Derbyshire are looking to regain their top-flight status at the AEGON Summer County Cup this week – after going so close last year.
The county men's tennis team had match points to all but secure their position in Division One but ultimately missed out by a single rubber.
Non-playing captain Dennis Archer has made two changes to his seven-strong squad ahead of the tournament, in Cromer, Norfolk.
And, when they get there, Derbyshire will face a tough test in Division Two against Dorset, East of Scotland, Norfolk, Sussex and Yorkshire.
But Archer, who is spending his 40th year at County Week, said he believed his team could rise to the occasion.
He said: "We always seem to do all right because everybody backs each other up.
"Derbyshire is really renowned for its team spirit and we do incredibly well by mixing with the likes of other strong teams.
"Derbyshire seem to rise to the occasion so it will be an exciting week."
Derbyshire have been in Division Two of the grass court tournament for the last three years, after being relegated from the top flight in 2007.
Last year, their final set of matches was against Surrey with the remaining promotion spot up for grabs for both teams.
Archer's side could have still lost 5-4 to return to Division One but went down 6-3, despite having match points in one of their defeats.
Archer said: "It was very close. We only just missed out.
"But we're looking forward to next week and we have a great team."
Ben Newcombe, who has moved to America, will be replaced in the squad by Chris Simpson.
The rest of the squad is the same as last year – Tom Rushby, James Rushby, Simon Thornewill, Chris Archer, Dan Cottier and Dave Horton.
Meanwhile, Derbyshire ladies' team will be finding their feet in Division Two after earning promotion last year.
It was the second year in a row they had been promoted but playing captain Jenny Batty said survival would be their main aim this year.
The eight-strong squad will face Devon, Dorset, Lancashire, Leicestershire and Warwickshire when they contest the tournament in Ilkley.
Batty said: "It is going to be a tough week but the team are really excited.
"I think it's because, over the last couple of years, we've being doing so well and the team just want to keep pushing on.
"As juniors, we always focused on lots of doubles play and I think that is really paying off.
"We also started some of the team at 14 or 15 and now, at 16 to 18, they have gained a lot more experience.
"We would like to stay in this division but I think it will come down to who the other teams have available to play, so we will have to do our best."
The ladies achieved promotion after finishing top of Group Three by winning four of their five matches during the week down in Havant.
It all came down to the final day and Derbyshire edged out North Wales 5-4 to clinch top spot ahead of Dorset, who claimed the second promotion spot.
Batty said: "It was a real team effort because everyone played at least two days.
"We tried to change things around, take risks and look at different combinations which, luckily, turned out very well.
"It was nice to get that bit of recognition because the boys have always done well but, for the past two years, the team has really come on.
"This year, we're just going to have to see how the first day goes, hope no one gets injured and go from there."
The team comprises Batty, Sarah Batty, Ena Ankutse, Roisin Mullins, Naomi Fellows, Gemma Praditngam, Kathryn Cook and Danielle Pym.