USTA PHOENIX

What is World TeamTennis?

Tennis with a Cause co-ed teams competing in a format that consists of 4 no-ad sets. One set each of men's and women's doubles followed by 2 sets of mixed doubles. Total games won from all sets determines the winner. Substitutions and coaching are allowed during the match. Click here to view WTT Rules

 

What is a WTT team?

A team must have three men and three women, as a minimum. This allows for periods of rest and subbing in matches.

 

Who can play?

Adults (18 & over) may sign up as a team or as an individual.

 

When do leagues start?

3.5 and higher and 4.5 and higher - Start Thursday, June 6 (4 weeks)

4.0 and higher - Starts Friday, June 7th (4 weeks)

 

What Divisions (levels of play) are offered?

3.5, 4.0 and 4.5 and below

 

Determining Team Rating

The average NTRP rating of the top two men and top two women players on your team determines the team rating.

 

 Example:

 Joe- 4.5     Mary- 3.5

 Tom- 4.5    Jill-3.5

 Bill- 4.0      Gail- 3.5

 Joe- 4.5     Mary- 3.5

 Jim- 3.5     Joan- 3.0

 

The best two men and two women are: 4.5 + 4.5 + 3.5 + 3.5 = 16. 16 divided by 4 equals 4.0.

 

This team could register for the 4.0 division or a higher division. A team consists of a minimum of two men and two women. Although the limit to the number of team members is ten, the suggested number of players is three men and three women. Click here to determine your NTRP level.

 

Where do we play?

Matches will be played at Phoenix Tennis Center 

 

Can I register as an individual/substitute/team?

You can register as an individual (we will make every effort to find an existing team for you to join in any given season), as part of a partial team ( we will assign other players to complete your team), or a full team. If you cannot commit to the entire season, we will place you on a substitute list. You will be called by myself or a team captain in the event they need a replacement player.

 

Note to substitute players:

Substitutes do not have to pay for the league at this time. You must register, however, and your playing is subject to the decision/judgment of the League Director who will independently assess your NTRP rating.

 

Why register via the Internet?

You are not an official league participant until you have registered online. When you register via the Internet site you will be e-mailed league information during the season and your WTT Member Benefits (WTT Point of Contact Newsletter, discounts on hotel, rental cars, 2 for 1 tickets, plus more).

 

What is the cost?

$45.00 per person tournaments

$35.00 per person Summer (June) League format

 

League winners qualify for a National Qualifier?

Winning teams advance to the WTT National Qualifiers. Your team is eligible to participate in a NQ for up to one year from the end date of your league. For every four (4) teams in any official World TeamTennis (WTT) local league division, one (1) team will be eligible to participate in a NQ. Click here for more details.

 

For more information contact:

Kelly Ferris - ferris@ustaphoenix.com