The USTA Northern Indiana District would like to thank each and every USTA League captain for their dedication and time to making the USTA League program a smashing success. Due to your time and effort each team experiences good sportsmanship, competition, and camaraderie. We believe all Midwest captains are winners! 

 

Check out the links below we have posted to keep you informed on the latest league news, request feedback from you on the program, and recognize our awesome districts and captains.

 

Captain Resources

• Being a USTA League Captain - A How To Guide
• TennisLink for Leagues/Team Management Tool*
• Accessing Team Reports
• USTA League iPhone App

*After you log in to TennisLink, under Quick Links, click on Team Management.
 

 

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.

 

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. ADVERTISEMENT 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).