The USTA Southern Tri-Level League is designed to be adaptive to the individual needs of each city. Many different playing levels are offered through the Tri-Level League. Players compete in a local league for the right to advance to the Louisiana Tri-Level State Championships, this year being held August 26 - 28, 2011,at the YMCA in Baton Rouge. Winning teams advance to a Tri-Level Regional Championships to compete against winning teams advancing from Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee. The Regional Championships will be September 30 – October 2, 2011, in Memphis, Tennessee.

· A team match consists of three individual doubles matches: one doubles match at three different levels.

· Any format may be used: 2 out of 3 sets, 8 game pro-set, No-ad scoring, etc.

· Leagues are required to play a minimum of three matches.

· Players will have to play a minimum of two matches to qualify for the State Tournament (One match can be a default.)

· Players may play at their NTRP rated level or higher.

· Participation does not affect player's NTRP rating.

Guidelines

· Play occurs with three matches, each at a different NTRP level.

· Doubles partners are same-level.

· Minimum age is 18 years old.

· NTRP based – Valid computer or self rating required.

· USTA membership required.

· Register and report results through Tennis link.

· All league matches need to be completed two weeks before the Louisiana State Championships.