FAQ

Gladiator Tennis is a self-scheduled, flexible tennis league that allows players to compete at their own pace. It operates outdoors during warm seasons and offers indoor play in colder months

You can sign up by creating a profile on gladiatortennis.com. Select your skill level and home court, and you’ll be placed into a Faction based on your location and experience.

Both players are responsible for contacting each other to arrange match times. Matches are usually scheduled for evenings or weekends but can be played at any mutually agreed time.

If you cannot play by the reporting deadline, you can request a “Rain Check” (one per season) to extend the deadline or use a substitute player to compete on your behalf.

The winner of the match typically reports the score on the website. Both players are responsible for ensuring scores are accurate and reported before the deadline.

The League Coordinator will arrange a Ratings Match for you with a nearby player in the league who is playing at the skill level that you enter when creating your profile.  When the League Coordinator locates a player who is available to play you for the Ratings Match, you and that player will be notified over email and prompted to play.  You or the Rating Player then report the score of your Ratings Match to the League Coordinator.  Based on the outcome of the match, the League Coordinator may adjust your skill level up or down, or keep it at the same level.

Gladiator Tennis uses a skill level system based on USTA and UTR ratings. You can select a level during registration, or you can be assigned one after playing a “ratings match” before the season starts.

If you’re not sure of your skill level, self-rate using the Skill Levels page or arrange a ratings match before the season. Players who sign up just before the deadline may not be rated before the season starts.

Yes. At the end of each season, your skill level may be adjusted based on your player rating. Players with a strong rating move up, while those struggling at their current level may move down.

If your opponent doesn’t respond to calls, texts, or emails by the Friday before the match week, you can claim a default win or recruit a sub to play against.

Yes, if you’re unable to play, you can recruit a sub to compete in your place. Sub matches count towards standings but don’t affect player ratings.

There are three outdoor singles seasons (Spring, Summer #1, Summer #2), one Fall outdoor season, and two indoor singles seasons. Doubles and mixed doubles have two outdoor and one indoor season.

If weather or another factor stops play, you can either reschedule to finish the match or report the scores as-is. Partial points may be awarded depending on the situation.

Each home player is responsible for providing a new can of balls for the match. For indoor matches, court fees apply and are split between players.

Yes, the home player provides new balls for each match. Wilson US Open balls are recommended for outdoor matches due to their durability.

Points are awarded based on match results. The winner gets 14 points for a two-set win or 12 points for a three-set win. The loser earns points based on the number of games won, up to 8 points.

Division winners automatically qualify, and wildcard spots are awarded to players with the most cumulative points throughout the season

Matches are scored using the standard best 2 out of 3 sets format, with a 12-point tiebreak played at 6-6. You can also opt for the “Fast 4” format if both players agree.

For the adult league, you must be 18 years or older. There is also a High School League for players aged 13 to 18.

Yes, you can submit a request to add a new home court. The league coordinator will determine if it’s within the playing area and meets court quality standards.