Tournament is underway!

Handicaps

Pairs have been chosen at random and handicaps are based on the estimated strength of each pair.  Handicaps are:

If both doubles pairs have the same handicap and both pairings agree, then matches can be played without using the handicap scoring.

Match Rules

• Best of three sets
• There are no tie breaks in handicap games
• First two sets are long sets – no tie break
• Third set is short set – best of 7 games – coin toss to decide who serves first.
• Normal deuce (not sudden death) in all sets.

Tournament Format

Group Stages: there will be 6 leagues of 4 and 2 leagues of 3.  You play each pair once and get two points for a win.  The pair with most points will progress to the knock out stages.  If you don’t play matches by the deadline then have less chance of progressing.  Deadline for finishing group stages is 20th June.  The groups have also been chosen at random.

Knock Out stages:   there will be a quarterfinal, semifinal and final round.  Semifinals – to be played on Sunday 6th July so people can watch.  If pairings cannot make it then can choose another date providing at least 3 days before final.  If a pair withdraws in knock out stage, then will be replaced with pair from previous round or highest non qualifying performers from group stages.

Reporting Results

The winning pair must send the results to me as soon as possible.  I will keep a results table updated and available on website so you can see your progress. 

Court Bookings

• You must book courts yourself using clubspark and provide your own tennis balls.

• However, some courts will be reserved for the tournament on the following days and times each week for Gary Greenwood matches:
  • Wednesday evening: 1900 – 2100                2 courts
  • Saturday morning:      1100 – 1300                2 courts
  • Sunday                        1000 – 1200                2 courts
  • Sunday                        1600 – 1800                2 courts

If you want to use them then please message me as early as possible.  They will be released to members to book 7 days in advance.

If you have agreed a date that is more than 7 days in advance, please let me know and I will book the court for you.  This will secure the date for you.

Tips for New Players

• Setting up matches – if the players are new to you, set up a whatsapp group with all 4 players to arrange matches.
• If the handicaps are accurate then matches may take a long time.  Please plan accordingly.
• Always call out the score to keep track

If you have any questions or want more information, then please contact Peter Paes (sltcsecretary1@gmail.com or 07864 056255).