Players
The LowCountry Tennis Association (LCTA) runs local league tennis programs throughout Charleston, Berkeley, Colleton and Dorchester counties. With players ranging in age from 18 to 80, with several choices throughout the year to join a team(s). The more players we have, the better!
New Player Liaison
If you are a new Player, you may have some questions. The LCTA has established a New Player Liaison job for just that purpose. Charlotte Gerber, our liaison, will help you find a team or a facility. Charlotte can give you advice on other things too, like how to ‘self-rate’. Charlotte is happy to help you!
You can reach her at charlottetennis@hotmail.com or by phone at 843-330-0014.
To play USTA League Tennis, you need:
- a facility to play out of
- a current USTA membership
- a rating
A Facility to Play out of:
Charleston has some of the finest facilities in the Southeast. If you are not already a member of one, go to our Facilities page to learn more about places to play tennis in the Charleston area. The facility that you join can also help you find a team.
To join the USTA:
Go to their Membership Page and follow the instructions to join. It’s easy! To see what your membership includes, visit Benefits.
Join a Team:
Now you can join a team. Take your USTA membership number and your team number (provided by your captain) go to register on Tennislink.
How to Register for a Team on USTA website: (PLAYERS)
Once you have created a USTA account (if a new player), go to tennislink.usta.com/leagues
1. Log in with your USTA account
2. Click on Register for a Team (this is located on the left side under “Start Playing”
3. Enter your USTA number and team number (team # is provided by your captain)
4. Review all information for accuracy before proceeding to step 5
5. Follow the instructions on the screen for payment
6. Write down your team registration number.
7. You will receive and email confirming your registration.
As a new player, you will be asked to determine a self rating (if you do not already have a previous USTA rating). The main Tennislink page will walk you through the self-rating process. At the top of the Tennislink page, select “NTRP Rating Help” for tips and instructions. Answering the questionnaire during registration will help you decide the appropriate level for you to play. Our levels range from 2.5 for true beginners to 4.5 for advanced league players. 5.0 and above players do not play a local league, but advance directly to Sectional or National playoffs. By far, our largest levels are 3.0 and 3.5, with the 4.0 level quickly growing.
Who to Contact
Players should email their captains with any questions or issues they have. The captain is responsible for contacting their Flight Coordinator. The Flight Coordinator should answer the captain within 48 hours; if no reply, the captain should contact the League Coordinator for follow-up.
If an urgent matter, the player should contact their captain via Text/Phone Call, the captain can TEXT/Call their flight coordinator. Flight Coordinators can respond via Text/Phone Call and set up a convenient time to talk.
All inquiries should be sent to the local LCTA administration, not to the state.
Click here to go to the Coordinators Directory to find the appropriate contact.
LCTA Policies
LCTA Stipends Policy for Teams Advancing
LCTA Refund Policy as of 1/2025
FAQ’s – Rules and Game Play
Q: I have a question about tennis rules. Where can I find an answer?
Click here to visit the rules page
Questions or Suggestions?
We would love to hear from you. Send us your suggestions and questions here.