Tennis Association of Central Kentucky - League summary

Overview of Leagues

Adult League

This popular league is usually divided into two sessions: Winter and Spring, each consisting of approximately 2.5 months of play. Match results from Adult League have the most significant contribution to a player's NTRP rating. A select number of top-performing teams from each flight have the opportunity to move on to represent Lexington at the State ("District") Championships and beyond.

Format Age / NTRP Location Cost
2 Singles, 3 Doubles

18+ 2.5 → 1 Singles, 2 Doubles
All 55+ → 3 Doubles
18+, 40+, 55+
NTRP 2.5 and up
Indoors $25 + court fees

Fun League

Only offered for 18+, this league emphasizes fun over competition and match results do not count towards NTRP ratings. There are also no championship advancements. This league is offered alongside Adult League in the Winter and Spring and then again by itself in the Fall.

Format Age / NTRP Location Cost
1 singles, 2 doubles 18+
NTRP 3.0 and up
Indoors $25 + court fees

Tri-Level League

This one-weekend league in Lexington allows players from three consecutive ratings (e.g. 3.0, 3.5, and 4.0) to form a team. Each team fields a Doubles court comprised of players from each rating for each match. While the results do not count towards NTRP ratings, top teams advance to higher level championships.

Format Age / NTRP Location Cost
3 doubles, 1 of each rating 18+, 40+, 55+
NTRP 2.5 and up
Indoors $25 + court fees

Mixed Doubles League

Team matches are played on three male/female Doubles courts at combined NTRP ratings. The sum of ratings does not exceed the rating category (e.g. 3.5 + 3.5 = 7.0). While the results do not count towards NTRP ratings, top teams advance to higher level championships.

Format Age / NTRP Location Cost
3 doubles with combined ratings 18+, 40+, 55+
court total 5.0 and up
Outdoors $31

Combo League

Team matches are played on three Doubles courts at combined NTRP ratings. The sum of ratings does not exceed the rating category (e.g. 4.0 + 4.5 = 8.5).While the results do not count towards NTRP ratings, top teams advance to higher level championships.

Format Age / NTRP Location Cost
3 doubles, unequal ratings per court
5.0 flight will have equal ratings (2.5 players)
18+ → court total 5.0 and up
40+, 55+ → 6.5 and up
Outdoors $31

Singles League

Team matches are played on three Singles courts. These results do not count towards NTRP ratings and there are no championship advancements.

Format Age / NTRP Location Cost
3 singles 18+ → 2.5 and up
40+, 55+ → 3.0 and up
4.5 level may have one 5.0 player; that player must play court #1
Outdoors $31

2.0 Beginner League

An adult 18+ teaching league with some instruction available during match play.