League Description:
The BNTA (Bloomington Normal Tennis
Association) leagues are open to all tennis players in the Bloomington -
Normal Area. These leagues generally run in the summer early June through
early August. Any person who wishes to participate just fills out the form
to sign up and will be placed on a team. Currently there are 4 women's teams
and 3 men's teams. Each team plays 3 courts of doubles during a match. Teams
are created by randomly picking names that have been separated into different
ratings levels thereby keeping a competitive balance amongst the teams.
The BNTA league is non-sanctioned, therefore no need to obtain a USTA membership.
Generally costs around 10$ or less. For more information, please contact
one of our league presidents or captains.
How to get Involved
Entry Form
Rules Governing Play:
- Play shall be governed by the Rules of Tennis, "The Code," and the following:
- Players should report to the match 15 minutes prior to the scheduled starting time. Players who are not ready to play at the scheduled starting time shall be defaulted.
- In any league meet in which one or more positions must be defaulted because of insufficient players, the defaults must occur in the lowest positions with players moving up to fill any vacancies occurring in higher team positions. Order of positions: #1 doubles, #2 doubles, #3 doubles. If a team has to default, the opposing team has the privilege of reorganizing their game plan for the match.
- Warm up periods shall be limited to 5 minutes. If two players or teams agree, individuals may take their practice serves prior to their first service.
- Regular scoring shall be used for all league matches. A 12-point tie break shall be played when any set score reaches 6 all. The winner of each match shall be the player or team to win 2 out of 3 sets.
- One point shall be awarded to the player or team winning each match. Thus, a maximum of three points are determined at each league meet.
- The team with the highest point total at the end of the season shall be declared the winner, the next highest the runner up, etc. Ties shall be broken first on the basis of head to head matches and if still tied on the basis of head to head sets.
Rain Procedures:
- Captains shall decide by mutual consent when matches should be stopped because of rain and when resumed.
- Captains should record the score of each match at the time play is stopped, and play in each match should resume at that score.
- Matches shall be rescheduled by the team captains to be played within two weeks. It is permissible to reschedule each match separately.
League Regulations:
- Each team shall consist of 8-16 players. One player shall be designated as captain, or two shall be designated as co-captains.
- Each player must be 21 years of age or older by June of the current year.
- The Captains and League Leadership will assign each player to a team. Teams will be evenly divided according to player NTRP ratings.
- Each player shall pay an $8.00 entry fee to the team captain. This money shall be used to defray Leagues expenses and balls for each match.
- No player shall be added to the roster after the season begins, except to replace a player who is unable to remain on the team. Such additions shall be made with the knowledge and consent of the League leadership.
- Play shall begin in June and shall continue into August. All matches shall be completed within this period of time.
- The format shall be three doubles matches for Men’s and Women’s flights.
- Teams shall be ranked in order of ability, the strongest combination listed at #1 doubles, and so on.
- The home team shall provide 3 new cans of balls.
Captains Responsibilities:
- Obtain roster of players.
- Collect entry fees from team members.
- Distribute and collect completed information sheets from each player.
- Be responsible for balls.
- Determine who plays in each match and at what position. Captains exchange rosters at match time.
- Captain or designated representatives shall be present during each match. Home team captain shall have a copy of these Rules and Regulations available at each match.
- The winning captain shall report results of the match to the desk at Evergreen Racquet Club (tel. 662-4361)
League Leadership:
- Jacki Schmersahl
- Marabeth Clapp
