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What is World TeamTennis? - World TeamTennis (WTT) is co-ed teams competing in a format that consists of 6 no-ad sets that are played to 6 games. This allows men and women to compete in an exciting fast-paced format. WTT gives you a chance to play singles, doubles and mixed doubles as part of team. WTT uses rules that include player substitutions at any time, cumulative game scoring and a fast paced format that keeps the action rolling! Teams are encouraged to coach and support from the sidelines. It's about competition, but laced with huge doses of fun and good sportsmanship.
Format - Matches are a round robin format consisting of one set each of men's and women's singles, men's and women's double and two sets of mixed doubles. Total games won from all sets determine the match winner. Substitutions and coaching are allowed during the match. Teams consist of a minimum of two (2) men and two (2) women with a maximum of ten (10) players per team. WTT is open to all adults 18 and over. There must be at least 4 teams in each level. The number of matches played depends on the number of teams.
Levels (divisions) of Play - WTT uses the USTA rating system. We are accepting registration at the 2.5-3.0, 3.5 and 4.0 levels. If there is enough of a demand we will consider adding a 4.5 level. To determine a team rating you take the NTRP rating of the top two men and top two women players on your team. Example:
Joe - 4.5 Mary - 3.5
Tom - 4.5 Jill - 3.5
Bill - 4.0 Gail - 3.5
Jim - 3.5 Joan - 3.0
The best two men and two women are 4.5 + 4.5 + 3.5 + 3.5 = 16. 16 divided by 4 = 4.0.
This team would register for the Advanced (4.0-4.5) division.
Where are matches played?
- APRIL 2008 Tournament to be held at the Delaware Tennis Center at Bellevue State Park, April 19 - April 20.
- League matches are played at Banning Park. Matches will start at 6:00pm on week nights.
- August Tournament to be held at the Delaware Tennis Center at Bellevue State Park, August 16 - August 17, 11:00 to sunset.
Cost ?
- August 2008 Tournament cost - $30.00 per person.
-League cost - $30.00.
How to register - Online.
-When you register online via the Internet site you will be emailed WTT benefits and league info.
-You can register as an individual who needs a team, as a group of individuals who want to play together (please make a note in the comment section who you want to be placed with) or a complete team (please make a note of the players on your team). If you register as an individual needing a team, please realize that we will not contact you regarding your team assignment until after all registrations are in. Please be assured that we will contact you and you will be assigned a team, so keep the dates open and plan on playing.
-If you are joining an established team you will be able to identify that team as part of the registration process.
-When we form new teams to accommodate everyone, one of the players must be willing to be captain.
PAYMENTS can be made online via PAYPAL (playwtt@comcast.net) or you can mail payments to: Alison Moran, 1411 Athens Road, Wilmington, DE 19803. PLEASE make checks payable to "ALISON MORAN".
What if I don't have a team or captain? - You could become the captain and form a team. Or, if you don't have a team but wish to play, we can try to find an existing team for you in any given season or tournament. We will make the effort but can't guarantee that you will be placed. However, we will not be able to form teams from the all the individuals who registered until after the registration deadline. PLEASE plan on playing in the event for which you registered. We have not yet not been able to find a team for someone who registered as an individual.
Events planned in 2008:
SPRING TOURNAMENT - April 19-20, Delaware Tennis Center
SUMMER TOURNAMENT - August 16 - 17, Delaware Tennis Center
SUMMER LEAGUE (late July - Sept) - July 21st - September 18th, Banning Park
How to qualify for a National Qualifier - Winning teams advance to the WTT National Qualifier. Your team is eligible to participate in a NQ for up to 1 year from the ending date of your league or tournament. For every 4 teams in any official WTT local league division, 1 team will be eligible to participate in a NQ.
Weather -
Weather related to Tournament play - Please check email and this site for updates. If the weather is bad and we end up playing indoors, the format will be changed to a one-court format with sets played to 5 games. There will also be an additional fee to be paid to the indoor facility.
Weather related to League play - For rain-outs, please contact your opposing team's captain. When you decide on a make up date, please email us the details. For any problems, please contact us.
THANK YOU!
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