Match Timing:
In the Board’s attempt to make things easier by changing the start times this year, we have unfortunately created a bit of confusion. Please read these notes so we’re all on the same page for the second half of the season.
1:00 Match Time
* For 1:00 matches, please try to arrive around 12:45, and if courts are open, warm up. Begin actual play no later than 1:15pm.
* If you have not finished your match (have only played 2 sets and need a third) by 2:15/2:20, you have the following options.
a) play a 10-point tie breaker (first team to 10 points – must win by 2).
b) if another court is available, move and finish your match
c) end play if all players agree to split the points.
Any of these options are fine, but you MUST relinquish your court at 2:30.
2:30 Match Time
* For 2:30 matches, please try to arrive around 2:15 to warm up if courts are available. If not, please warm up at 2:30 and begin match play no later than 2:45.
* As above, if it is getting close to 4:00 you can
a) do a 10-point tie breaker
b) if courts are available, finish your match on another court
c) end play and agree to split the points.
Please remember that the courts have been donated by the Clubs and we must go along with their wishes! If a member has reserved a court at 4:00, you must relinquish the court.
There is always the chance that the match runs long. Since it is impossible to know that beforehand, we ask that you fully commit your time. Please don’t leave early because you have plans…… just get a sub if you know you absolutely must be done by a certain time. I hope this “cheat sheet” will clear up any existing confusion. If you have questions, please contact me, Jo Ann Seager, or Maggie Crane.
Scoring
– If you decide to play a 10-point tie breaker to settle a 1-set-each match, the tie breaker counts as the 3rd set. Points awarded will be 3 to the winner and 1 to the runner up.
– If you decide to split points to settle a 1-set-each match, each team will receive 1.5 points.
