Flex Tennis League in Nebraska
Organized, competitive tennis that fits your schedule - serving Lincoln, Omaha, and across Nebraska
What Is a Flex Tennis League?
A flex league is a tennis league where you choose when and where you play. Instead of showing up at a fixed time every week, you contact your opponent and mutually agree on a time and court that works for both of you. Each round gives you a 2-week scheduling window, so there's plenty of room to work around jobs, family, travel, and everything else life throws at you.
ABTL has been running Nebraska's flex tennis league since 1999. We handle the organization - skill-based divisions, season schedules, opponent assignments, standings, and score reporting - while you handle the fun part: playing tennis. It's structured competition without the rigid time commitment that keeps so many adults from joining traditional leagues.
How Flex Scheduling Works
- Each round, you receive your opponent's contact info
- Reach out by email or phone to propose times
- Agree on a date, time, and court location
- Play your match anytime within the 2-week window
- Report your score online - done!
Why Flex Tennis Works for Busy Adults
Traditional leagues demand your time. A flex league respects it.
Work-Friendly
No fixed match nights means no conflicts with late meetings, travel days, or unpredictable schedules. Play mornings, evenings, or weekends - whatever works.
Family-Friendly
Kids' soccer practice on Tuesday? No problem. Schedule your match for Saturday morning instead. Flex scheduling bends around your family life, not the other way around.
Travel-Friendly
Out of town one week? Play your match the next week. The 2-week round window gives you breathing room when travel or vacations pop up.
Play Anywhere
No assigned facility. Play at any public court in Lincoln or Omaha that you and your opponent agree on. Pick the court closest to you or meet halfway.
Flex League vs. Traditional League
See why Nebraska players prefer the flex format.
| ABTL Flex League | Traditional League | |
|---|---|---|
| Match Times | You choose - any day, any time within the round | Fixed night each week (e.g., Tuesdays at 7pm) |
| Court Location | Any public court in Nebraska | Assigned facility, often requires membership |
| Cost | $30 per season - that's it | $100+ plus club dues and court fees |
| Scheduling Flexibility | 2-week window per round | Miss the night, miss the match |
| Skill Matching | NTRP-based divisions for fair play | Varies - often mixed levels |
| Club Membership | Not required | Usually required |
How Match Scheduling Works
Simple, flexible, and entirely in your hands.
At the start of each round, ABTL publishes your next opponent along with their contact information. From there, it's up to you and your opponent to connect and find a time. Most players reach out by text or email within the first few days of each round.
You'll agree on a date, time, and court - any public court in your area works. Lincoln players typically choose from courts across the city, while Omaha players have the entire metro to pick from. After you play, the winner reports the score online and standings update automatically.
If scheduling gets tricky, we're here to help. Reach out and we can assist with communication or grant extensions when needed.
Scheduling Tips
- Reach out early - contact your opponent in the first few days of each round for the most options
- Offer multiple times - propose 2-3 options to make it easy for your opponent to say yes
- Have a backup plan - agree on a rain date when you schedule, just in case
- Meet in the middle - take turns choosing the court, or pick one halfway between you
Flex Tennis Leagues Across Nebraska
ABTL runs flex leagues in both of Nebraska's largest cities.
Lincoln Leagues
Nebraska's capital city has been home to ABTL tennis since the league was founded in 1999. Lincoln offers both singles and doubles divisions with skill-based groupings.
Omaha Leagues
ABTL's largest chapter serves the entire Omaha metro - including Bellevue, Papillion, and La Vista. Multiple divisions in both singles and doubles formats.
Ready to Try Flex Tennis in Nebraska?
Create your free account and register for the next season in Lincoln or Omaha. Just $30 to play.