Tony Stephens, the NNMTA League Coordinator, has requested that we provide information for the teams for the upcoming year. Captains should still consult their packets for complete information.
Senior League:
· Albuquerque will be recognized as the hub for this league. Each Albuquerque team will be required to travel one (1) time to Santa Fe/Northern Counties. All other league matches involving Santa Fe or Northern County & Albuquerque teams will require travel to Albuquerque.
· Due to USTA Rule “3.01H(1),” complete round robins must be played, therefore eliminating “incomplete” round robin play.
The Round Robin format will be as follows….
2 teams = will play a minimum of 3 times. The teams may play more times if they both agree.
3 teams = can play as many times as they all agree.
4 teams = will play all teams 3 times (9 matches).
5 teams = will play all teams 3 times (12 matches).
6 teams = will play all teams 2 times (10 matches).
7 teams = will play all teams 2 times (12 matches) .
8 teams = will play all teams 2 times (14 matches).
9-20 teams = will play all teams 1 time.
· Levels with 4 or less teams with the best win-loss record will advance to Sectionals without playoffs.
· Levels with 5 or more teams will have a play-off to determine the team that will advance to Sectionals even if a team is undefeated after playing a seasonal round robin. (See “CHAMPIONSHIPS” on one of the back pages)
· If there is a tie to determine a team for any play-offs, the USTA tie breaker method will be used. For each level, the season win-loss record will determine the play-off seedings.
· Senior play-offs will be held during the month of February after the season ends with the teams having the best win-loss record as the higher seeds. If the two teams cannot agree on a date during the playoffs, then the League Coordinator will select the first available open date at the home facility for the match to be played.