LOWCOUNTRY TENNIS ASSOCIATION
LOCAL LEAGUE REGULATIONS
FOR THE 2011 SUPER SENIOR LEAGUES
INTRODUCTION
0.01 The following are the regulations for the 2011 USTA League Tennis Super Senior League in the Lowcountry Tennis Association of the South Carolina State of the Southern Section, and they apply to the Super Senior 60 League, Super Senior 70 League, and the Super Senior 75 League. These regulations augment the 2011 USTA League Tennis Regulations, the 2011 USTA Southern Section Regulations for USTA League Tennis, the 2011 USTA South Carolina Super Senior Regulations, the Lowcountry Tennis Association and the Lowcountry Tennis Association By-Laws. All of the regulations mentioned can be found on the Lowcountry Tennis Association web site www.lctatennis.org
For the most part, Local League Regulations do not repeat rules and regulations found in the other documents. In those instances where a regulation is repeated, it is repeated verbatim. For a person to understand the full set of regulations that apply to the Lowcountry Tennis Association, it is necessary to have copies of all of the Regulations mentioned above.
0.02 USTA Southern Section, and USTA South Carolina State regulations take precedence over the Lowcountry Tennis Association Local League Regulations. If any conflicts occur, the Local League Regulations will be overruled by the other regulations.
0.03 It may be necessary to correct or change the Local League Regulations in order to react to changes in Southern Section or South Carolina State regulations.
0.04 Paragraph numbering for the Lowcountry Tennis Association Local League Regulations is done according to the numbering and lettering scheme for the USTA League Tennis Regulations, and topics addressed in specific paragraphs in these regulations relate to the same topics in the same paragraphs in the USTA League Tennis Regulations. As such, paragraph lettering and numbering in the Lowcountry Tennis Association Local League Regulations may not be consecutive.
1.00 GENERAL
1.07 TENNIS BALLS. The home team must furnish one can of unopened yellow or white Ball Type 1 (fast-regular felt) or Ball Type 2 (medium-heavy duty felt) tennis balls for each individual match to be played.
1.18 SECTIONAL LEAGUE COORDINATORS. The Southern Section has appointed Holly Goddard as Sectional League Coordinator to implement and administer the USTA League Tennis Program in accordance with the USTA League Tennis Regulations.
1.19 STATE LEAGUE COORDINATOR (SLC).
a. The following person has been appointed to implement and administer the USTA/South Carolina USTA League Tennis Program: Mary Goins, P. O. Box 386, Easley, SC 29641, 864-855-0881, mggoins@charter.net
b. The following person has been appointed to implement and administer the USTA/South Carolina Super Senior USTA League Tennis Program: Bonnie Sue Duncan, 101 North Ladyslipper Lane, Greer, SC 29650, 864-322-8305, bonniesue10s@yahoo.com.
1.20 LOCAL LEAGUE COORDINATORS (LLC).
a. The following person has been appointed to implement and administer the Lowcountry Tennis Association USTA League Tennis Program, and to interpret the Lowcounty Tennis Association Local League Regulations:
Ken Edwards, 2 Ocean Point Drive, Isle of Palms, SC 29451 886-6648 (H) 886-9101 (W) 886-9102 (F) ken@lctatennis.org
b. The following person has been appointed to implement and administer the Lowcountry Tennis Association Super Senior 60 and Super Senior 70 League Tennis Program and to interpret Lowcountry Tennis Association Local League Regulations for the Super Senior Leagues:
Jim Royce, 188 Tall Pines Road, Ladson, SC 29456, 843-870-3523 (C) 843-574-6046 (W)
jroyce@comcast.net (H) james.royce@tridenttech.edu (W)
1.21 TEAM CAPTAIN. Each team shall appoint a team captain to handle administrative affairs and to represent the team in Lowcountry Tennis Association matters. It is recommended that the team captain be a playing member of the team, but, in no circumstances, may an individual be a team captain of more than one Super Senior 60 team at the same level of play or more than one Super Senior 70 team at the same level of play, though an individual could be the captain of one Super Senior 60 team and one Super Senior 70 team at the same level of play, or of multiple Super Senior 60 teams and/or multiple Super Senior 70 teams at different levels of play. The same rule applies for Super Senior 75 teams. The team captain, or an acting team captain, must be present at every match. Each team may also appoint a co-captain. Both the captain and co-captain (if there is one) must have an email address and telephone number in TennisLink.
