League Info

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

  1. General League Info
  2. Sub Info
  3. Match Info
  4. League Scoring
  5. MTPC Policies

(1) GENERAL LEAGUE INFO
  • LOCATION: Mesa Tennis & Pickleball Center (MTPC), 4125 E McKellips Rd. Mesa, AZ 85215
  • For additional League Information or inclement weather call: (480) 644-3874 or text: 480-209-6597
  • League Schedules and Standings will be available online at https://www.teamsideline.com/sites/mesaaz/schedules
  • Match time is FORFEIT time! If you check-in even 1 minute late, it is a forfeit (-10 points). The match is not played at all if a player is 15 minutes late.
  • Alcohol is NOT allowed on the facility property.
  • ALL Mesa facilities are SMOKE FREE!
  • Spectators ARE allowed but CANNOT be on court.
  • All subs filling in MUST be registered online & the league players must have submitted the sub google form online doc.
  • First place finishers MUST move up a division. (this rule only applies to leagues with 6 or more teams).
  • Last place finishers must move down a division based on the overall standings(point total).
  • Any player subbing MUST be registered online before arriving for a match.
  • League Format: 8 weeks of play, new balls provided by MTPC. 10-point Tie-Breaker in lieu of 3rd set. Match times for Fall 2024 League will be 6pm, 7pm, 7:30pm, or 7:45pm (depending on the league and date) with a 5-min warm-up. Match time subject to change and if it changes, players will be emailed at least 48 hours before the match. Winners record scores at table and turn in the used balls.
  • League Scoring:  2 sets, if you split sets the 3rd set is a 10 point tie-breaker. YES! There IS ad scoring. For the set tiebreaker and match tiebreaker you change sides every 6 points. Standings and scoring are show on the standings section at the top of the schedule. Details can be found at https://www.teamsideline.com/sites/mesaaz/schedules
  • Please note: league dates are firm, THERE IS NO RESCHEDULING! If a substitute is needed, it is the responsibility of the player to find a substitute of the same level or lower of the league to play. If you cannot find a sub, you MUST notify MTPC by filling out the sub needed online form at least 48 hours before your match to request a sub. Points earned by temporary SUBS will be worth 1/2 of total points unless it's the team's one designated and registered PERMANENT sub. The sub cannot have a NTRP level higher than the league they are subbing for. Online sub request form: Click Here
  • Please note that when you request a sub, you are relinquishing your right to play that match. Someone else has committed to play that match for you. We cannot cancel a substitute last minute, as cancelling and changing players continuously is inconsiderate to players and causes confusion.
  • MTPC takes sportsmanship very seriously. If you have a sportsmanship complaint or a nomination for the sportsmanship award, please fill out and submit this form: https://forms.gle/rwNPkW8L8PE7cdLF7

(2) SUB Info

IF YOU FIND YOUR OWN SUB  

If you have found a sub to fill in for you for one of the matches, thank you! That helps us a lot! All we ask is that you take care of these two mandatory tasks

#1-let us know that they are subbing for you before they show up by filling out the sub form (CLICK HERE) --and-- 

#2-make sure that they register as a temporary sub (CLICK HERE for the website for them to register as a temporary sub online). They only have to register once and pay one $5 fee and that covers them as a temporary sub for any of the leagues Mon-Thurs for the entire 8 Week season (September-November). 

*Remember* if a temporary sub fills in for you then your team receives 1/2 points for that match. Temp subs that registered for the previous league season will have to register again for this league season. If you have a sub fill in for you that you (1) did not fill out the form for in advance and (2) is not a registered sub, that match will go down as forfeit which means you will lose 10 points from the score. There will be no warnings nor exceptions to those that do not follow this procedure. If you are wanting your sub to be a permanent sub (1 allowed per team) that means they will be your permanent team member and you will get full points but that player cannot sub for other teams in that league. Player perm sub registration CLICK HERE.

**Please note that when you request a sub, you are relinquishing your right to play that match. Someone else has committed to play that match for you. We cannot cancel a substitute last minute, as cancelling and changing players continuously is inconsiderate to players and causes confusion. 

IF YOU NEED A SUB AND DON'T KNOW ANYONE TO ASK

If you can't play one of the weeks and need our staff to find a sub for you please let us know right away by filling out the sub needed form at least 48 hours in advance (CLICK HERE for that form). As long as you let us know at least 48 hours before your match then we can guarantee we will find someone for you. One form needs to be filled out per date you cannot attend and per player (for doubles). If you let us know less than 48 hours before your match, we will try to find you a sub but we cannot guarantee it since it will be last minute. If it's less than 48 hours and we have tried everyone and can't find someone then at that point your team would have to take the default and forfeit the match (-10 points).

