How to Join a Tennis League

Joining a league will definitely improve your tennis game. In addition to providing more competitive play, joining a league will also commit you to playing on a steady basis.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Sports drinks
• Tennis Shorts
• Tennis Bag
• Tennis Racquets
• Tennis Shirts
• Tennis Shoes
• Tennis Balls

1. Know your rating level. Contact the United States Tennis Association (USTA) for a test to determine this rating. Your range will likely be 2.0 to 5.5. If you test below 2.0, you are not yet ready for a league. A rating above 5.5 means that you are likely a tournament or professional player.

2. Determine the season that best suits your schedule.

3. Contact your local tennis facility - a resort, private club or public park.

4. Ask the USTA about leagues or teams in your area.

5. Talk to friends or local players.

6. Find a league that fits your budget. Costs vary depending on the area, but joining a league generally saves you money, as you will not pay additionally for court time.

Tips & Warnings

• Commit to only one day per week and to one season to start. Commit more time if you like the league.
• Tennis is a physically demanding sport that can result in serious injury. We suggest that you seek the proper equipment and training before undertaking this activity.

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[sannferguson]

on 9/24/2008 Actually, you no longer have to be rated by a pro to play USTA league tennis. There is a self-rating system (for a NTRP rating) with specific questions designed to help you self rate. It depends on how much you have played and where you have played, i.e. high school, college, or just recreational. You are eligible to self rate if you have never played on a team or have not played for three years. The computer then gives you a minimum rating. You can then either agree with the rating or appeal right then by clicking on the "appeal" button. It's that easy. I have been a captain for over 15 years, and it has been fantastic. I have made lots of friends, visited several new clubs, and strengthened the friendships with my team members!

[tennistour]

on 12/22/2007 Another great league and place to find players is http://TennisTour.Org

The automated match scheduler and drop in tennis make this one of the best ways to find new players.

[Nieya]

on 12/7/2006 Checkout http://tennis-league.com which is a totally free league fully administered on the Internet. You can join without being required to play, you can just browse players in your area, rate players, find courts, events, news, and more.