2026 Summer Social League Team Placement Form

Name *

First NameLast Name

Email*

example@example.com

Please list your phone number. This is only given to your site coordinator and team captain so they can share lineups and relay any urgent information. Your number will not be shared in any other way.*

Area CodePhone Number

Where do you live? (If you are in the Boston area, please specify the part of the city you are located in, e.g., South Boston.)*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

How many seasons of our Social League have you played in?*

1-34-67+I have only attended Social League events, this will be my first time playing in the leagueThis will be my first experience with the Social League

Which league are you playing in? If you are signed up for more than one league, you will need to submit this form separately for each league.*

How would you describe your playing level? Please refer to the additional resources linked on our website if you are unsure of your level.*

Beginner - New to tennis and still need to learn the fundamentals before playing matches. May be able to rally a little but largely inconsistent. (2.0 NTRP rating)Novice - Able to serve, rally and keep score and can sustain short rallies but lacks shot control, accuracy and consistency. 2.5 NTRP rating.Low Intermediate - Improving shot control and accuracy and can sustain short rallies but still fairly inconsistent. 3.0 NTRP rating.Intermediate - Dependable shot control and accuracy. Can hit with pace (including serves), employ strategy and hit winners with a variety of shots. This is the level of most former varsity high school players and some college club players. 3.5 NTRP rating.High Intermediate - Strong shot control, accuracy and strategy, much more reliable shot variety (lobs, drop shots, etc.), comfortable at the net and often hits winners. This is the level of most former college club or varsity players. 4.0 NTRP rating.Advanced - Very strong shot control, pace, accuracy and variety. Can develop a game plan to compete with any opponent and consistently hit winners. This would be a high-level former college club or varsity player. 4.5+ NTRP rating.

If you selected Beginner above, please note that our traditional Social Leagues are not appropriate for you. Confirm below that you have signed up for our beginner level Social League.*

I have signed up for the beginner Social League.I have signed up for a recreational, intermediate or advanced Social League and I need to be withdrawn (please email socialtennis@newengland.usta.com so we can assist).

If you selected Novice above, please remember this is a league and you must be ready for matches, including knowing the rules of tennis, where to stand for doubles, how to keep score, how to serve, etc. We are happy to help you find a beginner program if you are not yet ready to play matches.*

I have playing experience and am ready for matches.I realized that I am not ready for a league with matches (please email socialtennis@newengland.usta.com so we can assist).

Do you prefer singles or doubles? (Please note: if you select singles, for example, you are not guaranteed to play singles every week.)*

SinglesDoublesNo preference

If you know you have to miss any weeks, please list those dates here:

Would you be willing to be a team captain? Captains set the team's lineup each week and make sure playing levels are even. Captains receive a gift for helping out!*

YesNo

Please list any player(s) you would like to be placed on a team with:

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