League FAQ
Before Registration
Are doubles leagues offered?
No, all Baseline in-house leagues are currently singles only.
What is the schedule of play like?
Each league session is 10-15 weeks in length with 1-4 bye weeks. The regular weekly schedule will be based on a round robin format (each team will play each other for at least 8 matches). The final 3 weeks of each league will be in a tournament format to determine the league champion. Each team is guaranteed to play 10 matches through the session.
Can match dates and times be rescheduled or changed?
No, under no circumstances can matches be rescheduled.
Match dates and use of bye weeks?
Before the schedule is made, you may request up to 2 bye weeks by contacting the league coordinator. League staff does its best to accommodate all requests provided they are received in a timely manner.
If I can only make some of the matches, can I still join a league?
Yes, players are strongly encouraged to have a sub or second player on their team who can fill in for some matches. There is also some flexibility built in the scheduling with the use of bye weeks.
How flexible are match times?
Match times are set for 7-8:30am and 12:05-1:30pm. If a match is in danger of not finishing within the scheduled match times, players are encouraged to stay and finish the match (if court time is available). If court time is not available after these times, players may contact the league coordinator to try and schedule a time to finish the match.
When is the schedule released?
The league schedule is released at least 1-2 days prior to the first scheduled start date of play.
May I have a substitute player play a match for me?
It is strongly suggested that every player in the Baseline in-house leagues have a sub on their team. All subs must meet the same qualifications as a normal league player. The sub’s NTRPrating must match the league they intend to join.
What if I cannot find a sub, but would like one?
The league coordinator may be able to provide a sub to play on any team. Please contact the league coordinator if you are interested in having a sub added to your team.
What if my team cannot make a scheduled match?
If one team cannot play the match as scheduled, the match must be defaulted with no make up.
Where are matches played?
All matches are played indoors at Baseline Tennis Center.
How many matches am I guaranteed?
All league players are guaranteed to play 10 matches (even though the actual schedule may have more than 10 scheduled matches). Approximately 7 regular season matches and 3 tournament matches make up the schedule.
Are there prizes offered?
Yes, Baseline pro shop merchandise will be given as prizes, based on the final 3 week tournament (not the regular season standings).
How is seeding and bracketing determined for the final tournament?
Players will be broken down into 4-8 player brackets based on the regular season standings.
How do I become a USTA member?
For more info on USTA membership please visit the USTA membership page.
What is an NTRP rating?
For more info on NTRP ratings please visit the NTRP ratings page.
How do I create a USTA account to access TennisLink?
Go to USTA's TennisLink website. Click on the red box that says CREATE A USTA ACCOUNT and follow the prompts. The system will ask if you already have an account and you can find out by entering your USTA member number or your email address. Even if you have an existing account through membership you need to go through this process to connect with TennisLink. You will be required to establish a password. Use this to login to TennisLink. Need help? Call USTA Member Services at 1-800-990-8782, M-F 9:00 am - 9:00 pm ET, Sat 10:00 am - 6:30 pm
How do I self rate myself?
Go to USTA's TennisLink website and login to your USTA account. You will land on the USTA LEAGUE home page. Look for the link SELF RATE. It is below the search box under FIND NTRP RATING INFO. Click on the link and follow the prompts to answer the self-rate questionnaire. The system will then assign you a rating. If you feel you were assigned an inaccurate rating, you can appeal by clicking on the offered link APPEAL SELF RATE. Fill in the form with as much information as possible on why you should be rated differently and submit electronically. Your request for appeal goes directly to the Section Self-Rate Review Committee. You will receive their decision via email. If you have questions, please call Kelley Okerman at 952-358-3287.
When does early registration open and close?
Early registration opens at least 1 month before the scheduled start week of each league. Early registration closes approximately 2 weeks before the start week of each league and coincides with the opening of open registration. All dates will be posted on each league's home page.
Who qualifies for early registration?
Current and past league members from up to 1 calendar year are eligible for the early registration.
How do I pay and when is it due?
League fees will be paid in two separate installments. Each ‘player’ must pay a $6 Tennislink fee during online registration to secure a spot in the league. Online registration must be completed within 3 days of receiving a confirmation number from the league coordinator. Each ‘team’ is then responsible for the remaining court fees on the day of their first match. Court fees are based on affiliation with the University and are listed on the league homepage.
How many players can be on a team?
Teams should consist of 1 to 2 players. Teams are strongly encouraged to have 2 players on a team, a primary player and secondary player in case of scheduling conflicts, or two players who split the schedule evenly throughout the year.
