USTA Southern Combo Doubles
Lake Norman Tennis AssociationSouthern 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 is $24 + $3 Tennislink fee for a total of $27.
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 Group | NTRP Level | Advance to |
|---|---|---|
| 18 & Over | 2.5/ 5.5/ 6.5/ 7.5/ 8.5/ 9.5/ 10.5 | Sectional |
| 40 & Over | 5.5/ 6.5/ 7.5/ 8.5 9.5 | Sectional |
| 55 & Over | 6.5/ 7.5/ 8.5 | Sectional |
| 65 & Over | 6.5/ 7.5/ 8.5 | State |
Combo Team Format
| Combined Level | Highest Player Rating |
|---|---|
| 5.0 | 2.5 |
| 5.5 | 3.0 |
| 6.5 | 3.5 |
| 7.5 | 4.0 |
| 8.5 | 5.0 |
| 9.5 | 5.5 |
| 10.5 | 6.0 |
Combo Doubles Season Schedule
| Action | Group | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Team Registration Begins | All Age Groups | June 24 |
| New Captains Meeting | All New Captains | TBD |
| Team Registration Ends | All Age Groups | July 25 |
| Earliest Start Date (depends on # of teams in flight) | All Age Groups | August 10 |
| Last Day to Add Players | All Age Groups | September 30 |
| State Championships (Wilmington) | 5.0/ 6.5/ 8.5 All Age Groups | November 2-5 |
| 5.5/ 7.5/ 9.5 All Age Groups | November 9-12 |
*Season start / end date is dependent on the number of teams that register in each flight. Team will have 6 matches minimum & 12 maximum.
Combo Doubles Days of Play - Women
| Level | Time | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0 | 9:30 am | 18+ | ||||||
| 6:30/ 8 pm | 18+ | |||||||
| 5.5 | 9:30/11am | 18+ | 40+ | |||||
| 6:30/ 8 pm | 40+ | 18+ | ||||||
| 6.5 | 9:30/11am | 40+ | 18+ | 40+ | ||||
| 11:00 am | 55+ | |||||||
| 6:30/ 8 pm | 40+ | 18+ 65+ | 55+ | |||||
| 7.5 | 9:30/11am | 18+ | 40+ 55+ | |||||
| 11am | 55+ | |||||||
| 1:00 pm | 65+ | |||||||
| 6:30/ 8 pm | 55+ 40+ | 18+ | ||||||
| 8.5 | 9:30 am | 40+ | 18+ 55+ | 18+ 55+ | 65+ | |||
| 2pm | 40+ | |||||||
| 6:30/ 8 pm | 40+ | |||||||
| 9.5 | 9:30/11am | 40+ | 40+ | |||||
| 6:30/ 8 pm | TBD | 18+ | ||||||
| 10.5 | 9:30/11am | TBD | ||||||
| 6:30/ 8 pm |
Combo Doubles Days of Play - Men
| Level | Mon PM | Tue PM | Wed PM | Thu PM | Fri PM | Sat PM | Sun PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0 | 18+ | ||||||
| 5.5 | 18+ | 40+ | |||||
| 6.5 | 55+ | 65+ | 40+ | 18+ | |||
| 7.5 | 55+ | 40+ | 65+ | 18+ | 55+ | ||
| 8.5 | 18+ | 55+ | 40+ 65+ | ||||
| 9.5 | 18+ | 40+ | |||||
| 10.5 | TBD |
