1. What is NTL? NetLineup Tennis League (NTL) is the new flex league from NetLineup that allows you to schedule matches at your convenience and compete for a chance to play in a City Finals tournament.

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2. What is the cost to play NTL? You can play NTL for free by referring friends to the league. To find out more about league referrals, log in to your profile and scroll down to the League Referrals section. Otherwise, it is only $10 to play in NetLineup Tennis League, the best value of any flex league! 20% of all league dues go to the American Cancer Society to help find a cure for cancer and provide care to cancer patients.

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3. What is the match format for NTL? Leagues offered include Mixed Doubles, Business Womens Doubles, Day Womens Doubles, and Mens Doubles. The format for the matches is two out of three sets, though players may elect to play a tie-breaker in place of a third set.

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4. What is a flex league or flex scheduling? Flex scheduling allows you the convenience of scheduling your match with your opponent at a time that is convenient to each of your schedules, as opposed to having a set time to play your match. With our easy to use Schedule Assistant and online chat features, scheduling your matches has never been easier!

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5. How long does the season last? Seasons will typically consist of five to six matches with the option to participate in a playoff bracket for division winners for each league and level, culminating in a City Finals tournament.

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6. What leagues and levels are offered in the NTL? Mixed Doubles (new for the Fall), Business Womens Doubles, Day Womens Doubles, and Mens Doubles are currently offered. Skill levels will be based on NTRP levles, with 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, and 5.0 being offered. Additional levels such as 3.5-, may also be offered. If you have not been rated or are unfamiliar with NTRP ratings, don't worry. You will be able to estimate this based on your ALTA level or other league level.

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7. When can I sign up for NTL? Right now! Click on the "Sign Up" link at the top of this page, then click the "NTL Sign Up" button. Once you have created your profile, you may join the NTL by selecting your league, a home facility and a doubles partner and submitting any league dues.

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8. How do I sign up for NTL? Login to your individual profile, then choose the league you wish to join, select a home facility and your doubles partner, and submit any league dues. If you don't already have a profile, create your own profile here.

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9. Can I play ALTA or USTA league tennis and still play NTL? Absolutely! With our flex league format, you can play your match at a time that fits your schedule.

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10. When does the season start? See season calendar above for registration deadline, season dates, playoff dates, and City Final dates!

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11. What about playoffs and a City Finals event? Your team may opt in or out of the NTL playoffs, which will culminate in an exciting City Finals tournament, location to be announced shortly. There will be prizes for winners and all participants.

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12. Will I be able to access my ALTA or USTA teams and NTL team with the same login? Yes. Once you create an individual profile here, you will be able to access your ALTA and USTA team(s) as well as your NTL team. You will eventually be able to track your performance and stats across all leagues.

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13. How does my participation in NTL support a worthy cause? NetLineup will be supporting the Amercian Cancer Society in 2012-2013. Stay tuned for more details!

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14. How is my NTL level determined? Our goal in determining levels is to create the most evenly balanced competititon for all. We look at you and your partner's desired level found in your profile and balance this against previous NTL experience. NTL then offers the advantage of matching these results against any previous USTA or ALTA experience in our system to ensure the most balanced placement. We may also make minor adjustments to accommodate scheduling requirements.

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