New England Social Tennis League
If you’re looking to play more tennis and socialize with people in your area, you've come to the right place. In our leagues, the focus is FUN. It's a great place to meet new people and improve your tennis game!
We have leagues designed for young professionals ages 21-40 as well as 21 & over leagues to expand our reach to all.
How does the league work? The first night of each season is filled with tennis games like King of the Court and Around the World. This night is designed for you to get practice in before matches start and to meet the other people in your league. In the following weeks we play doubles matches once a week on co-ed teams.
All levels are welcome and we're happy to help you find the right fit. Email socialtennis@newengland.usta.com with any questions.
For more information on the format of our league, see our FAQs and Rules & Regulations linked below.
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Social League Rules & Regulations
Upcoming Events
St. Patrick's Day Hitting & Rating Event
- Saturday, March 18th from 3-5:30 pm
- Wayside Athletic Club, Marlborough, MA
- This event is geared towards players new to our league or players looking to have their playing level assessed for the upcoming season. It's also a great time to get some hitting in before our outdoor season!
- Saturday, April 1st from 3-6 pm
- Spark Fitness and Tennis Club, Andover, MA
- This event is geared towards new players to our league or players looking to have their playing level verified for the upcoming season. It's also a great time to get some hitting in before our outdoor season!
High Intermediate Doubles Tournament
- Saturday, April 22nd from 12-4 pm
- Wayside Athletic Club, Marlborough, MA
- Grab a partner for a fun and competitive double elimination tournament
Intermediate Singles Tournament
- Saturday, April 22nd from 12-4 pm
- Smith College, Northampton, MA
- Grab a partner for a fun and competitive double elimination tournament
Intermediate Doubles Tournament
- Saturday, June 10th from 12-4 pm
- University of New Haven, West Haven, CT
- Grab a partner for a fun and competitive double elimination tournament
Intermediate Doubles Tournament
- Saturday, July 29th from 12-4 pm
- Deering Oaks Park, Portland, ME
- Grab a partner for a fun and competitive double elimination tournament
Registration Details
Once spring registration opens on April 5 at 3pm, click the link for the site you want to register for. If you are a new player to our league, make sure you have your USTA login set up in advance here (it is free and you don't need a USTA membership to play). Since our Boston area sites are in such high demand, we are capping registration at one site per person.
If the registration page for your desired site says "Course Unavailable" that means that site is currently full -- please email us to be entered into the lottery (please include your playing level in your email). Please note: you may only enter the lottery if you are not already registered for another site. We will be saving 3-5 spots in select Boston area leagues for the lottery (sites are denoted with a * below). The lottery will be drawn on Monday, April 10 at 12pm and you will be notified by email if you were selected for a league. You may enter the lottery for multiple sites. If you were not selected from the lottery, you will automatically be moved to our waitlist for your desired site(s).
- If you want to be added to the waitlist to join a site or to sub in occasionally, please fill out this form (do not email us).
Spring 2023
*Please read through the level descriptions and related links below before registering for a league.
Beginner
East Boston, MA Thursday, 6-7:15 pm (click here)
East Boston, MA Thursday, 7:30-8:45 pm (click here)
Jamaica Plain, MA Wednesday, 6-7:15 pm (click here)
Jamaica Plain, MA Wednesday, 7:30-8:45 pm (click here)
Recreational
Belmont, MA Thursday 21+ (click here) – registration currently open
Biddeford, ME Thursday 21+ (click here) – registration currently open
*Cambridge, MA Tuesday 21-40 (click here)
*Charlestown, MA Friday 21-40 (click here) – email us for a $10 discount code if you are a Mel Stillman member
Framingham, MA Wednesday 21-40 (click here)
Framingham, MA Wednesday 40+ (click here)
Malden, MA Thursday 21+ (click here)
Manchester, NH Thursday 21+ (click here)
*Medford, MA Wednesday 21-40 (click here)
Medway, MA Thursday 21+ (click here) – registration currently open
New Haven, CT Thursday 21-45 (click here)
*North End Boston, MA Tuesday 21-40 (click here)
Northampton, MA Wednesday 18+ (click here)
Norwell, MA Thursday 21+ (click here) – registration currently open for residents; will open on 3/22 for non-residents
Portland, ME Wednesday 21-45 (click here)
Portsmouth, NH Thursday 21+ (click here) – registration currently open
*South Boston, MA Tuesday 21-40 (click here)
Worcester, MA Tuesday 21-45 (click here)
Intermediate
Brighton, MA Monday 21-40 (click here)
Brighton, MA Wednesday 21-40 (click here)
*Brookline, MA Thursday 21-40 (click here)
*East Boston, MA Wednesday 21-40 (click here)
Jamaica Plain, MA Tuesday 21+ (click here)
Manchester, NH Thursday 21+ (click here)
*Medford, MA Tuesday 21-40 (click here)
New Haven, CT Thursday 21-45 (click here)
*North End Boston, MA Thursday 21-40 (click here)
Portland, ME Wednesday 21-45 (click here)
*Somerville, MA Tuesday 21-40 (click here)
*Somerville, MA Thursday 21-40 (click here)
Wayland, MA Tuesday 21-40 (click here)
Advanced
*South Boston, MA Wednesday 21-40 (click here)
If you are interested in joining the Social League next spring, send a message to socialtennis@newengland.usta.com. We will add you to our email list so you'll get all news and information.
*Levels of Play
Beginner: This program offers instruction from a coach as a way to get started before playing Social League. This program is best for those who have never picked up a racquet before or who want to learn the fundamentals of tennis.
Recreational: This is our most popular and most social league! Open to all playing levels but primarily for lower to mid-level players (2.5 to 3.5 NTRP ratings). This level is great for players new to our league. You must be able to serve, rally, and keep score at a minimum.
Intermediate: This level is for higher-level players (3.5 or 4.0 NTRP ratings) that want to be social but also want solid, more competitive matches. This is the level for most former high school or college club or varsity players.
Advanced: This division is for our highest-level players (4.0 to 5.0 NTRP ratings) and while still social, the focus is on high-quality tennis. This would be ideal for a high-level former college club or varsity player.
Site Coordinators
Coordinators play for free and are responsible for bringing the match balls each week (provided by us) and recording scores from all matches. We are seeking coordinators at the following spring sites:
- Biddeford, ME Thursday recreational
- Portsmouth, NH Thursday recreational
- Jamaica Plain Tuesday intermediate
- South Boston Tuesday recreational
Please email us at socialtennis@newengland.usta.com if you are interested in coordinating.
Want to play but don't have a racquet?
If you want to join the league but need a racquet, email socialtennis@newengland.usta.com and we can help you.