MATCH FORMAT
V. MATCH PLAY FORMAT
A. 2.5 Divisions (12 & Under / 14 & Under / 18 & Under); 3.0 Division (12 & Under); 3.5 Division (12 & Under)
1. Each team match will consist of 1st singles, 2nd singles, 1st doubles, 2nd doubles, and 3rd doubles. Coaches must position players in the lineup in the order of strength to promote more competitive match play. For doubles positions, the order of strength shall be determined by the skill level of the doubles team and not by the individual player(s). Optional scrimmage matches may be played with extra players present and court time available.
2. A player must play one singles and one doubles if the lineup is short of required players. If the 1st singles player must double-up, he/she must play in the 1st doubles position. A minimum of 6 players of the same or mixed gender is needed to form a team.
3. Every attempt must be made to allow all players present to play in the lineup before making a player play in a singles and a doubles match. If a player is injured, ill, or placed on probation, he/she may attend the match, however shall not be dressed in uniform. If a player is “doubled-up” before playing other players present at the match, the team match will be defaulted in favor of the opposing team, (40-0).
4. The line-up may consist of any combination of boys and girls.
5. If a team is short of (6) players, 3rd Doubles must be forfeited. Coaches must notify the opposing coach of any defaults before the lineup is announced. The opposing coach is then allowed to make changes to his/her lineup, if it will make a difference in maximizing participation. Note: All players present shall have an opportunity to play before another player doubles-up.
6. A minimum of 4 players, in appropriate positions, is required to play each team match.
7. Each match will be an eight (8) game pro set, No-Ad scoring with a 7-point tiebreaker played at 7 all.
8. Each match score will count towards the final team score. The winner will be determined by the total games won.
9. In the event that team scores are tied at the completion of all matches, the 1st doubles will play a 10-point match tiebreaker (first team to reach 10, must win by 2 points) to determine the winner of the overall match. When starting the tiebreaker, the players shall spin a racquet for choice of sides and the right to be the server or receiver.
10. A defaulted match will count as an 8-0 win for the opposing team. A double default will count as zero for each team.
11. A player unable to complete a match because of sickness, injury, or unsportsmanlike conduct, will be considered as “retired.” The opponent will then receive eight (8) games automatically, and the retiree retains the games he/she won up until the point of retirement.
B. 3.0 Divisions (14 & Under / 16 & Under / 18 & Under)
1. Each team match will consist of boy’s singles, girl’s singles, boy’s doubles, girl’s doubles and mixed doubles
2. “3 & 3 rule.” A minimum of (3) boys and (3) girls are required to play to avoid a default.
3. A team with 5 players may play, however will suffer a pre-designated match default. To clarify, please note the following consequences:
a. (1) girl and (4) boys may play, but girl’s doubles would be defaulted.
b. (2) girls and (3) boys may play, but girl’s singles, girl’s doubles, or mixed doubles would be defaulted.
In both situations the rule will apply if the boys suffer the same shortage. In some instances opposing teams may have different shortages of players, however, defaults must follow the designations described above. Coaches must notify the opposing coach of any defaults before the lineup is announced. The opposing coach is then allowed to make changes to his/her lineup, if it will make a difference in maximizing participation. Note: All players present shall have an opportunity to play before another player doubles-up.
4. A team with four players may play, however will suffer two match defaults. To clarify, please note the following scenarios that can play:
a. (3) boys and (1) girl, or (3) girls and (1) boy
b. (2) boys and (2) girls
c. (4) boys, or (4) girls cannot play
5. Every attempt must be made to allow all players present to play in the lineup before making a player play in two matches. If a player is injured, ill, or placed on probation, he/she may attend the match, however shall not be dressed in uniform. If a player is “doubled-up” before playing other players present at the match, the team match will be defaulted in favor of the opposing team, (40-0).
6. If a player is scheduled to play two matches in the same day and becomes ill or injured after having completed the first match, at the player’s request, a coach may substitute said player for the second match without penalty. This rule is not to be used by a coach for strategic planning.
