Winter Doubles League 2021 / 2022
The annual Winter Doubles League is finally back and will be starting soon! All levels are welcome to compete, and any two players can enter as partners, regardless of gender. Divisions will be created based on playing level of the pairs.
WDL is open to current MTG members only. Renew or Join Today!
Start Date: November 7, 2021
End Date: March 27, 2022
Match Times: (Matches will be held on Sundays)
Due to different court availability than in past years, there will be three different match start times: 6:30pm, 8pm & 8:30pm.
Each pair will get a mixture of times.
There will be no league play on these dates, due to either holidays or unavailability of courts at NTC: 11/28, 12/26, 1/2, 1/9, 1/16 (that's 4 consecutive weeks off!), and 2/20.
Location: Billie Jean King National Tennis Center
There will be an awards presentation party at the end of the season
The fee for each player for the entire season is $189 with each doubles team playing a total of seven (7) matches. That's only $27 per match.
As in USTA, each match is 2-of-3 sets, with a SuperTiebreak in lieu of a third set, with a 2-hour time limit (including a 10 minute warm-up).
If you don't have a partner, the coordinators will be happy to pair you with a player of similar playing level.
Registration
Registration, Payment and Scores/Standings will be managed through the GLTA Tournament Software website. For administrative reasons, we are taking registrations here on the MTG site (and we will transfer the information so you don't have to do it twice).
You may request up to 3 "unavailable" dates. Each pair will also be granted one reschedule of a match after the season's schedule has been posted. You can also request having some double-header matches (playing at 6:30pm and 8:30pm on the same night) to reduce trips to NTC. We'll post more details on the WDL homepage on the GLTA site once we have that set up.
National Tennis Center Requirements
(1) All players must have a player profile in the NTC player database BEFORE SHOWING UP FOR THEIR FIRST LEAGUE MATCH. If you are not already registered, go to : https://app.courtreserve.com/Online/Portal/CreateAccountAndRequestAccessToOrg/5881
(2) Be prepared to show proof of Covid vaccination at your first match. NTC staff will update your player profile so you don't have to show it each time.
(3) All players must complete a Patron Waiver before arriving for each match. The waiver is here: https://www.ntc.usta.com/PatronWaiver
WDL is being hosted this year by Bill Bradley and Alvin Choy; feel free to reach out if you have any questions. Also, please let us know if you are interested in being a co-director of the league!
Have a great season!
MTG's popular tennis "boot camp" weekend!
Great tennis facility located 2.5 hours north of NYC. Eight hours hours of group instruction (four to a group, plus an individual half-hour private lesson) led by USTA-certified professional instructors. First-class dining, double-room occupancy included in price ($495.00). Also included are a hot tub and sauna, a recreation lodge with pool, ping pong and foosball (for your other competitive game needs), and a Saturday-night happy hour before dinner.
Restringing available on site (massages too) for additional fees.
Carpools will be arranged. Check-in starts at 5 pm on Friday..
Reserve directly with Total Tennis at 800-221-6496. Ask for Ellen. Minimum $200 deposit required to reserve your spot.
**Total cost of the weekend (with MTG Group discount) is $495.00. (Everything is included except a tip for your instructor...recommended amount is $50). Non-player rate (if you want to bring your non tennis playing significant other) is $125 per night.**
***You must be vaccinated to attend this event. Be ready to proof of vaccination when you check in on Friday afternoon/evening."***
Daniel Arzuaga is organizing the weekend. Contact him directly with any questions and concerns you may have.
arzuaga_daniel@yahoo.com / (646) 417-0910
Hope to see you there!
*Update as of 11/15/21: 39 of 40 spots taken!
(ONLY ONE SPOT LEFT!)
Metropolitan Tennis Group (MTG)
BEGINNERS TENNIS PARTY
Drill and Play at Roosevelt Island
(Never played before to advanced beginners)
Beginners = 1.0, 1.5, 2.0
Advanced Beginners = 2.5
DIRECTIONS AND ARRIVAL:
RIRC Directions
Meet in the reception area. Arrive a few minutes early so that the court assignments can be distributed and orientation to the facility can be provided to all attendees. The sooner we go through the formalities, the sooner we get on the courts.
FACILITY INFORMATION:
PAYMENTS, CANCELLATIONS & WAIT-LIST:
Payment must be tendered at the time of event registration.
Cancellation must be received 72 hours prior to the event in order to receive a refund. As a courtesy, please notify the coordinator immediately, so that we can notify those on the wait-list.
Wait-list registration is available once the event is full. If you want to play and the event is full, it is highly recommended to add yourself to the wait-list.
Contact the event host with any questions.
David Reid | davidreidtennis@gmail.com | 917.608.4287
Sign up quickly for two hours of group instruction and play led by a pro.
Afterward, join us for a light meal, snack, or beverage at local bar and restaurant. PLEASE NOTE: In case of a sold-out event, priority will be given to those who are 1 (beginner) 1.5 (intermediate beginner) 2.0 (advanced beginner) and 2.5 (intermediate). We welcome 3.0 as well (advanced intermediate).
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