USTA JR. TEAM TENNIS 2013 REGULATIONS

SUMMARY OF IMPORTANT CHANGES (OR CLARIFICATIONS) 2

GUIdELINES FOR 10 ANd UNdER TENNIS 3

The Court

The Ball

The Racquet

The Scoring

NATIONAL TENNIS RATING PROGRAM (NTRP) 6

USTA JR. TEAM TENNIS REGULATIONS 9

1.00 General 9

2.00 USTA Jr. Team Tennis League Regulations 13

2.01 Local League 13

2.02 Progression 15

2.03 District, State, Sectional, and National USTA Jr. Team 16 Tennis Championships

3.00 Grievance Procedures 19

3.01 Committees 19

3.02 Grievances 20

3.03 Grievance Appeals 23

3.04 General Procedures for Grievance and Grievance Appeal 24 Committees

GLOSSARY 26

USTA SECTION OFFICES 28

USTA JR. TEAM TENNIS CONTACT INFORMATION 30

Where substantive changes or changes that the editors want to call your attention to have been made since the last publication of USTA Jr. Team Tennis Regulations, there is a vertical line in the margin.

For amendments that become effective after press time, please refer to the USTA website, jrteamtennis.usta.com

CONTENTS

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1.06 OFFICIAL BALL: The addition of use for the Stage 1 (Green) ball was added for 10 & Under play.

2.01G(2) TEAM MATCH ANd SCORING: Clarification: A league season may not come from a one- or two-day event. Local league matches must be played over at least a three-day period.

2.02 PROGRESSION: Clarifying eligibility for local league progression to advancement to championships.

2.03A ELIGIBILITY: Required time frame to enter last match scores is defined as 24 hours after last match scheduled.

2.03B TEAM / PLAYER SUBSTITUTIONS: Regulation was rewritten to provide clarity of team versus player substitutions.

2.03M TEAM dEFAULTS: Regulation was rewritten to provide clarity and to define the difference of team defaults prior to a championships and during a championships.

3.01 COMMITTEES: The regulation added the National Grievance Committee that was previously omitted.

SUMMARY OF IMPORTANT CHANGES (OR CLARIFICATIONS) FOR 2013 USTA JR. TEAM TENNIS REGULATIONS

To make things easier for kids 10 and under to learn and play the game, a few things have been changed. The court sizes. The racquet sizes. The balls. The scoring system.

10 and Under Tennis divides kids into two age groups: the first is 8 & Under; the second is 10 & Under. By putting kids with similar physical and social skills together, they have more fun while learning the game and developing basic tennis skills.

GUIdELINES FOR 10 ANd UNdER TENNIS

11 & Older

Court Size: Singles – 78’ x 27’ Doubles – 78’ x 36’

Net Height: 3’ at the center

9 - 12

Court Size: Singles – 78’ x 27’ Doubles – 78’ x 36’

Net Height: 3’ at the center

10 & Under

Court Size: Singles – 60’ x 21’ Doubles – 60’ x 27’

Net Height: 3’ at the center

8 & Under

Court Size: 36’ x 18’

Net Height: 2’9” at the center

“Orange” Medium Bounce

“Green” Medium-High

Bounce

“Yellow” Standard

“Red” Felt Low Bounce

“Red” Foam

Up to 23”

Up to 25”

Up to 29”

23˝

25˝

29˝

Up to 29”

29˝

Stage/Age Ball Court Racquet

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78’

27’

Figure 3

THE COURT To give kids the confidence and ability to cover the entire court, score points and build an all-court game, the 10 and Under Tennis court is shorter and narrower for both age groups. While the 60-foot court net height remains at 36 inches, the net height is lower for the 36-foot court (33 inches at the center).

USTA Jr. Team Tennis Regulations authorize play on 36- and 60-foot tennis courts. These regulations also authorize play with different racquets and balls. Figure 1 shows the dimensions of a 36-foot court and Figure 2 shows the dimensions of a 60-foot court.

THE 8 & UNdER GROUP (36-FOOT COURT) For the 5- to 8-year-olds, the court dimensions are 36 feet long and 18 feet wide. In many cases, children play across the width of a 78-foot tennis court, with a portable net or tape dividing the court in half. The length of the 36-foot court stretches between the doubles sidelines of a 78-foot court. The width spans from the baseline to the service line of a 78-foot court. Temporary lines (e.g., throw-down lines, tape or chalk) can be used to mark the boundaries. Since the dimensions are smaller, as many as four courts can be set up across one 78-foot tennis court.

18’

9’

36’

4’6”

Figure 1

THE 10 & UNdER GROUP (60-FOOT COURT) Since 9- and 10-year-olds are typically taller and stronger, their court needs to be larger. For this group, the court dimensions are 60 feet long by 21 feet wide for singles play, and 60-foot long by 27 feet wide for doubles play. By using temporary lines (throw-down lines, tape or chalk) or blended lines on a 78-foot court, the 60-foot court baseline is established midway between the 78-foot court baseline and the 78-foot court service line. The 78-foot court singles sidelines are used to determine the width of the 60-foot court doubles sidelines. Either temporary lines or blended lines can be installed 3 feet inside the 78-foot court singles sidelines, creating a 21-foot-wide singles court and a 27-foot-wide doubles court.

60’

9’27’

3’

Figure 2

21’

10’6”

THE BALL Kids need a ball that is equal to their playing abilities. A regulation tennis ball moves too fast, bounces too high and is too heavy for the smaller racquet. Each age group, therefore, uses a ball better suited to its unique playing ability.

For 8 & Under, a foam ball or low-compression felt ball moves slower, bounces lower and travels less distance.

For 10 & Under, a low-compression ball moves a little faster and travels farther than the ball used with the younger group, but it is still has a lower bounce than a standard ball.

GUIdELINES FOR 10 ANd UNdER TENNIS (Cont.)

“Red” Very Low

Compression

“Red” Foam

AGES 8 & UNdER

“Orange” Low

Compression

AGES 9-10

“Green” Medium-High

Bounce

AGES 9-12

“Yellow” Standard

AGES 11+

THE RACqUET Kids need racquets that are shorter and lighter. For players 8 & Under utilizing red ball, racquets may be up to 23”. For players 10 & Under utilizing orange ball, racquets may be up to 25”. For players 10 & Under utilizing green ball, racquets may be up to 29”.