7. Each match will be an eight (8) game pro set, No-Ad scoring with a 7-point tiebreaker played at 7 all. In mixed doubles, the player of the same gender as the server shall receive the deciding point.
8. Each match score will count towards the final team score. The winner will be determined by the total games won.
9. In the event that team scores are tied at the completion of all matches, the teams will play a mixed doubles, 10-point match tiebreaker (first team to reach 10, must win by 2 points) to determine the winner of the overall match. Prior to the start of the match, each coach shall select and indicate by circling on the scorecard; one boy and one girl to play a mixed doubles match tiebreaker. If a boy and girl are not indicated prior to the start of the team match, the mixed doubles shall play. When starting the tiebreaker, the players shall spin a racquet for choice of sides and the right to be the server or receiver.
10. A defaulted match will count as an 8-0 win for the opposing team. A double default will count as zero for each team.
11. A player unable to complete a match because of sickness, injury, or unsportsmanlike conduct, will be considered as “retired.” The opponent will then receive eight (8) games automatically, and the retiree retains the games he/she won up until the point of retirement.
C. 3.5 Divisions (14 & Under / 16 & Under / 18 & Under); 4.0 Division (18 & Under); Open Divisions (14 & Under / 18 & Under)
1. Each team match will consist of boy’s singles, girl’s singles, boy’s doubles, girl’s doubles, and mixed doubles.
2. “3 & 3 rule.” A minimum of (3) boys and (3) girls are required to play to avoid a default.
3. A team with 5 players may play, however will suffer a pre-designated match default. To clarify, please note the following consequences:
a. (1) girl and (4) boys may play, but girl’s doubles would be defaulted.
b. (2) girls and (3) boys may play, but girl’s singles, girl’s doubles, or mixed doubles would be defaulted.
In both situations the rule will apply if the boys suffer the same shortage. In some instances opposing teams may have different shortages of players, however, defaults must follow the designations described above. Coaches must notify the opposing coach of any defaults before the lineup is announced. The opposing coach is then allowed to make changes to his/her lineup, if it will make a difference in maximizing participation. Note: All players present shall have an opportunity to play before another player doubles-up.
4. A team with four players may play, however will suffer two match defaults. To clarify, please note the following scenarios that can play:
a. (3) boys and (1) girl, or (3) girls and (1) boy
b. (2) boys and (2) girls
c. (4) boys, or (4) girls cannot play
5. Every attempt must be made to allow all players present to play in the lineup before making a player play in two marches. If a player is injured, ill, or placed on probation, he/she may attend the match, however shall not be dressed in uniform. If a player is “doubled-up” before playing other players present at the match, the team match will be defaulted in favor of the opposing team, (60-0).
6. If a player is scheduled to play in two matches in the same day and becomes ill or injured after having completed the first match, at the player’s request, a coach may substitute said player for the second match without penalty. This rule is not to be used by a coach for strategic planning.
7. Best of three tiebreak sets with a match 10-point tiebreak in lieu of a third set. No-Ad scoring, and a 7-point tiebreaker played at 5 all. In mixed doubles, the player of the same gender as the server shall receive the deciding point.
8. The winner will be determined by the total games won.
9. In the event that team scores are tied at the completion of all matches, the teams will play a mixed doubles, 10-point match tiebreaker to determine the winner of the overall match. Prior to the start of the match, each coach shall select and indicate by circling on the scorecard; one boy and one girl to play a mixed doubles match tiebreaker. If a boy and girl are not indicated prior to the start of the team match, the mixed doubles shall play. When starting the tiebreaker, the players shall spin a racquet for choice of sides and the right to be the server or receiver.
10. A defaulted match shall count as a 6-0, 6-0, win for the opposing team. A double default shall count as zero for each team.
11. A player unable to complete a match because of sickness, injury, or unsportsmanlike conduct, will be considered as “retired.” The opponent will then receive twelve (12) games automatically, and the retiree retains the games he/she won up until the point of retirement.
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