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Northern Rivers Tennis League
Regional competition for adults and juniors, connecting clubs across the Northern Rivers.
Local clubs. Meaningful matches. One connected tennis community.
NETLeague brings players and clubs together through accessible, professionally managed competition across the Northern Rivers. Whether you are developing your game, returning to competition or looking for quality regional match play, there is a place for you.
Describe your game: "club player, UTR 4, prefers doubles"Find my grade and club →
At NETLeague, every player represents a club. Twelve towns, three grades, two seasons a year, and a Saturday that is yours.
Current season
Choose your competition
Start with the format that best matches your current experience, playing level and goals. Final grading is managed to support balanced competition.
A league built for players and clubs
NETLeague supports competitive and social players, creates pathways for emerging juniors and gives local clubs a shared regional competition without placing the full administrative load on volunteers.
Singles and doubles formats across graded divisions, with clear structures designed to create fair, enjoyable matches.
Home-and-away competition builds stronger relationships between clubs and gives players more variety across the region.
Fixtures and results are managed through competition software, helping players follow the season and track their development.
From junior match play to mature regional competition, NETLeague helps players find their next challenge.
Around the league
Giving back
NETLeague is run by the Northern Rivers Tennis Foundation. Any surplus from the league goes back into the game: junior development, coaching pathways and support for local clubs.
Stay in the loop
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Clubs
NETLeague is made possible by participating clubs that provide courts, welcome visiting teams and support local match play. Players must be members of the club they represent.
Partners
We welcome partnerships with businesses and organisations that share our commitment to participation, wellbeing and regional sport, across league, division, finals, team and community programs.
Home / Competitions
NETLeague offers a mix of competitive and social match play. Divisions are structured to create fair contests, help players develop and keep the weekly experience enjoyable. UTR is one grading guide, but playing strength, match experience and team balance also matter.
Grade finder
Pick an option above and we will point you to a grade. It is a guide only: final grading is managed by the league.
A and B Grade
Teams may carry a broader squad, with two to four players active in a round depending on team selection and availability.
C Grade Open Doubles
A doubles-only competition for players who want a flexible, social and still competitive team environment. Four players compete each round and rotate partners across three rounds of doubles.
| Round | Court 1 | Court 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Players 1 & 2 | Players 3 & 4 |
| 2 | Players 1 & 3 | Players 2 & 4 |
| 3 | Players 1 & 4 | Players 2 & 3 |
Don't know your UTR?
UTR (Universal Tennis Rating) is a single number from 1 to 16 that reflects how you actually play, based on results against rated opponents. NETLeague uses it as a guide to place you in the right grade so your matches are close and worth turning up for.
See the brackets
Official explainers from UTR Sports and Tennis Australia, so you know what the number means before you register.
The official explainer from UTR Sports: one rating for every player, how it is calculated and why it makes matches closer.
Open on YouTube →Second official clip from UTR Sports, from their "How UTR works" page.
Watch →Tennis Australia's own guide to the rating it adopted nationally, and how it links to your Tennis ID.
Read →Junior competition
NETLeague is committed to giving juniors more opportunities to play meaningful matches and transition confidently into mature competition. Junior formats may include Green Ball and Yellow Ball divisions, short-form singles and doubles, and selected opportunities for capable juniors to join adult grades.
Still unsure?
Tell us your club, age group, current UTR or playing experience, preferred format and availability. We will help direct your enquiry to the right club or competition.
Home / Competitions / How it works
Six steps take you from joining a club to playing finals.
Every player must be a current member of the club they represent. If you are not yet connected to a club, use the club directory or contact NETLeague for guidance.
Teams are entered through participating clubs. A and B Grade squads commonly carry enough players to cover availability across the season, while C Grade requires four active players each round. Each team nominates a captain as the main competition contact.
Register with NETLeague for the year and hold a Tennis Australia profile. From 2027 registration runs on NETLeague's own software. Follow the player checklist.
Teams play a weekly regional draw, generally including home and away fixtures. Exact dates, round times, breaks and venues are published in the Current Season hub.
Captains confirm scores promptly and follow the current season process for entering or submitting results. Scorecards should be completed and acknowledged by both captains on match day where required.
The top four teams in each eligible division progress to finals, subject to the current season regulations. The usual semi-final structure is first versus fourth and second versus third, followed by the final.
