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What is HITL and how does it work?

Teams are composed of players with similar USTA or USTA-equivalent ratings, though a team is allowed to have a spread of 1 rating point on its roster. A player should have a USTA rating, or may receive the equivalent of a USTA rating from a local teaching professional. The league will provide new players with contact information for teaching professionals who will rate HITL players.

All teams play a 20 week season, starting in mid-April and running through the end of August. There are 10 dual team matches during the season, with the teams having two weeks to play all matches.

What is the playing format?

Teams are placed into divisions where the teams should be of approximately equal strength. The divisions are generally composed of six teams, allowing for a double round robin format. Division standings are kept through the season, and awards are given to the members of each division winning team.

Each team match consists of 6 singles and 3 doubles matches. For each match, one team will be the home team and will supply the balls. The individuals scheduled to play in each round will contact their opponents and agree upon a place and time to play. If a location cannot be agreed upon, matches are to be played at the Huntsville Tennis Center.

The league also sponsors a Fall tournament, where the members compete as individuals also obtain awards.

Who can join?

The league is open to any USTA rated or equivalent rated player living in the Huntsville area who is willing to play. If a player has not been formally rated by the USTA or a teaching professional then the league will offer that individual the name and contact information of a tennis teaching professional that can assign the player a preliminary rating for the season.

• The cost is modest, roughly $5 or $6 per player for the whole season depending on the number of players on the team roster.
• Each round offers six singles playing opportunities and six doubles opportunities, providing more singles participation than other formats.
• HITL offers a long playing season, from April to August with tournament play extending into October.
• You schedule your own matches with your opponent when and where its convenient for you.
• Members of the league and their families can attend the HITL party, which usually held in late October or early November. Food and drink are free the party and awards will be issued.

How do I find out about joining or starting a team?

Contact the HITL League Coordinator via e-mail at coordinator@hitl.org for information on forming or joining a team.

How do I get HITL rating?

If you are new to HITL and do not currently have a USTA NTRP computer rating, you will need to attend a HITL rating session before you play your first match. Please contact the HTC or private rater below to schedule a session.

Huntsville Tennis Center
Ken Huffy
Call 256-883-3986 after 2:00 PM to schedule a rating session.
$10

Private Raters
Javier Lopez
Alice Daniel
Email to schedule a rating session.
$10