USTA

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Permalink Reply by Chris on June 25, 2012 at 4:20pm

Hey Katherine,

I've played on several USTA teams in a few leagues in northern VA and Montgomery County, MD.  I love playing competitive tennis, so I enjoy it.  Some teams are more hard-core than others and make every effort to take their team to districts, sectionals and/or nationals.  Some are more laid back and play mostly for fun, but with the hopes of winning matches.  I recommend joining if you like to play matches (vs. just hitting around). 

Hope that helps some.

Permalink Reply by Glenn Magda on June 25, 2012 at 5:23pm

Katherine, I was in your position in wondering about USTA.  I've asked and asked everyone I know and one refrain kept coming up....ultra competitive, super serious, intense, etc.  I realized it's not for me.

Instead, I found an easy going league with like minded people in World Team Tennis.  WTT is a coed league that's great for team camaraderie.  (i'll describe more it you'd like....just send a pm)

I will say, though, the women I know swear by the USTA and they all have seemed to become close friends.  Might be worth joining just once to see if you like it.  BUT...I'll still swear by the WTT.  :)  

 

 

 

Permalink Reply by Katherine on June 27, 2012 at 9:53am

Thanks!  I'll follow up with you.

Permalink Reply by Rick Goulet on June 25, 2012 at 7:21pm

I would say that USTA tennis is more for serious tennis players.  It used to be a option if you just didn't have anyone to play with, but now days meetups (meetup.com) are a better option for the casual player, or tennis social networks like this one.

Rick

Permalink Reply by imran alam on June 25, 2012 at 8:02pm

i am not usta but if you want to play i can commute to the desired destination. I really want to be good so doing my best to find someone who can play everyday

Permalink Reply by Katherine on June 27, 2012 at 9:53am

I'd like to play at least 1ce a week but I don't think I can everyday.  I live in north Arlington.  Let me know if that's okay.

Permalink Reply by imran alam on June 27, 2012 at 11:31am

just let me know which day of the week you want to play and where i will make sure to get there

Permalink Reply by Katherine on June 27, 2012 at 9:52am

Thanks for your responses, they have been very helpful!  I haven't had much luck finding a regular partner on tennisopolis so I was wondering if the USTA teams would be the way to go and if its worth the investment.  I'm not a serious tennis player now, but I would like to play regularly so maybe I'll consider USTA in the future. 

Permalink Reply by Darris Reese on July 1, 2012 at 6:29pm

Yes, you have to join to play USTA Tournaments.