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USTA Leagues are the country’s largest recreational tennis league. There are leagues available for all ages and skill. We are here to help you get you started and find a team today!
Getting Started
Getting started with USTA Florida Leagues is easy. We are here to help. Start with the steps below.
USTA Florida offers a variety of leagues throughout Florida. There are a couple of ways to find local leagues:
- Visit our Local Play Directory and choose your County to find League play options
- Visit our Places to Play Directory to find facilities in your area that have League play
- Contact us for assistance
If you are not a USTA Member already, click the button below to join today!
USTA Florida Leagues uses the NTRP rating program so teams and players will compete against others of equal levels. Players new to the USTA League Program must self-rate by clicking the link above and answering just a few short questions. (Already have a rating? Skip this step)
NTRP Ratings
A common question for new players joining USTA League is: “What level of play do I sign up for?” The USTA uses the National Tennis Rating Program (NTRP) for determining levels of competition for USTA League.
Check out the video playlists below for examples of the play type characteristics for the various NTRP Levels for Men & Women.
NTRP Video Examples & Walk-Throughs
Check out the videos below for examples of player characteristics in the various NTRP Levels and walk-throughs of how players can self-rate as well as the rating appeals process.
NTRP Levels Examples - Male
Check out examples of players at various NTRP levels demonstrating groundstrokes, volleys, overheads and serves. After lunching the video click the drop-down in the video to view each NTRP level.
NTRP Levels Examples - Female
Check out examples of players at various NTRP levels demonstrating groundstrokes, volleys, overheads and serves. After lunching the video click the drop-down in the video to view each level.
How To Get An NTRP Rating
Check out this video that will walk you trough the steps to take for player in order to get their initial NTRP rating via the self rate process.
How to appeal an NTRP Rating
Occassionally players may wish to appeal their NTRP rating for a variety of reasons. Check out this video to learn more about the steps a player can take in order to appeal their NTRP rating.
Types Of Leagues
USTA Florida Adult Men/Women, Mixed Doubles, Combo, & Tri-Level leagues offer local league competition for a variety of ages and ratings while also providing the opportunity to advance to the next level of competition. Check out the explanations below of more information about each offering.
*Does not advance to a National Championship but teams do have an opportunity to advance to an Invitational.
Adult Men/Women
Adult Leagues are for men and women 18 years of age or older, with Sectional Championship layers culminating in a chance to compete for a National Championship for most age brackets.
USTA Florida offers the following Adult Men & Women Leagues:
- Adult 18 & Over
- Adult 40 & Over
- Adult 55 & Over
- Adult 65 & Over*
Mixed Doubles
Mixed Doubles Leagues are for men and women 18 years of age or older, with Sectional Championship layers for most age brackets culminating in a a chance to compete for a National Championship.
USTA Florida offers the following Mixed Leagues:
- Mixed 18 & Over
- Mixed 40 & Over
- Mixed 55 & Over*
Combo
Combo men and women doubles teams use the combined NTRP rating of each partner. Teams compete locally with the top teams advancing to the Sectional Championship.
USTA Florida offers the following Combo Leagues:
- Combo 18 & Over
- Combo 50 & Over
Tri-Level
If you want to play with friends but are all at different NTRP levels or if you are having a hard time getting enough people together to form a team, Tri-Level is for you. Play doubles with your friends, while on a team consisting of 3 or more NTRP levels.
USTA Florida offers a Sectional Playoff each year for Tri-Level teams. Teams competing at the 3.5/4/0/4.5 level have an opportunity to advance to a Tri-Level Invitational Championship.
Social Leagues
USTA Florida adult social leagues and play events are stress-free, fun, and social tennis play. Organized in 4-6 week leagues or one-time events, social play offers the fun and sociability of tennis without a multiple-month commitment.
Start A Social League
Are you interested in adding new play opportunities for adults to your facility or community? We are here to help. Click the button below to find out more about social play programs, resources available, and how to get assistance getting started.
Section & National Championships
Each year the best recreational teams in the state face off in a celebration of tennis competition. New champions are crowned, new friendships are born, and (in most leagues) the winners move on to compete in the National Championships.
Recommended Hotels
Hotel and reservation information for Florida Sectional tournaments will be included with the details of each tournament listing. Use the “Florida Section Schedule” button to go to the list of tournaments.
Upcoming USTA Florida League Section Championships Events
4 May
Captain Resources
Captains are volunteers and the backbone of USTA Florida Leagues. They work tirelessly to build local teams full of fun, friendships, and great competition.
Get access to the resources you need as a USTA Florida League Captain available to you at home or court-side.
Recognize A Captain Today
Our ‘Volunteer of the Month’ program recognizes those volunteers that go above and beyond to further the growth of tennis in their communities. Use the “Nominate a Captain Today” to recognize a Captain and share the great job they do.
Have Questions or Need Assistance?
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