Flex Leagues National Championship - Rules & Regulations


Event Details

The Flex Leagues National Championship will take place from October 31 to November 1, 2025, at the Rome Tennis Center in Rome, Georgia.

Event Facts

  • Match Guarantee: All players are guaranteed four matches – two on Day 1 and two on Day 2.
  • Eligibility: Open to players aged 16 & over.
  • Gender: Coed event based on UTR ratings.
  • Singles Only: No doubles events available
  • Day 1 (October 31st): Round-robin play with players of similar UTR levels, as closely matched as possible.
  • Day 2 (November 1st): Players are placed in a four-person bracket:
    • Two players from a higher UTR round-robin group.
    • Two players from a lower UTR round-robin group.
    • Winners from Day 1 will be placed with higher-rated players on Day 2, while those who lose will compete with lower-rated players.
  • Match Format: Best of two out of three sets, no-ad scoring, with a 10-point tiebreaker in place of a third set.
  • Entry Fee: $75 per player.
  • On-Site Amenities:
    • Trainer available
    • Umpires on-site
    • Welcome Party: Thursday, October 30th (free entry for players, food & drinks available for purchase).
    • Player Welcome Pack for all participants.
    • Food & drinks available for purchase on-site.
    • Prizes awarded to all winners.

How to Qualify

Players must meet one of the following criteria to qualify:

  • Finish in the Top 100 in the National Points Race.
  • Play three (3) singles events between April 16 and October 1, 2025.
  • Win two (2) Flex Leagues.
  • Play nine (9) matches between April 16 and October 1, 2025.
  • UTR Sports may also give out wildcards or invites at their discretion

Rules & Regulations

  • Breaks:
    • 2-minute break between each set.
    • 5-minute break if players split sets.
  • Injury Timeouts:
    • Each player is allowed one (1) injury timeout per match without penalty.
    • A second injury timeout results in a point penalty.
  • Bathroom Breaks: Allowed between sets.
  • Draw Adjustments: UTR reserves the right to modify draws based on availability.
    • Example: A 3-person round-robin may be used instead of a 4-person bracket if necessary.
  • Final Authority:
    • All decisions by UTR Sports and umpires are final, regardless of the rules and regulations.
  • Match Start Time & Penalties:
    • Players have a 10-minute grace period.
    • After 10 minutes: Point penalty.
    • After 15 minutes: Game penalty.
    • After 20 minutes: Match default.
  • Conduct & Sportsmanship:
    • Unsportsmanlike conduct will not be tolerated.
    • UTR Sports reserves the right to default any player from a match or the event for misconduct.
  • Spectator Rules:
    • Spectators are not allowed on the court and must remain off the playing area.
    • Filming matches is permitted only with the opponent's approval.
  • Cheering Etiquette:
    • Players must cheer away from their opponent and face in the opposite direction.
  • Match Rules:
    • The receiver chooses which side to return the deuce point.
    • All players receive a 5-minute warmup before their match begins.


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