1.24 LOCAL LEAGUE SEASON. The season for the Lowcountry Tennis Association Super Senior Local League shall be from August 24, 2011, to October 9, 2011.
1.25 ASSIGNED TEAMS. If teams are assigned from other leagues and/or tennis associations to play in the Lowcountry Tennis Association, those teams will play all of their matches at Lowcountry Tennis Association sites. Such teams may, if they desire, establish a home site at one of the Lowcountry Tennis Association facilities.
1.26 COURT FACILITIES. Each team participating in the Lowcountry Tennis Association must guarantee the use of three courts at one location for all LCTA regularly scheduled and make-up matches. Any approved USTA surface is permissible, including indoor and outdoor (clay or hard) surfaces. The choice of surfaces is the prerogative of the home team, and more than one surface may be used for a single team match. The home team must identify which individual matches will be played on which surfaces prior to either team turning in the line-up for that day’s play. The home team is responsible to have courts available and playable at match time.
1.27 COACHING AND SPORTSMANSHIP.
A. No coaching will be permitted.
B. There are no linesmen or referees for LCTA matches. If a conflict occurs during match play over line calls, the players involved may request their captains to appoint a linesperson for the remainder of the match.
C. Foot faults are illegal. Constant and blatant foot faulting giving the server a definite advantage should be politely brought to the attention of the server. If the foot-faulting continues, the players involved may request the captains to appoint a linesperson for the remainder of the match.
D. Players should call the score after each point to avoid confusion. If there is disagreement over the score, players should go back to the last agreed upon point.
E. Spectators may not aid players in making a line call or in determining the correct score. Spectators should not participate in the match in any way and should refrain from doing so even if asked by the players.
F. Spectators may quietly watch a match in progress. They should not sit or stand at the end of the court immediately behind the servers or receivers if it is distracting to the players. Spectators may quietly clap for points well played. It should be remembered that the well-played point should be applauded regardless of who won the point. It is poor tennis etiquette to clap for unforced errors.
G. It is the responsibility of the team captain to control the noise and behavior of team spectators. Loud, boisterous or unsportsmanlike behavior is unacceptable. If a problem arises with a spectator, both players should ask the spectator to refrain from the offensive behavior. If the behavior persists, the team captains should be summoned to handle the situation. If necessary, a grievance should be filed.
H. Coaches and club professionals must not interfere in discussions or negotiations between players or captains unless specifically asked by both captains for advice. Even then, it is the responsibility of the two captains, not the coach or professional, to decide on the appropriate resolution.
I. Disputes should be settled between players as soon as they arise. All points played in good faith stand. Players should be able to resolve any dispute by themselves. If, however, they cannot, they should do the following:
(1) The player should inform the opponent of the problem and intention to leave the court to obtain the assistance of the team captain. When leaving the court, the racket should be left on the court.
(2) The captain should contact the opponent’s captain and they should try to resolve the dispute. If the captains are involved in playing a match, the players may have to postpone their play until the captains are available to assist them.
(3) If the captains and players cannot agree on a resolution to the conflict, the offended player(s) may either:
(a) Continue to play the match, but to do so under protest. The score and who was serving at the time of the protest will be indicated on the scorecard with the annotation, "played under protest." At the conclusion of the match, the offended player(s) may or may not file a grievance. If no grievance is filed, the results of the match stand as completed.
(b) Stop play, ensuring both captains and the opponent know why. Indicate on the scorecard that the match was stopped in protest and indicate the score and who was serving at the time the match was stopped. The offended player or the player’s captain should file a grievance. If no grievance is filed within the required time frame (see para. 2.01), the match will be scored as a retirement by the offended player.
2.00 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES
2.01 GRIEVANCE COMPLAINTS.
2.01A GRIEVANCE COMPLAINTS DURING LCTA REGULAR SEASON.
(1) Grievance complaints may be filed not only for infractions of the regulations but also for failing to abide by good conduct, fair play, and good sportsmanship. Such grievances must be filed in writing with Local League Coordinator prior to commencement of the next team match involving such player or team, or within 24 hours after the end of local league play, whichever occurs first, except a complaint based on ineligibility may be filed at any time after learning the person is ineligible.
