Club Member Resources
Opportunities for Social Play
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Court Reservation Procedures
Sign up sheets in the Tennis Tunnel are used to schedule recreational and league play during each week. Time slots are 1.5 hours in length. Sheets are posted for the current day and the following three days. Players may sign up for social play according to the sign up procedures, below.
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Round Robin
Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays
November through March
1 PM - 2:30 PM
Grab your racquet and come on down to the courts for fun social play. This a great opportunity for players of all levels to get to know other club members and enjoy the game of tennis together.
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Open Drills
Join us on the courts on Wednesdays from 1 PM to 2:30 PM for practice sessions and drills with Dick. All levels are welcome! Sessions run during the tennis season from October through March.
East Valley Senior Tennis League (EVSTL)
The East Valley Senior Tennis League (EVSTL) provides opportunities for Carriage Manor Tennis Club members to participate in competitive matches with tennis clubs from surrounding parks. EVSTL has contracted with a new company, Tenniscores, to keep track of match scores and players’ progress.
For more information, speak with your team captain or our Tenniscores Coordinator. If you have not yet been assigned to a team (rating level), the club rating committee will assess your level of play.
Join in the fun of friendly, competitive tennis!
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EVSTL
Carriage Manor Tennis Club belongs to the East Valley Senior Tennis League (EVSTL), which organizes league play and provides guidelines for participating clubs. Visit their website for further information.
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EVSTL Member Clubs
Sixteen clubs across the East Valley participate in 50+ Seniors Tennis. The link below leads to addresses and a map to guide you to clubs in the area.
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Tenniscores
For those tennis players joining in league play, visit the EVSTL Tenniscores page, linked below, to follow your team’s schedule and performance.
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Team Captains & Coaches
Team captains, selected by the club Vice-President, ensure fair and competitive matches by following EVSTL and club guidelines. Captains attend their team’s matches. Coaches lead weekly practice sessions & drills.
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Practice Schedule
Follow the link, below, for the team practice schedule for 2023-24.
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Tournaments & Invitationals
EVSTL member clubs sponsor tournaments & invitationals throughout the tennis season. The Carriage Manor Tennis Club tournament representative will keep club members informed of upcoming opportunities to play in a tournament or invitational.
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Scorekeepers
EVSTL league matches require a scorekeeper on each court, provided by the host club. Our seasoned players enjoy this volunteer opportunity to contribute from the sidelines and support friendly competition. If you are interested in attending one of our scorekeeping instruction sessions, contact us below.
Tennis Club Equipment
The Tennis Shed
The tennis shed is located behind court 4. The shed remains locked at night and generally during the day. Current club members are provided access to the shed and the equipment stored inside the shed.
Inside the Shed
Items found in the shed:
Two ball machines
Baskets of balls for instruction and practice.
Court cleaning equipment
Tools
Miscellaneous items used by the club throughout the year
Ball Machines
The two ball machines may be used by current club members during non-prime time hours. Courts 3 & 4 may be reserved for ball machine use. Electrical outlets are available at the side of the courts. You’ll find a piece of carpeting with the machine, to be placed in front of the ball machine to keep ball dust off of the court surface. An experienced player will be pleased to provide instructions for using the settings. Note: Be sure to put the remote control back with the ball machine when finished!
Ball Sweeper
A real back saver, these sweepers come in handy. The sweepers are usually stored outside of the fence behind court 3. The arms fold inward to allow for rolling through the doorways. Just push the black buttons on the side to release the arms.
General Tennis Resources
United States Tennis Association (USTA)
The United States Tennis Association (USTA) is the national governing body for the sport of tennis and the recognized leader in promoting and developing the sport’s growth on every level in the U.S. Learn more, below.
Friend at Court 2023
Friend at Court is the USTA book of rules and regulations under which tennis is played in the United States. Use this guide to answer questions that arise during the game of tennis.
The Code
USTA Rules and Regulations, Part 3
The Player’s Guide to Fair Play and the Unwritten Rules of Tennis
National Tennis Rating Program (NTRP)
Developed in 1978, the National Tennis Rating Program (NTRP) is a classification system that identifies and describes general characteristics of tennis-playing ability. Its purpose is to enable play among individuals with similar playing abilities. The NTRP General Characteristics Guide outlines the abilities of each level from 1.5 (beginner) through 7.0 (touring pro). Generally, USTA League offers programs for the 2.5 through 5.0 levels.
NTRP level-by-level informational videos for the recreational player:
Self-Rating for USTA Leagues
When a player is new to the USTA system, they can complete a self-rating survey to be issued a self-rated NTRP rating.
Within the Adult tennis league season or for a tournament that a player enters, the match play is recorded by the USTA. At the end of the year these results are used to calculate each player’s NTRP rating for the next year.
The goal is to find players at your level with which to enjoy a competitive game of tennis.
General & Experienced Player Guidelines: Supplement to the NTRP Guidelines
Scoring Points & Tennis Sets
A brief summary of how to keep score, provided by the USTA.
Stretches & Warm-Up Drills
The 3 Best Stretches for Tennis from Stretch Coach.
Dynamic stretches from USTA.
Improve your game. The 10-minute warm-up drill provided by the USTA. Ten shots, one minute each.
Training Resources
Jorge Capestany Tennis offers free video lessons and articles to improve your tennis game.
Browse through the free videos & blog articles at Essential Tennis for tips on how to build effective tennis skills.
Tips & instructions from the USTA for improving your tennis, with a built-in filter by topic.
Good Books
The Inner Game of Tennis by W. Timothy Gallwey
The Art of Doubles by Pat Blaskower
Food Handler Certification
The Tennis Club sponsors many events requiring food service by volunteers, including events using our tennis deck First Serve area and the Carriage Manor clubhouse kitchen. To volunteer, members are required to have a Food Handler Card issued by Maricopa County. To receive a card, follow the link below to take a short test. Fee is currently $10.00 and the card is valid for three years. After receiving your card, give a copy to the Activities Office for their files. Keep the small card in your wallet or on your phone while working in the kitchen areas.