1. Matches are to be played on date specified.
2. League play begins at the stated time. There will be a 10-minute grace period before a forfeit is called. Please arrive at the court 10 minutes early so that play can begin on time. Thank you!
3. Sub rules: a. Arrange for substitutes as soon as you realize you have a conflict with a match date.
b. Notify sub she should replace herself if she is unable to play.
c. Call subs from the list provided first, they have paid for this privilege.
d. Always notify the Team Captain when you will be absent and provide in advance the name of your sub and their telephone number.
4. Players that will miss more than two times during the season - it is recommended to sign up as a sub, not as a regular player.
All players for our club leagues, except the Tuesday night rec league, must be rated 3.0 - 3.5+. These players vary their play by adding power and spin; sound footwork; above average consistency with ground strokes, serves, and volleys.
Download the self-rating guidelines to help you establish your level of play.
New Balls - The Player indicated on the schedule will bring a can of new balls.
No-Show - If you are a no-show for play, for any reason, there will be a $10 fine payable to the Captain within the week.
Late Arrivals - Anyone that arrives on the court later than 10 minutes from the scheduled time of play will be considered a forfeit. Players are requested to arrive 10 minutes before start time.
Subs - When you have a sub, you must notify your Team Captain with the full name and telephone number of your sub. If you agree to sub for a player and later find that you are unable to play, it is your responsibility to replace yourself. If, as a sub, you are a no-show, there will be a $10 fine payable to your Captain within the week. If for any reason you must be out for the season, notify the captain of your league. There may be someone on the waiting list that can replace you.
The Honor Code of Tennis Ethics is prepared with the philosophy that today’s opponent is tomorrow’s tennis friend. To assure that end, this code should be used as a guideline during league play.
Courtesy: The game of tennis depends upon courtesy and fairness.
Conduct:
a. The highest type of sportsmanship is expected from each player.
b. You must call all balls as if you were a linesman, except that any doubt must be resolved in favor of your opponent.
c. It is your obligation to help your opponent make a call when your help is requested.
d. It is the server’s responsibility to call the score before each point.
e. Call of “out” and “let” must be made instantly. A delay in making the call implies that the ball was not seen clearly and is therefore good.
f. In doubles, if one partner calls the ball “out” and the other partner calls it “good”, then it is the opponent’s point since doubt has been raised.
g. Never try to take advantage of an opponent by serving before they are ready. Your opponent may ask for a “let” if you quick-serve. However, if she either hits the ball or tries to hit it, she cannot then claim she was not ready.
h. You must volunteer honestly against yourself violations such as double-bounce, ball touching your body or clothing, touching the net, and reaching over the net.
i. In doubles, there should be minimal conversation during the course of play other than brief instructions to your partner, such as “mine, out run, bounce it, cross-over, etc.”
j. Disagreement of Score: If no agreement can be reached then the question should be settled by the toss of a racquet.
This is a social league. Unsportsmanlike behavior will not be tolerated. Thank you in advance for keeping this a wonderful league to participate in.