Flex League Rules
Match format
All league matches are best-of-3 sets with a 7-point tiebreak at 6–6 in any set.
A 10-point match tiebreak may be played in lieu of a 3rd set if both players agree.
Scoring
- Win: 3 points
- Loss: 1 point
- Forfeit: 0 points
Tiebreakers (in order): head-to-head, sets won, set win %, games won, games differential.
Signup & payment
- The league for a given month begins on the 1st of the month.
- You can sign up through the 5th of the month to be placed in that month's league.
- Payment ($5 via Venmo) must be received before placement in a flight.
- To guarantee promotion or relegation between months, you must be paid for the next month at least
3 days before the end of the current month.
Promotion & relegation
- 1st-place finisher in a flight moves up one tier next month.
- Last-place finisher moves down one tier next month.
- Middle finishers stay in the same tier.
- If multiple players from the same flight don't sign up, the placements shift accordingly.
Where you play (by region)
Jersey City / Hoboken — Match locations rotate among public courts at:
- Pershing Field Park (The Heights, JC)
- Washington Park (Hoboken/JC border)
- Lincoln Park (Jersey City)
You and your opponent agree on which court works for both of you.
Northern NJ — Match locations are arranged directly between the two players.
Pick any public or club court convenient for both.
Trophies & medals
- The winner of the top flight each month receives a custom-engraved trophy.
- Winners of all other flights receive a named medal indicating their flight letter and month.
Ladder Rules
Challenge range
You may challenge any player ranked up to 3 spots above you.
If you win, you take their rank and they drop one. If you lose, no rankings change.
Reporting matches
Either player may report the result through the ladder app. Both players are notified
automatically and have 48 hours to dispute.
Ladder cycles
- Ladders reset every 3 months.
- Two trophies are awarded at the end of each cycle:
- 🏆 #1 Ranked — the player at the top of the ladder when the cycle ends
- 🏃 Most Active — the player who completed the most matches
Entry fee
Each ladder cycle costs $5 to enter. (Some parks offer the first few signups free — check
your park's ladder page for details.)
Park-specific notes
Code of Conduct
Be respectful. Make line calls fairly and honestly. If you can't make a scheduled match,
notify your opponent at least 24 hours in advance. Repeated no-shows or unsportsmanlike
behavior may result in removal from the league or ladder.
Questions? Email admin@xtra.tennis.
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