(2) With the approval of the Super Senior State League Coordinator, the Lowcountry Tennis Association Super Senior League Grievance Committee is comprised of the following persons. The chairperson and at least three of the four members will meet to decide any grievance submitted to the Committee. The members are:
Chairperson - Nancy Pitcairn
Members - Steve Wilson, Andy Steingold, George Eaton, and Susie Peiffer.
(3) The decisions of the Lowcountry Tennis Association Grievance Committee may be appealed. With the approval of the Super Senior State League Coordinator, the Lowcountry Tennis Association Appeal Committee consists of five Lowcountry Tennis Association members appointed by the Lowcountry Tennis Association President/Local League Coordinator. The chairperson and at least three of the four members will meet to decide any grievance appeal submitted to the Committee. The members are:
Chairperson - Susan Mock
Members - Curt Holcomb, Renee Hendrix, Art Welling, and Judi Fillinger
2.01B GRIEVANCE COMPLAINTS DURING LCTA PLAYOFFS.
(1) Filing a Grievance. Grievance complaints may also be filed during the LCTA Playoffs. A complaint against an individual or team may only be filed by the team captain of the team who has competed in the match where the alleged violation occurred, the league coordinator, or the Playoff Director. These complaints must be submitted, in writing, within thirty minutes of the end of the team match to the Playoff Director (or his/her designated representative). When such a grievance is filed, the next round of play will be delayed for all teams until the grievance is decided.
(2) Playoff Grievance Committee. Prior to the playoff, a three person Playoff Grievance Committee will be designated, and the captains participating in the playoff will be advised of its composition. Normally, the Playoff Director will be one of the members of the Committee. Members of the Playoff Grievance Committee need not be at the site during the playoffs, but must be available by telephone throughout the playoff competition.
Whenever possible, the Playoff Grievance Committee should meet at the playoff site if a grievance is filed, but participation by telephone is allowable if necessary. The decision of the Playoff Grievance Committee shall be by majority vote.
(3) Filing an Appeal. Any party to a grievance complaint may appeal the decision, in writing, within 30 minutes following the rendering of the grievance committee decision. Prior to the playoff, a three person Playoff Grievance Appeal Committee will be designated, and the captains participating in the playoff will be advised of its composition. Members of the Playoff Grievance Appeal Committee need not be at the site during the playoffs, but must be available by telephone throughout the playoff competition. Whenever possible, the Playoff Grievance Appeal Committee should meet at the playoff site if a grievance appeal is filed, but participation by telephone is allowable if necessary. The decision of the Playoff Grievance Appeal Committee shall be by majority vote, and their decision if final and binding. Play will not recommence until the Grievance Appeal is decided.
2.02 GRIEVANCE COMPLAINTS CONCERNING LCTA LEAGUE ADMINISTRATION.
All grievances against the Lowcountry Tennis Association administration of the USTA League Tennis Program wherein the complaint alleges that a coordinator or committee has violated National, Sectional, State or Local Regulations will be handled by the USTA Southern Section Leagues Grievance and Grievance Appeal Committees.
2.03 SELF-RATE GRIEVANCE.
Self-rated players who enter the USTA League Tennis Program by misrepresenting their actual skill level are considered to have violated the standards of good conduct, fair play, and good sportsmanship, and may be subject to a grievance complaint and possible disqualification. Grievances against such players may be filed by the Local League Coordinator, a team captain, or a tournament committee. Such grievances will be reviewed and decided by a Self-Rate Eligibility Grievance Committee appointed and convened by the Section League Coordinator. These complaints should be first delivered to the Local League Coordinator, who will forward them to the State League Coordinator, who will forward them to the Section League Coordinator who, in turn, will forward them to the Southern Self-Rate Eligibility Grievance Committee Chairman.
6.00 SUPER SENIOR LOCAL LEAGUE REGULATIONS
6.01 LOCAL LEAGUE.
Players may appeal their rating anytime during the 2011 league year. However, if a player’s rating is changed through appeal after the first match played by their Super Senior team, the player must continue to use the rating submitted on the roster for the entire Super Senior season including through any championship level play. For instance, a 3.5 player signs up for a team on August 1 and their team's first match is on August 15. They may successfully appeal their rating on August 28 and get bumped down to 3.0. However, they must play the Super Senior season, including championship playoffs, as a 3.5 rated player even if they did not play the first match.
6.01A Number of Teams.
