Adult Leagues | Northern
USTA League Tennis is the country’s largest recreational tennis league with more than 320,000 tennis players taking part each year. It provides organized, structured team matches for men and women of all ability levels. Levels are based on the National Tennis Rating Program (NTRP) and range from beginner (2.5) to advanced (5.0). All teams are set up according to players' NTRP rating and players are assured of facing someone of comparable ability. USTA Northern Adult Leagues feature local, area and sectional playoffs, culminating in a national championship.
If you love tennis, you'll love USTA League!
USTA Northern Adult Leagues are a great way to stay active, socialize and improve your game. Different age groups and different styles of play - like mixed doubles and more - are available to join. League offerings vary from section to section but most offer NTRP-level based play by age group. New players can self-rate to obtain an NTRP (National Tennis Rating Program) rating (please note that a USTA Account is needed to obtain a self-rating). Once you have an NTRP rating, you are ready to find a league and start playing!
Please see below for information on getting started and a listing of leagues currently offered in USTA Northern as well as League Regulations and 2023 Section Championship dates.
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I Want To Play USTA League Tennis! What Should I Do?
Step 1: Join the USTA Today
You must be a USTA member to play USTA League Tennis. Go to www.usta.com/membership or call (800) 990-USTA.
Step 2: Find Out Your NTRP Rating
A current USTA National Tennis Rating Program (NTRP) rating is required to play league tennis. If you are new to USTA League Tennis, or have not played in the last three years, you will need to self-rate If you need further help, contact a local tennis professional or someone within the USTA Northern office for assistance.
Step 3: Find A Team
There are many ways to find a team in your area including:
- Contact players and facilities in your area.
- USTA Northern’s Matchline which pairs players looking for teams with existing captains. To find a team, contact matchline@northern.usta.com.
- Contact your USTA Northern Area League Coordinators:
Rochester: Jodi Kruse (507) 269-6344 or jmkruse.leagues@gmail.com
Rapid City: Lori Keller (605) 381-5939 or lori.keller@rbc.com
Eau Claire: Joan Bachmeier (715) 577-8347 or bachmeierjoan3@gmail.com
Fargo/Sioux Falls/Bismarck: Aaron Holland (952) 358-3293 or aaron@northern.usta.com
Twin Cities: Aaron Holland (952) 358-3293 or aaron@northern.usta.com
Step 4: Sign Up
Once you find a team, the captain will give you a team number. Take that team number, as well as your USTA membership number, and visit TennisLink. Click on USTA League Tennis, then on Register For A Team. You will then enter your USTA number and a team number. Once you do that and pay your fee, you are ready to play USTA League Tennis!
What Leagues Does USTA Northern Offer?
- Single-gender teams for men and women 40 and over.
- Match format consists of one singles and four doubles for 3.0, 3.5, 4.0 and 4.5+ NTRP levels.
- Local league winners advance to Sectional championships and potentially a National Championship.
- Single-gender teams for men and women 55 and over.
- Match format consists of three doubles positions and teams are a combined rating of the two players at the 6.0, 7.0, 8.0 and 9.0 levels (i.e. – 3.0 rating + 4.0 rating = 7.0 combined rating). Partner combined NTRP rating cannot exceed the level of the team.
- Local league winners advance to Sectional championships and potentially a National Championship.
- Single-gender teams for men and women 65 and over.
- Match format consists of three doubles positions and teams are a combined rating of the two players at the 6.0, 7.0, 8.0 and 9.0 levels (i.e. – 3.0 rating + 4.0 rating = 7.0 combined rating). Your total NTRP rating cannot exceed the level of the team.
- Local league winners advance to Sectional championships and potentially a National Invitational Championship.
- For men and women 18 years of age and older.
- Match format consists of three doubles positions and teams are formed with one man and one woman combining for a rating of 6.0, 7.0, 8.0, 9.0 or 10.0. Partners combined NTRP cannot exceed level of team.
- Local league winners advance to Sectional championships and potentially a National Championship.
- For men and women 40 years of age and older.
- Match format consists of three doubles positions and teams are formed with one man and one woman combining for a rating of 6.0, 7.0, 8.0, 9.0 or 10.0. Partners combined NTRP rating cannot exceed level of team.
- Local league winners advance to Sectional championships and potentially a National Championship.
- This is an outdoor flex league and is offered at the 2.5 - 5.0 levels
- You must play at your current NTRP level (no playing up)
- You may have 1-2 players on your team and the cost to register is $16
- This league requires at least 4 teams in a flight, and matches are played at the facility of your choosing
- Learn more about Tennisligaen here
USTA Flex Leagues offer a flexible play opportunity for players to play where and when it suits them. Each player is matched with a new opponent every two weeks and are responsible for scheduling their own matches.
All leagues cost $25 to join and are 10 weeks, starting on May 13, 2024 and ending July 21, 2024.
Vikings Lakes (Eagan, MN)
Format: Coed - Singles
Where: Vikings Lakes Tennis Courts
Sioux Falls, SD
Format: Men’s/Women’s - Singles
Fargo, ND
Format: Men’s/Women’s - Singles
Grand Forks, ND
Format: Men’s/Women’s - Singles
How to Register:
- Search for: Fargo, Grand Forks, Sioux Falls, or Viking Lakes
- Select the league and hit Join
Questions? Contact Aaron Holland at aaron@northern.usta.com, or send an email to ustaflex@scalasports.com.
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