tennis league @ collinsaerospaceclubs.com (2024)

Please register and encourage your friends and family members to register.

Trophies will be presented among the champions at the end of the tournament.

If there is a good number of participants in the tournament, then PRIZE MONEY will be given too. It entirely depends on how much money we will generate from the registration.

Singles-Novice:
Champion: Rishikumar Suresh Kumar
Finalist: Richard Yang

Singles-Intermediate:
Champion: Jhulendra Bhattarai
Finalist: Jamison Whitaker

Singles-Advanced:
Champion: Pradeep Raykar
Finalist: Monark Patel

Doubles-Intermediate:
Champion: Monark Patel/Arpit Rathod
Finalist: Pandian Rameswaran/Pradeep Raykar

Play started July15 and will last for 5 weeks of round robin and then 3 weeks for playoffs.

The following are eligible to play in the Collins Aerospace Tennis League (NOTE: all of the following also include the age requirement of "18 or older"):

Collins Employee (self and/or spouse) - $15

Collins Contractor (self and/or spouse) - $15

Collins Retiree (self and/or spouse) - $15

Collins Recreation Center Member Only - $15

The second league option can be used to play in both of the singles and doubles leagues. The fee will double if both leagues are selected.

We reserve the right to cancel or combine leagues due to enrollment...
We strongly recommend having a medical check up to assure that you are healthy enough for physical activities such as tennis, etc...

Tennis balls will be available for purchase at the Rec Center Front Desk.

Co-ed Singles Novice 1.5 - 2.5
Co-ed Singles Intermediate 3.0 - 4.0
Co-ed Singles Advanced 4.5 - 7.0
Co-ed Doubles Novice 1.5 - 2.5
Co-ed Doubles Intermediate 3.0 - 4.0
Co-ed Doubles Advanced 4.5 - 7.0

Determine your tennis rating using National Tennis Rating Program (NTRP) categories. The U.S. Tennis Association developed the NTRP rating system and it is the most accurate rating system available. Player levels are based on a scale from 1.0 to 7.0.

1.0 This player is just starting to play tennis.
1.5 Has limited experience and is still working primarily on getting the ball into play.
2.0 Needs on-court experience. Has obvious stroke weaknesses but is familiar with basic positions for singles and doubles play.
2.5 Learning to judge where the ball is going although court coverage is weak. Can sustain a short rally of slow pace with other players of the same ability.
3.0 Fairly consistent when hitting medium-paced shots, but is not comfortable with all strokes and lacks execution when trying for directional control, depth or power. Most common doubles formation is one-up and one-back.
3.5 Has achieved improved stroke dependability with directional control on moderate shots, but still lacks depth and variety. Starting to exhibit more aggressive net play, has improved court coverage and is developing teamwork in doubles.
4.0 Has dependable strokes, including directional control and depth on both forehand and backhand sides on moderate shots, plus the ability to use lobs, overheads, approach shots and volleys with some success. Occasionally forces errors when serving and teamwork in doubles is evident. Rallies may be lost due to impatience.
4.5 Starting to master the use of power and spins and beginning to handle pace, has sound footwork, can control depth of shots and is beginning to vary game plan according to opponents. Can hit first serves with power and accuracy and place the second serve. Tends to over-hit on difficult shots. Aggressive net play is common in doubles.
5.0 Has good shot anticipation and frequently has an outstanding shot or exceptional consistency around which a game may be structured. Can regularly hit winners or force errors off of short balls and can put away volleys, can successfully execute lobs, drop shots, half volleys and overhead smashes and has good depth and spin on most second serves.
5.5 Has developed power and/or consistency as a major weapon. Can vary strategies and styles of play in a competitive situation and hit dependable shots in a stress situation.
6.0 Generally do not need NTRP ratings. Rankings or past rankings will speak for themselves. The 6.0 player has obtained a sectional and /or national ranking.
6.5 The 6.5 player has extensive satellite tournament experience.
7.0 The 7.0 player makes his living from tournament prize money.