Coach / Captain Letter
Thank you for participating in JTT. We appreciate your efforts very much!
Whether this is your first year participating or you have been involved for many years, there are changes to rules, regulations and procedures each year. This information is being provided to make your duties a player, coach or coordinator go as smoothly as possible this league season. Please read this information in its entirety and contact us if you have any questions.
Tips for Making JTT Match Day a Fun and Organized Experience
JTT is unique because it combines individual tennis with a team environment. The most successful match days are not necessarily the ones with the most wins, but the ones where players have fun, support their teammates, develop their skills, and look forward to coming back the following week.
Arrive Early
Encourage players to arrive at least 15–20 minutes before match time.
Keep players gathered in designated area before play.
Use the extra time for check-in, warm-ups, introductions, and lineup review.
Create a Team Atmosphere
Encourage players to wear team colors or matching shirts
Bring team snacks, water, and a positive attitude.
Celebrate good sportsmanship and effort, not just wins.
Communicate Expectations
Review match formats, scoring procedures, and court assignments before play begins.
Remind players and parents about sportsmanship expectations.
Keep Players Engaged
Have players cheer for teammates when they are not playing.
Encourage positive support and applause for good shots by both teams.
Stay Organized
Have lineups prepared before arriving whenever possible.
Bring printed rosters and any necessary contact information.
Designate one adult to handle score reporting.
Promote Good Sportsmanship
Introduce players to their opponents before matches.
Emphasize respect for opponents and facilities.
Encourage players to thank opponents and shake hands after play.
Prepare for the Weather
Bring sunscreen, hats, extra water, and layers for changing conditions.
Review weather procedures with parents and players before match day.
Keep Parents Informed
Share schedules, facility information, and arrival times in advance.
Remind parents that JTT is designed to be a positive team experience focused on development, learning, and fun.
Celebrate the Day
Recognize great effort, improvement, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
Consider post-match snacks for players.
Make sure every player leaves feeling valued, regardless of the result.
Official Team Standings
JTT Team Standings are based on the total number of TEAM MATCHES won. Ties will be broken in the following order: Most Individual Matches won, Most Games Won, Most Sets Won, Least Individual Match Losses, Least Games Lost, Least Sets Lost. The standings displayed in TennisLink may not be calculating correctly, so we will update and publish the official standings on our website. See the State Championship page for official team standings.
Substitutions (Singles and/or Doubles)
9.02A Substitutions. Each team may have a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 6 players participate in each team match during the local league (See 9.02A(1) regarding State Championships). Subbing players is not a requirement. Substitutions may only occur at the end of a set. No more than two (2) players from each team are allowed to participate in the singles position and no more than four (4) players from each team are allowed to participate in the doubles position. Since the rules of tennis define a Tiebreak as a game, no subbing may take place during the middle of any tiebreak. A substitution may be made at the beginning of a match tiebreak, when the 2nd set has ended. Players may not move from singles to doubles or vice versa in the same team match. All players competing in a match must be registered and appear on the team’s official roster. Under no circumstances does the substitution rule allow a non-rostered player to participate in a match.
Deadline for Rescheduled Matches
11.01 Deadline for Rescheduled Matches. Scores for make-up matches must be entered within 3 weeks of the original match date or by the score entry deadline, whichever occurs first. The score entry deadline will not be extended. Matches that are played or emailed to us after three (3) weeks will not count toward final standings and will be input once the State Championships have been completed.
Team Contact Information
For the Denver-Metro area, all team contact information is available on our website.
For Northern Colorado and Southern Colorado, please see team contact information in TennisLink or contact your Facility Coordinator.
Score Entry
Always print a copy of the scorecard to take with you to the match. It is the responsibility of both teams to ensure that match scores are accurately reported within 48 hours of the completed scheduled match. Both captains should retain a copy of the match lineup and scores throughout the entire season in case of a dispute.
If something is incorrect with the match as entered, please dispute the match and submit a scorecard correction form.