Ladder Chair
Scott Guiltner
ladder@sdtf.org
The San Diego Tennis Federation singles ladder is one of the most fundamental parts of your membership in the SDTF. The ladder promotes play between members who may not normally play each other and allows players at all levels to compete and improve their tennis skills.
In 2010, the ladder is going back to its roots in an effort to get more people involved and playing. This year, the ladder is being divided up into 3 tiers. This will hopefully encourage members at all levels to join and play on the ladder. This tiering system should allow for more people to be able to play other members at a similar skill level while still encouraging improvement and upward mobility on the ladder.
To further promote participation in 2010, any member who wishes to participate in the ladder may do so by simply notifying the Ladder Chair of their desire to join the ladder prior to midnight, February 12, 2010. All players who wish to play the ladder will be added to the list in their respective tier. No initial challenge is required. Members who decide to join the ladder after February 12th, may do so by following the challenge guidelines.
This year’s season will run from February 15th – November 14th, and will be broken into three trimesters. The trimesters are as follows:
1st Trimester – February 15th – May 14th
2nd Trimester - May 15th – August 14th
3rd Trimester – August 15th – November 14th
At the end of the 3rd trimester, we will hold our annual Tournament of Champions. Winners of the Grand Prix Points Challenge, Tier Champions and the Tournament of Champions winners will be announced at the SDTF Holiday Party at the end of the year.
Playing the ladder is a great way to meet new people, improve your tennis game and to get yourself match ready for events like the San Diego Open in July, the SDTF Club Championships, Pac Cup in September, Cal Cup in October as well as Team Tennis in both spring and fall.
Join the ladder in 2010….You Can’t Win if You Don’t Play! |