The Lowcountry Tennis Association shall consist of a minimum of two teams in a specific level of competition or flight. In order to accommodate scheduling considerations, the Lowcountry Tennis Association may establish two or more subflights within a flight. The decision to establish two or more flights will be made by the Super Senior Coordinator. Subflights will generally not be established where it results in a subflight of fewer than five teams and subflights will not generally exceed 13 teams. The make-up of a subflight will be the result of either a random selection or on the basis of geographical location, as determined by the level coordinator. When using the random selection alternative, the level coordinator may elect to split, to the maximum extent possible, the teams from a single tennis club among the subflights.
6.01B Team.
(1) A team will consist of a minimum of six players.
(2) All members of a team in the Super Senior 60 League must be at least 60 years of age by December 31, 2011.
(3) All members of a team in the Super Senior 70 League must be at least 70 years of age by December 31, 2011.
(4) All members of a team in the Super Senior 75 League must be at least 75 years of age by December 31, 2011.
(5) Each team must maintain its roster with at least 60 percent of its players with South Carolina residence (the player’s primary residence is to be defined in USTA records as South Carolina.)
6.01D Entry.
(1) Players with a computer rating must play based on that NTRP level.
(2) Players without a computer rating but who self-rated within the past year must play based on that level.
(3) Players who do not have a computer rating on file in TennisLink shall self-rate in accordance with the National Tennis Rating Program (NTRP) Guidelines and complete the self-rating process on TennisLink when registering for a team. Failure to provide accurate information regarding a player’s tennis history will subject the player, the captain and/or others who condoned inaccurate self-rating to sanctions and disqualification.
6.01E. Levels of Play.
6.01E (1) The Lowcountry Tennis Association Local League has determined that for the league year of 2011 the following levels shall be available for both men and for women.
Super Senior 60s: 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5
Super Senior 70s: 3.0, 3.5, 4.0
Super Senior 75s: 3.0, 3.5, 4.0
6.01G Scoring and Rest.
6.01G(1) All matches will be the best of three sets with a Coman match tie break (i.e., first team to win at least 10 points and with at least a two point margin over the opponent) in lieu of a regular third set.
6.01G(2) There will be a 2-minute break at the end of each set.
6.01G(3) There will be a changeover, but no break, at the end of the first game of each set.
6.01H Competition Format.
6.01H(1) Schedule Format.
(a) Regular Season.
(i) Each level of play shall consist of one or two flights/subflights as discussed in paragraph 6.01A above.
(ii) Each flight/subflight in each division shall play at least one round robin competition wherein every team plays every other team, and each team must play a minimum of three team matches. In a flight with only two or three teams, each team must play a minimum of three matches.
(b) Play-Offs.
(i) When there are two flights and/or subflights at a level of play, the top team in each flight/sub-flight shall participate in a one-match playoff to determine which team is the level champion and which is the runner-up. If the LCTA is allowed to send only one team to the State Championships, it will be the champion team. If the LCTA receives two State Championship berths, then the champion and runner-up will represent the LCTA. If the LCTA were to receive three berths, then the second place teams in each flight/subflight would playoff for third place and the opportunity to participate in the State Championships.
(ii) Play-Off Sites. The selection of the play-off site(s) is the responsibility of the Super Senior Coordinator. All matches will be played at one or more central sites.
(iii) Play-Off Dates. For all flights/subflights having play-offs, the play-offs will be held October 12, 2011. If it becomes necessary to change this date, all captains will be notified.
6.01H(2) Team Match and Scoring.
(a) Each team match in the Lowcountry Tennis Association shall consist of three individual doubles matches.
(b) The team winning the majority of the individual matches in a team match shall be awarded one team point.
(c) Flight standings at the end of the regular season shall be in the order of the number of team points won, i.e., the winner of the flight competition shall be the team with the most team points at the end of the season, etc.
In the event that two or more teams in a flight/subflight have the same number of team points at the end of the season, the tie shall be broken in the following manner:
(i) Winner of the most individual matches during the season.
(ii) Loser of the fewest number of sets during the season.
(iii) Loser of the fewest number of games during the season.
(iv) Head to head competition.
(d) Recording and Reporting Scores.
(i) Match scores are to be entered into TennisLink within 48 hours of the end of the match. While either team may enter the score, it is recommended that the captain or co-captain of the winning team enter the score.
(ii) If match scores are not entered into TennisLink within 48 hours, a team will receive one warning. Any additional occurrences of not entering the score within 48 hours of match completion will result in the match being excluded when determining the division/flight standings.
