Armley Tennis Club

New singles competition at Armley Tennis Club

Armley Tennis Club have decided to trial a new ‘App’ run singles competition produced and managed by a company called Sportch. Attached is a short video about it and below is a set of FAQs.

It looks like it will provide a flexible competition for all our members that are keen to play more singles tennis. We hope the downloadable app will make it easy to use and fun to play.

Assuming all runs well during April, we aim to make this competition available to members on an ongoing basis.

If you are interested, please follow the guidance below to register with Sportch and get yourself ready for the upcoming singles season!

Q1: What is this competition?

A1: This is an ongoing SINGLES tennis competition available to all members over the age of 18 and of any ability.

Q2: What about doubles?

A2: Not yet unfortunately but Sportch are working on a doubles format.

Q3: How much will it cost me?

A3: £5 starter fee which will cover your Sportch membership for a full year.

Q4: How does it work?

A4: You play people of a similar ability within a group of 5 and accrue points for winning. Wins and losses will see you rise or fall on the club ladder which will be managed by an ‘App’ that you must register with (see Q8 below).

Q5: How is my starting position decided?

A5: It is based on the standard you assign yourself when you first register.

Q6: What happens if I become injured or if I am on holiday etc?

A6: You can select yourself as ‘inactive’ on the ladder at any time which will automatically remove you for as long as you wish. When you are ready to play again, you pick up with the same points so you will not necessarily drop to the bottom.

Q7: Do you need to play a fixed number of games/sets?

A7: No. The two players decide on the length of the match.

Q8: Great, I’m in! What do I need do next?

A8: Follow the instructions below.

- Download the free "Sportch" app from your Apple/Google/Web app store: https://www.sportch.co.uk/

- Open the app and tap "Sign Up"

- During registration please ensure to do the following 3 things:

           1. Select "Leeds" as location

           2. Select "Armley Tennis club" as club

           3. And ensure to select to play in "Club ladder" and not Location ladder

- You do not need to enter an LTA membership number but feel free to if you are a member.

- Your £5 fee will be collected by the club in May.

- For more information on the competition, please click this link.

Q: I have another question – what shall I do?

A: Please check the link to the updated FAQs here. If the question has not been raised before, then please email [email protected]