THE SCORING The 10 and Under Tennis scoring system is simple. It helps organizers plan competition and it gives parents and players a start and a finish line.

Suggested formats are:

• 8 & Under: 1 tiebreak game, 2 of 3 tiebreak games, timed matches

• 10 & Under: 2 out of 3 tiebreak games, 1 short set, timed matches, 2 out of 3 short sets for advancing teams

Local league coordinators should determine a scoring format that is most appropriate based on the age and ability of the participants. Scoring for championship level play, if appropriate, shall be by each respective sectional association.

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The National Tennis Rating Program (NTRP), which defines the characteristics of a player’s level is the official system for determining the levels of competition for the USTA Jr. Team Tennis League. Each sectional association will determine the appropriate use of their ranking system to distinguish between Intermediate and Advanced level for any players, across all age categories, who participate in sanctioned tournaments.

Players in the USTA Jr. Team Tennis League without a rating must self-rate or have their team coach/manager rate them in accordance with the NTRP guidelines. Factors such as a player’s on-court performance, tennis background and any additional information should be considered in the self-rating decision. If players question at which level they should play, they should place themselves in the higher NTRP level of play.

Players who are good athletes or intend to spend a great deal of time taking lessons and practicing should be aware that their improvement may be significant enough to surpass their original self-rating by the time they reach the end of the local league season or championship level.

To place yourself: Begin with 1.0. Read all categories carefully and then decide which one best describes your present ability level. Be certain that you qualify on all points of all preceding levels as well as those in the level you choose. When rating yourself, assume you are playing against a player of the same gender and the same ability.

If players anticipate their play level will be higher by the time of a championship event, they should enter at a higher level of play at the beginning of the local team season to ensure eligibility.

NATIONAL TENNIS RATING PROGRAM (NTRP) GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF NTRP PLAYING LEVELS

1.0 Player is just starting to play tennis.

1.5 Player has limited experience and is working primarily on getting the ball in play. Note to team coach/manager: Player needs to coordinate moving when hitting the ball. In fact, player is still concentrating on getting the ball over the net from a stationary position. Player is learning to serve and keep score.

2.0 Player lacks court experience and his/her strokes need developing. Player is familiar with the basic positions for singles and doubles play. Note to team coach/manager: Player is now beginning to coordinate footwork but is not consistent in hitting the ball over the net. Player can serve to some degree, understands scoring as well as correct positions for serving and receiving, and has limited success with volleys.

2.5 Player is learning to judge where the ball is going, although court coverage is limited. Player can sustain a short rally of slow pace with other players of the same ability.Note to team coach/manager: Player can keep score unassisted, can call own lines, can serve overhand from the baseline and has an understanding of the basic rules.

3.0 Player is fairly consistent when hitting medium-paced shots but is not comfortable with all strokes and lacks execution when trying for directional control, depth or power. The most common doubles formation is one-up, one-back. Note to team coach/manager: Player is improving court coverage and can sustain a rally and serve with consistency. On ground strokes, player needs to improve control of height, depth, direction and speed.

3.5 Player has achieved improved stroke dependability with directional control on moderate shots, but needs to develop depth and variety. Player exhibits more aggressive net play, improved court coverage and is developing teamwork in doubles. Note to team coach/manager: Player is starting to recognize opportunities to attack short balls by coming to net. Player is developing more spin and power on the serve and seldom double faults.

4.0 Player has dependable strokes, including directional control and depth on both forehand and backhand sides on moderate-paced shots. Player can use lobs, overheads, approach shots and volleys with some success and occasionally forces errors when serving. Rallies may be lost due to impatience. Teamwork in doubles is evident. Note to team coach/manager: Player has added variety in shot selection by using lobs, overheads, volleys and approach shots with some success. Player can develop a game plan.

4.5 Player has developed use of power and spin and can handle pace. Player has sound footwork, can control depth of shots and attempts to vary his/her game plan according to the opponent. Player can hit first serves with power and accuracy and place the second serve. Player tends to over-hit on difficult shots. Aggressive net play is common in doubles.Note to team coach/manager: Player is developing an offensive weapon.

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GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF NTRP PLAYING LEVELS (Cont.)

1.00 GENERAL The Regulations in 1.00 GENERAL shall apply to USTA Jr. Team Tennis League.

1.01 NAME The USTA Jr. Team Tennis Committee has approved the adoption of the USTA Jr. Team Tennis Regulations.

1.02 USTA JR. TEAM TENNIS LEAGUE The USTA Jr. Team Tennis League is a team competition for girls and boys of specific NTRP levels of play and age categories. The purpose of the program is to provide organized recreational play, emphasizing local competition, with advancement for winning teams from local competition to area, district, state, sectional or national championships. The team concept emphasizes fun, fitness and friends. The USTA Jr. Team Tennis League shall be conducted without regard to race, creed, color, sexual orientation, national origin or socioeconomic status.

1.02A AGE CATEGORIES USTA Jr. Team Tennis League is divided into five age categories: 18 & Under, 14 & Under, 12 & Under, 10 & Under, 8 & Under. Only the 18 & Under and the 14 & Under age categories have advancement opportunities to national championships.

1.02B LEVELS OF PLAY The age categories are broken down into levels of play: Advanced (NTRP 3.5 & above), Intermediate (NTRP 3.0 & below), and Beginner (NTRP 2.0 & below; generally, new players of all ages).

1.03 OFFICIAL REGISTRATION SYSTEM TennisLink Team Tennis is the official system for registering players and teams for the USTA Jr. Team Tennis League. All teams and players participating in the USTA Jr. Team Tennis Championships must register for the USTA Jr. Team Tennis League using the TennisLink system. The sectional association shall establish deadlines and procedures for registering teams and players on TennisLink Team Tennis.

