CTA League (Collier County)

Rain Delays

• Official Rainout: A match is considered a rainout one (1) hour after the scheduled start time, unless both captains agree to it sooner.
• Player Responsibility: All players must report to the home club and be prepared to play in case conditions improve.

If Play Has Not Started

• If no matches have begun, captains will exchange new lineups on the agreed rescheduled date.
• If the delay occurs during warm-up but before the first point, lineups may be changed for the makeup match.

If Play Has Started — Same Day

• Matches resume with the same players, positions, and score from the point of suspension.
• All completed games, sets, and courts are counted as played.
• No roster changes are allowed.
• Any court that cannot continue with the original players will be recorded as a retirement.

If Play Has Started — Resumed Another Day

• A new lineup may be submitted for:
• Matches that had not started, and
• Matches originally marked as defaults.
• Matches already in progress must resume from the exact score, server, ends, and rotation at the time of suspension.
• Captains should record details (score, server, sides, etc.) before leaving.

Rescheduling Guidelines

• Captains should work together to set a new date, ideally within two weeks.
• Matches must be completed before the end of the regular season (before playoffs).
• Individual matches may be played at different times or locations if needed.
• The 2:00 p.m. start-time rule does not apply to rescheduled matches.
• If captains cannot agree, the League Coordinator may assign a date.
• The home club has the first option to host, but if courts are unavailable, the match may be played at the away club.

Recording Reschedules in Topdog

• Partially completed matches cannot be entered until play is finished.
• The home captain should update the schedule in Topdog using the “New Date” function.
• An email will automatically notify the opposing captain, who must confirm the change.
• Matches remain “unconfirmed” until the opponent agrees.
• If matches are spread across multiple dates, details should be noted in the comments section for clarity.
• Once confirmed, the date may only be changed again for rain or hurricane delays.
• If rain occurs in the final week of play, matches may be rescheduled or canceled by the Coordinator.

IMPORTANT DATES

CTA Division/Day of Play/# Positions or Courts
2.5 Women – Tues. - 2 Fall / 3 Winter/2 Spring

3.0 Women - Weds. - 3 Fall / 4 Winter/3 Spring/3 Summer
3.5 Women – Fri. - 3 Fall / 4 Winter/3 Spring/ 3 Summer
4.0 Women – Thurs. - 3 positions/3 Fall/3 Winter/3 Spring/ 3 Summer
4.5/4.0 Women – Tues. - 3 positions
2.5 Men – Wed. - 2 Fall / 3 Winter/3 Spring
3.0 Men – Tues. - 3 Fall / 4 Winter/3 Spring/3 Summer
3.5 Men – Mon. - 3 Fall / 4 Winter/3 Spring/ 3 Summer(WED)
4.0/4.5 Men - Mon. - 3 positions

6.5 Mixed Doubles - Sat. - 3 Fall / 3 Winter/3 Spring

7.5 Mixed Doubles - Sat. - 3 Fall / 3 Winter/3 Spring

3.0 Women Super Senior (65+) - Thurs. - 3 Fall / 3 Winter/3 Spring

3.0 Men Super Senior (65+) - Fri. - 2 Fall / 3 Winter/2 Spring

2026 CTA SUMMER SEASON *

REGISTRATION: April 27, 2026 - July 24, 2026

TEAM ROSTERS DUE: Mon., May 18, 2026
SCHEDULES AVAILABLE: Mon., May 25, 2026
PLAY BEGINS: June 3-5, 2026

Holiday Break: June 29-July 6

PLAY ENDS: July 24, 2026
LAST DAY TO ADD PLAYERS: July 24, 2026

NO PLAYOFFS:MAKEUP DATE - PLAYOFFS: Saturday, March 13, 2027

2026 CTA FALL SEASON *

REGISTRATION: September 7 – December 5, 2026
TEAM ROSTERS DUE: Mon., September 28, 2026
SCHEDULES AVAILABLE: Mon., October 5, 2026
PLAY BEGINS: October 12 – 17, 2026
PLAY ENDS: December 5, 2026
LAST DAY TO ADD PLAYERS: December 5, 2026
PLAYOFFS: December 7 – 12, 2026
MAKEUP DATE – PLAYOFFS: Saturday, December 13, 2026

2027 CTA WINTER SEASON *

REGISTRATION: November 23, 2026 – March 5, 2027
TEAM ROSTERS DUE: Wed., December 16, 2026
SCHEDULES AVAILABLE: Mon., December 28, 2026
PLAY BEGINS: January 4 – 9, 2027
PLAY ENDS: March 6, 2027
LAST DAY TO ADD PLAYERS: March 6, 2027
PLAYOFFS: March 8 – 13, 2027
MAKEUP DATE – PLAYOFFS: Saturday, March 13, 2027

2027 CTA SPRING SEASON *

REGISTRATION: February 15 - May 2, 2027

TEAM ROSTERS DUE: Monday, March 1, 2027
SCHEDULES AVAILABLE: Mon., March 8, 2027
PLAY BEGINS: March 15-20, 2027

PLAY ENDS: April 25, 2027 (If bye, May 1st)
LAST DAY TO ADD PLAYERS: May 1, 2027

PLAYOFFS: No Playoff

2027 CTA SUMMER SEASON *

REGISTRATION: April 26, 2027 - July 31, 2027

TEAM ROSTERS DUE: Mon., May 17, 2027
SCHEDULES AVAILABLE: Mon., May 24, 2027
PLAY BEGINS: June 2-4, 2027

Holiday Break: June 28-July 2

PLAY ENDS: July 31, 2027
LAST DAY TO ADD PLAYERS: July 31, 2027

NO PLAYOFFS:

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