TEMPORARY SUBS

If a sub fills in for you one of the weeks you will only get 1/2 points for that match. Any sub that fills in must register as a temporary sub on the MesaParks website CLICK HERE. One registration covers the sub filling in for any league for any date for the FALL 2024 league season. Subs may register on or before the date they fill in. Subs cannot play in a lower skill level then their rating. If a sub registered for a previous league season, that does NOT count for this season. If someone is going to be subbing they must register as a temporary sub before showing up to play. Temporary subs must register online so they can sign the waiver online. Temporary subs CANNOT be registered in person nor over the phone. 

PERMANENT SUBS

Singles, Doubles & Mixed Doubles Teams are allowed one permanent sub per team (if needed). When a permanent sub plays in a match the team will get full points.  They must register HERE on the MesaParks.com website.  If a player registers to be a permanent sub for a team/player in a specific league then they cannot sub for a different player/team within that same league. If you want to add a permanent sub to your team please note (1) you can only have one, (2) they must register as a permanent sub online at least 24 hours before they are going to play, (3) you must email MTPC@MesaAZ.gov so they can be added to the master schedule and count for full points, and (4) if a permanent sub is playing in a playoff match, they must have played in at least one regular season match in weeks 1-7 for their team. 

MINIMUM MATCHES PLAYED REQUIREMENT FOR PLAYING IN MTPC LEAGUES

MTPC requires that each league player (or their perm sub) play in at least 5 of the 8 total matches in the season. If a player does not meet that required number they will not be able to participate in the following league season. 

(3) MATCH INFO

MATCH TIMES

Please make sure to pay close attention to your match times on the schedule. We do have various match times because of how busy the facility is and how many league participants there are. Schedule is posted at the beginning of the season for all 8 weeks so please note all your match times for each date. Match times may be 6pm, 7pm, 7:30pm, or 7:45pm. 

RESCHEDULING

There is no rescheduling of any matches. If you are not able to play your match you will need to look at getting a substitute.  If a substitute is needed it is the responsibility of the player to find a substitute of similar level of play and they must register as a temporary sub.  If you are not able to get a substitute please fill out the online form CLICK HERE at least 48 hrs before your match so we can help find a sub for you (the earlier the better so we can make sure to find a sub for you). If we can't find someone after trying everyone on our list and you contacted us less than 48 hours in advance, it will be a forfeit (-10 points).

HOW TO CHECK-IN FOR YOUR MATCH

In order to count as being here, on time, and checked-in for your match you will need to check-in with whoever is at the front desk and they will write down the time you checked-in and give you the can of balls for the match (if you're the first to check-in). Players will check-in for each week's match by going to the front desk staff person. Then you can just go out to your assigned court and start as soon as the match before you has finished (if applicable). The can of balls for your match will be given to the first player that checks in for your court. All players need to check themselves in, your partner cannot check you in. If you forget to check-in at the front desk, you will be considered late and your team will lose 10 points. There will be no warnings. 

POLICY ON LATENESS

If a player checks-in after their match time posted on the schedule then that person is considered late and that person/team will get minus 10 points from their score. Players must show up on or before their match time. A player is only considered on time if they have checked-in for their match at the front desk. Make sure to tell whoever is working your last name. Players who check-in even 1 minute after the match time posted on their schedule will be considered late. 

WARM-UP

The courts are not available before your scheduled match time. You will get a 5 minute warm-up when you get on to the court and then will start your match right away. Remember there are matches scheduled after you so it's important to stay on schedule. If you are a 7:45pm match do not go on the court before 7:45pm if the match has not finished yet. For doubles and mixed doubles players can choose to warm-up with their own partner or warm-up with their opponents.

RULES

- You only get a 5 minute warm-up.  

- Play is continuous and no coaching is allowed (and no spectators are allowed to sit on court). 

- Players are allowed up to 20 seconds between points (Per USTA guidelines)

- On changeovers (odd total of games) - players can take up to 90 seconds to rest (Per USTA guidelines) - At the end of a set, players can take up to 120 seconds to rest (Per USTA guidelines)

- There is no break after the 1st game of any set. Per USTA guidelines.

SCORING

2 out of 3 sets. If you split sets you play a 10 point match tiebreak (first to 10 points by two). Normal ad-scoring. For the set tiebreaker and match tiebreaker you change sides every 6 points. (5 minute quick warm-up is allowed then matches must begin).

Please note, for the Fall 2024 (September-November) league season the matches are timed if you do not finish your match in the 1 hr & 45 min. time frame. For 6:00pm matches your time is up at 7:45pm. For 7:45pm matches your time is up at 9:30pm. An announcement will be made on the loud speaker. Teams will report the set/game/point score as is when time is called. If time is called and you are in the middle of a point finish that point. If time is called in the middle of a game you will NOT finish that game. If you are in the middle of the tiebreaker when time is called you will not finish the tiebreaker. 

