EMERALD CITY LEAGUE
TENNIS GUIDELINES
2011-2012
*The rules of the USTA will be used.
*All schools are limited to a maximum of 16 matches and 1 jamboree.
*Each school shall be represented by a varsity team not less than 8 boys and 8 girls.
*Refer to the WIAA rules regarding illegal corporate sponsorships of players.
Season Participation
*A contest shall consist of 2 singles matches and 3 doubles matches.
*School’s may rank and play their singles and doubles teams in order of their ability. The #1 ranked player MUST play #1singles. The remaining line up may be played in any order. A player can only play 1 event per match. It is recommended that a ladder and challenge system be used to rank players and doubles teams.
*The order of play shall be singles followed by doubles, unless mutually agreed upon by the coaches.
*All practices shall begin on the first day of fall (August 22nd) or spring sports (February 27th), with a minimum of 10 required practices before playing in the first match.
Postponed Matches
*Matches may be postponed for inclement weather or unplayable court conditions. The home team has the responsibility of making the decision and must notify the coach /Athletic Director of the visiting team no later than 12:00 noon on the day of the match.
*If a match in progress is postponed due to weather conditions, play shall resume at the point the match was halted.
*Every effort MUST be made to make up rained out matches. It is imperative that every effort is made to make up and play league matches. This may mean that you will have to give up a non-league match or play on Saturdays.
*Once the players start playing (not warming up) the match has begun and the rescheduled match must use the same line-up.
Match Regulations
*Before the match, the coach of the home team should review the rules and court etiquette. For example the coach should go over the 10 minute warm up, the need to call the score out, foot faults and profanity. The court assignments must be made and both teams must also exchange their line-ups. And no personnel changes can occur after this point.
*Players are allowed 10 minutes to warm up. Players must also warm-up their serves with in10 minutes.
*Play should be continuous from the first serve until the match is concluded. Coaches may talk to their coaches between sets. After the 2nd set, players are allowed up to a 10 minute rest. Only the coaches are allowed to talk to the players.
*Players will change sides of the court when the games total an odd score. One minute is allowed for court changes.
*During match play the only people allowed inside the fence are the coaches.
*The serving player must call the score to his/her opponent prior to the serve. If there is a discrepancy in the score during a game, the players must return to a mutually agreed upon score and continue from that point.
*League matches consist of 2 out of 3 sets. No add scoring and a 12 point tie breaker shall be used. The coaches may decide to play pro sets due to questionable weather conditions. This must be agreed upon before the match starts.
*The JV matches will be determined by how many players are involved, court availability and time. The coaches will communicate before the match starts, preferably 24 hours before the match.
*The home team will supply high quality balls for match play. (Penn or Wilson is acceptable)
Penalties and Protests
*Violations of the tennis rules and regulations shall be considered jointly by both coaches, who shall agree upon an appropriate penalty or action depending on the violation. If the coaches cannot agree, a written protest may be filed if the opposing coach is notified of the intent at the time of the protest or disagreement.
*The following are causes for penalties
1) Inappropriate dress
2) Refusal to start match on time
3) No cell phones on the court
4) Demonstrates poor sportsmanship (throwing an object or the use of profanity)
The point penalty system will be in effect (Point, Set, Match)
Attire
*All participants must dress in appropriate tennis attire which is befitting to the school’s team uniform.
Substitution for a Rated Player
*Substitution for a rated player is normally made by moving up all the players below the missing player. In cases of emergencies such as illness, injury or disqualification which occurs the day of the match a coach has the option of inserting a non-rated player. Players becoming ill, injured or disqualified and are not able to continue the match, must default that match.
League Champion
*The league champion will be determined by the team with the best league record. If a tie occurs, the tie-breaker will be determined by the head to head competition.
Meetings Dates
Boys Preseason Meeting – Thursday August 25th at Bellevue Christian 7pm
Boys Postseason Seeding Meeting – Monday October 24th at University Prep 7pm
Girls Preseason Meeting – TBD
Girls Postseason Seeding Meeting – TBD
League Tournament
Boys – October 27th and 28th at Amy Yee - Tentative
Girls – TBD
*Top 3 boys (singles and doubles will advance to Quad District)
*Top 4 girls (singles and doubles will advance to Tri District)
All-League
*All players who advance into the District tournament shall be named an All-League
Quad-District
Boys – TBD
Girls - TBD
State
May 25-26
Coaches Directory/Match Locations
*A directory will be compiled and sent out after the meeting at the beginning of the season.
Boys League Coordinator
Rebecca Moe Director of Athletics
University Prep
Cell 206-909-7638
rmoe@universityprep.org
Girls League Coordinator
Rhondi Adair Director of Athletics
Annie Wright School
Cell – 253-678-4900
Reporting Results
The home team is responsible for calling/faxing or e-mailing the scores to the papers below.
Seattle Times 206-464-2276
Tacoma news Tribune 253-597-8680