Fixtures

Southside Ladies - Annex A

1. Late start

All matches must commence by 9.15am.

It is the responsibility of all team members to ensure 3 players are available for each match. If a team does not have 2 players on court ready to play by 9.30am that team forfeits the 1st set. If 2 players are not ready to play by 9.45am the 2nd set is forfeited and if 2 players are not on court by 10am, the match is forfeited and forfeiting costs apply - any forfeiting teams are responsible for court costs of $40.00.

2. Short Deuce

When the forecast temperature for Wednesday tennis is 30 degrees or above, the short deuce scoring system will be used. When the score reaches 40 all (deuce) for the first time, a normal deuce is played. If the game has not been decided after this first deuce and the score is back to deuce for a second time, then a sudden death point is played. The receiver has the choice as to which side the point is played, thus deciding the game.

3. Players will change ends on the odd game.

4. A match is deemed complete at the conclusion of the 5th set. (Semi-finals, finals and best of the rest - all sets must be completed) OR if a team is in an unbeatable position when play is suspended due to rain.

5. Points to be awarded as follows:

• Teams 6 points for a win plus 0.1 of a point for every game won
• Teams 5 points for a tie plus 0.1 of a point for every game won
• Teams 3 points for a loss plus 0.1 of a point for every game won
• Teams 9 points for a forfeited match - (winning team)

6. Replacement Players

Unregistered replacement players must become registered and have physically played two matches with the same team to be allowed to substitute for that team. No more than one replacement player is allowed in semi finals and finals. Tennis Brisbane must approve of any such replacements.

7. One fill-in player per match is allowed for all divisions.

8. Borrowed Players

Team members may borrow a player from their own division or a division lower. A borrowed player can only play TWO matches for the same team.

9. Registrations

Any player who has physically played 2 matches for a team, must become registered to play the 3rd match for that same team.

10. The winning team will be the team with the most games or in the event of games being even, the one with the most sets. If a semi-final or final match results in games and sets being even the last four players remain on court to play a deciding 12 point tie breaker.

11. Wet matches - 6 points for an unplayed match and bye.

12. Should rain interrupt play during a match, teams must wait 30 minutes and then check with the court owner to determine whether play can be resumed.

13. Gradings

The winning team (ie. the team that wins the final) will win the right to play in a higher section (if applicable). The team that has the least number of points at the end of the season will be placed in a lower section (if applicable).

14. Presentation of Trophies

Trophies and special awards will be presented at the conclusion of the finals match.