Q. How many people will be in my box league?

Each box league will have between 4 and 6 players to ensure that you have time to complete it during the term. You will be matched with players of similar ability and of the same sex.

Q. Do the results count towards my World Tennis Number?

Yes, the results are published online, meaning they count towards your World Tennis Number.

Q. What scoring format will the matches be?

Our box leagues use the FAST4 scoring format (details here) to ensure that matches last roughly 1 hour (the length of a court booking).

Q. When do I have to enter by?

The entry deadline for each term will be advertised by email and WhatsApp.

Q. How do I submit scores?

After playing your match, you must submit your scores using through the Box League page on the LTA website. Results are then approved by the UTCs. If the results need to be changed due to a mistake, email oxfordutc@gmail.com with the correct result.

Q. Where can I play my matches?

You will need to arrange your own court bookings for your box league matches, we recommend booking either college courts, Iffley Road courts or local Parks courts.

If your college (or your opponents’) has tennis courts, you can book through the college. Please use college courts if possible as our other court options are in high demand!
If you would like to book a court at Iffley Road, you will need a top-up membership (see FAQs)
If you would like to book a local Parks court, this can be booked through the Premier Tennis website.

Q. Do I need to provide my own balls?

Yes, you will need to provide your own balls for your box league matches. If you are playing at Iffley Road, you are welcome to borrow some from the ball box.

Q. When do my matches need to be completed by?

The date when all matches need to be completed by will be indicated in an email to those who have entered the box league.

Q. Do I need to be an OULTC member to participate?

Yes, you will need to have an active OULTC membership in order to participate in the OULTC Box Leagues. Memberships can be purchased here.

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Q. How many people will be in my box league?

Each box league will have between 4 and 6 players to ensure that you have time to complete it during the term. You will be matched with players of similar ability and of the same sex.

Q. Do the results count towards my World Tennis Number?

Yes, the results are published online, meaning they count towards your World Tennis Number.

Q. What scoring format will the matches be?

Our box leagues use the FAST4 scoring format (details here) to ensure that matches last roughly 1 hour (the length of a court booking).

Q. When do I have to enter by?

The entry deadline for each term will be advertised by email and WhatsApp.

Q. How do I submit scores?

After playing your match, you must submit your scores using through the Box League page on the LTA website. Results are then approved by the UTCs. If the results need to be changed due to a mistake, email oxfordutc@gmail.com with the correct result.

Q. Where can I play my matches?

Q. Do I need to provide my own balls?

Yes, you will need to provide your own balls for your box league matches. If you are playing at Iffley Road, you are welcome to borrow some from the ball box.

Q. When do my matches need to be completed by?

The date when all matches need to be completed by will be indicated in an email to those who have entered the box league.

Q. Do I need to be an OULTC member to participate?

Yes, you will need to have an active OULTC membership in order to participate in the OULTC Box Leagues. Memberships can be purchased here.