:
- "This was a very enjoyable match and the second set was quite close. Fiona has some very good shots and a remarkable technique. Well played!" -- Floriana
Reveal CommentAlia Mahmood bt Fiona Howard (Feb 17) 6-2, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "Lovely player. Some very nice rallies. All the best for your future matches and I'm sure we will play again soon." -- Alia
Reveal CommentAlia Mahmood bt Sue Goodwin (Feb 17) 6-1, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "Enjoyable match and a lovely day for some tennis. All the best for your future matches Sue! Hope to play you again." -- Alia
Reveal CommentCallum Rothwell bt Sue Goodwin (Feb 13) 6-1, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "We got there in the end Sue - third time lucky with 2 postponed matches due to weather! Good luck with the remainder of your matches " -- Callum
Reveal CommentRichard Farrage bt Fiona Howard (Feb 11) 4-6, 6-1, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "Really enjoyed the match, Fiona. Lovely place to play tennis. I got a few lucky breaks in the second and third sets and you definitely would have beaten me on another day. Best of luck in your remaining matches!" -- Richard
Reveal CommentFloriana Amicone bt Richard Farrage (Feb 11) 6-1, 6-0
Player Comments:
- "The score is a bit harsh as most games went to deuces and we had some very good rallies. It was really nice to meeting you Richard! " -- Floriana
- "Superbly played, Floriana. You had a great variety of shots and I especially couldn't live with your cross-court forehand! Very enjoyable match, nonetheless. Best of luck in your remaining matches," -- Richard
Reveal CommentSue Goodwin bt Bernadette Mason (Feb 9) 6-3, 4-6, 7-5
Player Comments:
- "So may ebbs, flows and changes of momentum - and that was just the weather. Thanks Bernie - always enjoyable, always a battle - you played a great game today." -- Sue
Reveal CommentAlia Mahmood bt Bernadette Mason (Feb 8) 6-2, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "A very nice hit with some good rallies. We rallied through despite the rain! Play you again soon Bernadette!" -- Alia
Reveal CommentFloriana Amicone bt Bernadette Mason (Feb 6) 6-2, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "Well played Bernadette, many games were really close and we played dozens of deuces. Good luck with the rest of your games!" -- Floriana
Reveal CommentDaniel Jones bt Sue Goodwin (Feb 6) 6-3, 4-6, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "Really enjoyable match with plenty of long rallies and deuces, both of us were knackered at the end :). Good luck for the season" -- Daniel
Reveal CommentCallum Rothwell bt Alia Mahmood (Feb 5) 6-1, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "Thanks for the game Alia, look forward to a rematch in singles and / or doubles!" -- Callum
Reveal CommentCallum Rothwell bt Floriana Amicone (Feb 4) 6-2, 7-5
Player Comments:
- "After being 4-0 up in the first set it became very even and was lucky to win the second set! Great game that could have gone either way " -- Callum
Reveal CommentAlia Mahmood bt Daniel Jones (Feb 1) 7-5, 6-0
Player Comments:
- "Very close and tense first set. Great rallies and a good hit. Will definitely play again soon " -- Alia
Reveal CommentAlia Mahmood bt Floriana Amicone (Jan 31) 6-1, 1-6, 6-4
Player Comments:
- "A very enjoyable and close match. Most points were rallies and we were exhausted by the end. Definitely keen to play again. Good game Floriana." -- Alia
- "Amazing match Alia, very well played! Looking forward to play you again :)" -- Floriana
Reveal CommentCallum Rothwell bt Richard Farrage (Jan 28) 6-1, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "Thanks for the game Richard, some epic rallies! Score line a tad unfair, look forward to playing you again in singles / doubles !" -- Callum
- "Well played, Callum! You played a great match and worked the angles really well. I couldn't handle the variety in your serve. Best of luck in the rest of your matches, and thanks for the lift!" Richard
Reveal CommentDaniel Jones bt Floriana Amicone (Jan 27) 7-6 (7-4), 6-2
Player Comments:
- "Very well played, the first set could have gone either way and was back and forth throughout. Good luck for the rest of the season :)" -- Daniel
Reveal CommentBernadette Mason bt Fiona Howard (Jan 27) 4-6, 6-4, [10-4]
Player Comments:
- "A really great game Fiona! And we both braved a very windy morning. " -- Bernadette
Reveal CommentCallum Rothwell bt Bernadette Mason (Jan 26) 6-0, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "Thanks for the game Bernie - you played some brilliant winners! Good luck with the rest of your matches" -- Callum
