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3 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES -
TENNIS ACTIVITIES
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3.1 Ladder Tennis Description
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3.1.1 Ladder Tennis includes both the Singles and Doubles Ladder. (back to top)
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3.1.2 Ladder Tennis is designed to provide a system through which members at all tennis skill levels can play singles and/or doubles tennis challenge matches with players of comparable tennis skill levels. Singles Ladder leaders are also invited to represent the South Florida Tennis Club in The Florida Cup team tournament. (back to top)
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3.2 Team Tennis Description
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3.2.1 Team Tennis includes both Spring Team Tennis and Fall Team Tennis. (back to top)
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3.2.2 Team Tennis is designed to provide a socially competitive format through which members at all tennis skill levels can be a member of a tennis team with players of varying tennis skill levels, and play singles and doubles tennis matches with players of similar tennis skill levels. (back to top)
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3.2.3 Team Tennis Director is responsible for directing Team Tennis activities. (back to top)
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3.3 Tournament Tennis Description (back to top)
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3.3.1 Tournament Tennis includes tennis tournaments sponsored or co-sponsored by the South Florida Tennis Club.
3.3.2 The Clay Court Classic is an international tennis tournament open to all members.
3.3.3 The South Florida Open is a regional tennis tournament open to all members.
3.3.4 The Round Robin Doubles is a regional tennis tournament open to all members.
3.3.5 The Florida Cup is a team tennis tournament with member selection by invitation.
3.3.6 The International Tournament Tennis Director directs the Clay Court Classic.
3.3.7 The Regional Tournament Tennis Director directs the South Florida Open, The Round Robin Doubles, and The Florida Cup. (back to top)
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3.4 Open Play Tennis Description (back to top)
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3.4.1 Regularly scheduled open play is available to all members at all tennis skill levels.
3.4.2 Members coordinate play and the President oversees the activity. (back to top)
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3.5 Player Power Points Description (back to top)
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3.5.1 Player Power Points concept was initially created by members Pete Layne and David Glowatzke, and approved by the officers to promote member participation in numerous tennis activities sponsored by the South Florida Tennis Club.
3.5.2 Player Power Points are utilized to objectively select several annual award recipients, including: Player of the Year, Most Improved Player, and Rookie of the Year.
3.5.3 Members earn Player Power Points through participation in the following 5 areas:
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3.5.3.1 Ladder Tennis - Singles
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3.5.3.1.1 Ladder Point Formula accounts for 20% of the total points. (back to top)
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3.5.3.2 Ladder Tennis - Doubles
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3.5.3.2.1 Ladder Point Formula accounts for 20% of the total points. (back to top)
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3.5.3.3 Team Tennis - Spring
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3.5.3.3.1 Team Tennis Formula accounts for 20% of the total points. (back to top)
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3.5.3.4 Team Tennis - Fall
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3.5.3.4.1 Team Tennis Formula accounts for 20% of the total points. (back to top)
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3.5.3.5 Tournament Tennis
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3.5.3.5.1 Tournament Tennis Formula accounts for 20% of the total points. (back to top)
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3.5.4 The annual award recipients will be the members accumulating the most points within the top 4 of 5 tennis areas.
3.5.5 The Ladder Tennis Director coordinates the Player Power Point process with input from the Team Tennis Director, International Tennis Tournament Director, and the Regional Tennis Tournament Director. (back to top)
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3.6 Player Power Point Formulas.
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3.6.1 Ladder Point Formula
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3.6.1.1 Ladder Points are awarded from December 1 - November 30 using the following formula:
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3.6.1.1.1 Six (6) points are awarded to any of the following: the winning player/team; the player/team receiving a bye; the player/team
3.6.1.1.2 One-half (1/2) point is awarded for each game won to the losing player/team. A maximum of five (5) points are awarded.
3.6.1.1.3 Zero (0) points are awarded to any of the following: the player/team defaulting; the player/team not challenging; the player/team not playing a match.