1.04 OFFICIAL SCORE REPORTING ANd STANdINGS SYSTEM TennisLink Team Tennis is the official system for reporting scores and providing standings for the USTA Jr. Team Tennis League and is required for USTA Jr. Team Tennis advancement. The sectional association shall establish deadlines and procedures for reporting scores on TennisLink Team Tennis for USTA Jr. Team Tennis.

1.05 OFFICIAL RATING PROGRAM The National Tennis Rating Program (NTRP) is the official system for rating levels of competition for the USTA Jr. Team Tennis League (see 2.01G(5)c). In combination with sectional association rankings, NTRP provides the guideline for a player’s ability level.

1.06 OFFICIAL BALL Any USTA approved ball may be used for USTA Jr. Team Tennis League matches. The 8 & Under age category ball is required to be the Stage 3 (red) while the 10 & Under age category ball is required to be the Stage 2 (orange) or Stage 1 (green). For championships at the sectional association level and above, PENN is the official ball.

USTA JR. TEAM TENNIS REGULATIONS

5.0 Player has good shot anticipation and frequently has an outstanding shot or attribute around which a game may be structured. Player can regularly hit winners or force errors off short balls and can put away volleys. Player can successfully execute lobs, drop shots, half volleys and overhead smashes, and has good depth and spin on most second serves.Note to team coach/manager: Player is match-wise and uses shots that have a high percentage of suc-cess in both singles and doubles.

5.5 Player has mastered power and/or consistency as a major weapon. Player can vary strategies and styles of play in a competitive situation and hit dependable shots in a stress situation. Player has had intensive training for national tournament competition at the junior and collegiate levels and has obtained a sectional and/or national ranking.

6.0 to 7.0 Player has had intensive training for national tournament competition at the junior and collegiate levels and has obtained a sectional and/or national ranking.

7.0 Player is a world-class player.

PLAYERS IN WHEELCHAIRS Players in wheelchairs should use these same general characteristics to determine their NTRP skill level. The only differences are as follows:

• Mobility: While players in wheelchairs may have skills that would normally provide them with a certain rating, the mobility factor suggests that when competing against able-bodied players, they should participate at an NTRP skill level that provides for competitive rather than compatible play.

• Serving ability: Due to the nature of the player’s injury or disability, a powerful serve may not be possible. In this case, it may be more realistic to self-rate below 3.5, as serve strength becomes key above this level.

• Two-Bounce Rule: Players in wheelchairs will receive two bounces while standing players will receive one bounce in integrated play.

1.00–1.06

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1.07 USTA MEMBERSHIP

1.07A Any individual who competes in USTA Jr. Team Tennis League must be domiciled within the boundaries of a USTA sectional association.

1.07A(1) Residents of foreign countries who meet membership and age requirements may be invited by a USTA Sectional Association to participate in the league provided that all such matches are played within the sectional association.

1.07B Any individual who competes in USTA Jr. Team Tennis League Program shall be a current USTA member for the duration of the local league season.

1.07C Any individual who progresses to championship level in the USTA Jr. Team Tennis League shall be a current USTA member for the duration of each championship progression.

1.08 PLAYER AGREEMENT

1.08A As a condition of their participation, all players participating in the USTA Jr. Team Tennis League agree to abide and be bound by the USTA Constitution; the Bylaws; the Regulations; Rules of Tennis; USTA Jr. Team Tennis Regulations; and the standards of good conduct, fair play, and good sportsmanship. All players participating in USTA Jr. Team Tennis League play agree that to abide by the grievance procedures provided within USTA Jr. Team Tennis Regulations and the USTA Regulations and that the decisions shall be final and binding.

1.08B USTA Jr. Team Tennis League participation is limited to amateurs. Individuals who participate in any professional tournaments are ineligible for USTA Jr. Team Tennis participation whether identified as a professional or amateur athlete by the respective governing body.

1.09 WAIVER OF CLAIMS Players participating in the USTA Jr. Team Tennis League acknowledge the risks associated with playing tennis, accept those risks voluntarily, and in consideration of their acceptance in the program assume all risks for injury whether property or bodily, waive all claims for any and all injury or damages and agree to release and hold harmless the USTA, any host facility, all officials, employees, volunteers, and agents with respect to any injury or loss caused by negligence or otherwise to the fullest extent permitted, whether in law or equity.

1.10 USTA JR. TEAM TENNIS YEAR The USTA Jr. Team Tennis League year shall be January 1 through December 31, except that the USTA Jr. Team Tennis Committee may authorize the commencement of a local league season qualifying teams in the USTA Jr. Team Tennis League Championships prior to January 1 subject to such conditions as may be prescribed by the committee.

1.11 SECTIONAL ASSOCIATIONS The USTA has seventeen sectional associations, the names and territories of which are defined in the USTA Bylaws. Each sectional association is responsible for the development and implementation of USTA Jr. Team Tennis League within its geographical territory in accordance with the USTA Jr. Team Tennis Regulations.

USTA JR. TEAM TENNIS REGULATIONS (Cont.)

1.12 SECTIONAL USTA JR. TEAM TENNIS COORdINATORS Each sectional association should appoint a sectional USTA Jr. Team Tennis League coordinator to implement and administer the USTA Jr. Team Tennis League.

1.13 AREA ANd LOCAL USTA JR. TEAM TENNIS COORdINATORS Each sectional USTA Jr. Team Tennis coordinator may appoint area and/or local USTA Jr. Team Tennis coordinators to implement and administer the USTA Jr. Team Tennis League. Any such area (district, state, region, etc.) shall have such geographical boundaries as the sectional association may determine. The sectional USTA Jr. Team Tennis coordinator must approve all such appointments.

1.14 TEAM COACHES/MANAGERS Each USTA Jr. Team Tennis League team shall have a team coach/manager responsible for the team and its administrative affairs during the league season.

1.15 USTA JR. TEAM TENNIS COMMITTEE The USTA Jr. Team Tennis League shall be governed by the USTA Jr. Team Tennis Committee appointed by the President of the USTA and subject to the control and direction of the USTA Board of Directors. The USTA Jr. Team Tennis Committee Chair shall appoint a USTA Jr. Team Tennis League Subcommittee, referred to herein as the “USTA Jr. Team Tennis League Committee,” to adopt regulations.

