Ladies Tennis Team
The Netherwood Tennis Club participates in the NJWTL (New Jersey Women’s Tennis League). Matches begin mid-April and end mid-June. For the 2024 season, the Netherwood ladies team participates in Series 5.
New Jersey Women’s Tennis League
To access the NJWTL website for registration or to view the rules, please click the button(s) below.
2025 Match Schedule
All matches start at 9:30 am unless there is a different arrangement between captains based on availability or weather.
- 4/22/25 Away @ Fells Brook Dress Code: All White
- 4/29/25 Home vs. Bay Head
- 5/6/25 Home v. Somerset Hills
- 5/13/25 Home v. Navesink
- 5/20/25 Away @ Short Hills Dress Code: All White/Color Trim
- 5/27/25 Away @ Beacon Hill Dress Code: All white with 10% trim
- 6/3/25 Away @ Bradford Dress Code: Any Color Proper Tennis Attire. Leggings only with skirt.
- 6/10/25 Home v. West Orange
- 6/17/25 Home v. Seabright
Click the hyperlink above for directions to away matches. All clubs require proper tennis attire; see specific club notations for additional requirements
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NJWTL Rules
Captains are required to read and discuss the League Rules with the Team. NJSTA rules apply.
Rules quick summary
- We play 3 full sets.
- These are untimed matches
- There is a 15-minute warm-up
- No breaks between sets. Play is continuous unless mutually agreed upon.
- Quick bathroom break between sets 2 and 3.
- Use of cell phone and watches may be subject to penalty points.
- If partners disagree on a call, the point goes to the opponent.
- Use of Monday pre-play
Lateness Penalty (NJWTL Rule 14) – There is a 15 minute grace period for players who are later than the official 9:30am start time. If a player arrives at 9:35am, she has only a 10 minute warm-up left. If she arrives at 9:40am, she has a 5 minute warm-up. At 9:45am, there is no warm-up allowed and the following game deductions will apply:
One (1) game will be forfeited for each 5 minutes of lateness beyond 9:45 am.
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- If play begins at 9:50am, the score begins 0-1
- If play begins at 9:55am, the score begins 0-2
- If play begins at 10:00am, the score begins 0-3
- If play begins at 10:05am, the score begins 0-4
- If play begins at 10:10am, the score begins 0-5
- If play does not begin until 10:15am, the score is 0-6. The team has now lost the first set and forfeited the match.
Additional Team Items
- Team practices will be Friday at 11 am. Everyone is encouraged to come practice. We will practice with partnerships when feasible.
- Lunch Schedule for home matches. Three teammates per match
- Money Collection end of season will be to cover the cost of water, snacks, balls, etc for home matches
- We encourage all team members to come out and support the team at home matches.
- The objective this year is “Holding our Ground.”
- Kim will send out the line-up for the Tuesday match on Friday after confirmation from the opposing team. It will include subs on deck.
Ladies Team Uniforms
The Netherwood ladies team colors are white, pink and green. For 2025, we will reuse the 2024 uniform pieces, OR you may purchase garments from the 2025 line.
Iron-on logos in green are available for purchase for $10 each.
If you’d like your garment embroidered with the green logo, please contact Kim & Kate.
Images of uniform pieces for 2024 and 2025 along with ordering links are below:
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