3.6.1.1.4 All of the above must be reported to the Ladder Tennis Director during the challenge period. (back to top)
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3.6.3 Tournament Tennis Formula
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3.6.3.1 The following points are awarded to members who participate in the Clay Court Classic, South Florida Open, and/or the Round Robin Doubles. (back to top)
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3.6.3.1.1 Singles Events. One-Half (1/2) point is awarded for each game won. A maximum of six (6) points are awarded for each match played. A maximum of eighteen (18) points are awarded for each tournament played.
3.6.3.1.2 Doubles and/or Mixed Doubles. One-half (1/2) point is awarded for each game won. A maximum of six (6) points are awarded for each match played. A maximum of eighteen (18) points are awarded for each tournament played. If both Doubles and Mixed Doubles are played, then the total points from the best 3 matches (with a maximum total of 18 points) are earned as Player Power Points.
3.6.3.1.3 The International Tennis Tournament Director and the Regional Tennis Tournament Director calculate and report point totals to the Ladder Tennis Director. (back to top)
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3.7 Annual Awards
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3.7.1 The five annual awards earned by South Florida Tennis Club members are:
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3.7.1.1 Member of the Year. The award is given to the member(s) who has best helped fulfill the mission of the South Florida Tennis Club through volunteering his/her/their talents and time. This is determined by a nomination, and subsequent vote, by the members of the South Florida Tennis Club. Nominations will include specific examples of how the member(s) helped fulfill this mission.
3.7.1.2 Player of the Year. This award is given to the player who has accumulated the most Player Power Points within the top 4 of 5 tennis areas as outlined in section 3.5.3. First year members are ineligible (see Rookie of the Year award).
3.7.1.3 Most Improved Player. This award is given to the member with the greatest increase in Player Power Points when their current year's Player Power Points are compared to the previous year's Player Power Points. The comparison is calculated from an equal number of tennis activities per year.
3.7.1.4 Rookie of the Year. This award is given to first year members with the most Player Power Points within the top 4 of 5 tennis areas. Only first year members are eligible.
3.7.1.5 Noble McArtor's Sportsmanship of the Year Award. This award (consisting of a crystal ball that floats) will be passed from member to member each year and in addition, a copy of the award will be purchased that the recipient may keep. (back to top)
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3.8 Ladder Tennis Rules
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3.8.1 Tennis Ladders. Tennis ladders include the Singles Ladder and the Doubles Ladder.
3.8.2 Players and Ladder Tennis Director (back to top)
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3.8.2.1 Players. Players will be members of the South Florida Tennis Club.
3.8.2.2 Ladder Tennis Director. Ladder Tennis Director will be a members and an officer of the South Florida Tennis Club. Primary responsibilities include developing, coordinating, and directing successful ladder tennis activities. (back to top)
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3.8.3 Season. Season length is from December 1 through November 30.
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3.8.4 Joining Tennis Ladders.
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3.8.4.1 General.
- SFTC members may join one or both tennis ladders and begin playing at the bottom of the ladders at any time during the season by filling out the following form - click here to go to application. If you are not a SFTC member or you are renewing your membership you MUST fill up the full application. Click here to go to the membership AND ladder aplication.
- The Ladder Tennis Director reserves the right to rank each player and to place the player within his/her "appropriate division" by: GLTA Ranking. If the player do not have a GLTA ranking the USTA Ranking will apply and if the player do not have GLTA nor USTA rankings his skill level will be evaluated by one of the board members (and "hitting" with the player(s) if necessary).
3.8.4.2 Add-On Periods. Players may join the ladders at any time. They will be added to the ladder at the beginning of the period following their sign up. (back to top)
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3.8.5 Challenge Periods. A tennis season includes twenty-four (24) challenge periods, two(2) challenge periods per month. (back to top)
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3.8.5.1 First monthly challenge period begins on the first (1st) day of the month and ends on the fifteenth (15th) day of the month.