(iii) The captain of the losing team (or the team not entering the results in TennisLink) will verify that the scores have been entered correctly. The verifying captain will either confirm, through TennisLink, that the match score as reported is accurate, or will dispute the score if he/she believes an error has been made and that the reported score is incorrect.
(iv) The verification of the match score must be completed within 48 hours of the score being entered into TennisLink. After 48 hours, the reported score will be assumed to be correct, and there may not be an opportunity to correct a score even if it is wrong.
(v) It is strongly recommended that the two captains compare scores at the end of the match in order to decrease the potential of an erroneous score being entered in TennisLink.
6.01H(4) Team Lineups.
(a) Strength sheets will not be used in the Lowcountry Tennis Association.
(b) The two team captains shall exchange their team lineups in writing simultaneously, prior to the beginning of the team match but no later than the scheduled start time of the match. No substitution may be made in an individual match after the lineup has been presented, except for injury to, illness of, disqualification or no-show of a player. In the event of illness, injury, disqualification, or no-show of a player prior to the start of an individual match (once the lineup has been exchanged), a team may substitute a player in the affected position within the 15 minute default time, using a player not already listed on the lineup. If no substitution can be made, the affected position will be defaulted except as noted in paragraph 6.01H(4)(c) below.
(c) If two players in the lineup, not playing with each other, do not show, then the two partners who did show will form a partnership and play together in the higher lineup position.
(d) Starting Match Play. All individual matches will begin (i.e., the first serve will be made) within fifteen minutes of the scheduled start time. All warm-ups, including service warm-ups, must be concluded prior to fifteen minutes after the scheduled start time. (Exception: All players will be allowed a five-minute warm-up even if this means starting the match after the mandatory start time.)
(e) Defaults.
(i) A default occurs when a team captain cannot field all positions for a team match.
(ii) Defaults must be given "from the bottom" except as provided for in paragraph 6.01H(4)(b) above. I.e., the No. 3 doubles must be defaulted before the No. 2 doubles, and the No. 2 doubles must be defaulted before the No. 1 doubles may be defaulted.
(iii) To receive a win by default, the non-defaulting player or players must be present on court, ready to play; however, if a team captain advises his/her opponent in advance of the default, he/she, in effect, waives the requirement for the non-defaulting player(s) to be present in order to receive the default.
(iv) If a captain is advised prior to the match that the opponent must default one or more positions and that captain knows that he/she would also have had to default a position, it is incumbent upon that captain to demonstrate good sportsmanship and declare a double default rather than to accept the win.
(v) If a team defaults an individual match during or prior to the line-up exchange, and inclement weather forces the match to be postponed before a point is played in any individual match, then the default is cancelled.
(vi) If both teams default the same position, neither team will receive a win and the scorecard will indicate a double default.
(vii) If a team defaults an excessive number of matches, i.e., more than one-third of its scheduled individual matches, during the season, none of that team’s individual matches for the entire season--both those matches already played and those matches yet to be played--will not count in the league results.
(Example: If there are ten scheduled matches for a team, there will be thirty scheduled individual matches. If a team were to default 11 or more individual matches, none of the team’s individual matches for the entire season would count.)
(viii) By joining the Lowcountry Tennis Association, a team is making a commitment to play every match. If, however, circumstances dictate that a team cannot field at least two positions, then the entire match must be defaulted. If it is determined by the LCTA Super Senior Coordinator, in consultation with the LCTA Local League Coordinator, at any time during the season, that such a team default will affect the league standings in a material fashion (i.e., which team goes to the local league playoffs or the State Championships), then none of the defaulting team’s individual matches for the entire season will count in the final standings. This will pertain even if the team has not defaulted an excessive number of its individual matches as described above.
(ix) A grievance may be filed against any team which defaults an excessive number of its individual matches or which defaults an entire team match. The situation will be assessed by the Grievance Committee and penalties imposed as appropriate. Penalties could include barring the team and/or its players from participating in future Lowcountry Tennis Association league tennis play for some specific period of time.
6.01H(5) Player Participation
(a) In accordance with rule 3.01H(5)c(1) of the USTA South Carolina State Regulations for Super Seniors, individuals may play at the same level on more than one team in South Carolina but not on more than one team at the same level in the same league. As such, a person playing in a weekday sub-flight in the LCTA may not play at the same level in a weekend sub-flight at the same level as all Super Senior League flights are considered to be part of the same league. Individuals may compete on both a Super Senior 60 team and a Super Senior 70 or 75 team at the same level of play.
