USTA Southern Combo Doubles

Lake Norman Tennis Association

Southern Combo Doubles

The Combo Doubles League is one of the fastest growing USTA adult programs in the Southern Section. Men’s & Women’s teams play 3 courts of doubles. Teams may have 6 players minimum, or 15 maximum, in leagues ranging from 2.5 to 10.5 skill levels.

Players & their partners use a combined NTRP rating that does not exceed the level of their league. For example, on a 7.5 team, a 4.0 player may play with a partner who has a 3.5 (or lower) rating. This format provides a chance to play with partners of different rating levels.

Teams compete locally to progress from local play to State & Sectional Championships!

 
NTRP Ratings Info

This league uses the NTRP rating system. Each player must have either a computer rating or must be self – rated.

 

  • If you’re not sure what your rating is, you can find it through Tennislink.
  • If you don’t have a rating, you can complete the ‘self – rate’ process found there.
 
Age Groups Offered

A player may play in a particular age group, as long as he / she turns the minimum age designation during the calendar year of registration.

  • 18 & Over
  • 40 & Over
  • 55 & Over
  • 65 & Over

*All players must be 18 years or older to play in the Adult leagues.

All players participating in USTA League are required to be USTA members. Click here to create a USTA account. League fees for all USTA League play are $29.15 ($20 Local League fee + $6 State Head Tax and a $3.15 TennisLink fee for a total of $29.15).

Refund Procedure – All players requesting a refund of their Local Fees and State Head Tax charges will be given a refund when requesting prior to their team’s first scheduled team match. The $3 Tennislink fee is nonrefundable. Request should be submitted to the Local League Coordinator.

If your team advances into Championship play, visit the Captain’s Corner / Player Resources for information.

Combo Levels of Play

Age GroupNTRP LevelAdvance to
18 & Over2.5/ 5.5/ 6.5/ 7.5/ 8.5/ 9.5/ 10.5Sectional
40 & Over5.5/ 6.5/ 7.5/ 8.5 9.5Sectional
55 & Over6.5/ 7.5/ 8.5Sectional
65 & Over6.5/ 7.5/ 8.5State

Combo Team Format

Combined LevelHighest Player Rating
5.02.5
5.53.0
6.53.5
7.54.0
8.55.0
9.55.5
10.56.0

Combo Doubles Season Schedule

ActionGroupDate
Team Registration BeginsAll Age GroupsJune 24
New Captains MeetingAll New CaptainsTBD
Team Registration EndsAll Age GroupsJuly 24
Earliest Start Date (depends on # of teams in flight)All Age GroupsAugust 10
Last Day to Add PlayersAll Age GroupsSeptember 30
State Championships 5.0/ 6.5/ 8.5 All Age GroupsOct 31 - Nov 3, 2024
Wilmington
5.5/ 7.5/ 9.5 All Age GroupsNov 7 - Nov 10, 2024
Wilmington

*Season start / end date is dependent on the number of teams that register in each flight. Team will have 6 matches minimum & 12 maximum.

Southern USTA Combo – Days of Play Offered

18 & OverWOMEN'S
NTRP LEVELDAYS / NIGHTS OFFERED
2.5WEDNESDAY AMWEDNESDAY PM
5.5THURSDAY AMTHURSDAY PM
6.5FRIDAY AMWEDNESDAY PM
7.5MONDAY AMTHURSDAY PM
8.5FRIDAY AM SATURDAY
9.5FRIDAY AM
40 & OverWOMEN'S
NTRP LEVELDAYS / NIGHTS OFFERED
5.5MONDAY PMTUESDAY AM
6.5MONDAY AMSATURDAYTUESDAY PM
7.5MONDAY PMFRIDAY AMSATURDAY
8.5MONDAY AMSUNDAY
9.5TBD
55 & OVERWOMEN'S
NTRP LEVELDAYS / NIGHTS OFFERED
6.5THURSDAY PMFRIDAY 11:00AM
7.5MONDAY 11:00AMMONDAY PMWEDNESDAY PM
8.5FRIDAY AMSATURDAY
18 & OverMEN'S
NTRP LEVELDAYS / NIGHTS OFFERED
5.5TUESDAY PM
6.5SATURDAY
7.5THURSDAY PM
8.5WEDNESDAY PM
9.5TUESDAY PM
40 & OVERMEN'S
NTRP LEVELDAYS / NIGHTS OFFERED
5.5THURSDAY PM
6.5WEDNESDAY PM
7.5TUESDAY PM
8.5SATURDAY
9.5SUNDAY
55 & OverMEN'S
NTRP LEVELDAYS / NIGHTS OFFERED
6.5THURSDAY PM
7.5MONDAY PMSATURDAY
8.5THURSDAY PM
Iris Ham

Iris Ham

USTA Adult & Growth League Coordinator