Simple. We love the game. And we understand how tough it can be to connect. So we formed a community tennis association in hopes of making it just a bit easier.
Some places to start
Here at Richmond Tennis Leagues, we offer a spring weekend league and a summer evening league.
When do the leagues play?
Our spring league will play Saturday mornings at Hugunot Park starting at 9 am. Our Summer Weeknight league will play weeknights starting at 6 pm.
What's the Format?
Best two of three sets, with a ten point tiebreaker played in lieu of a third set.
What are the Pros and what are the Cons?
The Richmond Racquet Leagues are very casual. The cost is low, just enough to cover the overhead. It's meant to help players connect. There are no ratings algoritms, no nationals, etc. But we want people that have no place to play to find other players of similar skills.
A Richmond stalwart. The first. Before USTA, there was Richmond Racquet League.
When do the leagues play?
The Richmond Racquet League stars in mid-April and runs thru June and plays on Saturday mornings.
What's the Format?
The Richmond Racquet League has a unique format. Each match will play four 10 game singles prosets and three doubles matches. The winning team will need to win four matches.
What are the Pros and what are the Cons?
The Richmond Racquet League only plays on Saturday mornings. That often conflicts with family activities. But those that love it, love it. It's a lot of tennis in a concentrated timeframe. Its the only place where you can play a little singles, followed by a bit of doubles. It's also gender neutral. All genders are welcome.
The USTA by far offers the largest number of play oppourtunities.
When do the leagues play?
The USTA runs leagues year round.
What's the Format?
The best part about the USTA leagues is the variety. There are mens and womens teams that play both singles and doubles lines. There are mixed teams. Singles only teams. Something for every taste.
What are the Pros and what are the Cons?
The USTA is expensive compared to other leagues. Typical seasons are eight matches. And team can be as large as 22. The USTA Leagues are also quite rigid. However, the USTA offers the most play opportunities year round with the widest variety of play.