How to sign up for a USTA League - USTA Mid-Atlantic Foundation

Ready to compete on a team and build community on court? USTA Mid-Atlantic Adult Leagues offer a fun, competitive environment for players of all levels. Whether you are looking to captain a new team or join an existing one, follow this guide to get started.

What is USTA League?

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USTA League is the country’s largest adult competitive tennis league. It’s a great way to stay active, improve your game, and make life-long friendships through team competition. Additionally, many of the leagues offer the opportunity to advance to a regional, sectional, or national championship.

USTA Leagues are often organized by age and skill level using players’ NTRP (National Tennis Rating Program) Rating. Further, a variety of league formats are available such as Singles, Doubles, and Mixed Doubles. Visit USTA.com to learn more about USTA Leagues.

USTA Mid-Atlantic Foundation runs a variety of leagues across Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC. Check out the local league calendar to see USTA Leagues available near you.

Terms to Know

Follow these steps to register for a USTA League. It’s recommended to receive a team code from an Area League Manager or from a USTA League Captain and the team you are joining.

Visit USTA.com.
Click Log In if you have an account or Sign Up if you need an account.
Once you log in, hover over Play on the navigation menu and Under Find Local Tennis, select “Find a League.”
You will then be directed to another window and to the TennisLink Page where you will be able to register for a USTA League.
Hover over USTA League in the top right and select, “Register with a Team #”. if you have a Team Number from your Team Captain. If you don’t have a team number select “Find & Sign Up for a League.”
Your USTA Account Number, phone number, and email address are already filled out. Type in your Team Number. Then select the Continue button.
After you add your payment information, double-check that you are registering for the correct league, and select submit.
That’s it! You will receive an email confirmation and receipt. The next step is to wait for your League Captain to send the schedule and any team information.

How to Sign Up

Before you sign up for a USTA League, you will need the following:

Area League Managers (ALMs) are your local experts. They know what leagues are upcoming and can help get you connected to teams in your area.
USTA Website is the online hub for USTA. It’s where you’ll go to find local programs and create a player profile.
TennisLink allows you to register for leagues, see your match schedule, and check your scores.
A USTA Membership is needed to register to play in a USTA League. Beyond league play, a paid membership grants access to exclusive discounts and perks.
An NTRP Rating is needed by each player before they register for a team. If you don’t have a rating, you will be prompted to self-rate within the Tennislink system.
Team Code is needed to register for a team. Typically, your team captain or ALM will send that out.
Local League Calendar published by the USTA Mid-Atlantic Foundation lists the available leagues in the section.
Contact Mid-Atlantic Staff by email at leagues@mas.usta.com for assistance in finding a team or help with registering for a team.

If you selected “Find & Sign Up for a League” you will be able to set the filters to find a league that best suits your needs. You may be prompted to self-rate or update your membership, Once you select leagues you are interested in, your name will be added to our Tennis Connect list where captains will be able to request to contact you.

For further questions about leagues, finding players, or signing up, please contact your ALM.

Joining a USTA league is a rewarding way to improve your game, meet new players, and experience competitive tennis in a supportive community. By following the registration steps, you can secure your spot on a team and start playing in a USTA league. If you have any additional questions or need guidance, reach out to your Area League Manager or team captain.

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