Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I get on the ladder?
You can get on the ladder by filling out the application on the website and paying the $25 fee by using PayPal or WTL gift certificate.  Contact the Treasurer if this is a problem for you and you would prefer to send a check.

You can either hold your ladder position from the previous year or join at the bottom of your level. Members not having a USTA ranking may self-rate.

You will be given a position on the ladder after you have registered and paid online and can begin setting up and playing your matches immediately.

2.  How do I get the Password for the "Ladders" page?  
When you submit your application online your will be given the password immediately .   

3. Are there teams on the ladders?  
There are not teams on the ladders, only singles or doubles partnerships.  For doubles, you may join the ladder with a partnership of 2 or 3 individuals.*  (*New for the 2024-25 season, to allow for improved ease of scheduling and availability for doubles matches.)

4. Will you find me a doubles partner?  
No, you need to join the ladder with a partner already designated.  

5. What is a Free Challenge? 
All players have one free challenge per year on every ladder they play. When you lose your Free Challenge you go below the last player/team within your USTA rating. When using your free challenge, you must inform your Captain when you are registering the match.

6. Why would I use a Free Challenge?
In the event that you are unable to play your ladder matches due to injury or illness or whatever and drop 7 spaces a month, you can catch back up by challenging up as many spaces as you wish. Or it can be used to climb higher on the ladder. 

7. Do we have to play three sets?  
The best 2 out of 3 sets with a 12-point tiebreak used at 6-6 in the third set determines the winner/winners.  However, if all players mutually agree, a tiebreak can be played in lieu of the 3rd set.  Also, if all players agree, you may also play an 8 game pro-set for the match, using a tiebreak at 8-8.

8.  What if a player can not play a match after it is registered?  
There are only two legitimate reasons to cancel or reschedule a registered match:  Rain or if the temperature or wind chill temperature is below 32 degrees (players/teams option).  The player giving the forfeit receives no credit for the match.  The player receiving the forfeit is considered to have won the match and receives all credit.  

9. What do I do if I decide I want to play more ladders after I already signed up for one?
Just contact the WTL Secretary and you will be placed on the additional ladder(s) of your choice.








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