How do I register?
When you are ready to register a team for one or more of our leagues, please send an email to the league coordinator with the following information: Player Name(s), daytime phone(s), ntrp rating(s), usta #(s) and the league(s) (1st, 2nd and 3rd choice) you are hoping to join. If you plan to have a substitute or additional players added to your team roster, their info must also be provided to the league coordinator. Once this information is received, the league coordinator will let you know the status of your request asap. Once the league coordinator sends you a team confirmation number, online registration must be completed within three (3) business days.
After Registration
Where can I find the league schedule?
Baseline Tennis Center in-house leagues are now USTA leagues and will make use of USTA's TennisLink website for all registration, scheduling and score reporting.
How can I access my league schedule?
Go to USTA's TennisLink website. Login to your USTA account. You will land on the USTA LEAGUE home page. Scroll down to the MY TEAMS TAB and click on your TEAM NAME. You will land on the TEAM SUMMARY page. Click on MATCH SCHEDULE. Click on CAPTAIN REPORT to access the contact information for the other captains in your flight. You can PRINT or SEND TO EXCEL. Look for these links on the top, right side of the page.
Parking?
We understand that the metered parking on 5th street is not metered until 8am. If you write down the number of the stall and leave payment with our desk staff, we would be happy to fill your meter at 8am. For more info on where to park at Baseline please visit PARKING.
How do I record a score and/or print a blank scorecard?
Go to USTA's TennisLink website. Login to your USTA account. You will land on the USTA LEAGUE home page. This tab will be white on the dashboard across the top of the page. Scroll down the page to the MY MATCHES tab to locate the correct match. They are listed by date scheduled. Click on the link SCORE ENTRY. You will land on the blank scorecard and can then enter your results or click on the link PRINT BLANK SCORECARD. How do I view team standings and results? Go to USTA's TennisLink website. Login to your USTA account. You will land on the USTA LEAGUE home page. Scroll down to the MY TEAMS TAB and click on the TEAM NAME. You will land on the TEAM SUMMARY page. Scroll down to view TEAM STANDINGS. To view match results, click on the MATCH SUMMARY tab. Click on the MATCH ID # to view the scorecard.
Are doubles leagues offered?
No, all Baseline in-house leagues are currently singles only.
What is the schedule of play like?
Each league session is 10-15 weeks in length with 1-4 bye weeks. The regular weekly schedule will be based on a round robin format (each team will play each other for at least 8 matches). The final 3 weeks of each league will be in a tournament format to determine the league champion. Each team is guaranteed to play 10 matches through the session.
Can match dates and times be rescheduled or changed?
No, under no circumstances can matches be rescheduled.
Match dates and use of bye weeks?
Before the schedule is made, you may request up to 2 bye weeks by contacting the league coordinator. League staff does its best to accommodate all requests provided they are received in a timely manner.
If I can only make some of the matches, can I still join a league?
Yes, players are strongly encouraged to have a sub or second player on their team who can fill in for some matches. There is also some flexibility built in the scheduling with the use of bye weeks.
How flexible are match times?
Match times are set for 7-8:30am and 12:05-1:30pm. If a match is in danger of not finishing within the scheduled match times, players are encouraged to stay and finish the match (if court time is available). If court time is not available after these times, players may contact the league coordinator to try and schedule a time to finish the match.
When is the schedule released?
The league schedule is released at least 1-2 days prior to the first scheduled start date of play.
May I have a substitute player play a match for me?
It is strongly suggested that every player in the Baseline in-house leagues have a sub on their team. All subs must meet the same qualifications as a normal league player. The sub’s NTRPrating must match the league they intend to join.
What if I cannot find a sub, but would like one?
The league coordinator may be able to provide a sub to play on any team. Please contact the league coordinator if you are interested in having a sub added to your team.
What if my team cannot make a scheduled match?
If one team cannot play the match as scheduled, the match must be defaulted with no make up.
Where are matches played?
All matches are played indoors at Baseline Tennis Center.
How many matches am I guaranteed?
All league players are guaranteed to play 10 matches (even though the actual schedule may have more than 10 scheduled matches). Approximately 7 regular season matches and 3 tournament matches make up the schedule.
Are there prizes offered?
Yes, Baseline pro shop merchandise will be given as prizes, based on the final 3 week tournament (not the regular season standings).
How is seeding and bracketing determined for the final tournament?