3.8.5.2 Second monthly challenge period begins on the sixteenth (16th) day of the month and ends on the last day of the month. (back to top)
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3.8.6 Challenge matches. Challenge matches are determined by utilizing pre-published rotating formulas enabling players to play ladder matches with different players of similar tennis skill levels. (back to top)
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3.8.6.1 Singles Ladder. Singles Ladder challenge matches are determined by utilizing the following rotating formula; 5 Up Odd, 5 Up Even, 3 Up Odd, 3 Up Even, 1 Up Odd, 1 Up Even.
3.8.6.2 Doubles Ladder. Doubles Ladder challenge matches are determined by utilizing the following rotating formula; 3 Up Odd, 3 Up Even, 1 Up Odd, 1 Up Even. (back to top)
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3.8.6.3
Each posted ladder will include a chart that identifies the player/team that will call the opposing player/team. This chart will also highlight the player/team that may not have a match to complete in that challenge period. The player/team that calls will have three (3) days from when the ladder is posted to make the call. If no call is made, a default may be reported.
When a match is scheduled, the caller must provide 3 date/time options that must include one (1) weekday evening; one (1) weekend day; or, a third option of either one (1) weekday evening or one (1) weekend day, unless otherwise agreed upon. If possible, it is strongly recommended that a rain date/time option be offered on a day other than the last day of the challenge period. This will avoid excessive No Plays.
The player/team that receives the call will have two (2) days to respond to the opposing player’s/team’s date/time options. If the receiver of the call does not respond within two (2) days of the call, a default may be reported.
The player/team that receives the call selects the surface on which the match will be played. Keep in mind that Dillon Tennis Center and/or Holiday Park are generally considered the courts of choice; however, flexibility is strongly recommended.
Both players/teams will mutually agree with respect to the location of the match.
Both players/teams should bring 1 new can of balls to the match. If the winning player/team opened the balls, the losing player/team gives the winning player/team a new can of balls.
ONLY the winner of the match will report the results to the Ladder Tennis Director, whether the match is won, lost, or the challenge was not accepted. These results must be received no later than 10 p.m. on the last day of the challenge period. Results received after this deadline will not be honored, and a No Play will be recorded. Results MUST be entered via the ladder results form - click here to go to results entry form. ALL disputes must be directed towards the Ladder Tennis Director as soon as possible and no later than the last day of the challenge period.
- Scheduling Difficulties & Inclement Weather
- If a challenge match is mutually scheduled and, subsequently, 1 player/team requests to reschedule the match, the player/team requesting to reschedule will be defaulted if a different date, time and location is not mutually agreed upon.
- If a match is interrupted by inclement weather and is not completed within the challenge period, then the challenge match will be considered a "No Play!”
- The original player/team that made the call to schedule the match is required to make the call to reschedule the match in the event of inclement weather.
- If an opponent is more than 15 minutes late for the scheduled start time, then the match may be defaulted.
- Any disputes must be directed towards the Ladder Tennis Director as soon as possible and no later than the last day of the challenge period.
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- Defaulting a match
- Defaulting match play is strongly discouraged.
- The following represents the outcomes of defaulting matches:
All players will be permitted one (1) "free" default per calendar year.
Upon the second default, the player/team will receive a warning.
Upon the third default, the player/team will be dropped by three (3) positions on the ladder.
Upon the fourth default, the player/team will be dropped by five (5) positions on the ladder.
Upon the fifth default, the player/team will be removed from the active ladder and will be placed in the inactive player/team file. Any disputes must be directed towards the Ladder Tennis Director as soon as possible and no later than the last day of the challenge period.
- The inactive player file
- If a player/team is removed from the active ladder and is placed in the inactive player/team file, the following must occur in order to reestablish an active status:
- The player/team must contact the Ladder Director in writing requesting to be returned to the active ladder.
- Once the Ladder Director has been contacted in writing, the player/team requesting to be returned to one of the active ladders will be placed at the bottom of that ladder and will commence match play at the beginning of the next challenge period. No exceptions will be made.