Reveal CommentDaniel Jones bt Fiona Howard (Jan 25) 6-4, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "Very good game with lots of deuces, neither us could hold serve in the first set haha. Good luck for the rest of the season " -- Daniel
Reveal CommentCallum Rothwell bt Fiona Howard (Jan 21) 6-0, 6-0
Player Comments:
- "Some long rallies and great shots by Fiona with plenty of deuces! Hard luck and all the best with your other matches " -- Callum
Reveal CommentFloriana Amicone bt Sue Goodwin (Jan 20) 3-6, 6-3, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "Really enjoyed this game, Sue is a fantastic player and was really nice to meeting her. " -- Floriana
Reveal CommentCallum Rothwell bt Daniel Jones (Jan 19) 6-0, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "An injury-struck Daniel ‘Andy Roddick’ Jones struggled to find any rhythm in the first set, after a quiet word withhimself at the end of the set he put a bit of a fight back in the start of the second set but once again found himself hitting too many unforced errors. Good luck with your other mates and I hope the injury wears off sooner rather than later!" -- Callum
Current Rankings:
- Alexandra Moore 10.1 [W4] 10 includes 2 bonus points
- Martyn Shaw [W4, L1] 8
- Mo Dow [L3] 3 includes 2 bonus points
- Linda Trivoluzzi [W1, L2] 2
- John Watson 10.1 [W1, L1] 2
- Amanda Friedland [L2]
- Talie Williams [L1]
Match Results:
Reveal CommentAlexandra Moore bt John Watson (Feb 21) 6-1, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "A really challenging game with a John which the score doesn’t reflect. Really enjoyable match. Good luck with the rest of your matches John. " -- Alexandra
Reveal CommentJohn Watson bt Martyn Shaw (Feb 16) 6-4, 7-6
Player Comments:
- "2nd set tie-break John 9-7 Martyn An evenly matched encounter- Martyn's progressed a lot since our last meeting and I needed quite a bit of luck from a netcord and a fluke ace to finish off the tie break in the second set." -- John
Martyn Shaw bt Talie Williams (Feb 14) 6-3, 6-3
Reveal CommentLinda Trivoluzzi bt Mo Dow (Feb 8) 6-2, 6-3
Player Comments:
- "Thanks for the game Mo! We had a really great match, unfortunately played in a very windy afternoon. It was great meeting you and good luck with your other matches. " -- Linda
Reveal CommentAlexandra Moore bt Mo Dow (Feb 6) 6-2, 6-2
Player Comments:
- "Another great match with Mo. I think the match included one of my longest service games for a while! Nice to play in nearly sunshine without the gale of last time; I really enjoyed this match. Good luck with the (weather) and the rest of your matches. " -- Alexandra
Reveal CommentAlexandra Moore bt Linda Trivoluzzi (Feb 5) 6-2, 6-1
Player Comments:
- "Some great rallys on a chilly day. I really enjoyed our match Linda and good luck with your remaining fixtures. " -- Alexandra
Reveal CommentAlexandra Moore bt Amanda Friedland (Feb 4) 6-1, 6-0
Player Comments:
- "A very enjoyable match. The score doesn't reflect the games, all of which were very close. Sorry about the mix up on the post code and good luck in the rest of you matches Amanda." -- Alexandra
Martyn Shaw bt Amanda Friedland (Jan 27) 6-3, 6-1
Martyn Shaw bt Linda Trivoluzzi (Jan 23) Walkover
Martyn Shaw bt Mo Dow (Jan 20) 7-5, 5-7, 6-2
Results
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The results listed here include the current and previous round of Singles matches for Manchester Parks.
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 match tiebreak, 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:
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)
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Collapse AllManchester Parks Doubles - Round 3 | Thursday 14 February 2019 to Wednesday 24 April 2019 (Midpoint: Wednesday 20 March 2019)
Current Rankings:
- Dominic Hipwood & Floriana Amicone
- Fiona Howard & Amanda Friedland
- Josh Lilly & Cass Lilly
- Stephen Purver & Stephen Warne
- Yusuf Yaqub & Daniel Mohsin
Results
Looking for previous matches? Visit the Manchester Parks archive.
The results listed here include the current and previous round of Doubles matches for Manchester Parks.
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). In doubles, matches tied at one set all may be completed with a matchtiebreak and still count toward bonus points. 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.
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. Additional commentaries may be added by submitting a result revision (see the pencil icon next to your results)
Player Comments: