Spring is the time of year so many look forward to. With the arrival of spring the outdoors seems to come to life. Flocks of geese fly overhead, song birds return along with warmer temperatures and green grass. No more snow!

Many local tennis players eagerly await the arrival of USTA’s USA Adult Tennis Leagues. For many, these leagues are the highlight of their tennis year. They run from mid-May through early July. In all,  close to 400 players compete in the year rouond USTA league system. If you are unfamiliar with these leagues, I will attempt to explain the Adult Leagues in a nutshell:

• We have both men and women leagues that compete at different levels according to ones rating.
• Locally, these levels range from 2.5-4.5.
• Each league or level has anywhere from 2-5 teams
• Matches consist of both singles and doubles play
• 2 singles and 3 doubles comprise a match
• Standings are kept. 
• Winners advance in a nation wide playoff system
• Each team has a captain. Captains play a vital role
• Leagues are both competitive and social!
• Matches typically take place Mon-Thurs after 5pm
• It is easy to join a team…yes you should play!

Besides adult leagues, there are Senior Leagues (50 & over) which will start in June, and Mixed Doubles Leagues which run January thru April. Dickey Sopchak & Reeta Hayes, our local league co-ordinators do a marvelous job in organizing and running these leagues.

Should you wish more information, please ask Reeta at 722-3491 or inquire at the desk. Should you wish to join a team, we have a sign-up sheet at the desk, or you may call or e-mail us at btc@tennisctr.com. Place USA adult leagues in the subject column. Dickey writes a monthly USTA newsletter which is posted right here on this website, keeping everyone up to date on the latest league developments