(b) The above rule notwithstanding, the LCTA Local League Coordinator may bar a team from playing in the LCTA, without a return of registration fees, if more than 40 percent of the team’s players do not reside in the Lowcountry area (Berkeley, Charleston, Dorchester, and Colleton counties) unless such team is assigned to the LCTA by the State League Coordinator, and the team must play its home matches at a Lowcountry tennis facility.
(c) Players may advance to the USTA South Carolina Super Senior State Championships on multiple teams as long as the teams are at different levels of play, or at the same level of play if one team is in the Super Senior 60s and the other team is in the Super Senior 70s or 75s.
6.01J Inclement Weather.
6.01J(1) Inclement Weather During Regular Season.
(a) It is the responsibility of the home team captain to determine whether weather conditions warrant the postponement of a regular season team match. If teams have assembled and have started play or are waiting to start play, they should be prepared to wait one hour to determine if the courts are playable. It is recommended the home team captain consult with the visiting team captain prior to making the "play/no play" decision, especially if match play has already begun.
(b) If match play has not begun (i.e., no individual match has started), the team captains will decide, within 48 hours, on a mutually agreeable make-up date and inform the level coordinator. This make-up date must be within two weeks of the scheduled date of the postponed match (within 72 hours if at the end of the season and it affects who will participate in the local league playoffs). If the two captains cannot mutually agree on a make-up date that will be within the 14 days, the match is automatically set by the league for the first following Saturday at 2:00 PM at the Home Team courts location. Captains are encouraged to play all positions at the same time, just as they would in a regularly scheduled match; however this is not a requirement. Team lineups on the make-up day do not have to be the same as they were on the day of the postponement even if the lineups had already been exchanged, and any defaults given during or prior to the line-up exchange are cancelled.
Once the make-up dates are established and the coordinator is informed, those are considered to be the official match dates and they cannot be postponed unless there is inclement weather on those dates.
If one team shows for a team or an individual match and the other does not, the match will be recorded as a default by the team that did not show. If neither team shows for the agreed upon make-up date or the league set date, the match will be scored a double forfeit.
If the two teams double forfeit the entire match in this manner, this will result in both teams losing one team match, three individual matches; six sets, and 36 games. If one or more individual positions are double forfeited (while others are played), it will result in both teams losing one individual match, two sets and twelve games for each double defaulted match.
If it rains on Saturday, the match is rescheduled for the following Saturday at 2:00 pm unless both captains agree to another day and/or time prior to that. Coordinators have the responsibility to ensure these requirements are met.
(c) If match play has begun (i.e., at least one point played in one individual match), completed matches will stand as played, incomplete matches must be resumed by the same players at the exact set, game and point score as when play was halted, and matches not started will be played by the individuals listed on the line-up without any substitutions. Defaults given prior or during the line-up exchange will stand. The incomplete matches or unstarted matches do not have to be played at the same time and date, but can be arranged by the individuals involved in each of the individual matches. The decision when individual matches will be resumed must be made within 48 hours and the matches played within 14 days (within 72 hours if at the end of the season and it affects who will participate in the local league playoffs) or the match will be set by the league automatically on the first following Saturday at 2:00 PM at the Home Team courts. Once the make-up dates are established and the Super Senior coordinator is informed, those are considered to be the official match date and it cannot be postponed unless there is inclement weather on those dates. If one or both teams in an individual match do not show to play on the agreed upon or league established make-up date, there are three possible outcomes:
If an individual match had started prior to the inclement weather and if one team shows for the make-up match and the other does not, that position will be recorded as a retirement by the team that did not show, with the score being entered as it was when play was interrupted;
If an individual match had not started prior to the inclement weather and if one team shows for the make-up match and the other does not, that position will be recorded as a default by the team that did not show;
If neither team shows for the match, the individual match will be scored as a double forfeit. This will result in both teams losing one individual match, two sets and twelve games.
If it rains on Saturday, the match is rescheduled for the following Saturday at 2:00 pm unless the players involved agree to another day and/or time prior to that. Coordinators have the responsibility to ensure these requirements are met.
6.01J(2) Inclement Weather During Playoffs.