A and B Grade
| Component | Points |
|---|---|
| Each rubber One for each set plus one for the match tiebreak component | 3 |
| Three rubbers | 9 available |
| Overall match bonus To the team winning at least two rubbers | 2 |
| Unfinished or washed-out rubber | 1.5 each |
| Complete washout Includes the split overall bonus | 5.5 each |
C Grade
| Component | Points |
|---|---|
| Each set won | 1 |
| Overall match winner bonus | 2 |
| Sets finish 3–3 | Total games decide the match winner |
Home / Season
Dates, rounds, finals and notices for the active season. Twelve rounds from 8 August to 28 November, then finals.
Draws, results and ladders
From autumn 2027, draws, results and ladders for every division live here, on NETLeague's own competition software. For the rest of this season, round notices and results are published in the announcements feed.
Coming soon
A new singles and doubles ladder on Friday afternoons. Places are limited, so get in early. Details to be shared here first.
The current round's weather call and any draw changes. Whatever is posted here also shows in the yellow strip at the top of every page.
The top four teams in each eligible division progress to finals, subject to the current season regulations. The usual semi-final structure is first versus fourth and second versus third, followed by the final.
How finals work →Champions and runners-up for every grade, season by season, with a photo of each winning team.
Home / Clubs
NETLeague is built around the clubs that provide courts, enter teams and welcome players from across the region. Each club keeps its own membership arrangements, programs and venue information. Players must be members of the club they represent.
11 localities listed · participation confirmed each season
No clubs match that search. Try a nearby town, or ask us and we will point you to the closest club.
Clubs enter teams each season. Tell us about your club and we will walk you through it.
Home / Players
Everything you need to join the autumn 2027 season: how to get started, what it costs and where to register your interest. Registrations open early 2027.
I want to play
Every NETLeague player represents a club and must be a current member of it. Answer above and we will point you to the next step.
What it costs
No software subscriptions, no surprise charges on match day. Your club provides the courts as part of your club membership.
Your NETLeague membership for the year, covering both seasons.
Covers balls, trophies and administration. About $50 each for a nine-player team; more players, less each. We recommend a squad of eight or more.
Based on a nine-player team. Around $115 a year including registration to play both seasons: autumn (February to June) and spring (July to November).
Player checklist
Tick them off as you go. Your progress is saved on this device.
Register your interest
Leave your details and we will email you the moment registration opens, with the season dates and your club's captain contacts.
You may need to activate UTR before you appear correctly in competition systems, even if you already play tournaments. Activation can take up to seven days. For Tennis Australia profile support, email customersupport@tennis.com.au.
Home / Captains Hub
Captains are the main link between teams, clubs and league administration. Clear communication before match day prevents most issues and helps players coordinate busy weekend schedules.
Before the weekend
On match day
Downloads and tools
One page for the clubhouse wall.
Open →Rules, formats and procedures.
Open →Printable, by division.
Open →What to do, and how points split.
Open →Injuries, conduct and disputes.
Report →Check your squad before semis.
Open →This round, by division.
Open →Include division, teams and round.
Contact →Home / Match day
NETLeague exists first and foremost to create participation and quality match play. Healthy competition is encouraged, but it must always be balanced with fairness, courtesy and a shared respect for the game. Children and families are often present, so every venue should remain positive and welcoming.
Player safety comes first. Match times may be adjusted for heat, daylight saving, severe weather or court availability. Captains should communicate early and follow any league or venue direction. Courts should be checked for obvious hazards before play, and concerns should be reported immediately to the host club and league coordinator.
Matches start at 2pm by default. In hot weather both captains may agree to start at 3pm instead; captains advise their players each week.
Stop play where necessary, provide appropriate first aid within the capabilities of those present and contact emergency services for serious or uncertain conditions. In an emergency, call 000. The captain or responsible organiser should record the incident promptly, preserve witness details and notify the league and venue.
Home teams supply the match balls required by the current season rules. Light refreshments and post-match socialising are encouraged where practical, helping visiting teams feel welcome.
Home / Juniors
Junior players develop by competing, making decisions and learning how to manage real matches. NETLeague works with clubs and the wider tennis community to create age-appropriate opportunities that complement coaching and help juniors build confidence on court.
Please confirm membership, account and communication requirements before registration. Match scheduling, supervision and venue arrangements are published for each junior competition.
Next junior season
Ball stage, ages, format, day, venues and fee are confirmed before each season. Register interest now and we will let you know the moment the junior draw is set.
Home / About
NETLeague grew from a local need for more consistent, connected and meaningful competition. What began around the Byron Bay tennis community expanded into a regional league linking players and clubs across the Northern Rivers.
NETLeague connects clubs and communities through fair, inclusive and professionally managed regional tennis. We create meaningful match-play opportunities for adults and juniors, strengthen local clubs and provide clear pathways for players to keep developing at every stage of the game.
