Doubles Tennis Winter Season 2017

DOUBLES TENNIS IS BACK! Registration Opens Jan 20th REGISTER HERE http://varsitygayleague.leagueapps.com/leagues Come join the best, affordable CO-ED Tennis League in town! JOIN League Manager Nate Frizzell for 8 weeks of competitive, outdoor action for PLAYERS OF ALL SKILL LEVELS! Break a sweat, smack a ball, compete for the trophy, and meet new people! We always sell out so sign up early! If we fill up Mondays, we will open up Wednesday Nights. Unlike most tennis leagues, we don't require annual membership fees. USTA Ratings will be used to determine skill set, but if you don't know your level, we will help you find the right level of play! Champions will be be crowned in all 3 levels of competition. WHEN IS IT? Monday Nights, Starting February, 20th 2017 Poinsettia Park Rec Center 7-10pm TEAMS This is a doubles season! Sign up with your friend, or we can help match you up with someone based on skill level. 24 Teams MAX 8 Teams in the Challenger Division 8 Teams in the Champions Division 8 Teams in the Master Division We also have a sub list you can sign up on should you not be able to commit to the entire season. HOW LONG ARE GAMES? 1 Hour Games - (5-minute MAX warm-up) 8 game “pro set”: first to 8 games, win by 2. - “no-ad scoring” - 7-point tiebreakers - if players do not complete their match in the allotted time, they will be allowed to complete the match the following week (or that evening in the event VGL has extra courts) SKILL LEVELS Players will have their choice of 3 levels of play. If you don't know your level, we will help you determine it. Beginners: equivalent to USTA ranking 2.0-3.0. A beginner is someone new to the sport of tennis and who is playing competitive tennis for the first time. If you have received tennis lessons over a period of 6 months or longer or have ever played tennis before in any sort of a league, tournament or school program you are NOT a Beginner." Intermediate: equivalent to USTA ranking 3.5-4.0. (recreational competitor) Masters: equivalent to USTA ranking 4.5-up (competitor with USTA and/or college experience) RULES! All matches will follow standard ITF/USTA rules of play Rankings/team records will be based off completed match records Matches not completed by the end of the regular season will not be counted PLAYOFFS! Playoff matches will be full matches: COST Early Bird: $80 a player - includes: Regular: $85 a player Tennis Balls Trophies VGL wristbands (discounts to bars, restaurants, and other businesses, as well as membership into our Wellness Program which offers discounts to Doctors, Spas, Massage therapists, yoga and more! We are cheaper than most other tennis leagues around! We want to bring the fun to you!!!