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3.8.8 Ladder Rankings. Singles and Doubles Ladder rankings are available from the Ladder Tennis Director and are regularly published on the South Florida Tennis Club website. (back to top)
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3.8.9 Rules, Disputes, and Code of Conduct
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3.8.9.1 Rules
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3.8.9.1.1 Timeliness and tardiness. If an opponent is more than fifteen (15) minutes late for the scheduled start time, then the match can be defaulted.
3.8.9.1.2 USTA rules apply including best two (2) out of three (3) sets. (back to top)
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3.8.9.2 Disputes. Disputes will be resolved by the Ladder Tennis Director, or the President if the Ladder Tennis Director is involved in the dispute.
3.8.9.3 Code of Conduct. Players conduct will be courteous, respectful and responsible. If a player does not consistently demonstrate courteous, respectful, and responsible behaviors, then their membership may be suspended or revoked. See "Code of Conduct" section of the Standard Operating Procedures. (back to top)
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3.8.10 Awards & Player Power Points.
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3.8.10.1 Awards. Annual awards are presented to the first, second and third ranked Singles Ladder players and Doubles Ladder teams following the end of the November 30 ladder period.
3.8.10.2 Player Power Points. Player Power Points are earned December 1 through November 30 for each Singles Ladder and Doubles Ladder match in order to help select annual South Florida Tennis Club award recipients including Player of the Year, Most Improved Player, and Rookie of the Year. Ladder points are awarded as follows:
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3.8.10.2.1 Six (6) points are awarded to the following: the winning player/team; the player/team receiving a bye; the player/team receiving a default; the player/team receiving no challenge; or the player/team not being able to challenge (this condition applies only to select ladder positions during 5 Up and 3 Up periods). These points must be reported during the appropriate challenge period to receive points.
3.8.10.2.2 One-half (1/2) point for each game won will be awarded to the losing player/team (a maximum of 5 points will be awarded under this condition).
3.8.10.2.3 Zero (0) points will be awarded to the following conditions: the player/team defaulting; the player/team not challenging, or the player/team not playing a match.
3.8.10.2.4 If a player discontinues ladder participation and rejoins the same ladder during the same year, then the player receives zero (0) points during the initial three (3) challenge periods after rejoining that ladder.
3.8.10.2.5 The Ladder Tennis Director coordinates the Player Power Point process with input from the Team Tennis Director, the International Tennis Tournament Director, and the Regional Tennis Tournament Director. (back to top)
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3.9 Team Tennis Rules- 4 Person Teams
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3.9.1 Teams. Team Tennis Director assigns each Team Tennis player an A, B, C or D skill level rating relative to all other Team Tennis players prior to the initial session. Each team includes 4 players (1 A player, 1 B player, 1 C player, 1 D player). Players from one skill level are identified as team captains for the season. Team captains are responsible for selecting team players prior to the initial session with the Team Tennis Director facilitating the selection process.
3.9.2 Matches, Sets and Games, Tie Breakers. (back to top)
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3.9.2.1 Matches. One Team Tennis match includes 1 A singles set, 1 B singles set, 1 C singles set, 1 D singles set, 1 A-B doubles set and 1 C-D doubles set. The match order is predetermined by the Team Tennis Director.
3.9.2.2 Sets and Games. The set winner is the first player/players to win 6 games with a 2 games minimum margin. Warm-ups including service practice are limited to 5 minutes maximum prior to each set. (back to top)
3.9.2.3 Tie Breakers.
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3.9.2.3.1 Set Tie Breakers. A twelve (12) point tie breaker is played at "6 games all" and the tie breaker/set winner is the first player/players to win 7 points with a 2 point minimum margin.
3.9.2.3.2 Match Tie Breaker. A twelve (12) point tie breaker is player by the B-C doubles teams if each team has won an equal number of games following completion of the 6 sets. (back to top)
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3.9.2.4 Match Win or Match Loss. All teams end each match with 1 match win or 1 match loss. The match winner is determined by the most total games won.
3.9.2.5 Season Standings. Season standings are determined by matches won. Ties in season standings are broken using the following formula: first, comparison of total games won to total games lost; second, medals awarded to all teams. (back to top)
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3.9.3 Attendance, Tardiness, Substitutions.
