BTSM League 2026

Structured matches.
Real competition.

5 divisions per gender · 16 players each · Matches scheduled by BTSM every Wednesday and Saturday at Tower 26, Santa Monica.

2nd Edition
May 2 – Aug 1
Registration closed
June 2
Next edition
Aug 15 – Nov 14
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BTSM lesson members get free league entry. Want the next edition? Fill out the 3rd edition availability form →

BTSM League players competing on the sand
2nd Edition Updates

What's new this season.

Separate Men's & Women's Divisions

All divisions are now separated by gender, creating a more balanced and competitive experience across the league.

More Challenge for Top Women

Top 3 players in Women's Division 1 can also play in Men's Division 2 — more competitive matches and a stronger environment to keep improving.

New
League Finals Day — August 1st

Top 4 players in each division play on Finals Day, the final match day of the season that can ultimately decide who takes the top spot. Winners announced at the end of the day. Top 2 players earn free entry to the Winter Kickoff Classic in November.

How it works

Everything you need to know.

1
Sign up & set availability

Register and submit your availability (minimum 6 Saturdays) through your account page. You can update it anytime.

2
BTSM schedules your matches

We handle all the scheduling. Wednesday schedules are posted every Monday, Saturday schedules every Wednesday.

3
Show up & compete

All matches are played at Tower 26, Santa Monica. Check in with the league organizer on arrival. 5-minute warm-up once assigned to a court.

4
Track your ranking

Rankings update throughout the season. At the end of the edition, top 2 move up and bottom 2 move down — except in Division 1 and Division 5.

6+
Doubles matches per edition
60+
Players from All Levels
Max 14
Players per division
Wed + Sat
Match days
Tower 26
Santa Monica
Pricing

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2nd Edition
Closed
Registration closed on June 2, 2026
  • League entry — 2nd edition
  • Minimum 6 doubles matches
  • Unlimited open play for the season
  • Matches Wed & Sat at Tower 26
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Lesson Membership
Free Entry
Included with membership
  • Free league entry for all members
  • Unlimited open play included
  • Enroll through your account page
  • Best option if training consistently
Rules

How the league runs.

Everything you need to know before you compete. Click any section to expand.

Match Format ↓
Scoring
Best of 3 sets to 6 games. 5–5 goes to 7. 6–6 triggers a 7-point tiebreaker. Split sets lead to a 10-point super tiebreaker. All tiebreakers must be won by 2 points.
Net Height
Division 1: 1.80m net, male players follow the 6m rule. All other divisions: 1.70m net, 6m rule not required. Men may serve overhand in all divisions.
If a player retires
During set 1: match scored 6–4, 6–4 to the non-retiring team. During set 2: first set stands, second set is 6–4, super tiebreaker is 10–8 if needed.
ITF Rules
ITF beach tennis rules apply throughout. Super tiebreaker wins count as a set but not as a game.
Match Day Protocol ↓
Check in
Check in with the league organizer upon arrival. Matches are "followed by" — start times are approximate based on court availability.
Warm-up
Only a 5-minute warm-up is allowed once the match is assigned to a court.
After the match
Both teams must rake the court. The winning team returns all match balls and reports the final score to the coordinator.
Late Arrivals & No-Shows ↓
15 minutes late
Lose first set 6–3.
20 minutes late
Lose match 6–3, 6–3.
No-show
Lose match 6–0, 6–0.
Rescheduling ↓
One reschedule per edition
Requests must be made 3 days before the match by 11AM. Late requests result in a 6–0, 6–0 loss.
How to reschedule
Email btsantamonica@gmail.com and text (213) 585-5917. BTSM may schedule rescheduled matches during regular league days if both teams are available.
Substitutes ↓
Two substitutes per edition
All substitutes must be approved by the BTSM coordinator and must be of equal or lower level.
Exceptions
May be made for injuries or uncontrollable events. A permanent replacement of equal or lower level must be approved by BTSM.
Rankings ↓
How rankings are determined
1. Total matches won · 2. Sets won minus sets lost · 3. Games won minus games lost · 4. Head-to-head results. Rankings based on top 6 doubles results.
Incomplete editions
If a player doesn't complete the minimum 6 matches, unplayed matches are recorded as 6–4, 6–4 losses.
Divisions & Placement ↓
Movement between divisions
Top 2 players (except Division 1) move up. Bottom 2 players (except Division 5) move down at the end of each edition.
Missed editions
Skipping one edition: last played edition used for placement. Skipping two or more: drop of one division for every two editions missed.
New players
Typically start in the lowest division unless approved otherwise. Placement based on match performance, training observation, and requests from existing players.
ITF players
Men's ITF players (ranking higher than 1000, won matches in ITF main draw) enter Division 1. Women's ITF players enter Division 2.
Partner limit
If signing up with a partner, maximum of 2 matches may be played together per edition. You can sign up solo or with a partner.
Division size
Maximum 16 players per division. If a division exceeds this, a new division is created in the following edition.
Refund Policy ↓
No refunds
No refunds are issued after the Wednesday before the first weekend of each edition.
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Why join

More than just matches.

Challenge yourself in beach tennis league
Challenge Yourself

Structured, competitive matches that push your game forward every week. Real opponents, real pressure, real improvement.

Meet other beach tennis players
Meet Other Players

Build new connections, find new partners, and become part of a competitive and welcoming beach tennis community.

Build confidence competing in beach tennis
Build Confidence

Regular match reps help you get comfortable competing, handling pressure, and making better decisions in real game situations.

Organized beach tennis matches
We Handle Everything

BTSM schedules all your matches. You just submit your availability, show up, and compete. No logistics, no hassle.

2nd Edition

Current season.

May 2 – August 1, 2026. Finals Day on August 1st — top 4 players per division qualify.

Entries & Rankings
See the current standings and all registered players by division.
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Schedule & Results
This week's matches and all results from the current edition.
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League Dashboard
Submit or update your availability for the current edition.
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League Editions

3 editions in 2026.

Play throughout the year to stay consistent with your matches and progression.

1st Edition
Jan 17 – Apr 18
Completed
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2nd Edition
May 2 – Aug 1
In progress
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3rd Edition
Aug 15 – Nov 14
Signups open
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2nd edition registration closed.
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Registration for the 2nd edition closed on June 2, 2026. Want the 3rd edition starting August 15? Fill out your availability now.

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