Winter Team Tennis Rules & Info

WINTER Team tennis RULES & INfo

Regular season will run from Nov. 8 through Feb. 21
Playoffs quarterfinals will be Feb 28 and March 1; semis and finals will all be Sat. March 8
Cost per team is $750
Teams will consist of 3 to 6 players per team to make the league even more social and to help offset the high court time costs
Four divisions: Open, A, B, and C
There will be one singles and two doubles matches (in an abbreviated format) each week of play
The team winning the most games in each matchup will be the winner for that week
Substitutions in/out by other team members will be allowed during changeovers, thus allowing all team members to still play in a matchup
Teams will have 7 matches during the regular season, and all teams will qualify for playoffs
Lakeshore Sport & Fitness on Fullerton Ave. will still be the host venue
Time will be as it has been every year: Fridays from 9-11pm
If you need help finding a team, please let us know at winterdoubles@secondcitytennis.com
Are you new to SCT? If so, email us at winterdoubles@secondcitytennis.com and we can help facilitate proper division choices and help you find a team if needed. And give you a warm welcome!

Registration is now open! With the Team Tennis format, one team captain will have to register a team with a team name. Then the rest of the teammates can register under that team name. Please do not register under a team that you have not previously confirmed that you will join. The registration system requires that you register a three to six person team in order to divvy up the cost evenly at registration, or a team captain can pay the full team fee and organize payment from teammates directly. Also, registration requires an annual $25 membership with AAC (Athletic Alliance of Chicago which is our parent organization) which will allow you to register for any other SCT event throughout the year and any other sports under AAC. Please register at the following link or use the button below:

http://register.sportsaac.com/leagues/tennis/4399533-sct-winter-team-tennis-202425

If you have any questions, please email us at winterdoubles@secondcitytennis.com. We hope to see you all out on the courts this winter!

WHICH DIVISION DO I BELONG TO?

You need to determine your level based on USTA NTRP rating. Read below and see where you fit:

• 2.0 This is a beginning player.
• 2.5 This player is learning to judge where the ball is going although court coverage is weak. This player can sustain a slow rally with other players of same ability.
• 3.0 This player is consistent when hitting medium pace shots, but is not comfortable with all strokes and lacks control when trying for directional intent, depth, or power.
• 3.5 This player has achieved improved stroke dependability and direction on moderate pace shots, but still lacks depth and variety. This player exhibits more aggressive net play, has improved court coverage and is developing teamwork in doubles.
• 4.0 This player has dependable strokes, including directional intent, on both forehand and backhand sides on moderate shots, plus the ability to use lobs, overheads, approach shots and volleys with some success. This player occasionally forces errors when serving and teamwork in doubles is evident.
• 4.5 This player has begun to master the use of power and spins and is beginning to handle pace, has sound footwork, can control depth of shots, and is beginning to vary tactics according to opponents. This player can hit first serves with power and accuracy and place the second serve and is able to rush the net successfully.
• 5.0 This player has good shot anticipation and frequently has an outstanding shot or attribute around which a game may be structured. This player can regularly hit winners or force errors off of short balls, can put away volleys, can successfully execute lobs, drop shots, half volleys and overhead smashes, has good depth and spin on most second serves.

For more details visit: https://www.usta.com/content/dam/usta/pdfs/NTRP%20General%20Characteristics.pdf

Now choose your division:

Open = 4.5+ A = 4.0 B1 = 3.5 B2 = 3.0 C = 2.5 and below