The Challenger Series League (CSL) program has become the most popular play program in Acton, Westford and Concord alongside our traditional inter-club league play. Participants play a series of 7-9 matches with and against different players at their level. At the conclusion of the session, the player with the most points has the option to move up to the next level the following season. The CSL originally began as a women’s league; however, we now have both women's and men's divisions.
Players from various clubs who play at the 2.75 level or higher. CSL leagues are broken down into divisions based on strength.
See the latest challenger Series cost and schedule here
For any questions or to sign up for the Challenger League, please contact Olga Portnova at olga@marcuslewisenterprises.com
Players are partnered with a different player each week and they play against different opponents each week. Two out of three sets are played with no-ad scoring. If the 1.5 hour match time expires before two sets have been completed, then the team with the total greatest number of games won is declared the winner of the match. The same is true if sets are split, and the third set has not been completed. Scores are entered into the MLTC’s Universal Tennis Rating (UTR) system. Click here for more info on UTR which has become the standard in knowing your level in tennis.
Each week, scores are recorded using the following system:
Division standings are based on the highest average number of points won during a session:
3 points per match played
2 points per set won
2 points per match won
-2 points per default loss
Example 1: 6-4, 6-4 – Winner: 9 points; Loser: 3 points
Example 2: 3-6, 6-4, 7-5 – Winner: 9 points; Loser: 5 points
Example 3: Default (no sub played) Loser: -2 points
The advantages are substantial:
1. No traveling!
2. Your match times will be known well in advance (they can vary greatly when playing against other clubs).
3. Practices are optional.
4. No more coordinating with other clubs about times, places, weather, etc.
5. The levels will be consistent since they are regulated by our organization.
About the only disadvantage is if you wanted to play with the same player all the time. In this instance that will not happen; however, the beauty of playing with someone different each week is the potential to meet other players and to possibly find others with whom you may have great chemistry.
Whoever has the highest point average will have the option of getting bumped up to a higher division.
Please contact Olga at olga@marcuslewisenterprises.com
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