The Dellcott Family Club Tournament is an opportunity for all our members to enjoy a friendly competitive knockout event, which culminates on Finals Day. This day is one of the highlights of the Club’s year when all members, their families and friends are welcome at the Club. The following simple rules are designed to aid the smooth running of the competition.

Rules

1. Matches are the best of three sets with tie-breaks applicable in all three sets in the event of the score reaching six games all. In the third set if the score is six all a championship tie-break to ten is played.
2. Any participant under the age of 18 must not provide their contact details, matches need to be organised via parent/guardian.
3. It is the responsibility of the nominated person in each doubles pair on the draw (the person first on the draw) to make first contact to organise the match to maximise the amount of time available to fulfil fixture. Please do not make arrangements to play matches after the date given as the end of the round.
4. If one of the players or doubles pairings are unable to fulfil the fixture in the allotted time for whatever reason, then their opponent(s) will be awarded a walkover. The tournament organisers must be notified.
5. If both doubles pairings are unable to fulfil the fixture, then the result will be determined by a toss of a coin by the tournament organiser. The tournament organisers must be notified.
6. The day after the date given as the end of the round the tournament organisers will e-mail an updated spreadsheet of the tournament progress. They will make the necessary arrangements to close the round.
7. Periodic emails giving notice of outstanding matches will be sent prior to the end of the round.
8. The winners of matches are responsible contacting Phil Boon with the result immediately the match has been played.
9. If you cannot make Finals Day, please do not enter the competition.
10. If, after entering, due to an exceptional circumstance, you learn you can no longer make Finals Day, please withdraw your entry, letting the Organiser, your next opponent(s) and, if appropriate, doubles partner know immediately.
11. In the event of a player withdrawing from the tournament, the Organiser will decide who should go through to the next round. The Organiser will also have the discretion to introduce a new doubles player if it is in the interest of the tournament to do so.
12. In the event of a dispute, the Organiser’s ruling, which may be made in consultation with Club Committee members, is final. Please help to make the tournament run smoothly by organising and playing your matches within the allotted time frame.
13. Tournament entries are on a first-come-first-served basis. This is important particularly for the mixed doubles, as not everyone may be able to play. Please get your entries in promptly to get the best chance of a place.
14. In the event that you are successful in reaching multiple finals on Finals Day, the maximum allowable rest time between finals will be 45mins to ensure a smooth running of the day.