The league now provides organised adult and junior match-play opportunities, supported by clear systems for grading, scheduling, results and communication.
NETLeague combines local club participation with independent competition coordination. The league manages season planning, grading, draws, scoring processes, communication and competition support so clubs can focus on their players, teams and community.
Its purpose is not to replace the identity of local clubs, but to help them work together: increasing participation, reducing duplicated administration and giving players a stronger regional pathway.
To deliver accessible, well-organised competitions that bring players and clubs together, reduce the administrative burden on volunteers and support lifelong participation in tennis across the Northern Rivers and beyond.
To build Australia's leading regional tennis competition model: locally connected, professionally administered and scalable across communities.
NETLeague is delivered by the Northern Rivers Tennis Foundation. The league is run to create a surplus that goes back into tennis in the region: junior development, coaching pathways, support for local clubs and, in time, opportunities for talented juniors to train at leading academies.
Values
Fair rules, transparent decisions and respectful conduct.
Competition decisions made for the health of the league as a whole.
Clubs, players and families connected through shared participation.
Working with clubs, coaches, Tennis NSW, Tennis Australia and community partners.
Using practical technology and better systems to improve the player experience.
A model that supports clubs, administrators and long-term regional growth.
Home / Partners
NETLeague connects players, families, clubs and communities across the Northern Rivers. Our partners help expand match-play opportunities, support junior development and strengthen the systems that keep regional competition accessible and sustainable.
A partnership provides meaningful regional visibility within an active sporting community. Packages should be tailored to the partner's objectives and measured through participation, digital reach, event presence and community outcomes.
Home / Announcements
The official record for the league: round notices, weather calls, finals, deadlines and decisions, in the order they were published. Team chat stays in WhatsApp; anything that matters is here with a date on it.
This is now the official record for the league: round notices, weather calls, finals and league news, each with a date and time. WhatsApp stays the quick channel and will link back here. Sign up for alerts above so nothing slips past you.
No announcements in that category yet.
Turn on browser alerts and you will see urgent notices (weather calls, draw changes) even when the site is closed.
Prefer email? Subscribe on the home page and you get a summary of each week's announcements.
Subscribe →Every post has a date and a category. Urgent posts also appear in the yellow strip at the top of the site and expire automatically. WhatsApp messages link back here rather than repeating the detail.
Home / FAQ
The things players and captains ask most. Can't find it? Ask the league.
Adults and juniors who meet the requirements for an offered division may participate through a registered team. Players must be members of the club they represent.
UTR is used to support grading and player order in relevant divisions. Players may need to activate UTR before they can be added correctly to the competition system.
Start with your local participating club. If you are not connected to a club, send NETLeague your location, playing experience, UTR if known and preferred competition.
NETLeague generally runs two seasons each year, with each season lasting approximately 12–14 weeks including finals. Exact dates are published in the Current Season hub.
Matches are generally played on weekends. The default time and any division-specific arrangements are published for each season, and captains may agree practical alternatives within league rules.
Captains should communicate before travel and follow the published weather procedure. A washout may be recorded as shared points, or a match may be rescheduled where the rules and both teams allow.
Team eligibility, substitutions and crossover are governed by the current season rules. Crossover is not permitted in finals. Check with the coordinator before selecting a player from another team.
Use current UTR order. If a player does not have a reliable UTR, use playing strength: the strongest available player at No. 1 and the next strongest at No. 2.
The home team supplies new match balls in line with the current season requirement.
League registration is $15 per player per year, and each team pays $450 per season, which covers balls, trophies and administration (about $50 a player for a team of nine; more players, less each). A squad of eight or more is recommended. Club membership is separate and set by your club.
From the autumn 2027 season, draws, results and ladders are published on this site. Until then, round notices and results appear in the announcements feed.
Match questions should first be discussed between captains. Injuries, conduct concerns or unresolved disputes should be reported to NETLeague using the contact form, choosing Incident as the enquiry type.
Nothing matches that search. Send us your question and we will add it here.
