RULES

1. 1. All games are rally point played to 21, win by 2 points with a cap at 30.

   2. Round Robin matches are one game.  All U13, U14, and U16 Play-off matches are best-of-three unless we are way behind schedule. Grade 6s will only play one set.

   3. .Players are allowed water breaks between playoff games if they have a water bottle at the net pole. They are not allowed to leave the court.

   4. Matches will be called in order of number. The next match will take the first available court.  Lateness will cause forfeiture of the match.  Site coordinator will make the decision of forfeiture and court designation.  

   5. Warm-ups for a match will be limited to 2 minutes.  Warm-ups can be worn but must be taken off for the match.  Hats are not permitted. 

   6. Players will spin a racquet to decide side or service at the beginning of the match.

   7. If the shuttle hits any obstruction, it is out of play.  A shuttle hitting the net and landing in, is in play.

   8. The winner of the match will report the scores to the scorers table.  

   9. If a new shuttle is required during a match, please bring the old shuttle to the table. 

   10. GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP IS EXPECTED OF ALL PLAYERS.  The server is expected to call the score before each serve.  Each player / team is responsible for calling their lines.  If in doubt, give the call in favor of your opponent.  There are no umpires for matches where violations occur (such as: carried shots, improper serving, etc). Any problems that might occur, the site coordinator must be called immediately.  Their decision will be final.

Number of GAMES WON will determine placings within each Pool.  

TIE-BREAKING PROCEDURE:

Order is established by the number of games won during the round robin.

1. Order in 2-way ties will be determined by the result of the match between the two tied players/teams.  If a team is to be eliminated, one game will be played.

2. In 3-way ties, the players will be ranked 1, 2 and 3 based first on games won minus games lost (among the tied teams) ; second on points won minus points lost (among the tied teams) [If the tie still exist, then all games will be used].