Flex League Rules
The Flex League runs on good faith and mutual respect. Read the rules before you join.
Current Season
2026 Summer Flex League
Win/loss record determines standings. Players arrange matches independently. At least 3 approved matches required to appear in final standings.
Core Rules
How It Works
Open sign-up, anytime
You can join the Flex League at any point during the season. Sign in to your STC account, pick your division and skill tier, and submit your registration. Registrations are approved by admin before you appear on the public roster.
Weekly match assignments
Once registered and approved, you will be paired with another player in your division for that week's match. If you sign up mid-week you will receive a bye for that week and be assigned a match the following week. STC will notify you by email and on the website when a match is assigned.
You arrange the time and place
After you receive your match assignment, reach out to your opponent using the contact info listed on your roster cards. There is no in-app messaging — coordinate directly by phone, email, or Instagram.
Confirm and choose a scoring format
When you receive a match, log in to the STC website and confirm you will play. At the same time, select your preferred scoring format (8-Game Pro Set or Best 2-of-3 Sets to 6) and ad or no-ad. Your opponent does the same. The final format is determined after both players have chosen — neither player can see what the other picked until both have confirmed.
Report results honestly
After the match, either player can submit the result on the website. The other player then confirms or disputes it. The result only counts toward standings once the opponent has confirmed it.
Disputes go to admin
If the score is disputed, STC admins review the details and make the final call. Admins can manually edit any match, schedule, or score at any time.
Sportsmanship matters
STC may remove players for unsportsmanlike conduct, dishonest reporting, or repeatedly failing to respond to opponents or confirm match assignments.
Match Flow
Sign Up
Register for your division(s) and await admin approval.
Get Assigned
Receive a weekly match assignment via email and the website.
Confirm & Choose Format
Log in, confirm you'll play, and pick your scoring preferences.
Play
Coordinate with your opponent directly. Play your match before the end of the week.
Report Score
One player reports the result. The other confirms or disputes.
Standings Update
Approved results appear in the division standings immediately.
Divisions
All divisions (except Open) are split into three skill tiers. You can sign up for multiple divisions independently. Non-binary players can select which gender pool they prefer to compete in, or contact STC with questions.
Men's Singles
Head-to-head singles play in the men's division, split by skill tier.
Women's Singles
Head-to-head singles play in the women's division, split by skill tier.
Men's Doubles
Partner-based doubles in the men's division.
Women's Doubles
Partner-based doubles in the women's division.
Mixed Doubles
Co-ed doubles play.
Open
Casual, fully random matchmaking across all levels. No skill tiers — just fun.
Skill Tiers
| Tier | UTR Range | NTRP Range |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner | UTR 1.0 – 2.5 | NTRP 1.0 – 2.5 |
| Intermediate | UTR 2.5 – 4.0 | NTRP 3.0 – 3.5 |
| Advanced | UTR 4.5+ | NTRP 4.0+ |
Not sure of your tier? Sign up at the tier closest to your current level. STC admins can move players between tiers before matches are assigned.
Scoring Format Selection
For each assigned match, both players log in and independently select their preferred scoring format: 8-Game Pro Set or Best 2-of-3 Sets to 6. They also choose Ad scoring or No-Ad (tiebreak at deuce). A third option — Don't Care— defers to the other player's choice. The final format is revealed to both players only after both have submitted their preference.
| Scenario | Result |
|---|---|
| Both choose the same format | That format is played. |
| Same format, different ad preference | Format is used; ad vs. no-ad is randomly selected. |
| Different formats, same ad preference | Format is randomly chosen; the shared ad preference is used. |
| Different formats AND different ad preference | Both format and ad preference are independently randomized. |
| One player selects "Don't Care" | The other player's choice takes effect for that option. |
| Both select "Don't Care" | Format and ad preference are both fully random. |
STC Points
The top 3 finishers in every division earn STC Points at season's end.
All players who participated (at least one approved match) receive a small base number of participation points.
Points contribute to the main STC leaderboard alongside tournament results.
Score Reporting & Disputes
After your match, either player can report the result on the website. The other player receives a notification and must confirm or dispute it. Approved results update the standings immediately.
If the reported score is wrong, the opposing player can flag a discrepancy. A notification goes to STC admin (Slone Early) and spurtennisclub@gmail.com for review.
Matches must be completed by the end of the assigned week. Players who consistently ignore their assignments may be removed from the league.