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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.
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Wolstanton Park
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Tunstall Park
Fenton Manor Sports Complex
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Stone Lawn Tennis and Squash Club
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Collapse AllPotteries Parks Singles - Round 14 | Thursday 5 September 2019 to Wednesday 30 October 2019 (Midpoint: Wednesday 2 October 2019)
One big group this time, but what a group! 33 of a possible 36 matches were played which is incredible, the tennis was first class and the commentaries generous. Everything you could want in a tennis league! Many thanks to one and all and well played!
Group Summary:
Well done Daniel K who moves from runner up last time to group champ this time with 8 strong wins! Congratulations and many thanks for the lovely commentaries. This, from Guy playing Mike, was typical: "Always a pleasure!! Great end to working week and thoroughly enjoyable sportsmanship and chit chat as ever. Thanks Mike". Then there was Daniel S's first serve against Guy - "worth the entry fee alone" and Martin and Mike playing some fantastic winning shots in cracking weather. Tennis heaven!
Final Rankings:
- Daniel Kelter [W8] 18 includes 2 bonus points WINNER
- Martin Walker [W6, L2] 15 includes 2 bonus points RUNNER UP
- Ian Whittaker [W5, L3] 13 includes 2 bonus points
- Guy Forrest-Hay 10.1 [W5, L1] 10
- Ben Jackson [W3, L3] 9 includes 2 bonus points
- Daniel Sayers 10.1 [W3, L5] 9 includes 2 bonus points
- Mike Pendergast 10.2 [W2, L6] 6 includes 2 bonus points
- James Pattinson [W1, L5] 4 includes 2 bonus points
- Angela Staplehurst [L8] 4 includes 2 bonus points
Match Results:
Player Comments:
- "Good game..bit slippy !" -- Mike
Player Comments:
- "Enjoyable match. Good shots from both players throughout. Solid serving. Looking forward to the next meeting " -- Martin
Player Comments:
- "What a treat - lunchtime hit in the Autumn sun in a peaceful park! Pleasure to knock a ball with Angela - very solid and promising game/technique after only 2-years of playing again. A number of potential break points and plenty of duces but the serve was always in the locker (thankfully). Look forward to meeting up again hopefully in the Spring." -- Guy
Player Comments:
- "Dragged Daniel out of his Sunday at short notice to help me catch up with my games - thanks muchly Daniel. Perfect ace by D to start the match which was worth the entry fee alone! So good rallies as ever but managed to keep him at bay this time given his strong comeback last time we played. Always a pleasure and look forward to the next thrilling encounter. " -- Guy
Player Comments:
- "What a game. Stonker of a second set where I served for the match and couldn't close it out. Also up in the tiebreak but once again Ian dug in, worked very hard and took it. Rain clouds amassed and I managed to storm the third. Thanks Ian, very much look forward to the next time!" -- Guy
Player Comments:
- "Always a pleasure!! Great end to working week and thoroughly enjoyable sportsmanship and chit chat as ever. Thanks Mike" -- Guy
Player Comments:
- "Set 1 - good hold of serve by both to start, but Kelter took control of the match and cruised to victory. Some very good Points throughout the set. Set 2 - Kelter continued at the same pace and controlled the points and cruised to victory. Enjoyable game and some get rally's . " -- Daniel
Player Comments:
- "Scrappy opening set with both players struggling on serve. No real flow to the game not helped by slippery conditions. Both players made good winning shots but just lacked consistency. Plenty of deuce games in the first set. Martin settled better in the second set and upped the tempo on serve and executed the top spin forehand consistently. Looking forward to the next meeting hopefully in dry conditions " -- Martin
Player Comments:
- "Great game. 2.5 hours. Lots of deuces !!!!! Well played Angela" -- Mike
Player Comments:
- "Sunny afternoon, had some great long rallies all game. Could not get my first serve going for the life of me but rallied through. Until next time, Mike." -- Ben
Player Comments:
- "The first set was hard fought swinging both ways but once Dan’s first serve started to work and with consistency it was all over. A very enjoyable game, thanks Dan." -- Ian
Player Comments:
- "A pleasant morning for a change! And a pleasure to play Angela, got me running around the court all match! Some long games. All the best in your remaining matches." -- Ben
Player Comments:
- "We did well to beat the weather and get this fixture in! Enjoyable game with good shots from both players in difficult conditions. Martins strong consistent forehand proved the difference on the day. Look forward to the next meeting hopefully in dry conditions. " -- Martin
Player Comments:
- "Good match in very slippery conditions." -- Ian
Player Comments:
- "Good match with lots of deuce games. James played himself in to the match well and went 3-0 and 4-1 up in the second set before I eventually won it 7-4 in the tiebreak." -- Daniel
Player Comments:
- "Great weather and fun match. Lots of long rallies. " -- Daniel
Player Comments:
- "Nice game on a lovely day" -- Ian
Player Comments:
- "Set 1 - strong start from both holding serves, until Kelter took control and punished any loose ball. Some good rally’s throughout and games were closer than score states. Set 2 - continued pressure from Kelter on sayers serve and holding well. Kelter took control and was the better player on the night. Lovely conditions and played in high spirit. " -- Daniel
Player Comments:
- "Set 1 - very strong serving, from Kelter was the key making the points as short as possible. Some good rally’s and shots from both but Kelter came out on top. Set 2 - pretty much same as first set, 1 way traffic with good rally’s from both. Enjoyable game, some good shots and rally’s throughout " -- Daniel
Player Comments:
- "Cracking weather for tennis. Both players hit some fantastic winning shots. Martin played a solid match with very few unforced errors. Mike started slowly but grew into the match as it went on and also hit shot of the match in the 2nd set with a blistering forehand down the line that caught the outside edge of the line. Looking forward to the next meeting. Martin " -- Martin
Player Comments:
- "Set 1 - Martin with a very quick start, punishing second serves with a strong winning shorts. Eased His way to 6-0 victory. Set 2 - Nip and tuck all the way through. Stayed on serve throughout and both players held excellent with long testing Rally’s for both. One game going to deuce at least 14 times which Martin won holding serving. Tired legs at end of set but Kelter took his chance and ended up breaking in last game of set winning it 7-5. Set 3 - With momentum now with Kelter, he cruised to a 5-1 advantage, still good rally’s from both but Kelter on top. A break of serve and hold give Martin life on 5-3 but Kelter saw his serve out. Excellent match, well contested, with long well fought rally’s throughout " -- Daniel
Player Comments:
- "A very tactical game, very close." -- Ian
Player Comments:
- "Very enjoyable match in glorious sunshine. Lots of deuce games where my serve was punished with great returns. Hope to play again. Good luck, Angela." -- Daniel
Player Comments:
- "Some great rallies, it could have gone either way." -- Ian
Player Comments:
- "Set 1 - very one sided set, score not reflexed on match as lot of deuce games, but Kelter showed more quality on the key points and ended up winning the set comfortably. Set 2 - a lot closer affair, strong serving from both holding serves. Good rally’s and good winning shots from both players. Kelter did end up breaking the Serve and went onto victory. Very enjoyable game and some great rally’s. " -- Daniel
Player Comments:
- "Welcome to the league Martin - great addition and you will do just fine. Lovely way to end the weekend with good solid tussle throughout - match swinging all ways with good battling spirit and chances on both sides. When that forehand gets grooved back in, we are all in trouble. Nice one Martin and look forward to next thrilling instalment. " -- Guy
Match of the Group:
Reveal CommentDaniel Kelter bt Guy Forrest-Hay (Sep 6) 7-5, 7-6 (8-6)Player Comments:
- "Excellent opening game played. Both players put everything in. Set 1 - very close encounter. Excellent Rally’s and winning shots though out. Guy went 5-3 up, but Kelter ended up coming back strong into the set and won 4 hard fought games on the bounce which could of gone either way. Set 2 - again long rally’s, excellent play from both, guy again 5-3 up but Kelter came back to level at 5-5. 2 hold of serves brought a tie break. Which Kelter ended up edging but again could of gone either way. Excellent constant which could of been won by either player. " -- Daniel
Results
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The results listed here include the current and previous round of Singles matches for Potteries 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 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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