1.16 USTA JR. TEAM TENNIS NATIONAL MANAGER The USTA Jr. Team Tennis League National Manager, under the employ of the USTA, shall be responsible for the day-to-day administration of the USTA Jr. Team Tennis League, including the interpretation of these USTA Jr. Team Tennis League Regulations.

1.17 WAIVER OF RULES ANd PROCEdURES PROHIBITEd Except where a waiver is specifically permitted, no USTA Jr. Team Tennis Regulation or USTA Jr. Team Tennis Procedure may be waived by any sectional association or by any local, area, district, state or sectional Jr. Team Tennis League Coordinator or Grievance Committee. Any violation of this Regulation shall be subject to such sanctions as may be imposed by the USTA Jr. Team Tennis committee (including, for example, the disqualification of any teams involved in any such waivers). Such sanctions may be appealed to the USTA Jr. Team Tennis Committee.

1.18 AMENdMENTS These USTA Jr. Team Tennis Regulations may be amended by the USTA Jr. Team Tennis Committee upon recommendation of the Chair of the USTA Jr. Team Tennis Committee and the USTA Jr. Team Tennis League national manager. All proposed amendments shall be in writing and shall be forwarded to the USTA Jr. Team Tennis Committee at least ten days before any meeting of the USTA Jr. Team Tennis Committee. Without the approval of the Chair, the Vice Chair of USTA Jr. Team Tennis Committee, and the USTA Jr. Team Tennis League national manager, no amendments to these USTA Jr. Team Tennis Regulations shall become effective prior to the beginning of the next USTA Jr. Team Tennis Championship year.

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1.19 LOCAL LEAGUE TENNIS SEASONS Each local sectional association shall determine the dates for the season(s) of the USTA Jr. Team Tennis League.

1.20 CHAMPIONSHIPS COMMITTEES A championships committee of at least three members (one of whom is a USTA Certified Referee or Umpire) shall govern each championship event. At least one member of the championships committee shall be in attendance at all times during play. The chair of the USTA Jr. Team Tennis Committee shall appoint the championships committee for the national championships.

1.21 SANCTION All local league competition is sanctioned in accordance with USTA Regulations XVII.B. and the local, district/state regulations which cannot be in violation of the national regulations.

USTA JR. TEAM TENNIS REGULATIONS (Cont.)

2.00 USTA JR. TEAM TENNIS LEAGUE REGULATIONS The Regulations in 2.00 shall apply to the USTA Jr. Team Tennis League.

2.01 LOCAL LEAGUE

2.01A Number of Teams A local league is a team competition in a specified geographical area that applies specific local team regulations and consists of NTRP level(s) with a minimum of two or more teams per level. A local league may choose to divide any or all NTRP levels into flights. A playoff structure may be established to determine a champion for each NTRP level if determined by the sectional association.

2.01B Team Composition To qualify for championship participation, team composition shall consist of a minimum of three (3) boys and three (3) girls eligible to compete. Failure to meet the team minimum team composition requirement will have an adverse effect on the ability to substitute players (2.03B). A Sectional Association may determine whether or not this applies to the 8 & Under, 10 & Under or 12 & Under age divisions.

2.01C Age Categories

2.01C(1) USTA Jr. Team Tennis is divided into five age categories: 18 & Under, 14 & Under, 12 & Under, 10 & Under and 8 & Under.

2.01C(2) Only the 18 & Under and the 14 & Under age categories have advancement opportunities to the national championships.

2.01C(3) Players must remain age eligible through August 31 of the championship year to be eligible for advancement opportunities. Only programs that are age eligible, validated in TennisLink, will have the ability to advance to championships.

2.01d NTRP Player Rating All players must be rated by their team coach/manager to enter a league. (See NTRP chart.) Local and area league coordinators may require a player to be moved to another level if the player’s level of play is above the NTRP level at which the player has been rated by his or her team coach/manager.

2.01E Levels of Play The USTA Jr. Team Tennis League play levels are defined as Beginner (NTRP 2.0 & below), Intermediate (NTRP 3.0 & below) and Advanced (NTRP 3.5 & above). Players cannot have a rating higher than the team tennis level at which they are playing.

2.01F Scoring Leagues may use a scoring format which best meets the needs of the local league. (See the TennisLink Team Tennis online system.) For play at or below the sectional level, the sectional association may authorize the use of any USTA approved scoring methods.

2.01G Competition Format

2.01G(1) Round Robin or Other Format

2.01G(1)a All teams are required to play a minimum of three (3) team matches.

2.01G(1)b The league coordinator may use the format which best meets the needs of the local league, including a round robin or other format.

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2.01G(2) Team Match and Scoring

2.01G(2)a To prepare the local teams for advancement to sectional championships and above, it is recommended that each team match consist of one boys’ and one girls’ singles, one boys’ and one girls’ doubles, and one or two mixed doubles.

2.01G(2)b The method of determining the winning team of a local team tennis match and the winner of the local team tennis competition is determined by the local league coordinator.

2.01G(2)c The scoring in the event of a default, forfeit or disqualification shall be according to the format selected in TennisLink Team Tennis.

2.01G(2)d Scores must be recorded in TennisLink Team Tennis to meet the local play history eligibility requirements of three (3) team matches (said matches shall not be the product of a one- or two-day event at the local level) prior to advancement to the championship levels.

2.01G(3) Individual Match An individual match is any singles match, doubles match or mixed doubles match played as part of a team match.

2.01G(4) Team Lineup The coaches/managers for each team shall exchange their team match cards simultaneously prior to the beginning of the team match. No substitutions may be made in an individual match after the lineup has been presented, except for injury to, or illness of a player prior to the start of such match and except under such further circumstances as the sectional association authorizes. If the substitution is made during the warm-up, the substitute player is entitled to a five-minute warm-up.

2.01G(5) Player Participation

2.01G(5)a More Than One Team A sectional association may authorize participation on more than one team. Players may play on more than one team in a local league during the same season, based on the decision of their sectional association.

2.01G(5)b More Than One Individual Match An individual may play in any number of individual matches in a team match as determined by the sectional association.

