It's time to start thinking about Combo League for 2006

The format of play will be three individual men's or women's doubles matches per team match.  Levels offered in this program are Adult combined levels 5.0, 5.5, 6.5, 7.5, 8.5, 9.5 and 10.5 and Senior levels 5.5, 6.5, 7.5 and 8.5 where each individual doubles team's combined NTRP ratings may not exceed the level entered.   An example: A 3.5 player and a 4.0 player combined to play on a 7.5 level team.  Each team consists of a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 14 players.  Players must be USTA members and All Adult Division players must be 19 years old by December 31, 2006.  All Senior Division players must be 50 years old by December 31, 2006.  Fees for the league are $25 per player ($2 tennislink + $6 head tax + $17 local fee).

 Registration is starts July 7th and ends July 23rd.  Play begins Monday, August 14, 2005.  The Season ends Sunday, October 29, 2005.  Local League Winners applications/fees must be received by NCTA- Greensboro November 2, 2005.  State Championships will be held in Winston- Salem , November 10-13, 2005.  Sectional Championships will be held in Baton Rouge , LA , January 26-29th, 2006.

 My level coordinators/board members are:

 Karen Gordy        5.5 and 8.5 leagues               kgordy@ec.rr.com

Sara Van Rens    6.5 adult/senior leagues        vanrensfam@aol.com

Paula Sneeden    7.5 adult/senior leagues        pjsneed@aol.com

Bev Garner          Men's leagues                        bwgarner@hotmail.com

Please feel free to contact them if you want to play on a team and they will try to place you if there is any available openings on teams.  If you want to form your own team that would be great!  If you have any questions concerning the league please contact me at:

 combo-gwta@ec.rr.com  or 392-9039.