USTA is now offering a new FUN league: Mixed Doubles Tri-Level at a few locations within the Philadelphia Area Tennis District. For some highlights of the details click here:
- Format:
-Mixed Doubles – 3 Courts per match at a combined 7.0 / 7.5 / 8.0 rating
-This league will allow players to play at a rating more than 1.0 apart (For example, a 4.5 rated player and 3.0 rated player can play together on the 7.5 court)
-This will be a non-advancing league – there is no advancement to championship play (districts/sectionals/nationals). Depending on the number of teams, there may be a year end tournament as an alternative to post season play.
-A home team will still be assigned each week, which will represent the team responsible for providing the balls for the match.
- Season Dates, Locations and Match Times:
-Season will likely begin in early May
-Matches will be played outdoors on weeknights @ 6PM (Targeting a recurring schedule, for example every Wednesday evening. Actual day of the week still to be determined).
-Leagues will be currently offered in the following locations (depending on interest). Court reservations will be handled by USTA: Chester County (Malvern, West Chester, Newtown Square) | Bucks County (Levittown)
- Cost:
-The cost for league registration is still being determined. To give a rough estimate, registration should cost no more than $38 for the entire season!
-The registration cost of the league will cover you for the entire season. There will be no extra fees or court costs!
- Incentives
-As a new league looking to promote more tennis opportunities, we have attached a few special incentives to promote USTA tennis and league play:
-2017 USTA PATD Mixed Captains: If you captained a PATD Mixed Team this season and are interested in captaining a team for Mixed Tri-Level, please reach out to Brian Hamilton prior to registration. We will be offering a complimentary “Thank You” registration for those captains.
-Non-league players: Have friends or family members playing tennis but are not currently involved in USTA leagues? Mixed Tri-Level offers a good opportunity to get players comfortable with league play. Players who have not played in any USTA leagues before will be eligible for a discounted registration for Mixed Tri-Level (active USTA Membership will still be required).
- Player referrals: If a captain introduces two new tennis players into USTA league, they will also be offered an incentive!
-Year End Party: A year end party will also be hosted to gather players together and celebrate a successful Mixed Tri-Level season.
- Next Steps:
-We are now looking for players and captains for Mixed Tri-Level! If you are interested or have any additional questions, please reach out to Brian Hamilton: bhamilton@ms.usta.com
-Once enough interest is received, team numbers will be distributed to captains for players to sign up.
Maybe…., also, does it count towards your rating??
Hi Lisa, please email your league questions to Brian (bhamilton@ms.usta.com). He’d be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Hi Lisa,
Mixed Tri-Level will NOT count towards your rating.
Are there any leagues for Seniors?
Hi Harry, there are options for Seniors in Middle States. Please email netplay@ms.usta.com and we will direct you to the appropriate contact person.