About the league:

1. Provides additional competitive playing opportunities, outside of SATA’s adult league seasons.

2. Is flexible enough to involve those who could not commit to a set playing time each week.

3. Play in this league does not affect your NTRP rating.

Before the match:

A new match is assigned every week. There is a home team player and a visitor assigned for the match. Either player can call or email the other first to establish communication. You may even want to do this early before the date assigned staying ahead of the schedule. If you need to go out of town, you may arrange to play a match early before it is assigned. Once a match is scheduled, if either player cancels that is a default. The tendency in this league has been to be more flexible and reschedule. I will warn you that this may lead to getting behind in matches and having the time run out. Please also consider this may even impact the rest of your flight.

Communication is key for this league to run smoothly. Each of you will furnish an email address and a phone number so that others can reach you. You must check these often and respond promptly to each other. You should contact the coordinator if you are having difficulties in scheduling.

You and your opponent may agree on where and when to play. The home team player may choose the courts, but if you agree to change the location, you should make sure you know which of you will reserve the court and pay the fees. Otherwise, home team players are responsible for reserving a court, paying any court fees for both players, and bringing an unopened can of balls (appropriate for that surface) to the match. The pros at some facilities have asked that all members and guests follow their rules, particularly as it pertains to dress code. There are sometimes rules about shirts, but especially shoes. You must wear tennis shoes appropriate for clay courts.

Match play will follow all USTA rules and regulations.

After the match:

The scores for each match are due to be entered into TennisLink within two weeks from the assigned match date.

Either player can enter the the score. After one player has entered the score, the other player should confirm the score.

Singles Flex Calendar (2023-2024)

Dates are approximate and subject to change

About the League:

1. Provides additional competitive playing opportunities, outside of SATA’s adult league seasons, for those who enjoy playing singles.

2. Is flexible enough to involve those who could not commit to a set playing time each week.

3. Play in this league does not affect your NTRP rating.

Before the match:

– A new match is assigned every week.
– Matches are to be completed within two weeks of the scheduled date unless otherwise noted.
– League schedules are posted online through tennislink.
– There is a home team and a visiting team assigned for the match.
– The roster for making contact can be found on your USTA League Page or My Teams Page. When you click the opposing team, you will see their contact information.
– Technically it is up to the “home” team to make contact to schedule the match. However, either team can call or email the other first to establish communication. You may even want to do this early before the date assigned staying ahead of the schedule. If you need to go out of town, you may arrange to play a match early before it is assigned, if you can work it out with your opponents.

Teams:

Teams consist of 2-3 players.  Each team must have 2 players registered prior to the generation of the league schedule.  A 3rd player may be added at any time during the season to help accomodate injuries and scheduling.  The 3rd player must be registered on the team roster through Tennislink before they play a match.

Forfeit:

Once a match is scheduled, if either team cancels, that is a default.
– Because the intent of this league is to provide more playing opportunities, a team may choose to be flexible and reschedule, but a team is not obligated to do so. Please also consider that taking a default or not, may have an impact on the rest of your flight and their schedules.

Communication:

– Communication is key for this league to run smoothly.
– Each player will furnish an email address and a phone number so that others can reach you and this information is available in Tennislink.
– Please check the given email and/or phone often and respond promptly when contacted by any opponent.
– Please contact the coordinator if you are having difficulties in contacting your opponent.
– If you change your contact email or phone number, please contact the flex coordinator immediately with the updated information.

Match Scheduling:

– Players may agree on where and when to play.
– The home team has the first choice of what courts to play the match.
– The home team is responsible for reserving a court.
– The home team is responsible for paying any court fees for both teams, if applicable.
– The home team is responsible to supply an unopened can of balls (appropriate for that surface) to the match.

Match Play:

– Each match will be played best 2 out of 3 sets.
– Ad scoring.
– The Coman tie-break procedure should be followed for set tie-breaks.
– All USTA rules apply.

Facilities:

– Members and guests must follow appropriate rules at the court site, particularly as it pertains to dress code. Members please let opponent know of any unknown club-specific rules before match time.
– You must wear tennis shoes appropriate for clay courts.
– Bathrooms and proper lighting (if playing a night match) must be available at each site.

Reserving Public Courts (Bacon/Daffin Park):

The scores for each match are due to be entered into Tennislink within two weeks from the assigned match date.
– Either team can enter the score.
– After one team has entered the score, the other team should confirm the result

Doubles Flex Calendar (2022-2023)

Dates are approximate and subject to change

All dates are approximate and subject to change. Please contact your individual coordinator for registration deadlines.