What is TennisLink?
TennisLink is the official system for USTA Adult Leagues, USTA Tournaments, USTA Flex Leagues and USTA Junior Team Tennis. It is also the official system for reporting scores, providing standings for the League season and for all League championship advancement.
How do you join a tennis league?
Players can join leagues online or through someone who already runs a team. Matches take a variety of forms, depending upon the players’ age, experience, and level. On average, fees to play in a league range from $20 – $100 per year.
What are the levels in USTA Tennis?
The National Tennis Rating Program (NTRP) is a classification system developed in 1978 that identifies and describes the general characteristics of thirteen levels of tennis-playing ability from beginner to pro-level. Recreational leagues offer NTRP player levels of: 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0 & 5.5.
How do I know my tennis rating?
When and how does a player get a Self Rating? If a player does not have a computer rating, the player must self-rate before entering a USTA League program. To self-rate, go to tennislink.usta.com, on the navigation bar select USTA League. Below the heading “Find NTRP Rating Info” click the “self-rate” button.
Where can I find my UTR rating?
UTR is calculated by an algorithm using a player’s last 30 eligible match scores from the last 12 months. For each eligible match, the algorithm calculates a match rating and a match weight; a player’s UTR is the weighted average of all the match ratings.
Should I join a tennis league?
You’ll improve your game. One of the biggest benefits of joining a tennis league is that the more you play, the sharper and more refined your overall tennis skills will get. Each match will be a hands-on lesson as you play against numerous opponents, which have varying styles of play, skill sets and experience levels.
What is a 3.0 level tennis player?
3.0 This player is consistent when hitting medium pace shots, but is not comfortable with all strokes and lacks control when trying for directional intent, depth, or power. 3.5 This player has achieved improved stroke dependability and direction on moderate pace shots, but still lacks depth and variety.
What is Level 6 tennis tournament?
Satellite
Level 6 (Satellite or Local Level) tournaments—these are multi-day events for players who have a little bit of tournament experience. Level 5 (Sectional Open) tournaments—these tournaments are for players at a more advanced level who have moved beyond the satellite competition level.
What is a 4.0 level tennis player?
4.0. Intermediate-Advanced Player: Has dependable strokes, including directional control and depth on both forehand and backhand sides plus the ability to use lobs, overheads, approach shots and volleys with some success. May be starting to master the use of power and spins (though tends to over-hit difficult shots).
How many people play in the USTA Tennis League?
USTA League, the country’s largest recreational tennis league, has more than 330,000 players nationwide competing in match play, meeting new people and enjoying the camaraderie of teammates in one of four national divisions. Whether you are looking to earn a national ranking or sharpen your playing skills we have a tournament for you.
Which is the largest recreational tennis league in the US?
USTA League is the country’s largest recreational tennis league with more than 300,000 players nationwide competing on teams while meeting new people and getting physically active. Match play is based on the NTRP rating system so you will play with and against players of a similar abilities.
How does match play work in a USTA League?
Match play is based on the NTRP rating system so you will play with and against players of a similar abilities. Whether new to the game or a former player, there’s a spot for you! USTA Leagues also offer you and your teammates a chance to advance from local play to USTA National League Championships.
Do you need a USTA account to join a team?
To Register for a team you will need a USTA Account and a team # provided by a Team Captain or Local League Coordinator. If you need to create a new team # online, click here.