USTA League Tennis – Southeastern Michigan
USTA Leagues are part of a National adult recreational tennis program for men and women players. League play is offered in several skill levels from novice to advanced abilities. USTA Leagues offer singles and doubles team competition from local, district and sectional levels, culminating with a National Championship played in one of several locations.
USTA Leagues are open to all USTA members, ages 18 and over, whose playing skills meet the eligibility standards of any one of seven levels of play. These are defined by the National Tennis Rating Program and include: 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, and Open. Some doubles leagues offer competitions based on the combined ratings of partners and include: 6.0, 7.0, 8.0, 9.0 and 10.0.
- Adult Leagues are offered in 4 categories: 18 & Over, 40 & Over, 55 & Over, and 65 & Over
- Mixed Leagues are offered in 3 categories: 18 & Over, 40 & Over, and 55 & Over
- Locally we also offer Combo Doubles,Team Singles, Tri-Level Doubles , and Adult 18-39.
- Players must be at least 18 years old for these leagues. (Team Singles do not progress to championships)
Wessen Indoor Tennis Club is a host for league competition. Teams are declared and organized by captains. If you are interested in captaining a team out of Wessen ITC, please contact us at info@wessenitc.com, or call 248-253-9300. If you would like us to help you find a team, please contact us. We can pass your information along to one of our captains that may be looking for additional players.
FALL LEAGUES
Fall Leagues – Teams are declared in August with matches played from September to December. Team formats are dictated by the District Office, and may vary from year-to-year.
SEMTA USTA LEAGUE FALL 2023:
- Combo Doubles (18 & over) – 3 courts
- New Men’s Level – 5.5 men’s combo = 3.0 + 2.5 player combinations or 2.5 + 2.5 is also OK
- Team Singles (18 & over) – 3 courts
- Mixed Doubles – 55 & Over – 3 courts
Key Dates for the Fall:
Team Numbers Available: NOW! – just send me a list of league type, level, and captain name
Team Minimums Due: Noon – September 12th
Schedules Released: September 27th
Captains Webinars: Thursday, September 21 @ 12:00 PM; Thursday, September 21 @ 6:00 pm
Matches Begin: Weekends – October 6, 7, 8
Day Leagues: Day Singles October 3; Combo October 4
Last Date of Season: Day Leagues – December 13; Weekends – December 15-16-17
2023 Combo Doubles – 3 courts of doubles – $18 per match
- Levels offered: 5.5, 6.5, 7.5, 8.5
- Women – Day League – plays on Wednesday*
- Women – Weekend League – plays on Saturday & Sunday*#
- Men – Weekend League – plays on Saturday & Sunday#
- New Men’s Level – 5.5 Men’s Combo
All combinations are allowed – no limitations between partners. Only rule is that when added together ratings cannot exceed the league level.
*Women may play on either a day team or a weekend team of the same level.
Last year’s day league was just at 7.5. Previous years we have also had 6.5.
#Friday night can be used as a “last resort” and may help avoid football Saturdays in AA
2023 Team Singles – 3 courts of timed singles – $20 per match
- Players must play at their level – no one may play up
- Matches are timed at 1.5 hours
- Women may only play on 1 team – either a day team or a weekend team
- Levels offered: 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5+ (5.0 player must play only #1 spot)
- Our 2.5 Singles League is co-ed
- Women – Day League – plays on Tuesday (we have not had day leagues for several sessions)
- Women – Weekend League – plays on Saturday & Sunday#
- Men – Weekend League – plays on Saturday & Sunday#
#Friday night can be used as a “last resort” and may help avoid football Saturdays in AA
2023 55 & Over Mixed Doubles – 3 courts of mixed doubles – $18 per match
- Levels Offered – 6.0, 7.0, 8.0
- Players must be 55 anytime in 2023
- Matches played on Sundays.
- Midwest Playoff – February 23-25, 2024 Clubs at River City-Racquet Club South, Peoria IL
- National Invitational – March 22-24, 2024 Scottsdale Ranch Park, Scottsdale
WINTER LEAGUES
Winter Leagues – Teams are declared in November/December with matches played from January to April. Team formats are dictated by the District Office, and may vary from year-to-year. End of year ratings for adults are published the first week of December – team numbers are distributed to teams after ratings have been published.
WINTER 2023 (LAST YEAR’S INFO)
- Three Winter League Choices: 40+ Mixed Doubles; Tri-Level; Singles
- Matches begin the weekend of January 27
- Date for team minimums still TBD
40 & Over Mixed Doubles – 3 courts of doubles
Levels available: 6.0, 7.0, 8.0, 9.0
Matches played on the weekends – Friday/Saturday/Sunday
District Championships late April or early May
SE Michigan Tri-Level Showdown – 3 courts of doubles
Levels available – add player ratings together
Matches played on the weekends – Friday/Saturday/Sunday
No Playoffs
Men
Division 1 9.5, 8.5, 7.5
Division 2 7.5, 6.5, 6.0
Women
Division 1 9.5, 8.5, 7.5
Division 2 7.5, 6.5, 5.5
Team Singles – 3 courts of singles – timed matches 1.5 hours
Levels available
- Coed 2.5 only
- Men 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5+
- Women 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5+
*NOTE: Singles players must play at level – no one may play up.
SUMMER LEAGUES
Summer Leagues – Teams are declared in March with matches played from May to August. Team formats are dictated by the District Office, and may vary from year-to-year.
SUMMER 2023 (LAST YEAR’S INFO)
Details to come….
- Adult 18 & Over: Men & Women’s 2.5-5.0+
- Adult 40 & Over: Men & Women’s 3.0-4.5+
- Adult 55 & Over: 6.0-9.0
- Adult 65 & Over: 6.0-8.0
- Mixed 18 & Over: 6.0, 7.0, 8.0, 9.0, 10.0
- Tri-Level: 3.5, 4.0 & 4.5 (begins in August)
Adult League Descriptions
18 & Over: Five courts* (2 singles courts and 3 doubles courts) compete in matches once-per-week starting in May. Flight winners progress to District Championships in August.
*2.5 and 5.0+ play three courts (1 singles court & 2 doubles courts)
40 & Over: Five courts (2 singles courts & 3 doubles courts) compete in matches once-per-week starting in May. Flight winners progress to District Championships at the end of July.
55 & Over: Combined levels (doubles team player ratings added together.) Three courts (3 doubles courts) compete in matches once-per-week starting in May. Flight winners progress to District Championships in August/September.
65 & Over: Combined levels (doubles team player ratings added together.) Three courts (3 doubles courts) compete in matches once-per-week on Fridays during the day starting in May. Flight winners may advance to further play, which could include a State Championship and/or Sectional Championship. Any advancing play would occur in the fall.
Mixed Doubles Leagues
18 & Over: Combined levels (doubles team player ratings added together.) Three courts compete in matches once-a-week on Friday nights starting at the end of June. Flight winners progress to District Championships in August/September.
40 & Over: Combined levels (doubles team player ratings added together.) Three courts compete in matches once-a-week on Friday nights starting in May. Flight winners progress to District Championships in July.
Singles Leagues
18 & Over: The league consists of 3 courts of singles. Players must play at their rating in this league. Matches will be best of 2 sets with a Match Tiebreak (10-point) played if each player wins a set. Matches are limited to 90 minutes in length.
Tri-Level: League play begins in August. Separate men’s and women’s teams – 18 & Over. Division 1 [3.5, 4.0, 4.5] Division 2 [2.5, 3.0 & 3.5]. Division 1 has a Midwest Championship.