REGISTRATION

• Season runs May 1 – early September (TBD)

• Cost is $45 per player

• AAC Annual Membership ($25) required if not already registered

• Full refunds available before May 1; no refunds issued after June 1

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If you need to withdraw before the season begins, notify coordinators to be inactivated and refunded.

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DIVISIONS

Players compete within divisions based on their USTA NTRP rating to ensure balanced, competitive matches.

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Divisions:

• Open: 4.5+

• A: 4.0

• B1: 3.5

• B2: 3.0

• C: 2.5 and below

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Choosing the Right Division

• Select the division that best reflects your current level

• If unsure, use USTA guidelines or ask a coordinator

• Playing in the right division ensures fair competition and better matches

 

Placement & Adjustments

• New players are placed based on self-rating

• Coordinators may adjust placement at any time

  • Players may request a division change after completing 3 matches

 

HOW DOES THE LEAGUE WORK?

This league uses a point-based system instead of a traditional ladder. Players earn points through both participation and performance—rewarding those who play often, but rewarding winning more.

 

SCORING SYSTEM

Full Matches (Best of 3 sets):

• 1 point for playing

• 1 point per set won

• 2 points for winning the match

• Max: 5 points

 

Speed Singles:

• 1 point for playing

• 1 point for winning

• Max: 2 points

 

Additional Rules:

• Max 2 full matches per opponent count toward standings

  • Total matches against same opponent can be >2 if matches include speed singles

• Schedule matches within your division

  • Matches between members of different divisions are allowed, but playing down a division is limited to 2 matches

  • Matches cannot be recorded if players are two divisions apart

• Players who fail to record a match for greater than 6 weeks will lose 5 points​

  • Exceptions granted if communicated to coordinators​

  • Designed to ensure players stay engaged and active

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STANDINGS & PROGRESSION

• Players are ranked by total points accumulated

• No ladder rank restrictions—play anyone within your division​

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MATCH REQUIREMENTS & PLAYOFF ELIGIBILITY

• Complete 8 matches by end of season (early September) to qualify for playoffs

• Standings determine playoff seeding

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SCHEDULING

• Play as many matches as you like within your division

• Coordinate directly with opponents

• Players are expected to be:

  • Responsive

  • Respectful

  • Reliable

 

PLAYING MATCHES

• Best 2 out of 3 sets

  • 12-point tiebreak if tied at 6-6 (first to 7, win by 2)

• Third set is a Super Tiebreak (first to 10, win by 2)

  • Optional full third set if agreed beforehand

 

FORFEITS & NO-SHOWS

• Forfeit = 2 points to winner, 0 to loser

• Applies only to no show / no call scenarios

• Two no-shows = removal from league

 

REPORTING RESULTS

• Winner reports score (same day preferred)

• Matches vs inactive players do not count

• Submit results at: https://www.secondcitytennis.com/summer-singles

 

PHILOSOPHY

• Encourage more play and engagement

• Reward winning over volume

• Reduce admin friction

• Build a competitive, social, and respectful community