All For One,
One For All.
Captains' Corner
Captains are the heart and soul of USTA Phoenix Leagues, and their dedication is what makes every season a success. These passionate volunteers go above and beyond, tirelessly building teams that foster camaraderie, fun, and fierce competition. As a USTA Phoenix League Captain, you’ll have access to a wealth of resources designed to support you every step of the way, whether you're strategizing from home or cheering on your team courtside. Your leadership is key to keeping the spirit of tennis alive, and we’re here to ensure you have everything you need to make each season your best one yet!
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Quick Links
Early Start Fall 2026 | Spring Season 2026 | 2026 Summer Rec Non-Advancing​
Tri-Level 2026 | Find Players | New Captains | Captain Resources
2025 Summer Recreation Leagues
Summer recreation league will play throughout June, July and August.
Looking to join a summer team?
Email JJ Witter
Serve, Return, Volley
2026 Champ Yr Fall Early Start Season
Team Registration opens June 20th, closes July 25th, 2025
Player Registration opens June 20th, closes Sept 5th, 2025
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​Important Dates:
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18 & Over, 40 & Over (Men/Women/Mixed) six player or drop deadline is July 28th. Matches begin not before Aug 25th.
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55 & Over, 65 & Over, 70 & Over (Men/Women) six player or drop deadline is noon Sept 8th. Matches begin not before Sept 27th.
Deadlines may be extended at league coordinator's discretion​
Smash the competition
2026 Ch Yr Spring Season
Team Registration opens Nov 10th, closes noon on Dec 4th, 2025.
Player Registration opens once year end ratings are published (on or around Dec 1st,) closes noon on Mar 27th, 2025. Extension available depending on circumstances.​
Important Dates:
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18 & Over, 40 & Over (Men/Women/Mixed) six player or drop deadline is Dec 6th, 2025
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55/65/70 & Over (Men/Women) six player drop deadline is Jan 1st, 2026​​
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18 & Over, 40 & Over (Men/Women/Mixed): matches begin January 5th, 2026 or later
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55 & Over, 65 & Over, 70 & Over (Men/Women): matches begin after completion of the fall season
Play Tennis, Live Longer.
Tri Level Championships
Location TBD
April 24-26, 2026 (Friday play late afternoon/evening)
Three courts of Doubles. Three options:
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En Fuego: 5.0 - 4.5 - 4.0
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Picante: 4.5 - 4.0 - 3.5
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Caliente: 4.0 - 3.5 - 3.0
Players may only participate on one team.​
$56 pp (plus tennislink fee)
Included:
Lunch on Saturday
Player gifts
Captains gifts
Awards for winning team
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​Team Registration opens Mar 2nd, closes April 17th, 2026
Player Registration opens Mar 2nd, closes April 23rd, 2026
Six Players or drop deadline is noon April 10th, 2026
Deadlines may be extended by league coordinator​​​​​
Bounce, hit...
2026 Summer Recreation
Non-Advancing
Team Registration opens March 18th, closes Apr 28th, 2026
​Player Registration opens March 18th, closes Aug 17th, 2026​
​SIX players or drop deadline is NOON May 1st, 2026​
Format is 3 courts of doubles only
Matches begin as early as June 1st (possibly later)
Start times vary according to facility needs. We encourage 7:00pm or later for evening matches and 7am - 8:30am for morning matches.
Phoenix's summer heat is intense and can be extreme. Players sign up with this knowledge. Matches won't be rescheduled due to heat. Players use their best judgement in allowing extra time for continuous play if needed. Safety first!
Leagues for all
Find Players
Need a player? Find a player! Request access to our Free Agent Player database and fill out your roster with eager tennis players. Make sure to filter and sort columns in the spreadsheet to players that fit your criteria.
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Access to this list is for Captains and Co-Captains Only. If you are forming a team and need more players, contact Jordan Witter (jwitter@southwest.usta.com) for the password.
Got teammates?
New Captains
Be a League Team Captain!
Do you love tennis and want to lead a team? If you can:
- Communicate via email
- Use online resources
- Invite friends (and their friends!) to play
- Organize and update your team roster
- Read league emails
- Join our annual virtual captains’ meeting
- Create match line-ups
- Follow league rules
- Make friends and have fun
Then you’re ready to captain a USTA Phoenix League team! A great attitude and love for fun make it even better. Our Phoenix tennis community is welcoming, supportive, and always up for a good time!
Strength in Numbers
Team Management
TennisLink is now offering a Team Management Tool that is FREE and loaded with simple, built-in features making it easier than ever to run and be involved in a USTA League!
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New Team Management Tool Features:
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New, free tool within TennisLink to manage your team
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Capture player availability
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Create and send lineups via email/text
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See confirmations from your players
Victory in Preparation
Captain Resources
Thank you for stepping up as a Captain! USTA League Captains form the backbone of our organization, and you're part of the largest group of volunteers within the USTA.
We understand the importance of your role, and that’s why we’ve collected these resources. It's designed to support you every step of the way, offering tips, tools, and insights to help make your job easier and set you and your team up for success. We’re here to help you thrive!
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