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3.9.3.1 Attendance. Team players must be South Florida Tennis Club members. Regular and punctual attendance is the responsibility of the individual player.
3.9.3.2 Tardiness. If a player is more than 15 minutes late for their first scheduled set, then the set will be forfeited unless otherwise agreed upon by team captains. Furthermore, if this player is more than 5 minutes late for a subsequent set(s), then the set(s) will be forfeited unless otherwise agreed upon by team captains.
3.9.3.3 Substitutions. Substitutes will be South Florida Tennis Club members. Current team tennis players cannot be used as substitute players on another team during that season of play. It is the responsibility if the individual player to obtain a substitute player of equal A, B, C, or D tennis skill level when match play will be missed. Provide your team captain with substitution information as soon as possible. (Note: if a player misses more than 2 sessions in 1 Team Tennis season without obtaining a substitute, then the Team Tennis Director will ask the player to resign from the current season). (back to top)
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3.9.3.3.1 Both team captains competing in match play must agree to substitutions (including A, B, C, or D skill level) prior to match play. Once a substitution has been declared and accepted, then the substitute must complete the day's play, unless otherwise agreed upon by both captains. Two substitutions maximum per team per session will be allowed.
3.9.3.3.2 Substitutes may "play up" for an absent player according to the following: the D player may "play up" for an absent and unsubstituted C, B, and/or A player; the C player may "play up" for an absent and unsubstituted B and/or A player; the B player may "play up" for an absent and unsubstituted A player.
3.9.3.3.3 Permanent substitutes need to be of comparable skill level to the player they are replacing and must be approved by the Team Tennis Director. (back to top)
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3.9.4 Rules and Code of Conduct
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3.9.4.1 Rules. USTA rules apply when consistent with South Florida Tennis Club policy. Disputes will be resolved by the Team Tennis Director (or by a South Florida Tennis Club officer if the Team Tennis Director is involved in the dispute).
3.9.4.2 Code of Conduct. Players conduct will be courteous, respectful, and responsible. (back to top)
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3.9.5 Inclement Weather. The Team Tennis Director is responsible for making match play decisions due to inclement weather. (back to top)
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3.9.5.1 Inclement Weather Prior to Match Play. If a Team Tennis session is cancelled prior to the beginning of match play, then the Team Tennis Director will contact team captains and team captains are responsible for contacting their team players. Make-up session(s) are listed with the season schedule.
3.9.5.2 Inclement Weather During Match Play. If a Team Tennis session is cancelled after the beginning of match play, then the team captains will record and report exact scores of completed games/sets and exact scores and service order of uncompleted games/sets to the Team Tennis Director. Match play will either be completed prior to another scheduled session or during a make-up session. (back to top)
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3.10 Team Tennis Rules - 3 Person Teams
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3.10.1 Teams. Team Tennis Director assigns each Team Tennis player an A, B, or C skill level rating relative to all other Team Tennis players prior to the initial session. Each team includes 3 players (1 A player, 1 B player, 1 C player). Players from one skill level are identified as team captains for the season. Team captains are responsible for selecting team players prior to the initial session with the Team Tennis Director facilitating the selection process.
3.10.2 Matches, Sets and Games, Tie Breakers. (back to top)
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3.10.2.1 Matches. One Team Tennis match includes 1 A singles set, 1 B singles set, 1 C singles set, and 2 of the following doubles sets: 1A-B doubles set; 1 A-C doubles set; 1 B-C doubles set. (back to top)
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3.10.2.1.1 Match Order or Doubles Selection. For the initial session only, the team winning a "racket spin" prior to match play is entitled to first make 1 of the following 2 selections: match order - selecting the order of the 5 sets to be played; doubles selection - selecting the 2 doubles sets to be played. The team losing the "racket spin" is entitled to make the remaining selection. For all remaining sessions, the team ranked lower in the team standings (matches won versus matches lost) is entitled to make the first choice of selections listed previously, and the team ranked higher is entitled to make the remaining selection. If a tie exists in team standings, then the team winning a "racket spin" is entitled to make the first selection. (back to top)
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3.10.2.2 Sets and Games. The set winner is the first player/players to win 6 games with a 2 games minimum margin. Warm-ups including service practice are limited to 5 minutes maximum prior to each set.
