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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
Sportspark
Other Venues
Alderman Walker Park
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Collapse AllNorwich Parks Singles - Round 28 | Thursday 21 February 2019 to Wednesday 17 April 2019 (Midpoint: Wednesday 20 March 2019)
Current Rankings:
- Jesse Farrell 10.2
- Kevin Hart
- Luke Page
- Paul Martin 9.1
- Richard Powell 8.2
- Sam Tyson 8.1
- Simon Latarche
- Tomi Farkas 7.1
Current Rankings:
- Andrew Ireland
- Chris Bunn 8.2
- Daniel Venn
- Joseph Plumridge
- Kieren Buxton 8.1
- Olive Merrill
- Richard Taylor 9.1
- Steve Wright
Current Rankings:
- Alex Falanga
- Andy Macdonald 8.2
- Clifford Fox
- Ed Mcmanus
- Patrick Crotty 8.2
- Roger Denton
- Ryan Newell 9.1
- Simon Wooldridge
Current Rankings:
- Beverley Hampshire
- Ellis Kurland
- Inga Misane
- Jack Scott
- Oliver Tan-Goulding
- Wendy Thomson
Current Rankings:
- Cathy Geary
- Harry Seddon 10.2
- Liz Somerville
- Martin Robson
- Mike Dixon
- Victoria Chubb 9.1
Results
Looking for previous matches? Visit the Norwich Parks archive.
The results listed here include the current and previous round of Singles matches for Norwich 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)
Collapse AllNorwich Parks Doubles - Round 14 | Thursday 18 October 2018 to Wednesday 9 January 2019 (Midpoint: Wednesday 28 November 2018)
There was just the one group in this round of Norwich Parks Tennis League but it was an exciting and action-packed group at that, with over half the pairs playing at least 6 matches and all but one pair earning the midway bonus points for match scheduling. Our runners up did one better than their position last round whereas the winning pair were making their debut, which goes to show there's always everything to play for. We're looking forward to more great matches in the next round!
Group Summary:
Congratulations to Stuart & Steve for winning the group on their league debut, finishing unbeaten on 8 wins and 3 points clear of runners up Leon & Mark. Their head to head was an entertaining 3-setter featuring "close-quarter net rallies, clever lobbing, and a swirling breeze at times", while the Match of the Group has to be the 3 set battle between Maggie & Mark O and Mary & Andy which was finally decided by a tiebreak in the third set. There were several close 2 set matches too including that Leon & Mark D's win over Maggie & Mark O, in which the winning pair came back from being a break down in both sets. Great tennis everyone!
Final Rankings:
- Stuart Craig & Steve Wright [W8] 18 includes 2 bonus points WINNER
- Leon Frere-Smith & Mark Dumpleton [W6, L1] 15 includes 2 bonus points RUNNER UP
- Maggie Finck & Mark Osborn [W6, L2] 15 includes 2 bonus points
- Vanessa Angier & Dawn Crafer [W2, L4] 7 includes 2 bonus points
- Liz Somerville & Narelle Berry [W2, L4] 7 includes 2 bonus points
- Hannah Greenacre & Jake Brockwell [W1, L4] 5 includes 2 bonus points
- Mark Armes & Sheila Armes [L4] 2 includes 2 bonus points
- Julie Rolle & Saranne Webb [L4] 2 includes 2 bonus points
- Mary Gillings & Andy Turner [L2] withdrawn 1
Match Results:
Player Comments:
- "Always good fun playing these two and once again this 3 setter had lots of good rallies, volleys and a few aces. Thanks for the match Liz and Narelle. " -- Leon
Player Comments:
- "Thank you Sheila & Mark for an enjoyable, competitive match with many long rallies and deuce games. A swirling wind and the cold added to the contest. Thanks also for jumbling up the pairings and playing on a further set. See you on court again soon we hope." -- Steve
Player Comments:
- "Thank you for a highly competitive match, worthy of two unbeaten pairs thus far. Mark & Leon are both very competent to play overhead shots, creating a formidable wall at the net and deservedly stormed into a 6-2 lead in the first set. Stuart's clever lobbing in the second set drove them back from the net & we edged the second set 6-2. The final set had many games, which ran to repeated deuces, one on Mark's serve was particularly long! A game of close-quarter net rallies, clever lobbing, a swirling breeze at times, some very close line calls (all resolved sportingly) = a very close match, thoroughly enjoyable to have played in. Thank you both & we hope to play you again soon. Merry Xmas !" -- Steve
Player Comments:
- "Lovely to meet Julie and Saranne and have a friendly match to complete our round, after all that running around we all deserve some Christmas treats." -- Maggie
Player Comments:
- "Thank you Vanessa & Dawn for a friendly, competitive yet quite light-hearted match. We enjoyed your company, the uh-ohs, service grunts and amazing angled drop-shots! It was a court of two halves quite literally, blinding sunshine at one end, perfect vision at the other! However, we all persevered and overcame the conditions. Thank you also for the jumbling of the pairs after the match for a further set - hope to play you again soon. Good luck in your remaining matches." -- Steve
Player Comments:
- "Thank you Maggie & Mark for a thoroughly enjoyable, very close competitive match (with nice humour too !) The windy weather mellowed as the match went on and we managed to finish before the rain arrived. Maggie starred at the net winning many close quarter rallies; Mark's serving to the left-hand court was superb too. Stuart took a nasty tumble mid-game but dusted himself off and probably finished the match as the strongest player, winning many long lob rallies. Two very evenly matched pairs - great game !" -- Steve
