Friendly, competitive tennis on Potteries Parks's public courts
You are just a step away from joining our mixed-sex, singles league 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:
- 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.
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
Draycott Sports Centre
Westlands
Wolstanton Park
Other Venues
Tunstall Park
Fenton Manor Sports Complex
Club Venues
Stone Lawn Tennis and Squash Club
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Collapse AllPotteries Parks Singles - Round 11 | Thursday 26 July 2018 to Wednesday 19 September 2018 (Midpoint: Wednesday 22 August 2018)
There may have only been one group in this round, but the players taking part more than made up for this by showing a fantastic commitment to get most matches played and the majority of bonus points earned. Congratulations to the new group champion who came through some strong competition to finish top. Hope to see you next time and do spread the word if you can - it would be great to see numbers grow!
Group Summary:
It was nip and tuck all the way for the group crown, with Darren, Ian and Daniel all finishing with five wins on the board to put themselves right in the mix for the prize. Darren defeated both of his title rivals and picked up an extra point from a thrilling three set loss to Tayab to pip Ian and Daniel to the winners post. Ian came out on top of the "cat and mouse tactics" in his match with Daniel to emerge with the victory that secures him the silver. Great to see lots of you also taking home a bonus prize.
Final Rankings:
- Darren Bloor [W5, L1] 13 includes 2 bonus points WINNER
- Ian Whittaker [W5, L2] 12 includes 2 bonus points RUNNER UP
- Daniel Sayers 10.2 [W5, L2] 12 includes 2 bonus points
- Tayab Khurshid [W2, L1] 6 includes 2 bonus points
- Kudzy Mavengano [W1, L4] 6 includes 2 bonus points
- Andrew Mafunga [W1, L2] 4 includes 2 bonus points
- James Pattinson [L3] withdrawn
- Richard Coates 10.2 [L4]
Match Results:
Player Comments:
- "Great match with some good rallies!!" -- Tayab
Match of the Group:
Reveal CommentAndrew Mafunga bt Kudzy Mavengano (Aug 4) 3-6, 6-4, 7-5Player Comments:
- "A beautiful game of tennis between me and kudzy.Some lovely shots and rallies played.A very balanced game and very enjoyable and great weather to play in..Well done Kudzy!!" Andrew
Player Comments:
- "Great game. Lots of cat and mouse tactics from both sides, long rallies and some great shots." -- Ian
Player Comments:
- "A good match in very humid conditions. Nearly every game a deuce game. Good to play Tayab again after a couple of years." -- Daniel
Player Comments:
- "The score doesn’t do the match justice. There were plenty of rallies which could have gone either way. Good game!" -- Ian
Player Comments:
- "A very enjoyable game, lots of long rallies, side to side with play from the back of the court and at the net.." -- Ian
Player Comments:
- "Balls went everywhere in the wild winds, it made for another fun match with Andrew." -- Daniel
Player Comments:
- "Great match with so many deuce games. We dealt with court invaders, who were gifted old balls, and all kinds of distractions during a fun match. " -- Daniel
Player Comments:
- "Haven't played James in a few rounds and good to play again. Score deceiving as practically every game went to deuce. Competitive match in high humidity!" -- Daniel
Results
Looking for previous matches? Visit the Potteries Parks archive.
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:
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: