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High Point Tennis Center League Rules & FAQ

Women's Singles & Doubles, Men's Singles & Doubles, and Mixed Doubles

AGE REQUIREMENT: A player must be at least 18 years of age on the last day of league.

MATCHES: Effective August 2008, matches will be best 2 out of 3 sets; Coman tiebreaker (see explanation below) will be played at 6 all in each set (1st to 7 pts) and for the 3rd set (1st to 10 pts).

COMAN TIEBREAK PROCEDURE: Players will exchange ends of the court after the first point and every 4 points thereafter. This tiebreak procedure allows players to continue to serve from the same side of the court they have been serving from throughout the set or match.

SCORING: No-ad scoring is used - first player/team to win 4 points wins the game. At 3 points all, receiver has the choice of receiving serve in the right or left court; in mixed doubles, man serves to the man, woman serves to the woman.

LATENESS: A player/team will be defaulted if he/she is 15 or more minutes late.

SUBSTITUTES: A player/team is responsible for getting his/her own sub. Each player/team is allowed 2 free subs per league. A cumulative 2 point penalty will be assessed for each subsequent sub.

RESCHEDULING: A player/team may reschedule one (1) match per league providing opponent(s) agree. Player must contact high point and opponent. A 2 point penalty will be assessed for each subsequent reschedule.

HOW DO I CONTACT MY OPPONENT(S)? Tennis Center staff will provide a phone list of all opponents. Phone list will be handed out on the first day of your scheduled league.

HOW DO I KNOW IF MY MATCH IS CANCELLED DUE TO BAD WEATHER? Tennis Center staff will try and make a determination to cancel league play at least 1 hour before your scheduled match. Factors may include rain, cold, wind, etc.. Please call the High Point weather hotline, 972-941-7170, option 1, for all cancellations. Opponents need to agree on a day and time to make-up, and call the tennis center to reserve a court, or if agreed you may play at another location.

POINTS AWARDED: 10 pts. - win 7 pts. - 3 set loss 5 pts. - 2 set loss 0 pts. - forfeit

MATCH RESULTS/SCHEDULES: Winner is responsible for reporting scores and returning balls. All scores and schedule of play is posted online. League Schedules, Scores & Standings

AWARDS: Trophies or gift certificates (player's choice) are awarded to first and second place participants. Please note if your league is not full (8 players/teams), then only first place will be awarded.

For more questions, please contact High Point Tennis Center, 972-941-7170, option 5 or email staff@highpointtennis.com