2.01G(5)c Sectional Rankings Each sectional association shall determine the appropriate use of its ranking system to distinguish the Intermediate play level (NTRP 3.0 & below) for any players, in any age catagory, who participate in sanctioned tournaments as long as this determination is on file and has the agreement with the USTA Jr. Team Tennis League national manager. (Please contact your sectional league coordinator for more information.)

USTA JR. TEAM TENNIS REGULATIONS (Cont.)

2.01G(5)d National Ranking Players with a national ranking, in any age division and determined at a specified time of the year, must enter at the advanced level (NTRP 3.5 & above) at any age division. (Please contact your sectional league coordinator for more information.)

2.01G(6) Coaching The local league coordinator shall determine whether and at what times to allow coaching at the local level. In no event is coaching permitted during a tiebreak.

2.01H Local League Champions At the conclusion of the local competition, the local league coordinator shall certify to the area, district, state or sectional league coordinator the results of the competition and contact information for the qualifying teams’ coaches/managers. The local competition must be concluded prior to the deadline set by the sectional association.

2.02 PROGRESSION Each sectional association shall announce the national championship method of progression (in accordance with all USTA Jr. Team Tennis Regulations) suitable for its geographical boundaries for advancement of its local USTA Jr. Team Tennis League teams to sectional USTA Jr. Team Tennis Championships. Such progression must come from:

2.02(1) The local or area league/championship and not the state, district or equivalent.

2.02(2) Qualifying teams must be a minimum of three (3) boys and three (3) girls registered through TennisLink Team Tennis.

2.02(3) The local or area league/championship must have at least three (3) team matches and each player on the team with at least three individual dual matches with results recorded in the system to advance to the next championship level.

2.02(3)a Said three (3) local matches shall not be the product of a one- or two- day event.

2.02A Local, Area, district, State Competition Each team that wins a specific level of team tennis competition shall be entitled to advance to the next level of competition in accordance with the method of national progression determined by the national association.

2.02B Sectional League Championships Each sectional association shall hold a sectional USTA Jr. Team Tennis League Championship for at least the 18 & Under and 14 & Under age categories to determine the sectional champions. Winning teams at the Intermediate (NTRP 3.0 & below) and Advanced (NTRP 3.5 & above) levels shall be eligible to compete in the USTA Jr. Team Tennis National Championships. If the winning team at any level of competition is unable to compete further towards the national championships, then the sectional USTA Jr. Team Tennis coordinator may advance another team to compete in the next stage of championships.

2.01G–2.02B

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USTA JR. TEAM TENNIS REGULATIONS (Cont.)

2.02C National Championships The teams winning the national championships in each age category and play level shall be that year’s USTA Jr. Team Tennis National champions.

2.03 dISTRICT, STATE, SECTIONAL, ANd NATIONAL USTA JR. TEAM TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS In all championships after local league competition, the following shall apply:

2.03A Eligibility A player is eligible to progress to championship level competition, including national championships, if that player has met all the following conditions:

2.03A(1) Played on the advancing team in at least three (3) team matches during its local USTA Jr. Team Tennis season.

2.03A(2) Has the results of said three matches recorded in TennisLink Team Tennis. (See 2.01G(2)) Only one match result may be the product of a defaulted or forfeited match by the opposing team to count towards advancing for all players involved. A retired match shall count toward advancing for all players involved.

2.03A(3) Participated on a team that is from an age validated program as indicated in TennisLink.

2.03A(4) All local play history documentation should be entered within 24 hours of the last match played as scheduled in TennisLink Team Tennis and before entry into any championships event.

2.03B Team/Player Substitutions

2.03B(1) Team Substitutions If the qualifying team cannot field the minimum number of qualifying players, a team selected by the sectional association may advance for further competition.

2.03B(2) Player Substitutions If a player on a qualifying team advancing to a championship competition is, for whatever reason, unable to participate, a substitute player may be added to the qualifying team’s roster from any other team in the same local season in which the advancing team participated in to meet the minimum team size requirement. (See 2.01B)

2.03B(2)a In no event can more than two substitutes, one (1) boy and one (1) girl, be added to a team’s roster for competition.

2.03B(2)b Any substitutions must be approved prior to the championship in which the substitution is occurring.

2.03B(2)c Substitute players are only allowed for those teams who originally had at least the team minimum of three (3) girls and three (3) boys who are eligible to advance. (See 2.01B)

2.03B(2)d Eligibility of substitute players for a team advancing from one level of championship to another may be impacted by the return of the original player. The coach/manager must decide which player will participate since a team roster cannot be increased (See 2.01B) for subsequent advancements.

2.03C Official Championships Entry All teams must register in TennisLink Team Tennis for all championships.

2.03d Scoring Leagues may use a scoring format which best meets the needs of the championship. (See the TennisLink Team Tennis online system for approved options.) For play at or below the sectional level, the sectional association may authorize the use of any USTA approved scoring methods.

2.03E Competition Format The championships committee shall determine the format for the competition, and it may be a round-robin competition, single-elimination competition or a combination of the two.

2.03E(1) Round Robin If round-robin competition is used, each team shall play every other team in its flight and the team with the majority of total games shall be the champion in its flight. The use of flights requires a playoff structure to establish a champion.

2.03F Team Match and Scoring A team match will consist of one girls’ and one boys’ singles, one girls’ and one boys’ doubles, and one or two mixed doubles matches. The team winning the majority of games will be determined the winner.

2.03G Participation

2.03G(1) More Than One Team Prior to an advancing championship, a player, who is eligible from more than one team, must declare which team s/he will participate on at the championship.

2.03G(2) More Than One Individual Match One girl and/or one boy may participate in up to two individual lines/matches per team match. In no event may one player play in three individual matches. Players should be rotated in championships’ line ups to prevent violations of playing limitations as described in USTA Regulations 11.D. (Friend at Court, p.97, Table 6.)

2.03H Match Substitutions No substitutions may be made in an individual match after the lineup has been presented, except for injury to, or illness of, a player prior to the start of such match, and except under such further circumstances as the championships committee may authorize. If the substitution is made during the warm-up, the substitute player is entitled to a five minute warm-up. The substitution is a line substitution and the lineup shall remain the same.

