USTA LEAGUE DESCRIPTIONS
USTA League tennis is the world's largest recreational tennis league providing organized, structured team matches for all ability levels. Whether you are a beginner or a more advanced player, this program has a spot for you. There is no better way to have fun, make friends and compete than USTA League!
ADULT
USTA Adult League tennis is divided into 4 age divisions. Within each age division, play is based on NTRP ratings (skill levels). Anyone 18 and over can participate.
*Estimated season timeframe (End of February - May (65+May-August))
LEAGUE TYPE
LOCAL LEAGUES
18 & Over
2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0
40 & Over
3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5
55 & Over
3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 9.0 combined
65 & Over
3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 9.0 combined
TRI-LEVEL
Play doubles with your friends, while on a team consisting of three or more NTRP levels. Example: one 3.0 doubles, one 3.5 doubles and one 4.0 doubles = Tri-Level team.
*Estimated season timeframe (Knoxville - January/February and all other cities - End of May - Beginning of September)
LEAGUE TYPE
LOCAL LEAGUES
18 & Over Men/Women
5.0 - 4.0, 4.5 - 3.5, 4.0-3.0, 3.5-2.5
40 & Over Men/Women
4.5 - 3.5, 4.0-3.0, 3.5-2.5
55 & Over Men/Women
4.5-3.5, 4.0-3.0, 3.5-2.5
MIXED
The USTA Mixed Doubles League program allows players of different genders to play together, encouraging participants to play with their friends, family and co-workers.
*Estimated season timeframe (August - Early October)
LEAGUE TYPE
LOCAL LEAGUES
18 & Over
2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 10.0 combined
40& Over
3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5
55 & Over
3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5
65 & Over
3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5
COMBO
The USTA Southern Combo Doubles program features men's and women's teams playing three doubles matches. The doubles teams use a combined NTRP rating that does not exceed the level on which they are playing.
*Estimated season timeframe (August - Early October)
LEAGUE TYPE
LOCAL LEAGUES
18 & Over
2.5, 5.5, 6.5, 7.5, 8.5, 9.5, 10.5
40 & Over
5.5, 6.5, 7.5, 8.5, 9.5
55 & Over
6.5, 7.5, 8.5
65 & Over
6.5, 7.5
FLEX (Non-Advancing Leagues)
Play singles and/or doubles against other people at your same NTRP rating. These leagues are more "social in nature", players only play locally and do not advance to State, Sectional, or National Championships. These leagues are a great way to meet people to play with!
*Estimated season timeframe (Spring, Summer, & Fall)
LEAGUE TYPE
LOCAL LEAGUES
Singles Men/Women
2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0
Doubles Men/Women
2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5
Mixed Doubles
5.0, 6.0, 7.0, 8.0, 9.0
2.0 LEAGUE (Non-Advancing Leagues)
Play singles and/or doubles against other Adult Beginers. These leagues are more "social in nature", players only play locally and do not advance to State, Sectional, or National Championships. These leagues are a great way to meet people to play with!
*Estimated season timeframe (Spring, Summer, & Fall)