USTA New England's Social Tennis League offers the opportunity for young professionals ages 21-40 throughout New England to meet new people through the game of tennis. This league is a great way to improve your skills or get back into tennis in a fun, social environment. Our league places players on co-ed teams to play matches each week of the season. The first night is a hit around so players can get some practice in before matches start. Each league session concludes with awards and prizes given out to the winners and captains. 

Our Social Tennis League has four levels of play to do our best to get you fun and competitive matches. The four levels are beginner, recreational, intermediate and advanced. The beginner level is instruction based and is for new players or those who are looking for instruction on how to improve their skills. ADVERTISEMENT Recreational is open to all playing levels but is primarily for lower to mid-level players (a 2.5 to 3.5 in USTA rating terms). This league is the most social and great for players new to our league. The intermediate level is for higher level players, generally a 3.5 or 4.0 in USTA rating terms, that still want to be social but also want solid, more competitive matches. The advanced league is for our highest level players and while still social, the focus is on high-quality tennis, and you must be at least a 4.0 in USTA rating terms to join. If you are an advanced player, a 4.5 or above in USTA ratings, please sign up for the intermediate or advanced leagues so matches are not lopsided in the recreational league.  If you don’t have a USTA rating and are unsure of which league might be best for you, feel free to email us at: socialtennis@newengland.usta.com.  

Spring Season

We will be following local guidelines for COVID-19 protocols. Some towns may require the use of masks. We will communicate the local rules to players before the season begins.

Please refer to this Playing Tennis Safely Flyer. 

Players must also follow the USTA New England COVID-19 Policy for social leagues. 

Spring registration opens April 1. 

Spring Sites

Brighton, MA Mondays/Wednesdays - 2x/week - (Intermediate) - June 2 - 23 from 6 to 9 pm at Daly Field (This site is filled for spring)

*Brookline, MA Tuesdays (Recreational) - May 4 - June 15 from 6 to 9 pm at Waldstein Park (This site is filled for spring)

*Brookline, MA Thursdays (Intermediate) - May 6 - June 17 from 6 to 9 pm at Waldstein Park (This site is filled for spring)

Framingham, MA Wednesdays (Recreational) - May 5 - June 16 from 6 to 9 pm at Butterworth Park

Malden, MA Thursdays (Recreational) - May 6 - June 17 from 7 to 9 pm at Malden Catholic High School (This site is filled for spring)

Medford, MA Tuesdays (Recreational) - May 4 - June 15 from 6 to 8:30 pm at Playstead Park (This site is filled for spring)

New Haven, CT Thursdays (Recreational) - May 6 - June 17 from 6 to 9 pm at Wilbur Cross High School

Portland, ME Wednesdays (Recreational) - May 5 - June 16 from 6 to 8:30 pm at Deering Oaks Park

South Boston, MA Tuesdays (Recreational) - May 4 - June 15 from 6 to 8:30 pm at Moakley Park (This site is filled for spring)

South Boston, MA Wednesdays (Advanced) - May 5 - June 16 from 6 to 8:30 pm at Moakley Park (This site is filled for spring)

Worcester, MA Tuesdays (Recreational) - May 11 - June 15 from 6 to 9 pm at Quinsigamond State Park

*The price for both Brookline sites this spring has increased by $10 to cover the increase in court fees.

Please note that some sites do fill quickly, so if you aren't able to get a spot, email socialtennis@newengland.usta.com to be put on the waitlist.

Become a Site Coordinator

We are seeking site coordinators for our spring South Boston, MA and New Haven, CT sites.

Below are the responsibilities of a Site Coordinator:

• Run the first night of games and drills (we will provide the outline for you)
• Be able to attend at least 6 of the 7 weeks of the season
• Arrive 10-15 minutes early each night
• Give court assignments and take scores (we provide the team rosters and schedule)
• Be friendly and welcoming to all players, answer questions as needed
• Email scores after each week

Benefits:

• Free registration
• A Site Coordinator kit with clipboard and all materials you will need
• A site coordinator gift

If you would like to apply, please email socialtennis@newengland.usta.com and tell us about yourself and why you’d like to be a coordinator.

Want to play but don't have a racquet?

If you want to join the league but need a new racquet or don't have one you can use, email socialtennis@newengland.usta.com and we can help you borrow or buy one.