Players will be broken down into 4-8 player brackets based on the regular season standings.
How do I become a USTA member?
For more info on USTA membership please visit the USTA membership page.
What is an NTRP rating?
For more info on NTRP ratings please visit the NTRP ratings page.
How do I create a USTA account to access TennisLink?
Go to USTA's TennisLink website. Click on the red box that says CREATE A USTA ACCOUNT and follow the prompts. The system will ask if you already have an account and you can find out by entering your USTA member number or your email address. Even if you have an existing account through membership you need to go through this process to connect with TennisLink. You will be required to establish a password. Use this to login to TennisLink. Need help? Call USTA Member Services at 1-800-990-8782, M-F 9:00 am - 9:00 pm ET, Sat 10:00 am - 6:30 pm
How do I self rate myself?
Go to USTA's TennisLink website and login to your USTA account. You will land on the USTA LEAGUE home page. Look for the link SELF RATE. It is below the search box under FIND NTRP RATING INFO. Click on the link and follow the prompts to answer the self-rate questionnaire. The system will then assign you a rating. If you feel you were assigned an inaccurate rating, you can appeal by clicking on the offered link APPEAL SELF RATE. Fill in the form with as much information as possible on why you should be rated differently and submit electronically. Your request for appeal goes directly to the Section Self-Rate Review Committee. You will receive their decision via email. If you have questions, please call Kelley Okerman at 952-358-3287.
When does early registration open and close?
Early registration opens at least 1 month before the scheduled start week of each league. Early registration closes approximately 2 weeks before the start week of each league and coincides with the opening of open registration. All dates will be posted on each league's home page.
Who qualifies for early registration?
Current and past league members from up to 1 calendar year are eligible for the early registration.
How do I pay and when is it due?
League fees will be paid in two separate installments. Each ‘player’ must pay a $6 Tennislink fee during online registration to secure a spot in the league. Online registration must be completed within 3 days of receiving a confirmation number from the league coordinator. Each ‘team’ is then responsible for the remaining court fees on the day of their first match. Court fees are based on affiliation with the University and are listed on the league homepage.
How many players can be on a team?
Teams should consist of 1 to 2 players. Teams are strongly encouraged to have 2 players on a team, a primary player and secondary player in case of scheduling conflicts, or two players who split the schedule evenly throughout the year.
How do I register?
When you are ready to register a team for one or more of our leagues, please send an email to the league coordinator with the following information: Player Name(s), daytime phone(s), ntrp rating(s), usta #(s) and the league(s) (1st, 2nd and 3rd choice) you are hoping to join. If you plan to have a substitute or additional players added to your team roster, their info must also be provided to the league coordinator. Once this information is received, the league coordinator will let you know the status of your request asap. Once the league coordinator sends you a team confirmation number, online registration must be completed within three (3) business days.
After Registration
Where can I find the league schedule?
Baseline Tennis Center in-house leagues are now USTA leagues and will make use of USTA's TennisLink website for all registration, scheduling and score reporting.
How can I access my league schedule?
Go to USTA's TennisLink website. Login to your USTA account. You will land on the USTA LEAGUE home page. Scroll down to the MY TEAMS TAB and click on your TEAM NAME. You will land on the TEAM SUMMARY page. Click on MATCH SCHEDULE. Click on CAPTAIN REPORT to access the contact information for the other captains in your flight. You can PRINT or SEND TO EXCEL. Look for these links on the top, right side of the page.
Parking?
We understand that the metered parking on 5th street is not metered until 8am. If you write down the number of the stall and leave payment with our desk staff, we would be happy to fill your meter at 8am. For more info on where to park at Baseline please visit PARKING.
How do I record a score and/or print a blank scorecard?
Go to USTA's TennisLink website. Login to your USTA account. You will land on the USTA LEAGUE home page. This tab will be white on the dashboard across the top of the page. Scroll down the page to the MY MATCHES tab to locate the correct match. They are listed by date scheduled. Click on the link SCORE ENTRY. You will land on the blank scorecard and can then enter your results or click on the link PRINT BLANK SCORECARD. How do I view team standings and results? Go to USTA's TennisLink website. Login to your USTA account. You will land on the USTA LEAGUE home page. Scroll down to the MY TEAMS TAB and click on the TEAM NAME. You will land on the TEAM SUMMARY page. Scroll down to view TEAM STANDINGS. To view match results, click on the MATCH SUMMARY tab. Click on the MATCH ID # to view the scorecard.
