Heat Up the Courts
A holiday tennis tournament event for seniors -- the HOTTIES Challenge -- was held Saturday, December 10, at Quince Orchard Swim and Tennis Club in Gaithersburg. Trophies, gifts, raffle, and holiday food and drink were all part of the evening's fun.
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Summer Womens Tri-Level
Tri-Level Leagues
MCTA is pleased to offer an exciting new format for Fall play -- gender-based Men's and Women's Tri-Level leagues. A Tri-Level league match consists of three individual doubles matches: court #1 for 4.5-rated players, court #2 for 4.0-rated players, and court #3 for 3.5-rated players. Hence, each team consists of players from each of these NTRP-rating categories. Because the team consists of multiple levels, players can continue to play together as a team even if their rating levels change. Tri-Level teams organize in the late summer. Match play will run from mid-September to no later than December 18, depending on the number of teams registered and the number of league matches those teams desire.
Captains may review the status of their Deposit account, including debits-credits for default courts, by clicking here. Report any discrepancies to Dave Pullen for review/reconciliation.
If you are interested in joining a team, contact MCTA 2011 Tri-Level league coordinator Fiona Carson.
Tri-Level FAQ
1. Does the MAS "2-player rule" apply to Tri-Level leagues? Yes -- but remember, MAS rule 11.d applies when two leagues are in the same Division and the same season. If there is no overlap in the match schedules, then no violation of rule 11.d has occurred.
2. Do Tri-Level League matches count towards a player's NTRP rating? Yes.
3. Are there District or Section Rules governing Tri-Level Leagues? Both Mid-Atlantic Section and Maryland District 2011 league rules address Tri-Level league issues. MAS rules require a roster to contain at least 3 players from each level. Maryland rules allow for Tri-Level teams to carry a maximum of 22 players.
4. What is the correct order of play in a Tri-Level match? Court #1 is designated for 4.5 players; Court #2 for 4.0 players; and Court #3 for 3.5 players.
5. Is there any limitation to "playing up?" While Tri-Level teams span several NTRP levels, Tri-Level players expect competitive matches. For this reason, at least one player from each team must be rated at the level for the court, AND a player may "play up" only if no one playing a lower court has a higher rating.