RETURNING MATCH BALLS

Please make sure to return your used match balls in the box on the check-in table after your match. This helps us a lot and gives us balls to use in our ball machines and clinic baskets. Please return the balls in the can so that we know which courts returned their balls. Thanks!

REPORTING YOUR SCORE

If you won your match make sure to record your score on the score results clipboard at the check-in table. You report the score by 1st-Circling the team that won and then 2nd-writing in the complete scores of the match with the winning team's score listed. (for example 6-3 2-6 10-6). The can of used match balls will go in the box. Remember the league scoring format is 2 out of 3 sets and if you split sets you play a 10 pt match tiebreaker in lieu of the 3rd set. If you get to 6-games all in the set, you play a tiebreaker which is first to 7 points win by 2. If you split sets then you play a 10 pt match tiebreaker in lieu of a 3rd set, that means you play first to 10 pts win by 2. If you were in the middle of the match and did not finish when time was called please make it clear on the score sheet who won the first set and who was ahead in the second set. 

MINIMUM MATCHES PLAYED REQUIREMENT FOR PLAYING IN MTPC LEAGUES

MTPC requires that each league player (or their perm sub) play in at least 5 of the 8 total matches in the season. If a player does dot meet that required number they will not be able to participate in the following league season.

MTPC SPORTSMANSHIP POLICY

Although competition is spirited, it is expected that each league participant exhibit good sportsmanship at all times. If you feel that a player isn't doing that please express your concerns to MTPC@mesaaz.gov or by filling out this form CLICK HERE.

There will be a league sportsmanship winner. If you play against a player/team that exhibited great sportsmanship please submit your nomination to https://forms.gle/rwNPkW8L8PE7cdLF7  for the sportsmanship award. The player/team that receives the most nominations will receive the league sportsmanship award.  

(4) LEAGUE SCORING

Forfeits (No Shows, Late, Non Registered Sub) -->  1st forfeit = -10 points  -->  2nd forfeit = League Disqualification

FINDING YOUR SCHEDULE AND STANDINGS ONLINE

Your league's schedule and standings can be found online here: https://www.teamsideline.com/sites/mesaaz/schedules

Schedules are updated online if a court assignment changes or if a permanent sub has been added to a team. Standings are updated weekly online. 

WINNERS OF THE LEAGUE

The first 7 weeks of play will decide the final standings of the league. Based on the standings the teams will enter into their playoff position. The 1st place team based on the standings will play the 2nd place team based on the standings and the winner of that match that happens week 8 of 8 will determine the overall winner of the league. Please note if you have a temporary sub play for you in the championship finals match and you win that will not count and the other team will be the winner.   

The team/player that wins the league will get the following: 

  • Photo with your partner or by yourself (if singles) in front of our photo banner 
  • Names posted on our MTPC website & TeamSideline website
  • League Prize (Gift, Medal or Trophy)
  • Names and pics posted in our board in the hallway

HOW TOTAL POINTS FOR EACH MATCH ARE DETERMINED

  • 1st Set Games Won + Second Set Games Won + 3 Points (if you won the match or are up by 2 or more games in a timed out match)
  • Max points available per match is 15. 
  • 1/2 points awarded if a temporary sub plays. 
  • Negative 10 points if a player is a no show, is late, or has a sub fill in that is not registered (two parts required Here and Here)

(5) MTPC POLICIES

REFUNDS

If any player/team no longer wishes to play this league they need to request a refund TWO weeks before the league starts or request a transfer ONE week before the league starts by emailing MTPC@mesaaz.gov. After one week before the league starts, there will be no refunds and no transfers regardless of the reason. 

RAIN POLICY

If you think a match may be rained out please call 480-644-3874 to double check. It will be the player's responsibility to call the tennis center to check if a match is rained out. If a match is completely rained out we will have to add an additional week to the end of the schedule (and push the season back one week which may effect the times you thought you were playing) and we will update the schedule on the TeamSideline Website. If it is obvious that rain will be cancelling matches we will email all the players to let them know. Typically we will not make a decision regarding cancelling more than 1 hour in advance.

REMINDER TEXTS

Reminder texts will be sent out at the beginning of the season for the start date. No reminder texts will be sent for weekly league matches. It is the responsibility of the player to check their scheduled match times online for all 8 matches. Please note many of the leagues change match times halfway through the season.  

LEAGUE POLICY ON NO-SHOWS/LAST MINUTE CANCELLATIONS

Players/teams are subject to removal from the league after two total no shows and/or last minute cancellations in one 8 week league season.

MINIMUM MATCHES PLAYED REQUIREMENT FOR PLAYING IN MTPC LEAGUES

MTPC requires that each league player (or their perm sub) play in at least 5 of the 8 total matches in the season. If a player does dot meet that required number they will not be able to participate in the following league season.