MID-EASTERN TENNIS ASSOCIATION (META)
(An ATA sectional organization)
META Adult Tennis League
Monday, August 9, 2010 – Sunday, October 10, 2010
Entry Deadline: Saturday, July, 31, 2010 - 6:00 PM
General Rules
1. Description: The META Adult Tennis League is an opportunity for men and women (ages 18 & up) to play tennis on a weekly basis. The League is open to all individuals at all levels of play. Registrants are placed in categories based upon their National Tennis Rating Program (NTRP) rating and are scheduled for a series of matches that will last approximately six to ten weeks depending on the draw.
2. Eligibility: Each league participant must be an ATA cardholder OR a member of one of the following ATA/META clubs: Active Aces Super Senior Tennis Club; Baltimore Tennis Club; Deanwood Tennis Association; Eastside Competitive Tennis Club; Fort Lincoln Tennis Club; Netmen Co-ed Tennis Club; Tennis at Shiloh; Tennis Champions of Baltimore; The Mall Tennis Club; Turkeys Unlimited; U/Maryland Tennis Association; U/Washington Tennis Association; Ward 8 Tennis Council; Washington Tennis and Education Foundation and Women’s Competitive Tennis Club.
3. Categories: Level I: NTRP 2.5; Level II – 3.0; Level III – 3.5; Level IV – 4.0; Level V – 4.5 and above; Level VI - Seniors (age 55 and above); Level VII- Super Seniors (age 65 and above); Not rated. Anyone who has never received a rating should contact the league coordinator. The League Coordinator reserves the right to cancel an event due to insufficient entries.
4. Players are limited to only one skill level per event. You may play higher than your designated level, but not lower.
5. Matches will be played at a time and place that is mutually convenient. You will be required to complete scheduled matches within a reasonable period of time. All matches will be the best 2 out of 3 sets, regular scoring, with a 12-point tiebreaker at 6 games all. The winning player/team reports the results to the league coordinator.
6. Good conduct is expected of all players. The code of good sportsmanship is always in effect.
7. Awards will be provided to the champion and the finalist of each category.
8. DEADLINE FOR ENTRY: Saturday, July 31, 2010, 6 pm. This closing date is firm in order to meet player scheduling and notification deadlines. After that date you will receive instructions and a schedule of matches for your events.
9. ENTRY FEES: $25/Singles and $50/Doubles Pair. This fee includes one free ticket for each player (non-transferable) to the META Annual Awards Event/Tennis Party in Mid-November. Time and location: TDB.
10. Mail entry forms and payment made out to META to: META, P.O. Box 8711, Silver Spring, MD 20907-8711. All inquiries and match results should be sent to the following e-mail address:
11. Updated information about META can be found at http://mysite.verizon.net/pailen/meta2009/ - (after July 25)
12. Volunteers needed to be “Event Captains” - please email if you are interested in serving as an Event Captain.
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ENTRY FORM
2010 META Adult Tennis League
August 9 – October 10, 2010
I hereby release the Mid-Eastern Tennis Association (META) and/or the American Tennis Association, Inc. (ATA) and any of their representatives from
Damages, present or future, arising from personal injury sustained by me from participating in this league. I assume full responsibility. Please Print Clearly.
Your Signature Date Your Signature Date _______
x x
Name: Name:
Address: Address: _______
City, State, Zip City, State, Zip _______
Telephone: (h) (w) Telephone: (h) (w) ______
Date-of-Birth: Age: Date-of-Birth: Age: _____
ATA ID# META Club: ATA ID# META Club:
E-Mail: E-Mail: _____
Select Events
Due to match scheduling demands you should play only in either singles or doubles
□ Level I (2.5) □ Level II (3.0) □ Level III (3.5) □ Level IV (4.0)
□ Level V (4.5 & above) □ Level VI (Age 55 & Over) □ Level VII (Age 65 & Over)
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□ Singles/Men □ Singles/Women □ Doubles/Men □ Doubles/Women □ Doubles/Mixed