2.03I Coaching The championship level coordinator shall determine whether and at what times to allow coaching at a specific championship level. In no event is coaching permitted during a tiebreak.

2.03J Procedures in the Event of a Tie In the event of a tie between two or more teams in a flight, the tie shall be broken by the first of the following procedures that breaks the tie:

2.03J(1) Head-to-Head Winner of a head-to-head match.

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2.03J(2) Playoff Procedure When two teams are tied in games during single elimination, the teams’ coach/manager will designate a girl and boy to play a mixed doubles match tie-break to determine the winner.

2.03K Individual defaults An individual default occurs when a player fails to appear on time or is defaulted by a tournament official for misconduct.

2.03L Scoring of Individual defaults The defaults described in 2.03K will be scored in accordance with the format in TennisLink Team Tennis. In the event of a default by both opposing players, neither team receives credit for that match win or the games.

2.03M Team defaults

2.03M(1) Prior to the Start of a Championship Event A team must have a minimum of six eligible players, three (3) boys and three (3) girls, (see 2.01B) available at the start of the championship event to be eligible to compete and be in contention for said event. Should the team not have the required eligible players at the start of the event, the team may participate in the championship event but any and all team matches will be defaulted to the opposing team. (See 2.03N).

2.03M(1)a The tournament director/committee reserves the right to place sanctions on the team coach(es)/manager(s).

2.03M(2) during a Championship Event A team may default a maximum of two positions in a team match without defaulting the entire match. In such cases, the default(s) is/(are) dependent on the number and the gender of the defaulting players. If a team is short a boy and a girl, then the boy’s singles and girl’s singles must be defaulted (you may not default the mixed doubles match). The intent is to impact the least number of players on the opposing team as a result of a default.

2.03N Scoring of Team defaults If a team defaults an entire team match for any reason during round robin play, then all matches of that team played or to be played, shall be null and void. If all teams in contention for the championships have already played the defaulting team in good faith, the matches stand as played. Sanctions or penalties may be imposed on said team.

2.03O Retirement A retirement occurs when an individual match has started and a player or a doubles team is unable to continue due to injury, loss of condition, or emergency.

2.03P Scoring of Retirements In case of a retirement, the non-retiring player or doubles team shall be credited with such number of additional games as would have been won if the match was completed and the non-retiring player or doubles team won every subsequent game.

USTA JR. TEAM TENNIS REGULATIONS (Cont.)

3.00 GRIEVANCE PROCEdURES The Guidelines in 3.00 GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES shall apply to all USTA Jr. Team Tennis Leagues.

3.01 COMMITTEES

3.01A Grievance Committees All grievance committees shall consist of no less than three persons, including a chair, to adjudicate grievances. The members of the committee may be the same as or different in whole or part, from the committee first approved.

3.01A(1) Local With the approval of the sectional association, each local league may appoint a local USTA Jr. Team Tennis Grievance Committee. The members of the committee are to be approved by the sectional USTA Jr. Team Tennis league coordinator.

3.01A(2) Area, district, State and Sectional Each sectional association shall appoint an area, district, state and/or sectional USTA Jr. Team Tennis Grievance Committee. The members of the committee are to be approved by the sectional USTA Jr. Team Tennis league coordinator.

3.01A(3) National Grievance Committee The Chair of the USTA Jr. Team Tennis Committee shall appoint a national USTA Jr. Team Tennis Grievance Committee.

3.01A(4) Championships Grievance Committees

3.01A(4)a Area, district, State and Sectional Championships Each sectional association shall appoint an area, district, state and/or sectional USTA Jr. Team Tennis Championship Grievance Committee. The members of the committee are to be approved by the sectional USTA Jr. Team Tennis coordinator.

3.01A(4)b National Championships The Chair of the USTA Jr. Team Tennis Committee shall appoint a national USTA Jr. Team Tennis Championships Grievance Committee. The members may be the same as, or different in whole or in part, from the members of the national USTA Jr. Team Tennis Championships Committee.

3.01B Grievance Appeal Committees All grievance appeal committees shall consist of no less than three persons, including a chair, to consider appeals from the grievance committees. No member of a grievance appeal committee may be a member of a grievance committee.

3.01B(1) Local With the approval of the sectional association, each local league may appoint a local USTA Jr. Team Tennis Grievance Appeal Committee. The members of the committee are to be approved by the sectional USTA Jr. Team Tennis league coordinator.

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3.01B(2) Area, district, State and Sectional Each sectional association shall appoint an area, district, state and/or sectional USTA Jr. Team Tennis Grievance Appeal Committee. The members of the committee are to be approved by the sectional USTA Jr. Team Tennis league coordinator.

3.01B(3) National The chair of the USTA Jr. Team Tennis Committee shall appoint a national USTA Jr. Team Tennis Grievance Appeal Committee.

3.01B(4) Championship Grievance Appeal Committees

3.01B(4)a Area, district, State and Sectional Championships Each sectional association shall appoint an area, district, state and/or sectional USTA Jr. Team Tennis Championship Grievance Appeal Committee. The members of the committee are to be approved by the sectional USTA Jr. Team Tennis league coordinator.

3.01B(4)b National Championships The Chair of the USTA Jr. Team Tennis Committee shall appoint a national USTA Jr. Team Tennis Championships Grievance Appeal Committee. No member of the grievance appeal committee may be a member of the grievance committee.

3.02 GRIEVANCES

3.02A General Procedures

3.02A(1) All complaints alleging a violation of the USTA Constitution and Bylaws; the USTA Regulations; the Rules of Tennis or other USTA regulations (unless modified by these USTA Jr. Team Tennis Regulations); the USTA Jr. Team Tennis Regulations or standards of good conduct, fair play and good sportsmanship, shall be filed in writing with the USTA Jr. Team Tennis Grievance Committee responsible for enforcement.

3.02A(2) All complaints involving the administration of the league shall be filed and heard at the next higher level in the same manner as any other complaint.