Home / Rules & resources
One library for every current document. Every item is published as a readable web page and as a downloadable PDF. Only the current version is ever linked from here.
| Resource | Format | Current version |
|---|---|---|
| NETLeague Playbook | Accessible web page plus downloadable PDF | Version 2026.2 · Spring 2026 |
| Current season regulations | Web page plus downloadable PDF | Spring 2026 |
| Captain checklist | Web page plus one-page PDF | Version 2026.2 |
| Scorecard | Web page plus printable PDF | Version 2026.2 |
| Weather, heat and washout procedure | Web page plus downloadable PDF | Version 2026.2 · Spring 2026 |
| Incident report form | Online form plus downloadable PDF | Version 2026.2 |
| Code of conduct | Web page plus downloadable PDF | Version 2026.2 |
| Privacy policy | Web page plus downloadable PDF | Version 2026.2 |
| Website terms | Web page plus downloadable PDF | Version 2026.2 |
| Child safety information | Web page plus downloadable PDF | Version 2026.2 |
Home / Rules & resources / Playbook
How the league works, from joining a club to playing finals. The emphasis is on play: short rules, clear expectations, and a captain who knows what to do.
NETLeague (the Northern Rivers Tennis League) exists to create more meaningful match play for adults and juniors across the Northern Rivers, played in the right spirit. Local clubs provide the courts and enter the teams. The league provides the draw, the grading, the rules and the record.
A Grade is for the competitive specialist, UTR 7 and above. B Grade is for the reliable club player, UTR 4 to 6.5. Both play one doubles rubber and two singles rubbers per team match, each rubber two sets with a match tiebreak at one set all. Singles are played in current UTR order; where a reliable UTR is not available, playing strength decides, strongest at No. 1.
C Grade Open Doubles is an open division for beginners, social and fun tennis, any UTR or none, no gender requirement. Four players rotate partners across three rounds of doubles, six sets in total, with a standard tiebreak at 6–6.
Final grading is managed by the league. UTR is a guide, not a gate.
Two seasons a year: autumn (February to June) and spring (July to November), each around 12 rounds plus finals. Rounds are published in the season draw. Breaks vary by grade depending on byes and team numbers.
Matches start at 2pm on Saturday by default. In hot weather both captains may agree to start at 3pm; captains advise their players each week. Captains may agree other practical alternatives within these rules.
A and B Grade. Each rubber is worth three points: one per set and one for the match tiebreak component. Nine points are available across the three rubbers, plus two bonus points to the team winning at least two rubbers. An unfinished or washed-out rubber scores 1.5 points to each team; a complete washout scores 5.5 points each, including the split bonus.
C Grade. One point per set won and two bonus points to the match winner. If sets finish 3–3, total games decide the match.
A player may fill in for another team from the same club in the same division only when the opposing captain is told before play and agrees. If agreement is not given, that decision stands. No crossover of any kind in finals.
The league posts a weather call in the announcements feed and the strip at the top of this site by 7:30am on match day when conditions are doubtful. Captains contact each other before travelling. A rubber that cannot be completed is scored as unfinished; a round that cannot be played is a washout, or may be rescheduled where both teams and the draw allow. Full detail in the weather, heat and washout procedure.
The top four teams in each eligible division qualify. Semi-finals are first versus fourth and second versus third, followed by the final. To be eligible for finals a player must have played the minimum number of rounds set in the season regulations for that team. No crossover in finals.
Everyone follows the code of conduct. Player safety comes first: match times may change for heat, daylight or court conditions, and any injury or incident is recorded on the incident report the same day. In an emergency, call 000.
NETLeague is run for the clubs, not for profit. Surplus is returned to junior tennis in the region through the Northern Rivers Tennis Foundation.
Home / Rules & resources / Season regulations
The facts that change each season: dates, times, divisions, fees and deadlines. The Playbook holds the rules that do not.
Anything season-specific sits here and overrides general guidance for the period above. Where these regulations are silent, the Playbook applies. Changes during the season are announced in the announcements feed, which is the official record.
Home / Rules & resources / Captain checklist
One page for the clubhouse wall. Tick it off every week and nothing gets missed.
League coordinator: Jesse Taylor, via the contact form (choose Captain). Emergency: 000. Weather and draw changes: the announcements feed.
Home / Rules & resources / Scorecard
One card per team match. Fill it in on court, both captains sign, home captain submits the result.
| Rubber | Home player(s) | Away player(s) | Set 1 | Set 2 | Match TB | Pts H | Pts A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doubles | __–__ | __–__ | __–__ | ||||
| Singles 1 | __–__ | __–__ | __–__ | ||||
| Singles 2 | __–__ | __–__ | __–__ | ||||
| Bonus: 2 points to the team winning at least two rubbers | |||||||
| Total (maximum 11) | |||||||
Each rubber: 1 point per set plus 1 for the match tiebreak component. Unfinished or washed-out rubber: 1.5 each. Complete washout: 5.5 each.
| Round | Court 1 (home v away) | Score | Court 2 (home v away) | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 & 2 v 1 & 2 | __–__ | 3 & 4 v 3 & 4 | __–__ |
| 2 | 1 & 3 v 1 & 3 | __–__ | 2 & 4 v 2 & 4 | __–__ |
| 3 | 1 & 4 v 1 & 4 | __–__ | 2 & 3 v 2 & 3 | __–__ |
| Sets won: Home ____ Away ____ · Games won (if 3–3): Home ____ Away ____ · Winner + 2 bonus: ____________ | ||||
One point per set won, two bonus points to the match winner. Tiebreak at 6–6. If sets finish 3–3, total games decide.
