1. In
order to keep the league progressing smoothly, please take
the responsibility to call/email your opponent and return
correspondence in a timely manner. Vacation plans should be
preceded by a phone call to inform your opponent and to schedule
your match upon your return.
2. If
there is a player in your schedule that consistently fails
to return your calls or emails please:
·
Let the coordinator know about the situation,
·
If your scheduled date has passed leave the
other player a last chance phone message stating that if your
call is not returned within 48 hours the match will be considered
a forfeit in your favor.
3.
In the event of season-ending injury, it is the responsibility
of injured player to notify the coordinator and also to notify
players of said injury / withdrawal from league play. No refunds
will be issued once the schedules have been posted.
4.
All matches are to be played under USTA rules.
5.
Matches will be best 2 of 3 sets with a 7-point tie
break at 6 games all.
6.
Matches can be played at any location as long as it
is agreeable with your opponent.
7.
The date and time of the match must be agreed upon
by all players involved in the match. Once a match day and
time has been agreed upon by both opponents, it cannot be
changed. If one opponent cannot play, that opponent must forfeit
match.
8. Both
players must bring a new can of balls to the match. The winner
will keep the unopened can (the loser will keep the balls
used for the match).
9.
In the event a match is rained out, match should be
rescheduled and completed as soon as possible. All matches
should be played by the last date on schedule. The league
season will not be extended.
10.
After a completed match, the winner of the match will
record the score in Tennislink. Please report errors or omissions
to the coordinator as soon as you detect them.
11.
Awards will be presented to winner in each division.
Winners will be determined by match results. In the event
of a tie, head to head competition will determine the winner.
If a tie, the least number of sets lost will determine the
winner.
12.
Matches that have not been played and scores reported
by the last date in the schedule will be considered double
forfeits. If at least 75% of the matches have been played
we will try to determine a division winner, in some cases
there will be no division winner.
13.
In consideration of your opponent, your partner and yourself,
please turn off your cell phone during match play. This will
help ensure your concentration and enjoyment of the match.
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