3.02A(3) Any complaint against the USTA Jr. Team Tennis League national manager shall be filed in writing with the USTA Jr. Team Tennis Committee. The decision of the USTA Jr. Team Tennis Committee shall be final and binding.

3.02A(4) All complaints with regard to any aspect of the USTA Jr. Team Tennis League shall be processed through the USTA Jr. Team Tennis League Grievance and Grievance Appeal Committees at the appropriate level (i.e., local, area, sectional or national.) Decisions of such grievance appeal committees shall be final and binding.

3.02A(5) All complaints against an individual or team may only be filed by: (a) the team coach/manager of the team who has competed in the match where the alleged violation occurred, (b) the league coordinator or (c) a member of the championships committee.

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3.02A(6) The league coordinator, a member of the Championship Committee, a member of the Grievance Committee, or a member of the Grievance Appeal Committee may file a grievance at any time.

3.02A(7) Play during grievance procedures: An individual may continue to play during a grievance investigation and hearing but must understand that, if upheld, all matches played during that time may be defaulted.

3.02B Rating Grievances Team coach/manager who rates a player and places that player on a USTA Jr. Team Tennis team by intentionally misrepresenting that player’s actual skill level is considered to have violated the standards of good conduct, fair play, and good sportsmanship and may subject that team coach/manager’s player or team to a grievance complaint and possible disqualification.

3.02C Self-rate Grievance Complaint Self-rated players who enter the USTA Jr. Team Tennis League by intentionally 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 disqualification.

3.02d Local Team Procedures

3.02d(1) All complaints alleging a violation during local team competition shall be filed in writing with the local, area or district USTA Jr. Team Tennis league coordinator having jurisdiction prior to the commencement of the next team match involving such individual or team, or within 24 hours after the end of local team tennis play, whichever occurs first.

3.02d(2) Upon receipt of the complaint, the local, area, or district USTA Jr. Team Tennis league coordinator will immediately send a copy to the chair of the appropriate USTA Jr. Team Tennis Grievance Committee and to the party (or parties) against whom the complaint has been filed.

3.02d(3) A complaint regarding failure to meet eligibility requirements (e.g., age misrepresentation or USTA member) may be filed by a team tennis coach/manager or team tennis coordinator at any time. A USTA Jr. Team Tennis league coordinator may declare a player ineligible and disqualify that player without filing a grievance prior to the disqualification.

3.02d(4) Scoring of Eligibility Disqualification in Local Team

3.02d(4)a In the event of an eligibility disqualification during the local team tennis season and up to 24 hours after the end of local team play, all matches played by the player shall be considered losses and those matches shall be considered wins for the opposing players or doubles teams and scored according to the format described in TennisLink Team Tennis.

3.02d(4)b In the event of an eligibility disqualification more than 24 hours after conclusion of the local USTA Jr. Team Tennis season, the team will remain eligible to participate and retain games received up to the disqualification, but the ineligible player will not be allowed to advance.

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3.02E Championship Procedures

3.02E(1) All complaints alleging a violation during championships competition shall be in writing and delivered to the duly appointed site director within 30 minutes of completion of the team match or prior to the commencement of the next team match involving the player or team, whichever occurs first.

3.02E(2) At the time a complaint is filed, a copy of such complaint shall be sent to the party (or parties) against whom the complaint has been made.

3.02E(3) A complaint regarding failure to meet eligibility requirements (e.g., age misrepresentation, USTA member or team composition) may be filed prior to or during the championship event. A USTA Jr. Team Tennis league coordinator may declare a player and/or a team ineligible and disqualify that player without filing a written grievance.

3.02E(4) Scoring of Eligibility disqualification for Championships

3.02E(4)a In the event of an eligibility disqualification prior to or after the conclusion of a championship event, the team will remain eligible to participate and retain games received up to the disqualification, but the ineligible player will not be allowed to advance.

3.02E(4)b In the event of an eligibility disqualification in a round robin format during the championship event, the player will not be allowed to advance on that team and all matches played by the player shall be considered losses and those matches shall be considered wins for the opposing players or doubles teams and scored according to the format described in TennisLink Team Tennis.

3.02E(4)c In the case of a disqualification in single elimination, the last individual match played by the player shall be considered a win for the opposing player or doubles team and scored according to the format described in TennisLink Team Tennis.

3.02F Grievance Committee Action

3.02F(1) Following the receipt of a complaint, the appropriate USTA Jr. Team Tennis Grievance Committee shall, as soon as reasonable: (a) cause such investigation of the alleged violation to be made as the committee deems appropriate and, if the committee deems the same to be necessary, shall (b) arrange for a hearing at which the parties involved shall have the right to appear personally and present evidence.

3.02F(2) The USTA Jr. Team Tennis Grievance Committee shall have the power to dismiss the complaint or to direct the correction of any violations by reasonable means, including the suspension of a player or team. (See 1.08.)

3.02F(3) The USTA Jr. Team Tennis Grievance Committee shall prepare a written decision setting forth the basis for its decision and the deadline for any written appeal and promptly deliver copies to the parties involved.

3.02F(4) The decision of the USTA Jr. Team Tennis Grievance Committee shall be by majority vote.

USTA JR. TEAM TENNIS REGULATIONS (Cont.)

3.03 GRIEVANCE APPEALS

3.03A General Procedures

3.03A(1) Any party to the complaint may appeal the decision of the Grievance Committee to the Grievance Appeal Committee within the time fixed by the Grievance Committee in its findings. Upon receipt of an appeal of the decision of the Grievance Committee, the Grievance Appeal Committee shall act promptly to resolve the appeal.

3.03A(2) Play During Grievance Appeal Procedures

3.03A(2)a If a player or team was suspended by the Grievance Committee decision, the individual or team may not play during the appeal process.

3.03A(2)b If the grievance was denied and appealed by the petitioner, the individual may play during his/her appeal process but must understand that if the decision of the Grievance Committee is reversed; all matches played during that time may be defaulted.

3.03A(3) The party appealing shall file written notice of appeal with the chair of the appropriate Grievance Appeal Committee and shall, at the same time, send a copy to the chair of the Grievance Committee whose decision is being appealed, area, district, state or sectional USTA Jr. Team Tennis league coordinator, and to the other party (or parties) involved in the complaint.

