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The new season is nearly upon us.  Entries have now closed and this upcoming season is going to be different from previous years. Alex Machin, the IRTPA’s National League Coordinator has analysed the statistics from last year’s matches. A staggering 68% of matches were played using a substitution and...

Please read and share this email with anyone in the real tennis community that might like to participate in the FLM National League this year. Looking at past season statistics – 68% of matches in 23/24 were played using substitutions and 22% were walkovers. In 22/23 this was 58%...

The 2023 – 2024 Season Division 3 through to Division 10 began last September.  It was another season of competitive team tennis played around the country. These divisions were organised and run by Alex Machin, this 23/24 season was his first in the role and he took to the...

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  SHENKMAN’S HENCHMEN WINNERS OF THE INAUGURAL FLM SUPER LEAGUE The most amazing 4 days of tennis which has created a”buzz” around the U.K.’s competition scene. Thank you FLM for your support of this new event and your continued support of the National League divisions.  By all the feedback...

How could the event have more excitement then yesterday’s match of Williams -v- Gordon? You have to factor in competitiveness for certain and this factor involved Williams again tonight. We knew that Shenkman’s Henchmen would be in the final but who would the opposition be and it was mathematically...

  Oh my word, superlatives cannot convey the excitement, the play, the competition or the pure desire to win.  The commentators were beside themselves with excitement, the players’ fellow team members were leaping in the dedans and were heard whooping in the Member’s Bar, the spectators were in absolute...

What a ‘corker’ of a day yesterday.  A buffer hour had been worked into the schedule – it was just as well as the first rubber finished with 5 minutes before the schedule time of the second rubber. The MVP after the first day is: The matches today, Thursday,...

THE SUPER LEAGUE BEGINNING WEDNESDAY 10TH APRIL THROUGH TO SATURDARY 13TH APRIL ON THE EAST COURT OF THE QUEEN’S CLUB, PALLISER ROAD, LONDON W14 9EQ On the 10th, 11th and 12th there are two  sessions each day at starting at 14:00 and 18:00.  It is a round robin format,...

  The event is being streamed each day by Ryan Carey and can be seen on the USCTA’s media channel here The match schedule is below  

    The Draft for the Super League, being held at The Queen’s Club from 10th April – 13th April has been completed   The Captain’s have made their choices and the teams are:   The schedule for Wednesday – Friday is:          

The Draft will take place at 12:00 on Tuesday 12th March.  Follow this link to see this innovative event starting with the Draft and then join us on one or all of the days on 10th – 13th April at The Queen’s Club.  Ben Geytenbeek will be streaming all...

  The FLM Super League is a new concept, formed for 2024 to incorporate the top 3 National League divisions as traditionally outlined (Premier, Division 1 and Division 2). The top 16 entrants will be eligible for the tournament, with the top four players taken by world ranking, and...

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  The UK National League is undergoing an exciting new change for the 2023-24 season. We are delighted to announce the continuing sponsorship from FLM for the upcoming league season. The Premier Division, along with Division 1 & 2 will merge to form the FLM Super League. The top...

This will be a ‘corker’ of a final! Tuesday 25th April at The Oratory Real Tennis Club, commencing at 18:00 THE TEAMS   Oratory versus Oxford Levi Gale v Robert Shenkman Claire Fahey v Zak Eadle Followed by the doubles if a decider is needed – 1st to 8...

“No” it is not football Monday 3rd April – Wednesday 5th April National League in a compressed form.  Join the teams playing now via the USCTA’s YouTube Channel The first match on each day starts at 16:00 EST  The schedule and teams 2023 NL SUPER EVENT – Schedule

    The schedule for the 1st half of the season can now be seen on the National League Match Schedule page.  Click Here

The United States is holding its National League event from May 12th – May 16th. Due to the pandemic the format is different from previous years, but if successful it could be the format in future years. For those of you who watch the event your feedback will be...

  Due to the continuing disruption from the pandemic, the organisers of the U.K.’s event have had to cancel the season. The IRTPA are making full refunds to all teams who have entered.  Our thanks to FLM Wealth Management for their support and we look forward to our new...

Covid-19 Guidelines to play – (subject to change)   All players, including visiting players, should familiarise themselves with the most current rules of play at the host club, and confirm with the host club that they understand and will adhere to them. If these rules of play are not...

Covid-19 and its evolvement along with the directives and advice given by the Government is changing rapidly.   If the U.K. should follow suit to many of the countries in Europe the U.K. or parts of the U.K. are likely to be locked down and the national league will...

Entries for the 2019/2020 National League close on Wednesday 7th August.  Don’t miss your opportunity of playing. Download Entry Form

The IRTPA welcomes back the National League for the 2016/17 season; representing the premier opportunity for sub 45 handicappers to play competitive, inter-club Tennis. The National League 2016/17 promises to, once again, be the scene for the rollercoaster ride of captivating sport testing players’ technique, speed, strength, strategy and fortitude before crowning...

    After a successful year of National League we have begun preparations for next season’s competition, which we are working towards making bigger and better.  We are very grateful for all the support you give to the competition, and are hoping you will all be involved again next...

The IRTPA Premier Division National League Final At Holyport Real Tennis Club starting at 17:30 World Champions Rob and Claire Fahey representing Holyport Real Tennis Club against The Royal Tennis Court’s team of Chris Chapman and Darren Long. Holyport are undefeated this season 8 wins from 8 rubbers; will they...

The first matches have been played with the following outcomes: The NYC team of James Stout and Barney Tanfield defeated the Tuxedo team of Tim Chisholm and Josh Dodgson James Stout defeated Tim Chisholm 2/6 6/3 6/4 Barney Tanfield defeated Josh Dodgson 6/1 6/5 The doubles was won by...

With the 2013/14 National League season now complete, we have compiled a list of match reports for each division. Congratulations to all of the winners and runners-up and a big thank you to all of the participants, and particularly the captains,  for taking the time and effort in organising...

The UK National League is back up and running for the 2013/14 season. There is no Premier Division, it is replaced by the PlayBrave Super Series. We therefore have 9 divisions of what we hope to be very close and enjoyable tennis. The National League team have done a...

It has been a busy week for the ‘showcase’ of the National Leagues. The first one took place in America at the National Tennis Club in Newport between Team New England represented by Camden Riviere, Rich Smith and Tony Hollins versus Team New York represented by Barney Tanfield and...

We now know the two teams that will square off in the final of this years UK Premier Division. Prested Hall, who finished top of the league, will now play The Royal Tennis Court, who last night beat Hatfield House 2/1. Results from last night: Nick Wood bt Jon Dawes...

Prested Hall have managed to topple the form guide and take the second half of the season by storm to finish top the Premier League, leaving Hatfield House and The Royal Tennis Court to compete for the second spot in the final. A win away at RTC last weekend...

The National League is now getting to the sharp end of the competition. As we move into the last handful of matches in the Group Stage of the competition that will determine the 3 teams that will be involved to compete for their specified division, here is a review...

    The IRTPA Premier National League Final Wednesday 24th April The Royal Tennis Court, Hampton Court Palace First Singles Match 18:00 We do not know as yet who will be in the final but whoever the finalists are it will be a wonderful evening, comprising 2 single matches...