Spring 2008
This Challenge Ladder is a great way to meet more tennis players at your level and get to play at your own convenience.
Greenville area tennis players will be able to participate in a truly active tennis challenge ladder for the spring season beginning March 24, 2008. The program will last eight weeks and trophieswill be handed out at the end of the season (outlined below). The challenge ladder will rank players weekly using computer points similar to the way that pros are ranked.
Men & Women: Open Advance (3.5) Intermediate (3.0) Beginner (2.5)
Players set their own matches at their convenience and can play as often as they want, wherever they want. The more you play, the more points you receive to improve your ranking.
The Challenge Ladder begins March 31 and ends May 25.
Trophies will be handed out on May 31 for each division:
- First, second and third places
- Most Active (played the most number of matches)
- Most Dominant (highest percentage of games won, must play a minimum of 3 matches)
- Most Aggressive (most number of challenges above their ranking, must play a minimum of 3 matches)
Registration fee: $15
To register online, please click on Online Entry on the left. To pay online, click on Pay Online on the left. Once your payment has been received, your registration will be approved.
Rating Your Ability
Players will determine their division level by self-rating their ability using the National Tennis Rating Program (NTRP) described below. A player may play above his or her level (if compuranked) but not below.
2.5 This player is learning to judge where the ball is going although court coverage is weak. This player can sustain a short rally of slow pace with other players of the same ability.
3.0 This player is fairly consistent when hitting medium-paced shots but is not comfortable with all strokes and lacks execution when trying for directional control, depth or power.
3.5 This player has achieved improved stroke dependability with directional control on moderate shots but still lacks depth and variety. This player exhibits more aggressive net play and has improved court coverage.
4.0 This player has dependable strokes, including directional control and depth on both forehand and backhand sides on moderate shots, plus the ability to use lobs, overheads, approach shots and volleys with some success. Rallies may be lost due to impatience.
4.5 This player has begun to master the use of power and spins and is beginning to handle pace, has sound footwork, can control depth of shots, and beginning to vary game plan according to opponents. This player tends to over-hit on difficult shots.
For more information click on the Challenge Ladder on the drop down menu to the left of your screen or contact Rick Martin at (704)544-6698 or dcta@downeastcta.org.
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