3.10.2.3 Tie Breakers. (back to top)
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3.10.2.3.1 Set Tie Breakers. A twelve (12) point tie breaker is played at "6 games all" and the tie breaker/set winner is the first player/players to win 7 points with a 2 point minimum margin.
3.10.2.3.2 Match Tie Breaker. A twelve (12) point tie breaker is player if the total number of games won by each team is equal following completion of the 5 sets. The team not having first selected the Match Order/Doubles Selection prior to match play is entitled to select the 1 doubles combination (A-B, A-C, or B-C) to play a 12 point tie breaker, and the winning team is the first team to win 7 points with a 2 point minimum margin. (back to top)
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3.10.2.4 Match Win or Match Loss. All teams end each match with 1 match win or 1 match loss. The match winner is determined by the most total games won.
3.10.2.5 Season Standings. Season standings are determined by matches won. Ties in season standings are broken using the following formula: first, comparison of total games won to total games lost; second, medals awarded to all teams. (back to top)
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3.10.3 Attendance, Tardiness, Substitutions.
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3.10.3.1 Attendance. Team players must be South Florida Tennis Club members. Regular and punctual attendance is the responsibility ofthe individual player.
3.10.3.2 Tardiness. If a player is more than 15 minutes late for their first scheduled set, then the set will be forfeited unless otherwiseagreed upon by team captains. Furthermore, if this player is more than 5 minutes late for a subsequent set(s), then the set(s) will be forfeited unless otherwise agreed upon by team captains.
3.10.3.3 Substitutions. Substitutes will be South Florida Tennis Club members. Current team tennis players cannot be used as substitute players on another team during that season of play. It is the responsibility if the individual player to obtain a substitute player of equal A, B, or C tennis skill level when match play will be missed. Provide your team captain with substitution information as soon as possible. (Note: if a player misses more than 2 sessions in 1 Team Tennis season without obtaining a substitute, then the Team Tennis Director will ask the player to resign from the current season). (back to top)
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3.10.3.3.1 Both team captains competing in match play must agree to substitutions (including A, B, or C skill level) prior to match play. Once a substitution has been declared and accepted, then the substitute must complete the day's play, unless otherwise agreed upon by both captains. Two substitutions maximum per team per session will be allowed. Only current and paid South Florida Club members may substitute more than once per season.
3.10.3.3.2 Substitutes may "play up" for an absent player according to the following: the C player may "play up" for an absent and un-substituted B and/or A player; the B player may "play up" for an absent and un-substituted A player.
3.10.3.3.3 Permanent substitutes need to be of comparable skill level to the player they are replacing and must be approved by the Team Tennis Director. (back to top)
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3.10.4 Rules and Code of Conduct
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3.10.4.1 Rules. USTA rules apply when consistent with South Florida Tennis Club policy. Disputes will be resolved by the Team Tennis Director (or by a South Florida Tennis Club officer if the Team Tennis Director is involved in the dispute).
3.10.4.2 Code of Conduct. Players conduct will be courteous, respectful, and responsible. (back to top)
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3.10.5 Inclement Weather. The Team Tennis Director is responsible for making match play decisions due to inclement weather. (back to top)
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3.10.5.1 Inclement Weather Prior to Match Play. If a Team Tennis session is cancelled prior to the beginning of match play, then the Team Tennis Director will contact team captains and team captains are responsible for contacting their team players. Make-up session(s) are listed with the season schedule.