(a) During playoffs, it is the responsibility of the Super Senior Coordinator to decide when a match must be postponed due to inclement weather. There is no maximum wait time, but it is at the discretion of the coordinator to decide when players should be released.
(b) Make-up times and dates for postponed playoff matches will be determined by the Super Senior Coordinator. Completed matches will stand as played and incomplete matches must be resumed by the same players at the exact, set, game, and point score as when play was halted. In the event that the postponement begins prior to the start (playing at least one point) of an individual match, the line-ups may be changed and defaults given during or prior to the line-up exchange are cancelled. Every effort will be made to play the make-up no later than the following day, subject to court availability. (It may be necessary to shift playoff sites and court surfaces.) All postponed individual matches whether in progress or not at the time of postponement will recommence at the same time.
6.01K Registration.
6.01K(1) Teams will register for play in the LCTA 2011 Super Senior 60, Super Senior 70, and Super Senior 75 Leagues by entering their rosters in TennisLink, beginning August 1, 2011, and no later than August 21, 2011. No new teams may be established after that date unless a waiver is received from the LCTA Super Senior Coordinator.
6.01K(2) In order for a team to be considered valid on August 22, 2011, and included in the schedule, it must have at least six players on the roster.
6.01K(3) A player may be added to a team roster until the date of that team’s last scheduled match in the regular season.
6.01K(4) A player may not play for a team until the player has been entered on the roster. If he/she does play a match when not on the roster, the individual match will be considered to be a default.
6.01K(5) To be listed on a roster, a player must:
(a) Be a paid-up member of the USTA. (In accordance with USTA/SC regulations, all players for the 2011 season must have their memberships paid-up through the LCTA local league season, i.e., October 31, 2011.) TennisLink will not allow a player to be added to the roster if this requirement is not met.
(b) Pay a $12 fee through TennisLink. This fee is collected each time a player’s name appears on a roster. This fee is not refundable for any reason. (The $12 fee is split as follows: $3 to USTA to support TennisLink operations; $6 to USTA/SC to support league tennis operations in South Carolina; and $3 to LCTA to support league tennis operations in our local league.)
6.01L Rescheduling Due to Conflicting Events
During the season, it is possible that a team will have a scheduled match that conflicts with championship play (i.e., LCTA playoffs, State Championships, Sectional Championships, or National Championships) or play on a team that is representing the LCTA in tennis competition (such as the Southern Cities Championship). In such circumstances, if the team has three or more players (two or more players for a team with 7 or fewer players on the roster) participating in such championship level play or on a team representing the LCTA, then the captain of the team may request that the match be rescheduled and the request must be granted by the opposing captain. When that occurs, the captains should make every effort to reschedule the match to a date prior to the originally scheduled date. If that is not possible, then the rescheduling must occur as indicated in paragraph 6.01-J for a match that is totally postponed due to rain. (If a league match is scheduled to be played in the morning and the competing event is a local league playoff match to be scheduled at 5:00 p.m. or later, that does not constitute a conflict for the purposes of this rule. Neither does this rule apply to conflicts with local sanctioned or unsanctioned tournaments though captains may opt to reschedule such matches if mutually agreeable to both captains.
6.02 STATE AND SECTIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS.
6.02A(2) Eligibility. While we strongly recommend that all captains give all players on their roster the opportunity to play during the local league competition, there is no requirement for a player to have participated in any minimum number of matches to play in LCTA level play-off competition or in the State Championships. The player must simply be on the roster no later than the cut-off date as described in paragraph 6.01K(3) above. By contrast, players in either the Super Senior 60s or Super Senior 70s must have played in at least one match in the local league, local league playoffs, or State Championships, including defaults received, in order to participate in the Sectional Championships. Defaults given do not count towards meeting this requirement, but retirements, whether received or given, do count towards the one match requirement.
6.02B Championship Schedule. The USTA/South Carolina Super Senior 60 and Super Senior 70 State Championships will be held November 1-6, 2011, at Wild Dunes, Isle of Palms, SC. The USTA/Southern Section Super Senior Championships will be held December 2-4, 2011 on Hilton Head Island.
Submitted: Ken Edwards Date: July 27, 2011
Lowcountry Tennis Association
Local League Coordinator
Jim Royce Date: July 27, 2011
Lowcountry Tennis Association
Super Senior Local League Coordinator