What is Flex League?
Flex League is UTR Sports’ local league format. You register, get paired up with local opponents near your level, and set up your own matches with them: you stay local and play when and where it works for you.
Players are grouped by UTR Rating and location (when numbers allow), so matches are level-based. Big NC Tennis & Pickleball runs the Wake County league.
How it works
- Create a free UTR account. You need one to register. Sign up at utrsports.net. Make sure the phone number and email on it are the best ways to reach you.
- Register and pick your division on the UTR event page by Tue Sep 29, 5:00 PM EDT.
- Get your group. You’re placed by UTR Rating and location. Your opponents and your record show under the Matchups tab on the event page and in the UTR app. Tap the phone icon next to an opponent’s name for their contact info.
- Schedule and play. You and your opponent agree on a time and a court. Matches are best two of three sets, with a ten-point tiebreaker in place of a full third set.
- Post the score. The winner posts it in the UTR app or on the UTR website from the match card. Your opponent has up to one week to confirm, edit or protest it. After 7 days with no action it’s accepted automatically.
Divisions: who it’s for
Coed Singles
Adults 16+
Women’s Singles League
Ages 16+
Coed Junior Singles
12 & under and 13–17 divisions
No UTR Rating yet? You can still play. The league manager places unrated players. Players aged 16–17 can register for either the Junior or the Adult division, and the league manager may place them in either group based on UTR Rating and/or location.
Season dates & entry
Registration and payment are handled on UTR Sports.
FAQ
Do I need a UTR Rating to join?
No. You do need a free UTR account to register. If you don’t have a rating yet, the league manager will place you.
Where are matches played?
Wherever you and your opponent agree. You set the time and the court together.
What do I bring?
Your own can of balls. If you play on a court with a court fee, make sure your opponent knows and agrees to split it before you play. Flex Leagues don’t reimburse court fees.
How do I contact my opponents?
Open the Matchups tab on the event page (or in the app) and tap the phone icon next to your opponent’s name. When you sign up you agree that your name, email and schedule will be shared with the other registered players.
What is the match format?
Best two of three sets, with a ten-point tiebreaker in place of a full third set. For exceptions, see UTR’s Flex League rules and regulations.
What if my opponent doesn’t respond or doesn’t show?
If you’ve tried several times to reach them by both their email and phone, or they don’t show up, you can submit the match as a default with no score and still get credit in the standings. If you just can’t agree on a time or place, leave the match card blank.
Can I get a refund?
Before the league starts, all players can get a refund if they need to withdraw. There are no refunds once the session start date arrives. Players who aren’t happy with their matchups can’t get a refund.
Ready to play?
Registration for the fall season closes Tue Sep 29, 5:00 PM EDT. Matches start Sep 30.
Register on UTRDiscount code: WakeCounty50
Questions about the league? Email wakecounty@flex.utrsports.net