The USTA Southern Tri-Level League is designed to be adaptive to the individual needs of each city. Many different playing levels are offered through the Tri-Level League. Players compete in a local league for the right to advance to the Louisiana Tri-Level State Championships. Winning teams advance to a Tri-Level Regional Championships to compete against winning teams advancing from Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee.

• A team match consists of three individual doubles matches: one doubles match at three different levels.

• Any format may be used: 2 out of 3 sets, 8 game pro-set, No-ad scoring, etc.

• Leagues are required to play a minimum of three matches.

• Players will have to play a minimum of one match to qualify for the State Tournament (One match can be a default.)

• Players may play at their NTRP rated level or one level higher.

• Participation does not affect player's NTRP rating.

Guidelines

• Play occurs with three matches, each at a different NTRP level.

• Doubles partners are same-level.

• Minimum age is 18 years old.

• NTRP based – Valid computer or self rating required.

• USTA membership required.

• Register and report results through Tennis link.

• All league matches need to be completed two weeks before the Louisiana State Championships.

Levels Offered

• Adult Division I, Women Only 2.5, 3.0, 3.5

• Adult Division II, Men & Women 3.0, 3.5, 4.0

• Adult Division III, Men & Women 3.5, 4.0, 4.5

• Senior Division, Men & Women 3.0, 3.5, 4.0

• Super Senior Division, Men & Women 3.0, 3.5, 4.0