By Siobhan Schaeffer, Thursday Women’s League Vice President
It’s hard to believe that it’s already time to gather your teammates and gear up for another exhilarating season of ALTA tennis. Fall registration opens June 20 and closes July 11. Now is a good time to check in with your roster members and make sure everyone is planning to return for the fall season.
One of the most frequent questions we get is “What will my team’s level be?” With the help of the overall coordinators, we are tasked with leveling more than 700 teams in the Thursday Women’s League. Preliminary placement of teams is based on the most recent team history as well as the addition of new players. Our goal is to match teams with comparable abilities within each level and flight. On occasion, there may be extenuating circumstances that may warrant a closer look at the team’s roster for placement. If this is the case, we recommend submitting a request for review with your roster, including any pertinent details that would help in the review. The league vice president and overall coordinators will review the team’s results from last season, as well as the addition and loss of players to determine the most appropriate level for the team.
The ALTA website contains a lot of helpful information. Take some time before the season begins to review the roster information packet, the full calendar, as well as the captain’s handbook. Gather your teammates and get ready to serve, volley, and smash your way to City Finals in the fall.