Home / Rules & resources / Weather, heat and washouts
What happens when the forecast turns, who decides, and how the points are split.
| Situation | A and B Grade | C Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Rubber unfinished | 1.5 points each | Completed sets count; unplayed sets 0.5 each |
| Complete washout | 5.5 points each (includes split bonus) | 4 points each |
| Rescheduled by agreement | Played in full on the new date; points as normal | |
A washed-out round may be rescheduled where both captains agree, courts are available and the draw allows it before finals. Captains tell the league coordinator the new date; otherwise the washout points stand.
Clear the courts at the first sign of lightning and wait 30 minutes after the last strike. No exceptions.
Home / Rules & resources / Incident report
Injuries, conduct concerns and unresolved disputes. Report on the day while details are fresh. In an emergency, call 000 first.
Call 000 for any serious or uncertain injury. Provide first aid within the capability of those present. Preserve witness details and notify the venue and the league the same day.
Home / Rules & resources / Code of conduct
Competitive tennis, played in the right spirit. Applies to players, captains, parents, spectators and officials at every NETLeague match.
Encourage, don't coach from the fence. Leave line calls to the players. Thank the opposition and the home club.
Set the tone. Sort problems between yourselves first, record anything serious on the incident form, and never let a dispute delay the next rubber.
Breaches are handled by the league coordinator with both captains. Outcomes range from a conversation, to a formal warning, to suspension from one or more rounds, to removal from the league for serious or repeated breaches. Decisions and any appeal process are recorded in writing.
Use the incident report on the day. In an emergency, call 000.
Home / Rules & resources / Child safety
Juniors are welcome in NETLeague, and keeping them safe is everyone's job. This page explains what we do and what we ask of clubs, captains and parents.
Speak to the league coordinator, your club's child safety officer, or use the incident report. If a child is in immediate danger, call 000. Tennis Australia's integrity unit also accepts reports directly.
The league coordinator is NETLeague's child safety contact. Each participating club nominates its own officer and keeps Working With Children Check records for its people.
Home / Contact
Choose the enquiry type so your message reaches the right person. For a current-round issue, include your division, teams, round number and match date.
Jesse Taylor
Call 000. This form is not monitored as an emergency service.
Home / Privacy
How NETLeague collects, uses and protects your personal information. Plain-English draft for legal review.
When you register interest, subscribe, send an enquiry or send photos, we collect the details you give us: usually your name, email, phone, club and playing information such as UTR or preferred grade. When registration opens, we also collect the details needed to run the competition: team, division, emergency contact and, for juniors, a parent or guardian's details and consent.
To run the league: grading, draws, results, communications about rounds, weather and finals, and to send you news you have asked for. We share team lists with your club so it can confirm membership. We do not sell your information or share it with sponsors without asking you first.
We collect information about players under 18 only through a parent or guardian. We publish a junior's name or photo only with that consent, and you can withdraw it at any time.
Photos sent to us may be published on this site and in league communications. Tell us if you would prefer a photo not be used, and it will be removed.
Information is stored with reputable providers in secure systems with access limited to league administrators. You can ask to see, correct or delete your information at any time by contacting netennisleague@gmail.com.
Home / Terms
The basics of using this website and playing in the league. Plain-English draft for legal review.
Information here is published in good faith and kept as current as we can. Draws, dates and rules can change; the announcements feed is the official record. Content, logos and photos belong to NETLeague or their owners and may not be reused without permission. No image of a junior player is published on this site or on league channels without written permission from a parent or guardian.
Players must be current members of the club they represent, registered with NETLeague and bound by the current Playbook, season regulations and code of conduct. Fees are payable as published and are not refundable once a season has started, except at the league's discretion.
Tennis carries a risk of injury. By playing you accept that risk, agree to play within the rules and in the right spirit, and agree to follow venue and league safety directions. Insurance is arranged by the league and clubs as published each season.
Questions about these terms: netennisleague@gmail.com.