Friendly, competitive tennis on Pavilion's public courts
You are just a step away from joining our mixed-sex, singles and doubles leagues for men and women (aged 18+) of all standards.
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
Other Venues
New River Sport and Fitness
New Southgate Recreation Grounds
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Collapse AllPavilion Singles - Round 32 | Thursday 4 October 2018 to Wednesday 28 November 2018 (Midpoint: Wednesday 31 October 2018)
Current Rankings:
- Uche Onyema 8.2 [W5] 12 includes 2 bonus points
- Nicolo Colombo [W3, L1] 9 includes 2 bonus points
- Ashley Bingham 7.2 [W3, L2] 9 includes 2 bonus points
- Thomas McCarthy 8.1 [W2, L3] 8 includes 2 bonus points
- Benji Wilson 9.1 [W1, L4] 3
- John Cotterill 7.2 [W1, L3] 2
- Austin Cowan [L2]
- Andrew Sims 9.2
Match Results:
Player Comments:
- "Very enjoyable and competitive match on a summer's day in October, thanks Benji" -- Ashley
Player Comments:
- "Another very close match in very windy conditions " -- Ashley
Player Comments:
- "Tie break: 7-5" -- Nicolo
Current Rankings:
- Devrim Beyzade [W5] 12 includes 2 bonus points
- Sean Combrink [W4, L2] 11 includes 2 bonus points
- Alex Cazorla 10.2 [W2, L2] 6 includes 2 bonus points
- Charlie Nevile 9.2 [W2, L2] 5
- Tim Ibbotson 8.1 [W1, L1] 2
- Forough Toosi [L4] 2 includes 2 bonus points
- Ben Shelton [L2] 1
- Guy Veale 10.2 [L1]
Match Results:
Player Comments:
- "Wet conditions with a slippery court. Again much closer than the scoreline suggests. Some great points with variety of shots, volleying and drop shots including a mammoth last game. Great fun." -- Devrim
Player Comments:
- "Windy and rainy weather made the courts slippery and the conditions very difficult to play tennis in. We both played our best tennis towards the end as the courts were drying out in the sun. Some great points and I edged the last two games at 4-4 in the second set." -- Devrim
Player Comments:
- "Good game, thanks Forough" -- Charlie
Player Comments:
- "Good game" -- Sean
Player Comments:
- "Good game, thanks" -- Charlie
Player Comments:
- "Fun game thanks" -- Sean
Player Comments:
- "Fun game thanks" -- Sean
Player Comments:
- "Really enjoyable match with Charlie " -- Alex
Player Comments:
- "Good game" -- Sean
Player Comments:
- "Enjoyable game in sunny October conditions." -- Devrim
Player Comments:
- "Match played in sweltering conditions for October. Some good forehand exchanges and good use of the lob from both sides. A spirited fight back by Alex from 5-1 in the second set but I held out to win 6-3." -- Devrim
Player Comments:
- "A very competitive if not nervy first set that could have gone either way. I raced into a 5-2 lead but was pegged back to 6-6 by some exceptional determined play by Ben. The tie break was similar but I finally edged it 9-7, The game was won by the outcome of the first set. It was a pleasure to play Ben." -- Devrim
Current Rankings:
- Max Olds 8.2 [W3] 6
- Jim Harrison 8.2 [W2, L1] 4
- Ken Easter [L2]
- Martin Lynchehan 8.2 [L2]
- Dan Hodgson
- Louise Sharpe 10.2
- Maria Harrison 8.2
Match Results:
Player Comments:
- "A very enjoyable match. Ken came back well in the second set to 4-4, after being 4-0 down. " -- Jim
Player Comments:
- "A very enjoyable match against Martin in very sunny conditions. We could still be on the Algarve. " -- Jim
Results
Looking for previous matches? Visit the Pavilion archive.
The results listed here include the current and previous round of Singles matches for Pavilion.
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 AllPavilion Doubles - Round 23 | Thursday 18 October 2018 to Wednesday 9 January 2019 (Midpoint: Wednesday 28 November 2018)
Current Rankings:
- Dominic Allport & Robert Spencer [W2] 4
- Andy Lowe & Eugene Doogan [W1] 2
- Sean Combrink & Sarah Burns [L2]
- Esther Gillham & Ewan Flynn [L1]
- Louise Sharpe & Annabel Walton South
- Maria Harrison & Jim Harrison
Match Results:
Player Comments:
- "After discovering a flooded court at the Pavilion we managed a great match in the sun in Arnos Grove. Thanks all." -- Dominic
Player Comments:
- "Quite a tough game in periods " -- Andy
Player Comments:
- "Despite the wind's best efforts to throw everyone off their game we played a good couple of sets. Thanks for the game!" -- Dominic
Current Rankings:
- Frances Plummer & Errol Fletcher
- Imogen Ryall & James Taylor
- Jo Holden & Leanne Williams withdrawn
- Jo Larkin & Nicola Venning
- Madeleine Mills & Deirdre Corrigan
- Omid Salek-Haddadi & Hannah Perks
- Pauline Hamilton & Stephen O'Farrell
Results
Looking for previous matches? Visit the Pavilion archive.
The results listed here include the current and previous round of Doubles matches for Pavilion.
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 match tiebreak 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: