Tennis league powered by HTC

LOCATION: your choice!

INDIVIDUAL COST: $35 (there will also be some additional court fees)

FORMAT: singles (3.0, 3.5, 4.0 & 4.5)

SEASON: 7-9 weeks

**All participants will receive a Sportsmonkey t-shirt**

HTC Flex Leagues packages all the thrills of organized league tennis into a flexible schedule so everyone, regardless of time constraints and ability, can play. All you need is a racquet, a few free hours a week and a favorite tennis court (public or private)!

The Flex League format groups players of similar ability together in an organized seven to ten week league that allows participants to schedule matches on their own terms.

HTC currently offers singles leagues four times a year and organizes leagues by NTRP ratings, ensuring fair and competitive matches. What makes Flex Leagues so unique is that you play your matches when it’s convenient for you, as either player can take responsibility for setting up a match in any given week. That allows players to compete at a time and a date that’s mutually convenient.

The home player (designated on schedule) is required to bring three new tennis balls, reserve two hours of court time, initiate contact with opponents and give the exact address of preferred court.

Court fees will be split equally up to $7 per player. Fees exceeding $7 per player are the responsibility of the home player. (Including visitor passes if your home court is a private club.) League policy is to reserve at least two hours of court time.

DETERMINE YOUR RATING:

1.5 –You have limited experience and are working primarily on getting the ball in play.

2.0 –You lack court experience and your strokes need developing. You are familiar with the basic positions for singles and doubles play.

2.5 –You are learning to judge where the ball is going, although your court coverage is limited. You can sustain a short rally of slow pace with other players of the same ability.

3.0 –You are fairly consistent when hitting medium-paced shots, but are not comfortable with all strokes and lack execution when trying for directional control, depth, or power. Your most common doubles formation is one-up, one-back.

3.5 –You have achieved improved stroke dependability with directional control on moderate shots, but need to develop depth and variety. You exhibit more aggressive net play, have improved court coverage and are developing teamwork in doubles.

4.0 –You have dependable strokes, including directional control and depth on both forehand and backhand sides on moderate-paced shots. You can use lobs, overheads, approach shots and volleys with some success and occasionally force errors when serving. Rallies may be lost due to impatience. Teamwork in doubles is evident.

4.5 –You have developed your use of power and spin and can handle pace. You have sound footwork, can control depth of shots, and attempt to vary game plan according to your opponents. You can hit first serves with power and accuracy and place the second serve. You tend to overhit on difficult shots. Aggressive net play is common in doubles.