CAPTAIN INFORMATION
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We have countless captains that help make USTA League play possible in Northwestern Ohio. Learn more about what they do and find captain resources below!
League Contact: Amy Beaverson
Text or call (317) 941-3509 amy@midwest.usta.com for additional league information.
Click here for the captain's agreement to register your team and request a team number.
Resources:
Incentives:
Captains who recruit players are rewarded with money!
1 new 2.5 W or 5.0 - 3 court team: $125 (3 new players)
(55s or 65)
1 new 4 or 5 court teams: $150 (4 new players)
New players are defined as not playing in 2022. Apply for the incentive using our online form or print and complete the document here.
What it Means to Be a Captain:
Understand
- Be familiar with the structure, procedures and local league, sectional and national rules, as well as the general rules of tennis to keep your team informed.
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Be There!
- Attend all local league meetings and be in contact with your local league coordinator in case of any changes made to the league.
Find Interested Players
- Recruit enough players to field a complete team for every match.
Logistics
- Ensure that all players meet the eligibility requirements: Have a valid NTRP rating, USTA membership and be the minimum age for the league.
- Obtain a team number from your league coordinator.
- Distribute all materials to your team including: Team number, schedule of play, current rules and regulations and a list of team members with telephone numbers and emails.
- Confirm home and away matches and contact opposing team captains to confirm date and time of match. Assist your local league coordinator in rescheduling postponed or delayed matches.
- Organize all materials necessary for the team’s participation at the championship level, if your team qualifies.
Get Results In
- Record match results on TennisLink within 48 hours (per regulations).
