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CAPTAIN & PLAYER INFORMATION
Captain & Player Information
Captain Responsibilities:
USTA Adult League captains play a vital leadership role in organizing and managing their teams throughout the season. Before the season begins, captains are responsible for recruiting and registering players, ensuring everyone has a valid USTA membership and rating, and reviewing national and local league rules. They also set clear team expectations regarding competitiveness, attendance, and match-day responsibilities. Each week, captains coordinate with the opposing team to confirm match logistics, such as court location, start time, and format. They finalize lineups in TennisLink, prepare match supplies like scorecards and new balls, and ensure players understand any site-specific procedures. On match day, captains exchange lineups, clarify rules, and support their team in a leadership capacity. After the match, they confirm and sign the scorecard with the opposing captain and promptly enter match results into TennisLink. Throughout the season, captains serve as the main point of contact between their team and the league coordinator, communicate schedule changes, resolve disputes, and ensure compliance with league regulations. Their role is essential to maintaining organization, fairness, and a positive team experience.
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TennisLink Information
How to enter scores on TennisLink:
This document provides step-by-step instructions for entering, confirming, or disputing match scores in the USTA TennisLink system. Captains or designated team members must first create a USTA account and log in using their USTA number. To record a score, users enter their USTA number and the specific match number, then proceed to select the correct players from dropdown menus, designate match winners, enter scores from the winners' perspective, and indicate the match outcome (e.g., completed, retired, default, or double default). After reviewing and confirming that all entries are accurate, they must click “Finish” to ensure the results are saved in the system. If scores are not finalized with this step, they will not be recorded. Additionally, the guide outlines how to confirm or dispute scores submitted by the opposing team. If a dispute arises, captains must immediately contact the Dallas Tennis Association (DTA) by phone or email and provide the match number, a detailed description of the correction, and approval from the opposing captain. The process ensures score accuracy and maintains the integrity of league play.
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Did you know?
On your TennisLink homepage, My Quick Links located under Help Center, captains and players have the ability to look up rules and regulations and other USTA facts. (Great resource!)
Looking For A USTA Team?
By submitting this form, you are agreeing to allow DALLAS TENNIS to share your contact information with USTA ADULT League captains. This does not guarantee that a captain will reach out. Instead, this database offers a channel for captains to potentially contact players if they are looking to add players to their rosters. DALLAS TENNIS does not use this list to personally place players on USTA ADULT League teams.
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More Helpful Information
Dallas Tennis USTA Adult League Regulations:
We’ve got the official playbook for USTA league competition with the Dallas Tennis Association. This guide outlines all the essential rules—player eligibility and ratings, match formats and scoring protocols, procedures for defaults and retirements, and how to file disputes. Whether you're forming a team, lining up a captain, or simply preparing for match day, this document provides the framework to ensure every match is fair, properly managed, and consistent with league standards.
USTA National Regulations & Texas Operating Procedures:
Click below and you’ll find key information about league operations through the Dallas Tennis Association. It covers registration procedures, player deadlines, match scheduling, court availability, and contact points for coordination. Whether you’re organizing a new team or arranging weekly fixtures, this guide helps you navigate the practical logistics to get matches set up efficiently and smoothly.
Friend At Court:
Friend at Court serves as the official USTA Handbook of Tennis Rules and Regulations, providing comprehensive guidelines for all aspects of tennis play under USTA jurisdiction. It encompasses the ITF Rules of Tennis, USTA regulations, and the Code of Conduct, offering detailed rules for both officiated and unofficiated matches. This resource is essential for players, captains, and officials to ensure consistency, fairness, and adherence to established standards in tennis competitions.
For a more concise overview, the 2024 edition includes a summary of significant changes and updates to the rules and regulations. This summary highlights key revisions and clarifications that have been implemented to enhance the clarity and applicability of the rules for the upcoming year.
Whether you're new to tennis or a seasoned participant, the Friend at Court document is an indispensable resource for understanding and navigating the rules that govern the sport.
Adult League Reference Guide:
The Adult League Reference Guide provides a detailed overview of the Dallas Tennis Association's Adult League offerings, including league divisions, NTRP (National Tennis Rating Program) levels, match formats, playing days, seasonal timelines, and post-season advancement opportunities. It covers various leagues such as Women's and Men's 18 & Over, 40 & Over, 55 & Over, 65 & Over, Mixed Leagues, Combo Doubles, Tri-Level, and Lone Star. Each league's structure is outlined, specifying the number of doubles and singles matches, as well as the days of the week and months during which matches are played. Additionally, this indicates whether each league advances to Sectionals, Nationals, or remains a local championship event only. This resource is essential for players and captains to understand the league options available, the commitment required, and the potential for post-season play.
Grievance Form:
The grievance form is used by the Dallas Tennis Association to formally report and address complaints or disputes arising from USTA league matches. Captains, players, or team members can complete this form to outline specific issues—such as match rule infractions, scoring discrepancies, unsportsmanlike behavior, or procedural violations—and submit it to league officials. It serves as the official record of the complaint, providing essential details like the event date, teams involved, description of the incident, and desired resolution. By standardizing grievance submissions, this form helps ensure that all concerns are addressed promptly, transparently, and fairly, reinforcing the integrity and sportsmanship of league play.