Flex Leagues National Championships 2026

Official Event Guide

I. Event Overview & Key Details

We are thrilled to welcome you back to the Lake Las Vegas Sports Club for the 2026 Flex Leagues National Championship! This event is the pinnacle of our season, designed to celebrate the competition, community, and connections that make our league unique.

Building on the incredible momentum of last year’s turnout, the 2026 championships will offer a high-energy atmosphere, exclusive swag bags, and the chance to be crowned a National Champion.

II. Qualification Criteria

To be eligible for the National Championship, players must meet one of the following requirements:

• Finish in the Top 100 of the National Points Race.
• Complete three (3) singles events between April 15 and September 30, 2026.
• Win two (2) Flex Leagues within the 2026 season.
• Play a minimum of nine (9) matches between April 15 and September 30, 2026.
• Win a City Championship event.

Note: UTR Sports reserves the right to issue wildcards or special invitations at their discretion.

III. Tournament & Division Format

• Match Guarantee: All participants are guaranteed four (4) matches across the weekend (two on Day 1, two on Day 2).
• Eligibility: Open to players aged 16 & over residing in the United States.
• Draws: Coed singles events grouped by UTR rating.
• Registration & Flight Setup: Players register for the Open Division. Following the deadline, players are split into specific flights based on UTR ranges.
• UTR Lock-In: Player UTRs officially lock on the Tuesday before the event begins. (Example: If a player is rated 4.99 on Tuesday, they will compete in the 4–5 division).

Draw Structure

• Day 1 (Friday): Round-robin play within groups of eight, organized by UTR levels (e.g., 1–2, 2–3, 3–4).
• Day 2 (Saturday): One final round-robin match in the morning. Final standings from the first three matches determine placement for the afternoon National Championship flight matches. Players are placed into championship matches within their tier (e.g., 4–5 Tier 1 will feature a 1st/2nd place match, 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, and 7th/8th).

IV. Scoring & Match Format

To improve player recovery and schedule flow, the format has been updated to Fast Four sets for most rounds.

• Standard Matches: Best 2-out-of-3 "Fast Four" sets with Ad scoring. A 10-point tiebreaker will be played in lieu of a third set.
• National Championship Finals: Best 2-out-of-3 full sets with no-ad scoring. A 10-point tiebreaker will be played in lieu of a third set.

V. Rules of Play

• Warm-up: All players receive a 5-minute warm-up before their match begins.
• Rest Periods:
  • 2 minutes between sets.
  • 5 minutes if players split sets (prior to the 10-point tiebreaker).
• Time Penalties for Late Players:
  • 10-minute grace period.
  • 10+ minutes late: Point penalty.
  • 15+ minutes late: Game penalty.
  • 20+ minutes late: Match default.
• Medical & Bathroom Breaks:
  • One (1) injury timeout permitted per match. A second timeout results in a point penalty.
  • Bathroom breaks are permitted between sets only.

VI. Code of Conduct

• Sportsmanship: Unsportsmanlike conduct will not be tolerated. UTR Sports reserves the right to default any player for misconduct. One main umpire will be on-site, with a second umpire on standby if needed. We expect the same great sportsmanship displayed in 2025.
• Spectators: Must remain off the playing area at all times.
• Filming: Permitted only with the explicit approval of the opponent.
• Cheering: Players should show positive emotion away from their opponent (facing the opposite direction).
• Authority: UTR Sports and on-site umpires have final authority on all tournament decisions.

VII. On-site Amenities & Logistics

• Player Welcome Pack: Exclusive gear and swag bags for all participants. A facility site map will be included in the welcome email.
• Medical & Officiating Support: Certified athletic trainers and certified umpires will be stationed on-site throughout the event.
• Concessions & Food: Food and beverages are available for purchase. Food truck options will also be available on-site.
• Fun onsite events: Lake Las Vegas has tons of cool events for you and your family such as going on the lake, hitting golf balls, and more!
• Awards: Prizes will be awarded to all flight winners, featuring a 1st and 2nd place podium placement.
• Lodging & Hotels: A dedicated hotel block close to the venue is being arranged. Booking information will be sent automatically to qualified players upon registration.

VIII. Master Schedule

Thursday

• Afternoon: Player Check-In desk opens. Warm-up courts open for players at Lake Las Vegas Sports Club.
• 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM: Free Live Ball Clinic (1.5 hours of live ball hitting, point play, and coaching from former Division 1 players and coaches).

Friday (Day 1 Play)

• 8:00 AM: Operations desk opens.
• 8:30 AM: First round of matches begins. All players should expect to have a match scheduled for this opening round.
• Daily Schedule: All players will play two matches (one morning, one afternoon). Final matches may finish as late as 7:00 PM.

Saturday (Day 2 Finals & Awards)

• Morning: Final round-robin group matches.
• Afternoon: National Championship flight playoff matches, followed immediately by podium award presentations.