Junior Team Tennis

1. Recruit players and send them information about the program and session. 
2. Register team online via the appropriate session Team Entry Form found above in the Session Information area. A team number will be sent to you via email once your registration is complete and there are enough other teams in your division.
3. All Junior Team Tennis captains are required to complete SafePlay Training and Criminal Background check as well as renew it every year. Captains will not be able to see their team information or enter any scores until this is complete and the background check is approved. Once you have been approved, WMTA will send you your team information. Click HERE to complete or renew your SafePlay certification.
4. Distribute team number and sign-up instructions to players. Sign-up instructions are located under the session information for your program.
5. Familiarize yourself with the Junior Team Tennis Guidelines so that you are prepared to support your players and parents throughout the season
6. The schedules for each session will be sent to Team Captains. Please distribute the schedule to your players and parents once you receive it from WMTA.

Team Captains have pre-match and match day responsibilities for their team. The following is a checklist of important steps that Team Captains must take, as well as appropriate corresponding paperwork.

Pre-Match Responsibilities (for non-advancing leagues):

• At least three days before each match, confirm player availability. Once you confirm that the minimum requirement of players are available for the match, contact the opposing captain to confirm the match and minimum player requirement
• If you are unable to attend a match, assign an acting captain and distribute contact information to players and the opposing captain
• Set line up and have prepared for match.
• Lineup/scorecard based on age division, as well as instructions on how to set a line up are below.

Scorecards:

• In-house league scorecard

How to Set a Lineup:

• Three Players
• Four Players
• Five Players
• Six Players

Match Day Responsibilities (for in-house leagues):

• Exchange line-up with opposing captain 10 minutes prior to the start of the match.
• Keep time for matches and warn players when they have 5 minutes remaining.
• Record scores post-match.
• Serve as an on-site resource for players and parent.
• Enter scores into TennisLink within 24 hours of match completion.
  • Please note that Team Captain's cannot enter scores or see team information until all Safe Play requirements (training video and background check) have been completed.

How to Enter Scores on TennisLink