The TLGTA ladder is back!
The winner of the ladder will receive a trophy at our AGM/Banquet and a free entry to a 2019 TLGTA Singles Tournament.
CostFree for current TLGTA Members Number of Spots 50 Maximum
DatesApril 26 to October 1, 2018
Location Anywhere you and your opponent agree to play.
RulesThe ladder will be run using the Elo Rating system.
Each player will start with 1500 points, which will increase with each win and decrease with each loss. The amount of points gained or lost from a match is dependent on the points of the opponent played. For example, if a 2000 point player beats a 1000 point player, very little change will occur to either one's rating. However, if a 2000 point player loses to a 1000 point player, both players' ratings will change drastically. A player's points will also change drastically during the first few matches recorded.
Once you are on the ladder, you can challenge only players ranked 12 spots above or below your ranking. You have 7 days to accept a challenge. After 7 days, the challenge is automatically declined. For each challenge you decline, you lose 100 points.
Everyone on the ladder must play at least once every 30 days or you will lose 100 points.
After a challenge has been accepted, you have 21 days to play the match.
Forfeited matches will count as a loss and effect your points as well.
You can play the same opponent no more than twice in the season.
The winner must submit the score.
Double Dipping is allowed. Meaning if you are playing someone on the ladder in another forum (TLGTA club tournament, GLTA tournament, OTA, Intercounty, etc.) and before playing, you both agree to count it for the TLGTA ladder, you may do so. It must be a singles match.
Match FormatRegular match format of best 2 out of 3 sets, with a regular tiebreaker played at 6 games all. No Pro Sets.
How To JoinOur ladder will be managed on the Global Tennis Network website (GTN).
1. Log in or create an account with the Global Tennis Network. It's free.
2. Request to join the TLGTA Network. Everyone who was on the network last year was removed, so you will have to rejoin.
3. Once you are on the TLGTA Network, we will manually add you to the 2018 Ladder.
Places to Play
Public Courts Birchmount Park
Cedarvale Park
High Park
Jimmie Simpson Park
Johnathan Ashbridge Park
L'Amoreaux Tennis Centre
Moss Park
Ramsden Park
Riverdale Park East
Trinity Bellwoods Park
Withrow Park
Club Courts (Public Hours) Dentonia Park Tennis Club - Sun 6-10pm
East York Tennis Club - Sat & Sun 1-4pm
Howard Park Tennis Club - Sat & Sun 8-10am
Kew Gardens Tennis Club - Sun 5-9pm (Hard courts only)
Moore Park Tennis Club - Sat. 7-11pm & Sun 9-11pm
Rosedale Tennis Club - Sun 4pm-Dusk
Scarborough Bluffs Tennis Club - Sat & Sun 4-6pm Thorncliffe Park Tennis Club - Sun 6-10pm
Wychwood Tennis Club - Sun 6-10pm
*If any of these times have changed, please let us know.
City Run Courts (Summer Only & Court Fees) Eglinton Flats Winter Tennis Club
North York Tennis Association Winter Tennis Club (3 Locales):
North
South
East
If you need assistance getting signed up with the ladder, please contact Paolo Ferrari at secretary@tlgta.ca.
TLGTA is proud to present our annual Rust Remover Singles Tournament. The winners in each division will receive a prize at our AGM/Banquet in October.
Transportation - Parking is available on site behind the bubble - Don Mills is the closest subway station (15-20 min. walk north) - 25 Don Mills Bus from Pape Station
We look forward to seeing you at the North York/Peanut Bubble. Sincerely, Ian Salmon TLGTA | VP & Tournament Director
Saturday, May 5 9am to 8pm
Sunday, May 6 10am to 7pm
Sincerely, Bobby Nijjar TLGTA | President & Tournament Director president@tlgta.ca
The 2018 Canadian Gay Open presented by Babolat is looking for Volunteers
Hey TLGTA Members,
The 2018 CGO presented by Babolat is taking place over the holiday weekend next month and we need your help, please.
We need volunteers to help run the tournament on both Saturday, May the 19th and Sunday, May the 20th. It's an easy and relaxed 3 hour shift at one of the Mayfair venues; helping to check-in players, time the warm-ups, and monitor the courts. But more importantly it's a great opportunity to represent the TLGTA and demonstrate why Toronto is one of the friendliest, open, and most welcoming cities in the world. (Plus, the players are cute.)
You will be asked to choose a 3 hour time slot (or more if you wish) in either the morning, afternoon, or late afternoon/early evening of either Saturday or Sunday.
We also need volunteers willing to host a player or players in your home/condo. We have several out-of-town players that have requested housing while in town for the tournament. If you have an extra bedroom (or couch) to spare, this would be of great assistance to these players.
This is a great opportunity to meet fellow TLGTA players and GLTA players from all over the world and create new tennis friends and networks that strengthen our LGBTQ communities.
We look forward to your support in making the 2018 CGO a tremendous success and should you have any questions, please reach out to myself Ryan Pinheiro membership@tlgta.ca.
Thank you,
Ryan Pinheiro
TLGTA Membership Coordinator
TLGTA is proud to present our annual Bigger Than Wimbledon Tournament. The winners in each division will receive a prize at our AGM/Banquet in October.
Saturday, June 2 9am to 7pm
Sunday, June 3 10am to 7pm
TLGTA is proud to present our annual Not The Rogers Cup Singles Tournament. The winners in each division will receive a prize at our AGM/Banquet in October.
Saturday, July 14 9am to 7pm
Sunday, July 15 10am to 7pm