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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 for the 2.5-3.0, 3.5 and 4.0 divisions. If there is enough of a demand we will consider adding a 4.5 division or Senior divisions. 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?
- League matches are played at Banning Park. Matches will start at 6:00pm on week nights - Monday, Tuesday and/or Thursday evenings
- AUGUST 2010 Tournament will be held at Delaware Tennis Center at Bellevue State Park, Friday, August 21st through Sunday, August 23rd.
- September one-day MIDDLETOWN Tournament will be held at Appoquinimink High School.
Cost ?
-League cost $30.00 per person per team.
- August 2010 Tournament cost - $25.00 per person per team.
- September one-day MIDDLETOWN Tournament cost $25.00 per person per team.
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@gmail.com) 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 2010:
SPRING TOURNAMENT - April 17-18, Delaware Tennis Center
SUMMER LEAGUE (late July - Sept) - Banning Park
AUGUST TOURNAMENT - August 14-15 , Delaware Tennis Center
Septmeber Middletown Tournament - Sunday, September, Appoquinimink High School
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.
Substitution players - Substitute players must be approved by the local league coordinators, can pay a reduced fee and are only allowed to play in one match. If a sub plays in more than one match they are subject to the full league fee as they are now eligible to play for that team at National Qualifier events and Nationals.
Complete Recreational League Rules link
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!
~alison and taya |
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