DID YOU KNOW?

The Lowcountry Tennis Associations runs local league tennis programs throughout Charleston, Berkley, Colleton and Dorchester counties. With players ranging in age from 18 to 80, we have the second highest participation of any area in the South including areas many times our size. The more players we have, the better! The first of October we will be starting our Fall league, so right now is an ideal time to try league tennis. For adults, team matches consist of three doubles and two singles courts. Seniors play three doubles courts. To learn about our other league seasons, click HERE.

WHAT'S NEW? The LCTA has recently adopted a new rule all players need to be aware of! All league play will now require a 3rd set, 10-point match tiebreak in lieu of a full third set. Looking for spring regulations or other information about the upcoming spring season? Visit our SPRING LEAGUE page!

IMPORTANT UPDATE: The USTA has just published new Experienced Player Guidelines for self-rating players. Please review the new guidelines to ensure that you or your players are self-rating at the correct NTRP level!

HOW TO REGISTER FOR A LEAGUE:  In order to play, you need three things: a place to play, a USTA membership, and a rating.  Charleston has some of the finest facilities in the Southeast. If you are not already a member of one, go to our FACILITIES page to learn a more about places to play tennis in the Charleston area, including contact information for each facility. The facility that you join can also help you find a team.

To join the USTA, go to their MEMBERSHIP PAGE and follow the instructions to join. It's easy and your membership includes a subscription to TENNIS magazine!

Once you decide to join a team, you will need your USTA membership number and your team number (provided by your captain) to register for a team.  As a new player, you will be asked to determine a self-rating (if you do not already have a previous USTA rating). The main TENNISLINK page will walk you through the self-rating process. At the top of the TENNISLINK page, select "NTRP Rating Help" for tips and instructions.  Answering the questionnaire during registration will help you decide the appropriate level for you to play. Our levels range from 2.5 for true beginners to 4.5 for advanced league players.  5.0 and above players do not play a local league, but advance directly to Sectional or National playoffs. By far, our largest levels are 3.0 and 3.5, with the 4.0 level quickly growing.