CAPTAINS UPDATES

POSTPONING MATCHES

We are hoping that no more matches are postponed for reasons other than the weather now that we are in February, otherwise we are in danger of not getting all the matches played, even with the season extension- now running until Wednesday 29 April.  Many teams still have 5 or more matches to play and it is highly likely that more will be rained off. If the forecast is uncertain or just looks a little dodgey, please give it a go.  Rule 27 allows for various scenarios if the match doesn't finish. Any matches that don't get played for weather reasons will be void and no points awarded.

Matches that have been postponed for any other reason than weather must take least priority and if they don't get played, we will look at the reason to decide how to award points.

Please use the following protocol if you are struggling to find players:

- Use players from lower teams to play up (see Rule 22 for eligibility)

- Play one pair (see Captains Guide for the paragraph on One Pair protocol)

- Please email the Divisional Secretary for advice on any individual circumstance

THE SUMMER SEASON WILL COMMENCE ON SATURDAY 25TH APRIL 2026

CHECKING MATCH RESULTS

Please make sure that, as the losing captain (away captain in the case of a draw), you check the results entered.  This is the only way to pick up on errors.  We have had a few examples of results being entered incorrectly/ even incorrect players being entered.  You will need to ask us to amend anything that is incorrect because the site won't allow you to change anything once it has been saved.

Please make sure that results are entered within 72 hours OR the postponed status and a note with the reason for the postponement.

CONFIRMING MATCHES WITH THE OPPOSITION

As stated in the Captains Guide:

"Contact (the opposition) captain and confirm that you agree on the time and location of the match. Agree what refreshments will be offered.  Agree plans for bad weather.  It should usually be the home captain who makes contact a few days/ one week before". 

As the away captain, if you haven't heard, please make contact to ensure everything is ok.  

Both captains should be checking the LTA site to make sure they have the correct date

ADTL TROPHY PRESENTATION EVENING 

DINNER & DISCO

Tickets to this even are selling well. We would really like to see representatives from winning teams/ clubs to come and accept their trophies.  All winners can be found on our ROLL OF HONOUR  page

If you don't have enough interest for a whole table, we can put people together. 

Please contact Neville Pimm for any further information.

Please pay PER CLUB for tickets rather than individuals paying per ticket. 

Please bring your trophies to the Fixtures Meeting where they will be collected.

FIXTURES MEETING

This is being held at Halton Tuesday 24th Feb 7pm

Following a request at the AGM, online scheduling will be opened up after this meeting.

CLUB SHARING

Club Equipment & Ideas Sharing

Please share with with your Club Chair.  

Note the offer regarding tennis balls from Berkhamsted Sports, also on our Welcome Page

If anyone has any other information about recycling tennis balls, we would be interested to hear from you.

FRIENDLY MATCHES

These are run privately away from the ADTL by Rebecca as a way of giving non team players experience. 

It would be great if more clubs were onboard.

Please see here for more information:

FRIENDLY MATCHES

Looking forward to better weather soon FINGERS CROSSED!

Rebecca & Mike

adtldivisionalsec@gmail.com