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 level-based 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!
Quick Links
2026 Summer Rec | 2026 Fall 55 Mixed | Early Start Fall 2027 | Spring Season 2027
Tri-Level 2027 | Find Players | New Captains | Captain Resources
Leagues for all
Grind it out
2026 Summer Recreation
Non-Advancing
Player Registration open, 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 whenever possible.
The summer heat in Phoenix is intense and often 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!
See our Summer Days of Play
Serve, Return, Volley
2027 Champ Yr Fall Early Start Season
IMPORTANT:
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55 & Over men's & women's leagues now use straight level NTRP: 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, not combined NTRP: 6.0, 7.0, 8.0, 9.0.
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All teams must maintain 60% of their rostered players at level. See our at-level chart. Some exemptions available.
TEAM DEADLINES
Team and player registration opens: NOON July 6
18/40/men/women/mixed team registration closes: NOON July 24th
55/65/70/men/women team registration closes: NOON Sept 1st
Teams may not drop or change the age or NTRP division after these dates.
RETURNING TEAMS - Court availability is limited at each facility. To keep your home court spot at any given facility,
- Captains of 18/40/men/women/mixed teams must submit their team ID request by NOON July 21st. Court space will be opened up to other teams after this deadline.
- Captains of 55/65/70/men/women teams must submit their team ID request by NOON AUG 28th.
PLAYER DEADLINES (viable team)
Teams that don't meet these minimum player deadlines are subject to deletion. Registered players will lose fees paid.
NOON July 27th
18&O/Men/Women - EIGHT players on roster
40&O/Men/Women - SEVEN players on roster
18&O/40&O/Mixed - SIX players on roster
NOON Sept 4th
55&O/65&O/70&O/Men/Women: SIX players on roster
All Player Registration closes November 28th
Matches begin as early as Aug 24th (may be later)
Last Match Deadlines TBA
The last date to have all regular season matches played will be announced by September 30th.
Save the Date!
League Captains Meeting 2027 Championship Year
(all league players are welcome)
Monday, September 14 · 5:30pm
Google meet link and numbers will be sent to all captains a week prior.
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ARE YOU A CAPTAIN OF A TEAM ADVANCING TO 2026 SECTIONALS?
(ALL ADVANCING TEAMS - District Winners and Wildcard Teams)
IF SO, YOU
MUST READ THIS ADVANCING CAPTAINS NOTICE BEFORE SUBMITTING THE TEAM ID REQUEST FORM
Deadlines may be extended at league coordinator's discretion
Year End Ratings are scheduled to be published Dec 1st
Vamos! Allez! Let's Go!
55 & OVER MIXED TEAM TOURNAMENT
Phoenix Tennis Center
Nov 6 - 8, 2026
For more information click here and scroll to the
55 & Over Mixed Doubles Tournament section.
Game, Set, Lunch.
2027 Ch Yr Spring Season
At Level Requirements
All teams must maintain 60% at level throughout the 2027 championship year. Please see the at-level chart.
TEAM REGISTRATION opens NOON Nov 9th
PLAYER REGISTRATION opens Dec 2nd (after YE ratings published)
DEADLINES:
18/40/men/women/mixed team registration closes: NOON Dec 4th
55/65/70/men/women team registration closes: NOON Dec 15th
Teams may not drop or change the age or NTRP division after these dates.
VIABLE TEAM DEADLINES
NOON Dec 7th
18&O/Men/Women - EIGHT players on roster
40&O/Men/Women - SEVEN players on roster
18&O/40&O/Mixed - SIX players on roster
NOON Dec 20th
55&O/65&O/70&O/Men/Women: SIX players on roster
RETURNING TEAMS - Court availability is limited at each facility. To keep your home court spot at any given facility,
- Captains of 18/40/men/women/mixed teams must submit their team ID request by NOON Nov 20th. Court space will be opened up to other teams after this deadline.
- Captains of 55/65/70/men/women teams must submit their team ID request by NOON DEC 14th.
Matches begin as early as Jan 4th (may be later)
Players may register up until the 2nd to last regular season match.
Deadlines may be extended at league coordinator's discretion
Important:
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Teams may not abandon the league after the drop deadline.
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Last Match Deadlines "LMD" - TBA
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Spring league playoff schedule - TBA
Play Tennis. Live Longer.
2027 District Championships
Fall winning team vs. Spring winning team
Phoenix Tennis Center
Saturday May 1st, 2027
Sunday May 2nd, 2027
Saturday May 8th, 2027
Fall winning team vs. Spring winning team
Report times between 7am and 1pm, but will be as early as possible with crossover player accommodations.
Play Tennis. Live Longer.
Tri Level Championships
Scottsdale Ranch Park
April 23-25, 2027 (Friday play late afternoon/evening)
Three courts of Doubles. Three options:
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Hi Tri: 5.0 - 4.5 - 4.0
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Mid Tri: 4.5 - 4.0 - 3.5
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Low Tri: 4.0 - 3.5 - 3.0
**Players may only play for one team**
$64 (plus tennislink fee)
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Team Registration opens March 1st, Closes April 9th
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SIX player or drop deadline: April 12th
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Player Registration closes April 14th!!
Match Tennis Team
We are using Match Tennis Team App for tournament management including line ups and score reporting. All players must download and register in Match Tennis Team app after registering in tennislink. Instructions will be sent with team number communication.
Included:
Lunch on Saturday
Player gifts
Captains gifts
Awards for winning team
Deadlines may be extended by league coordinator
Got teammates?
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.
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.
Be a Captain
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 has a free Team Management Tool that is loaded with simple, built-in features making it easier than ever to run and be involved in a USTA League!
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!