3.10.5.2 Inclement Weather During Match Play. If a Team Tennis session is cancelled after the beginning of match play, then the team captains will record and report exact scores of completed games/sets and exact scores and service order of uncompleted games/sets to the Team Tennis Director. Match play will either be completed prior to another scheduled session or during a make-up session. (back to top)
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3.11 Tournament Tennis
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3.11.1 Sponsored Tournaments. Three annual tennis tournaments are sponsored by the South Florida Tennis Club and are directed by theInternational Tournament Tennis Director or by the Regional Tournament Tennis Director. (back to top)
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3.11.1.1 Clay Court Classic. An international tournament open to all members, directed by the International Tournament Tennis Director.
3.11.1.2 South Florida Open. A regional tournament open to all members, directed by the Regional Tournament Tennis Director.
3.11.1.3 Round Robin Doubles. A regional tournament open to all members, directed by the Regional Tournament Tennis Director. (back to top)
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3.11.2 Co-Sponsored Tournaments. One annual intra-city tournament is co-sponsored by the South Florida Tennis Club:
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3.11.2.1 The Florida Cup. An intrastate tennis tournament open to members by invitation, directed by the Regional Tournament Tennis Director. (back to top)
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3.11.3 Tournament Tennis Directors, Tournament Committee Members, Volunteers.
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3.11.3.1 The International Tournament Tennis Director and Regional Tournament Tennis Director are responsible for directing successful tennis tournaments while balancing tournament and organizational needs.
3.11.3.2 Tournament committee members are responsible for assisting the tournament director in planning and coordinating successful tennis tournaments.
3.11.3.3 Committee members will be South Florida Tennis Club members, and committee appointments will be approved by the South Florida Tennis Club officers.
3.11.3.4 Volunteer helpers for South Florida Club sponsored tennis tournaments need not be South Florida Tennis Club members.
3.11.3.5The President of the South Florida Tennis Club will be an international tournament committee member although the International Tournament Tennis Director leads the committee.
3.11.3.6 Members, in addition to the tournament directors and the tournament committees, are encouraged to volunteer talents and time. (back to top)
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3.11.4 Planning.
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3.11.4.1 "GLTA Tournament Committee's Checklist" within the GLTA Tournament Rulebook includes helpful tournament information.
3.11.4.2 International and Regional Tournament Tennis Directors will prepare and submit planning calendars to the President including specific time lines for task completion. (back to top)
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3.11.5 Fiscal Responsibility.
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3.11.5.1 International and Regional Tournament Tennis Directors will prepare and submit a realistic line item budget for each tennis tournament within their responsibility and will propose modifications when necessary.
3.11.5.2 Excess income will be allocated by the South Florida Tennis Club officers to further fulfill the mission of the South Florida Tennis Club. During the Clay Court Classic, any income raised from raffle items will be allocated to two named charities equally. The excess revenue from the Clay Court Classic will be given to the South Florida Tennis Club. (back to top)
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3.11.6 Tournament Rules and Player Responsibility.
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3.11.6.1 Rules defined by the United States Tennis Association (USTA) and the Gay and Lesbian Tennis Alliance (GLTA) govern tennis tournaments sponsored by the South Florida Tennis Club unless otherwise defined in writing by the South Florida Tennis Club officers.
3.11.6.2 Player Responsibility. The individual player is responsible for knowing and practicing the guidelines and rules set forth by the USTA and the GLTA. (back to top)
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3.12 The Florida Cup
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3.12.1 The Florida Cup is an annual intrastate tennis tournament. The sixteen (16) member team includes twelve (12) Singles Ladder leaders and four (4) Wild Card players.
3.12.2 The Regional Tennis Tournament Director coordinates the South Florida Tennis Club's participation in The Florida Cup.
3.12.3 The Florida Cup team selection process is as follows: invitations are extended to the top twelve (12) Singles Ladder players two (2) ladder challenge periods prior to The Florida Cup tournament. If an invitation is declined, then additional invitations are extended to Singles Ladder players in descending order beginning with Singles Ladder player #13, until twelve (12) invitations are accepted. Four (4) Wild Card invitations are extended to other South Florida Tennis Club members. If an invitation is declined, then additional invitations are extended. The Regional Tennis Tournament Director, with approval from the officers, selects the members to receive Wild Card invitations. (back to top)
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