Competitions
At Sandal Tennis Club, we have plentiful competitive opportunities for a wide variety of players. Take a look at the competitions we offer and are involved in:
Inter-club Competitions:
Mixed Wakefield and District League - This is a mixed league with 2 pairs compeating in each match. We have 2 teams in this league. Squad size, between 8 - 10 players.
Men's Leeds League - We have 2 teams, The 1st Team is currently in Division 3, the 2nd Team is also in Division 3. There are 8 men's divisions in the leeds leagues. This is a Men's team of 4 (2 pairs) per match. - Squad size between 8-10 players.
Ladies Leeds League - Founded 3 years ago and securing 3 consecutive promotions, the ladies first team team is in Division 1 for the 2026 Season. This is a ladies team of 4 (2 pairs) per match. Squad size around 8 players. This success led to the creation of a ladies second team that won division 4 of the ladies league in 2025, they will play in division 3 in 2026.
Huddersfield league - Extablished in 2024, having completed 2 years in the league we are in division 3. This is a mens team of 6, 3 pairs per match. This league has a social element to it, being the only league entered that requires teams to provide food and refreshments following a match. matches are played on Tuesday eveneings.
Leeds Slam - This is an AUTUMN league competition, for when all the excitment of the summer is over. Competition is designed so that matches last 2 hours. The format consists of 3 men's singles, 1 ladies single, 1 mixed doubles match and 1 doubles match. This is a new league and so currently there is only one division.
Winter League (Huddersfield) Mixed Doubles - This is a team of 4, 2 mixed pairs with a squad size of around 8. - We did not eter a team in 2025 but will revisit in 2026 subject to demand form members.
Internal Competitions:
Ladder League - Singles (Open to all and all abilities)
Ladder League - Doubles (Open to all and all abilities)
Ladder League - Junior Ladder (Open to all juniors of the club)
Would you like to play with other members of your level, doubles or singles?
- Every two weeks we arrange a fun match for you.
- You choose on which days you like to play.
- Your initial ranking will be based on you play level.
- You swap positions if you win a match with a higher ranked player.
- Doubles are played with a fixed partner, only the captain needs to register.
- A detailed description is found here.
Would you like to join? You only need to fill in your level and which days you like to play:
singles : https://sportconnexions.com/en/tennis/sandalltc-singles/11384/
doubles : https://sportconnexions.com/en/tennis/sandalltc-doubles/12048/
Mini Tennis Tournaments - Hosted by Head Coach Danny for those that play at the club and in the nearby area, giving them a friendly introduction to competitive tennis.
Annual Adult and Junior Club Championships - A range of competitions, incorporating singles, doubles, mixed doubles, Vets. This was organsied as a series of round robin competitions with the top one or two from each group category then moving to a knockout competition. Allowing all those that want to challenge themselves the chance for several competative matches. The competitions resulted in a coming together for a final's day to showcase the best players in the club complemented by other members of the club who watch the matches, support the players and enjoy some food and drink. - Look out in the club house for further information for 2025. Entries for the club competitions start around April / May with Finals day being in September.
Club Captains:
Men's First Team - Leeds League: Colin Jones (07939) 486548
Men's Second Team - Leeds League: David Caddies (07896) 049844
Huddersfield League - Men's and Mixed: Patrick Bywater (07875) 757575
Ladies First Team - Leeds League: Caroline Huft (07716) 752428
Ladies Second Team - Leeds League: Libby Drewery (07824) 828438
Mixed 1st Team - Wakefield League: VACANT
Mixed 2nd Team - Wakefield League: Sam Maxim (07957) 117930