National Cadet and Junior League
Aimed at grass roots players looking to experience competition
Entries are now open for the 2022/23 season – please download the forms at the foot of this page.
The National Cadet League (U15s) and National Junior League (U19s) are competitions aimed at grass roots players looking to experience a competition early on in their career. It bridges what was a large gap from beginner to the Junior British League.
The NCL & NJL act as feeder competitions to the Junior British League (JBL), with many players making the leap from one to the other. Players represent a team (often a club) so it also provides a good social activity for our younger players. Competition dates are set by the Tournament Approval Panel (TAP), but may vary due to local venue availability.
If enough entries are received each venue separates the teams into graded divisions. Teams must be made up of a minimum of 3 players – 3 players play in a match. Each team match consists of six single sets with teams listed in a ranking order. Order of play is as follows – A v Y, B v X, C v Z, A v X, C v Y, B v Z. This may be altered to nine singles, which is now the preferred option whenever possible, but this is dependent on the number of teams entered. All matches are umpired by the players, amongst themselves.
Click here to see all the National Cadet & Junior League websites.
We are keen to encourage and support NCL & NJL organisers with the set up and use of TTLeagues for your competition. The video below shows how an organiser can set up and use the platform. If you would like to discuss any elements further please feel free to contact us at: help@tabletennisengland.co.uk and we will get back in touch with you. An example of a NCL & NJL using the platform in 2021-22 can also be viewed here.
How to use TT Leagues for NCL/NJL click here for time links:
0:01 – Introduction and opening remarks
1:00 – What information is made available via TT Leagues
5:00 – What’s already been done for hosts/organisers (eg creating sites and competitions set up)
7:00 – Player eligibility
8:00 – What hosts/organisers need to do
9:00 – How to locate your TT Leagues site, log-in and access the Admin system
13:00 – How to create teams and add them to a Division
19:00 – Publishing the competition on the public website
20:00 – Adding players to teams
25:00 – Creating fixtures
28:00 – Selecting the players and entering scores. Submission and approval
40:00 – Viewing Divisional Tables, Results and Player Averages on the public website
41:00 – Summary and concluding remarks
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