COMPETITIVE

A Team

Welcome to the A-Team!
The A-Team represents the pinnacle of competitive tennis at our club. Our members are dedicated athletes who compete at the highest level, driven by a passion for excellence and a commitment to teamwork. 

Eligibility & Requirements:
To join the A-Team, players must demonstrate a high level of skill and competitive drive, with an OTA rating of 4.5-5.0. Whether you are invited or selected through tryouts, all members are expected to be committed to regular practices and matches. There are no age restrictions for the A-Team. 

Save the Date – Competitive Team Tryouts!

We’re excited to announce that our competitive team tryouts will take place under the tennis bubble on April 5 and April 12 from 2:00–4:00 PM. Tennis Clubs of Canada has generously agreed to allow us to use their facilities for these sessions. More details on the schedule and how to register will be shared soon. Stay tuned, and mark your calendars!

Team Structure

The Ajax A Team for the Durham Region Competitive Tennis League will be organized to align with the league’s established structure. Players will be selected to fill specific spots, ensuring that the team is competitive and meets league requirements. The team will consist of three Men’s Doubles pairs, two Mixed Doubles pairs, and one Ladies Doubles pair plus substitutes.  The A Team players will also select a captain or two co-captains who will be responsible for arranging practices, scheduling players, and managing overall communication for the team. Player selection will focus on identifying players who demonstrate strong skills, teamwork, and commitment to representing Ajax at a high level of competition.

Substitutes:  

B-Team members may substitute for the A-Team up to three times during the season. According to league rules, if a player participates in four matches at the higher level, they will be officially promoted to that level. Once promoted, the player will be considered an A-Team member and may only compete at the A-Team level for the remainder of the season.

It is important to note that there is no guarantee of play for substitutes during the season. The A-Team’s goal is to always field the strongest team possible with the aim of becoming Durham League champions each year. Playing time for substitutes will be at the discretion of the co-captains, who will determine if and when substitutions are necessary based on player performance and the needs of the team. Substitutes will practice with the team but may not play in matches or may play only a limited number of times.

Team Weekly Match Schedule:

Each Wednesday evening will consist of two sessions of play:

First Session:

  • Begins at 7:00 PM - players are required to arrive no later than 7:00 PM
  • Matches start by 7:15 PM after a 15 minute warm-up
  • A Division Match Lineup: Mixed (1), Mixed (2), Ladies (1)

Second Session:

  • Begins as soon as courts are available, but no earlier than 8:30 PM
  • Players are required to arrive no later than 8:30 PM
  • A Division Match Lineup: Mens (1), Mixed (2), Mens (3)

Team Achievements:

  • 2024 – Durham Region (DRCTL) A-Division Champions
  • 2023 – Durham Region (DRCTL) A-DIvision Champions

Team News & Updates

Meet the players and stay up to date with the latest happenings with the A-Team standings in the Durham Competitive League here.