3.03A(4) The parties appealing shall have an opportunity to submit in writing facts and arguments in support of their respective positions.

3.03B Grievance Appeal Committee’s Action

3.03B(1) The Grievance Appeal Committee shall not be required to hold any hearing except as provided in 3.03B(2). Its decision may be based entirely on the findings of fact by the Grievance Committee whose decision is being appealed and on the facts and arguments submitted in writing by the parties to the appeal.

3.03B(2) If the Grievance Committee did not hold a hearing, the Grievance Appeal Committee shall do so, provided any party involved in the complaint so requests in writing. However, the committee may hear such further evidence as it, in its absolute discretion, deems appropriate.

3.03B(3) The Grievance Appeal Committee shall have the power to affirm, modify, or reject the decision of the Grievance Committee. If the Grievance Committee has imposed a penalty, the Grievance Appeal Committee may not impose a harsher penalty. Any player or team suspended for a period of 12 months or more may appeal the final decision of the Grievance Appeal Committee to the national USTA Jr. Team Tennis Grievance Appeal Committee within the deadline established by the Grievance Appeal Committee.

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3.03B(4) A copy of the Grievance Appeal Committee’s written decision setting forth the basis of its decision shall be promptly sent to all interested parties and such decisions shall be final and binding. The following exception shall apply: Any player or team suspended for a period of 12 months or more may appeal the final decision of the grievance appeal committee to the national USTA Jr. Team Tennis Grievance Appeal Committee within the deadline established by the grievance appeal committee. The administration may not appeal the decision of the grievance appeal committee.

3.03B(5) The decision of the Grievance Appeal Committee shall be by majority vote.

3.03C National USTA Jr. Team Tennis Grievance Appeal Committee Action

3.03C(1) The national USTA Jr. Team Tennis Grievance Appeal Committee shall hear appeals from players/teams who have been suspended for a period of 12 months or more by a local, area, district, state or sectional grievance appeal committee. Upon receipt of an appeal of the decision of the Grievance Appeal Committee, the national grievance appeal committee shall act promptly to resolve the appeal.

3.03C(2) The national USTA Jr. Team Tennis Grievance Appeal Committee shall have the power to conduct such investigation as they deem necessary and to affirm, modify or reject the decision of the local, area, district, state or sectional grievance appeal committee but may not impose any harsher penalties.

3.03C(3) The national USTA Jr. Team Tennis Grievance Appeal Committee shall notify the affected player(s)/coach(es)/ manager(s) and local, area, district, state or sectional grievance appeal committee in writing of its decision.

3.04 GENERAL PROCEdURES FOR GRIEVANCE ANd GRIEVANCE APPEAL COMMITTEES

3.04A Telephone Conference Calls If one or more members of a Grievance Committee or Grievance Appeal Committee cannot be present at a hearing, such members may, at the discretion of the chair, participate by means of a telephone conference call. If any witness cannot be present at a hearing to present evidence, such witness may, at the discretion of the chair, be permitted to do so by means of a telephone conference call.

3.04B Written Requirement The requirement that a notice or other document be in writing is satisfied if it is sent by a telegram, fax, e-mail or equivalent communication.

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Advanced: The level of play for participants who have a NTRP 3.5 and above.

Appeal: Request for reconsideration of a previous decision, determination or finding.

Beginner: The level of play for participants who have a NTRP 2.0 and below.

Championship: Any USTA Jr. Team Tennis program competition held beyond local league competition or playoffs.

Championship Year: A date set by USTA National that depicts the time frame in which a USTA Jr. Team Tennis League may participate.

Competitive: A match in which the outcome is unpredictable.

default: When a player or team fails to appear on time or is removed by a tournament official for misconduct.

Eligibility: Qualifications to play.

Flight: A group of teams competing at a specified NTRP level within a local league or championship competition where every team in that group plays every other team to declare a winner.

Grievance: Written formal complaint regarding an alleged violation of a regulation or procedure.

Individual match: Any singles or doubles match played as part of a team match.

Intermediate: The level of play for participants who have a NTRP of 3.0 and below.

Level of play: NTRP skill levels offered in the program.

Local team tennis program: A team competition in a specified geographical area that applies specific local team tennis regulations and consists of NTRP level(s) with a minimum of two or more teams per NTRP level.

Match tie-break: First to 10 points by a margin of two. (See usta.com, Rules, #27.)

NTRP: Acronym, stands for National Tennis Rating Program.

Player: The individual who registers on a team.

Retirement: Occurs when an individual match has started and a player is unable to continue due to injury, loss of condition or emergency.

GLOSSARY

Round robin: A competitive format in which each team plays every other team in its flight.

Self-rating: An entry rating determined by the player or team coach/manager entering the program in accordance with the National Tennis Rating Program (NTRP) Guidelines.

Set break: The two-minute period between the completion of the last game of a set and the beginning of a succeeding set.

Set tie-break: First to seven points by a margin of two. (See usta.com, Rules, #27.)

Start of a match: First service attempt on an individual court.

Suspension/Sanction: To impose a penalty by way of discipline.

Team: Individuals rostered together.

Team Tennis league coordinator: Person appointed or hired to implement and administer the Team Tennis League.

Team Tennis progression: Local team tennis team winners have the opportunity to advance through local, area, district, state, sectional and national championships competition.

Team match: (Local team match): The number of individual singles and doubles or any combination as determined by the local team tennis program. (Championship team match): girl’s singles, boy’s singles, girls’ doubles, boys’ doubles and mixed doubles.

Tie-break procedures: Process to determine the winner of a round robin or single elimination in the team competition if the teams are tied.

Three-match rule: Each player advancing to championship competition must have reported scores in a minimum of three local team matches on the advancing team.

USTA section: One of 17 defined associations that comprise the USTA.

Waiver of claims: As a condition of participation, each player gives up the right to any demand for injuries sustained in traveling to or from or participating in the program.

Waiver of rules: Except where specifically permitted, no USTA Jr. Team Tennis Guideline or Procedure may be disregarded.

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