PLYMOUTH & DISTRICT TENNIS KNOCK-OUT CUP RULES
Documents
Main Draw Rules. (For Plate rules download the file from "Rules: Plate")
1. Name
The Knock Out Cup shall be known as the HEAD Plymouth and District Tennis Knock Out Cup.
There shall also be a Plate Competition following the same rules.
2. Teams
Each team will be of two mixed pairs. All players must satisfy the eligibility requirements of the P&D Tennis League and may play for only one club throughout the competition. Team pairings must be nominated before start of play.
3. Courts and balls
The HEAD Tour tennis ball shall be the official ball and must be used for all matches. The home team in each match shall provide a minimum of eight new current season authorised balls. The home team shall identify two outside courts of the same surface for each match. The visiting team shall have the choice of order of play as well as on which of the two courts each pair shall play. Should there be any reason not to use outside courts, inside courts may be used as an alternative as long as both teams agree
4. Matches and scoring
Each match shall be of four events, with each pair playing each of the other pairs. Each event is determined by the best of three sets. 7-point tie-breaks will be played in each set should the score reach 6-6. The match result is decided on events won, then sets won, then games won. If still equal, then the away team wins.
5. Order of play
Home pair 1 v away pair 2, and home pair 2 v away pair 1. Followed by 1 v 1 and 2 v 2.
6. Match Dates
Matches are to be played by the end date indicated on the draw sheet which will be emailed once team entries have been confirmed. The home team will offer the away team three dates on at least two different days of the week. At least seven days’ notice must be given on the first date (unless both teams agree to shorter notice or the scheduled end date is sooner*). The visiting team must accept one of the three dates within 5 days of their being sent.
7. Abandoned matches
If two events have not been completed, the match will be replayed and with different players if needed (see Match Dates above*). Where two events have been completed, the points are awarded for these events and also for any other COMPLETED sets.
8. Results
Match results must be sent by email to the league secretary within 3 days of the match date on the score sheet provided.
9. Finals Day
PLEASE NOTE:
FINALS day will be Sunday July 20th at 2.15pm at a venue determined by the league secretary.
Entering this competition implies acceptance of this date.