Club Competitions
COVID Update
The Competitions committee have agreed the following with regard to the Leagues and Cups this season, restrictions permitted:-
Summer Open League
- Season to commence 1st June and finish 31st October
- Matches to be played as scheduled, any prior to 1st June will need to be re-scheduled
- Promotions and Relegations as normal
- Refreshments should not be expected after match
- Players should arrive changed ready to play
- Please complete the full name of players on match cards, as the records have to be kept for a minimum of 21 days after the date of the match, in case needed for track & trace purposes
Seniors League (Ladies O’40, Men’s O’45, Men’s O’55)
- Season to commence 1st June and finish 30th November
- Only one match per opponent instead of home and away. The second scheduled fixture where agreed between clubs should apply. All early fixtures cancelled, if two clubs have arranged both fixtures before 1st June then the first one will be cancelled and the second one should be re-arranged after 1st June
- No Promotions or Relegations this season as only half of matches being played
- Refreshments should not be expected after match
- Players should arrive changed ready to play
- Please complete the full name of players on match cards, as the records have to be kept for a minimum of 21 days after the date of the match, in case needed for track & trace purposes
In Lesley Pitt’s absence, I will be running the Seniors League this season, so please forward all match cards, etc to j.blewett@sky.com
Summer Cups
- Continue as per draw sheets with existing fixed weekends
- No official Finals Day, one finalist will host each final
- Refreshments should not be expected after match
- Players should arrive changed ready to play
- Please complete the full name of players on draw cards, as the records have to be kept for a minimum of 21 days after the date of the match, in case needed for track & trace purposes
Please could all clubs re-confirm that they wish to fulfil their fixtures this season based on the details above, and those clubs that advised me that some of their teams did not want to participate this season for various reasons, could they confirm that this is still the case, or whether they are now happy to play based on the details above.
Once all revised dates have been agreed, copies of the fixtures should be forwarded to John Blewett, ETCO Secretary E mail: j.blewett@sky.com
Please refer to the main LTA coronavirus information page for all the latest coronavirus updates
John Blewett ETCO Secretary (formerly League Secretary)
All Advantage Essex clubs are eligible to enter teams into the relevant league.
Contact details are shown below:
Essex Dunlop Open Doubles League
Category: Adult
Play Dates: Summer: 1 April – 30 September
Contact: John Blewett E mail: johnb@essextennis.org.uk
Current League Results and Information (Summer)
Play Dates: Winter 1 October – 31 March
Contact: Kerry Pryor E mail: kerryp@essextennis.org.uk
Current League Results and Information (Winter)
Essex Dunlop Seniors League
Category Seniors
Play Dates: 1st February – 15 December
Contact: John Blewett E mail: j.blewett@sky.com
LTA National Tennis League
Following the recent LTA re-brand we are delighted to announce that we now have a new name for this Competition. The Team Tennis event has now been renamed the LTA National League.
LTA National League Summer
Clearly last year was very challenging for everyone, and after the cancellation of the 2020 Summer competition we are hopeful and looking forward to bringing team competition back to venues and players this summer.
National League Summer runs from April to July in a 15 week league season and National League Winter runs from September to March. They provide a local, fun and exciting tennis experience for players of all ages from 8&U to Seniors. The competition now includes the Seniors age groups as well, so please visit www.lta.org.uk/national-league-summer for more information on this.
Essex National League Summer 2021
Entries now open for the Essex National League Winter 2021/22
For information please contact Mark Gray at E mail: markg@essextennis.org.uk
Essex Tennis Winter Knock Out Cup Competitions
Essex Tennis Inter club Summer Competition
These competitions are open to Advantage Member Clubs (free entry) and those proprietary clubs directly affiliated to the LTA (which will pay an additional fee) to be determined by the Competitions Committee. The winning club of each division shall be entitled to hold the cup provided by Essex Tennis until the commencement of the competitions the following season.
Unfortunately the adverse impact of the Covid- 19 Pandemic has again resulted in a greater number of 2nd Round walkovers than usual. Hopefully, the proposed further easing of restrictions will encourage full participation in the Semi-Finals. See the current regulations and current Summer Cup Draw Sheets below
Contact: George Sabiniak at e mail: g.sabiniak3lw@btinternet.com
Joining your Local Tennis League is the perfect way for you to improve your tennis and make friends, all balanced around a busy lifestyle.
Clubs can enter the local leagues listed below:
- Colchester and District Tennis League
- Chelmsford and District Tennis League
- Halstead and District Tennis League
- Leigh and Westcliff Tennis League
- Brentwood and District League
- South West Essex League
- Romford and District Tennis League