What is SMTL? 

The Sand Mountain Tennis League was formed over 30 years ago. We are a non-profit organization that promotes the great sport of tennis in Marshall County and the surrounding areas. SMTL is supported by its members. We have a Men's Singles League that begins in the early Spring runs through Mid-Summer and another that begins in the late Summer and runs through the late Fall. In the Spring of 2009, both the ladies and men's league joined under one banner as SMTL. Beginning in the Fall of 2008, SMTL began hosting tournaments that were open to non-members. Due to the great success of the tournament, SMTL plans to hosts a variety of tournaments for many years to come.

Do I need to be a USTA Member?

No. You will be asked to provide an NTRP self-rating when filling out league and tournament registrations. To find out more about NTRP click here.

How can I join the Men's SMTL?

Joing SMTL is easy and is open to all players of any skill level. The membership fee is $30 per person per league season. Each player must submit a registration form prior to the seasons entry deadline. Registration forms will available for download on the SMTL website. Registered users on the SMTL website will by notified by email when the registration forms are made available online. So please register on our website so that you can be notified of this and other important SMTL news and updates.

Who can join the Men's SMTL?

You must be 16 years of age to play. SMTL is open to all skill levels of players.

Where are matches played?

The location of the matches are up to the players. Generally, the best way to decide court location is to choose the court that is the closest driving distance for both players.

How are matches played? 

Schedules are mailed out to each registered player. Matches are played best 2 out of 3, six games sets. A seven point tie breaker is played at six games all. The first person listed on the schedule for the week is the host and is responsible for calling the opponent to arrange the place and time for the match. The host is also responsible for providing the balls.

The first thing that potential players need to do is register on the SMTL website. This will automatically set you up to receive league registration information along with other SMTL news and updates, including tournament information.

Yes. You can challenge a player at any time from another division. If you win the challenge, then you switch divisions with that player.

What if I have an injury or illness and cannot play?

If you miss only one match due to injury or illness, it can be rescheduled during make-up week at the end of the season. If you miss two or more matches consecutively due to injury or illness, you must take a loss on all but one of the missed matches.

Is there an end-of-season tournament?

Yes. At the end of each season there will be a tournament for each division. Tournament information will be sent to eligible players at the end of the season.

Can everyone play in the end-of-season tournament?

No. You must play at least 70% of your matches to be eligible to play in the tournament.

Who do I report my record to?

At the end of the season, report only your win/loss record to the current President of SMTL.

Are my dues refundable?

No refunds will be issued after the schedules have been mailed. A lot of time and effort goes in to making the schedules each season. Please be certain that you are serious about joining the league and are committed to playing all of your scheduled matches.

Will line judges be provided if needed?

No. In the case that a line judge is needed, it will be up to the players to find someone to call the lines. Play cannot be postponed to search out a line judge.

Does SMTL have a wheelchair league?

Not at this time.