Player Comments:
- "It was a very enjoyable match despite a freezing cold wind blowing across the court. We had lots of deuce games with the match getting closer as it went on. Thanks Hannah and Jake." -- Maggie
Player Comments:
- "As always, a high quality, entertaining match on a warm evening (for December, anyway!) against Dawn & Vanessa. Despite very close games which had it all - baseline rallies, lobs, overheads and drop shots - Leon and Mark had a rare evening where they made few errors and as such ran out the victors. A great game and thanks to Dawn and Vanessa for their honesty with some 50/50 baseline calls when we had no idea if our shots were in or out! Look forward to our next game with you both!" -- Mark
Player Comments:
- "A match played in really difficult, rainy conditions. Well done to everyone for braving the elements to play! Leon and Mark raced ahead to a 6-0 lead but found the 2nd set difficult due to some excellent play by Julie and Saranne which resulted in a tight contest, Leon and Mark winning 7-5 in the end." -- Leon
Player Comments:
- "A very enjoyable match, Sheila and Mark fought back in the second set and we had some nice rallies. Slight mishap early on required first aid but the match was completed without further bloodshed and we played a third set just for fun." -- Maggie
Player Comments:
- "Lovely to see Julie and Saranne again. We had the usual friendly and fun encounter despite the chill. We had some great rallies. Thanks very much for the game and look forward to seeing you again soon, hopefully with fewer layers next time! " -- Vanessa
Player Comments:
- "A match of high quality considering the bright and blustery conditions. Thank you for the match Mark and Sheila." -- Leon
Player Comments:
- "A really exciting encounter on a damp but mild evening in Eaton Park. Liz and Narelle raced into a 3-0 lead but Dawn and Vanessa managed to stop the rot, winning the first set 6-4. Narelle and Liz recovered their composure in the second set - Narelle was very steady from the back, while Liz's cunning sliced backhand was difficult to pick up as the balls got heavier, though they were vulnerable to the odd drop shot... Liz and Narelle were 5-4 up in the second set but some resolute play from the backhand corner by Dawn helped us win the next three games to take the set 7-5. Great to meet up again and play such an enjoyable game. " -- Vanessa
Player Comments:
- "A really enjoyable game on a blustery evening at Eaton Park. Leon and Mark raced ahead in the first set thanks to some strong net play, but true to their word Hannah & Jake came back stronger in the second set with excellent ground strokes by Jake and some absolutely incredible backhands from Hannah! Leon and Mark just picked up the break at the end of the set to see out the match. Really good fun and looking forward to playing you both again!" -- Mark
Match of the Group:
Reveal CommentMaggie Finck & Mark Osborn bt Mary Gillings & Andy Turner (Nov 11) 7-5, 5-7, 7-6 (7-5)Player Comments:
- "A very close fought enjoyable match with the tie break completed just in time for dusk." -- Maggie
Player Comments:
- "Thank you to Mary & Andy for a very competitive match with many games going to deuce and Andy dominating at the net. Thank you also to Mary for wanting to complete the match - Stuart & I realise you were in some discomfort after a 7 mile run earlier in the day." -- Steve
Player Comments:
- "An enjoyable match played in glorious warm sunshine. Lots of back court lobs to keep us running!" -- Liz
Player Comments:
- "We had a lovely, close and entertaining match with Dawn and Vanessa whom we haven't played for a while. A fairly strong wind added an element of surprise!" -- Maggie
Player Comments:
- "Great game. Lots of long points. Best of luck for the rest of the season!" -- Narelle
Player Comments:
- "Thank you to Julie & Saranne for a friendly, competitive match played under the floodlights." -- Steve
Player Comments:
- "An enjoyable match that as the score suggests was very close. Mark and Maggie went ahead with a break early on and had 3 set points at 5-4 but Leon and Mark hung on and turned the set around to win 7-5. The 2nd set saw Mark and Maggie once again start strongly to go 4-1 up. Leon and Mark defended well and found some good form to win the next 5 games to take the 2nd set 6-4. A good quality match that wasn't spoilt by the constant fireworks behind the court!" -- Leon
Player Comments:
- "Thank you to Liz & Narelle for a friendly, competitive match on a calm, cool Sunday afternoon." -- Steve
Player Comments:
- "It was nice to play Liz at doubles for a change and to meet Narelle. We all had a bit of trouble with both wind and winter sun but enjoyed the match. Good to have got started." -- Maggie
Player Comments:
- "Very windy match!! Thank you both for a great game... even despite the weather! " -- Hannah
- "Thank you for a friendly, competitive match in very blustery conditions." Steve
Results
Looking for previous matches? Visit the Norwich Parks archive.
The results listed here include the current and previous round of Doubles matches for Norwich 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: