Tournament Rules and Regulations

Rules

1. Each match should be played for a maximum of 3 sets (except Team Tennis matches are pro sets of 8 games).

2. If any set is tied at 6-6 (including third set), tie breaker should be played for 7 points or a 2 point difference thereafter (more details in Tiebreaker section below).

3. Play single point deuce (called No AD scoring) unless ALL players agree for 2 point deuce. 

   • In case of ANY DISAGREEMENT, stick to No AD scoring.

4. Penalty points:-2 penalty point will be assigned for each period (as published) if the minimum number of matches are not completed within the specified date.At the end of group round:: Each unfinished match considered a tie for both and -1 point would be awarded to both.

5. To qualify for KO round: Need to play a minimum of 5 group round matches.

6. * NEW Rule * You (or, team, captain) need to actively seek other's availability and respond to emails/phone calls within 3 days.

   • Provide your availability or options if you are not available as requested

   • You not only need to respond to scheduling emails/phone calls (within 3 days) but also actively seek other's availability. 

   • If no response is received within 3 days, opponent will be awarded a Bye. 

   • Note: It is your responsibility to keep email address up to date (after registration)

7. Forfeit or Bye rules: Opponent will be awarded a 6-0, 6-0 win (& 2 points for group round).

8. No substitution of partner or player will be allowed after the first week of tournament (Doubles or Team tennis). 

9. If any player drops from the tournament during the group round:

   • All his played matches will be nullified & removed (to make it level for the remaining players)

   • Number of Matches played will be adjusted accordingly for those who played with him.

   • Note: This may affect the current standing. 

10. Group round Standing will be sorted on: Points, Sets difference, Games difference, Number of matches played.

11. We promise our Google group members not to spam or unnecessary emails. Hence please do not post to the google group with the following: 

    •  NON-Beaverpur related topics (including regular Tennis news etc) 

    •  If your Beaverpur topic is not general or limited to your group or match  (ex:  scheduling, availability checks, score) 

    • Any such posts will NOT be released. 

12. 🚩 Court for Match: Group Rounds: Player assigned to bring balls for the match will have a choice to pick the court to play the match. This is only in case both players cannot agree on a court/venue for the match. The court choice should be reasonably located. North Portland/Beaverton/Hillsboro are reasonable locations for Beaverpur tournament matches. For Knock-out rounds, we prefer playing at PCC as it makes it easy for everyone else to come watch. But because of time and scheduling constraints, if PCC courts are not easily available, any nearby courts can be used to complete the KO round matches. Semifinal and Final matches will have to be played at PCC and organizers will help secure courts for these matches.

Mini Team Tennis Rules

Updated August 9th 2017 (NEW)

1. Need 3 players to play a match. A team have upto 4 players.

2. Should have played a  Beaverpur Open tournament before.

3. Total Team combined rating for a match is 11.0. 4.0 Singles and 7.0 Doubles

4. Two Pro Sets = 1 Singles and 1 Doubles. Will need 3 players per team for a match.

5. Team with most games after the two Pro sets will be the Winner.

6. Match  Tie breaker (when tied on games) - Played same day and same player combination as in the match. 10 point tie breaker. *doubles tie-break is the default* (Update: 7/23/2018)

7. Tournament will have 2 weeks group round (atleast 4 matches). 1 week knockouts. KO round will be scheduled Dates by organizers. No Player Flexibility.

8. We have the right to adjudicate a Players final rating before we release group rounds. Our information would be based on Beaverpur tournament's player's experience than relying on USTA etc

9. For those who have not played in the last two tournaments, we can put them in wait list and consider them if we do not have enough registrations.

10. If teams are tied on Points->Game Diff->Sets Diff in that order then the team who won the head-2-head between the tied teams will be higher in standings. (Update: 8/31/2017)

Team Tennis Rules

        Updated July 26th 2016 (NEW)

1. Each team is now allowed a maximum of 12 on the team roster. Each additional player over 8 will have a $10 additional fee against registration.

2. Teams can updated their roster up to one week into the tournament.

3. If a player has played in a match he/she cannot be replaced. This applies for the first week in the tournament too.

       Updated July 25th 2017

1. Participants are required to provide their current USTA rating. If no USTA rating available, the tournament committee will rate players at their own discretion.

2. IMPORTANT CHANGES:  (NEW)

   • Per match a Team combined rating cannot exceed 30. This is total rating of 8 players per match.  (NEW)

   • Team doubles pairing combined rating in the 3 doubles sets of a match cannot exceed 8.0.  (NEW)

   • Each player in a team can play only one set in a match (like USTA League Tennis)

3. A Team can have up to 12 players on their roster. A Match will have to be played with at least 8 players.

   • Though you can enter just 8 players in the online ​registration ​form, teams can have ​​up to 10 players on their roster. Please send us the additional name​s​ in an email.

   • There is an ​​additional fee $10 each for the 9th-12th player on the team. Please get us this extra amount separate to the registration fee at the time of collecting balls. The online registration does not allow for taking more than the $80.

   • ​​All the players in the team have to be named and listed in the first week after registration closes or before their first match, which ever comes first. ​​There will be no substitution or adding of names after this period.

   • A player should have played ​​atleast 2 Pro sets in the group rounds, to qualify to play in the Playoffs stage.

        Updated 2015

1. Each Match will be played in 5 Pro sets (3 Doubles and 2 Singles).

2. A Team can have up to 9 players on their roster. A Match will have to be played with at least 6 players. See Update June 27th 2016 #3

   • Though you can enter just 7 players in the online ​registration ​form, teams can have ​​up to 9 players on their roster. Please send us the additional name​s​ in an email.

   • There is an ​​additional fee $10 each for the 8th and 9th player on the team. Please get us this extra amount separate to the registration fee at the time of collecting balls. The online registration does not allow for taking more than the $70.

   • ​​All the players in the team have to be named and listed in the first week after registration closes or before their first match, which ever comes first. ​​There will be no substitution or adding of names after this period.

   • A player should have played ​​atleast 2 Pro sets in the group rounds, to qualify to play in the Playoffs stage.

3. In a Match a Player can play only up to two different Pro Set (ex. one singles and one doubles). See Update June 27th 2016 #2

4. A pro set is for 8 games. If a game is tied for 8-8, a tie breaker of 10 points will decide winner (at 9-8).

5. A Match winner is decided based on number of games won rather number of sets won. Sets will be the tie-break when number of games are Tied. If teams are tied on Points->Game Diff->Sets Diff in that order then the team who won the head-2-head between the tied teams will be higher in standings. (Update: 8/31/2017)

6. Scheduling:

   • Teams should try their best to play the match on the same day. If captains can't agree on match schedule then same day match override all options.

   • Captains exchange the line up D1 S1 D2 S2 D3 in that order before the match begins.

   • No change in player or order is allowed after exchanging the line up.

REGULATIONS

1.      During group round - play each other within your group. Winner of each game gets 2 points. Report the score at the earliest.

        After Group round there will be Knock out round. 

        Usually for singles we run a major league and a minor league. From 2014 we are starting the minor league for Doubles as well.

                Top 4 from each group will advance to Major KO round.

                Bottom 4 from each group will advance to Minor KO round.

                KO round (Both Major & Minor) Qualification: Need to play a minimum of 5 group matches.

2.    Every match should be played following the basic rules and regulations. 

3.    Any player can ask for umpire/line judge for a match beforehand or during the match if dispute happens. 

        However spectators should not start umpiring or calling lines without prior consent of both players.

4.       Scheduling: 

             a. Players are responsible to contact the other player / team(s) on their own and agree mutually on a date, time & venue. 

             b. Please keep the email traffic within the group or players.

             c. If you have limited availability (ex. can play in weekends only or Out for a period) - let the others know in advance.

             d. Please provide alternate availability if you can not be available on a requested date or time.

             e.  Organizers can be involved when 

                      i. When you cannot reach a consensus on date/time.

                     ii. If you are not successful in getting reply on 3 genuine attempts for a schedule request  - you may be awarded a forfeit.

                    iii. It is our goal to avoid forfeits mostly but we will consider giving forfeit on a case by case basis.

3.       Once a date / time is fixed for a match, please arrive on time. 

                a. If you have to cancel last minute - let the other(s) know (by calling) immediately. You do not have to forfeit necessarily for last minute cancels (as long as you call and let them know).

                b. If you are running late - let the other(s) know immediately (by calling) that you will be late.

               c.  You may forfeit though if you fail to  arrive without informing and your opponent keeps waiting for 30 minutes.

4.     Every match should be played with the new can (3 balls) provided by the organizers. We request you to

a. Use only one can per match.

b. Use the new balls only for Beaverpur match (not for practice or other matches).

c. Cans given for matches that were not-played should be used for next Beaverpur match or need to be returned.

5.    Every effort should be made to finish a match at one go. Schedule your game with plenty of time at hand to finish the entire match at one go. 

             a. In case of reason beyond control (such as rain /darkness and no lighted court available) - you can resume the game next day from where you left off 

             b.  However "tiredness", "out of water" or "lets play 3rd set tomorrow" should not be a reason to stop a match in the mid point.

             Note: Try to avoid scheduling late morning or mid day during hot summer days (to avoid heat exhaustion)

6.    Prepare to play indoor if needed (Ex. to keep the tournament on schedule). Organizers will not reimburse court fee or any other expenses.

Disclaimer

1.      Dispute between teams or players is not the responsibility of Organizers.

2.       Organizers have the final say in running the tournament including penalty points, Date extension or forfeit / walkover

a. Organizers can setup further rules or make changes to the existing rules as necessary for ensuring fairness or preventing misuse.

3.       Organizers are NOT responsible for:

a. Courts availability and /or scheduling matches except for Semis/Final/3rd place.

b. Providing umpire or doing  umpiring. 

c. Any expenses for playing matches

Common Tennis Rules & Guidelines

1.       Start the game with a toss. Winner chooses side or serve.

2.       (DBLS) The players need to decide who will pick forehand and backhand (order of receiving) during receiving first time in a set. 

        After that, receiving positions can't be changed in that set any more (during receiving) including tiebreaker.

                               a.  Receiving positions can be switched at the start of each set (first, second or third set).

                               b. Similarly players can change the order of serving at the start of each set (first, second or third set).

3.    Switch side:

a.   After the first game in each set and then after every two games in that set.

b.  Start of second set & third set, if the previous set score is 6-1, 6-3 (odd number of games). Do not switch if the previous set has even number of games (ex. 6-4)

c.  During tie breaker after every 6 points (sum)

4.       Server should call score before each serve.

5.    Team /Player loses a point if a player catches or touches a ball, even if the ball is clearly out or the player is well outside the court line. 

                                a. The ball must hit the ground outside the court to be called out. 

                                b. If you call out but still return the ball before it hits the outside court, its not out and the game should continue.

6.     No player can touch the net or post any time during the ball is in play. Ball is in play until it hits the ground consecutively twice or lands outside the court. If net touched during play, the opponent wins the point.

7.       Usual break time:

a.       Switching side: 30 sec - 1 minute

b.      Between sets: 2-3 minutes

8.       If an obstruction occurs (like a ball rolls from side or other court) during play, call "let" and stop playing immediately. Server restarts the point with two serves.

9.    Limit your Non-playing activities to minimum during match that may be considered disturbance, obstruction or disrespect to other players.

10.  Pickup or clear any ball from last point if within the court before the next serve (to minimize distraction or possible injury). 

11.  Please check USTA Rules or Decisions on their interpretation of rules.

Usual Service Rules

1.    There is no limit to the number of tosses that a player may choose NOT to hit during serve.

2.    There is no limit to the number of "Let" serve (ball touching / clipping the net but its in otherwise)

3.    Any player (the server, returner or the respective doubles partners) may call service "let".

4.    An underhand serve is legal as long as you toss and hit it. 

5.    A service is fault if the ball touches the partner, or any part of their clothing.

6.    Players will get to do two serves if there is a reasonable delay or disturbance before the second serve; or first serve was wrongly called out

IN-OUT Calls during game

1.       Usually Receiving Team / Player gets to call OUT. Out call should be made immediately or reasonably quick (usually within 1-3 sec).

                            a. If one partner calls out but the other calls it in - the ball is "in" - continue playing.

2.       If the ball touches any part of the line its IN 

a. Do not call out if you are NOT 100% sure that the ball is out.

b. Benefit of doubt always goes in favor of an IN call (even if partners are in disagreement in doubles).

3.       In case of dispute, players can mutually agree to replay the point. Start with two serves.

4.       If no decision can be made on a dispute, receiving side’s call prevails and should be respected.

5.     If a call is disputed, stay calm & respectful. Do not resort to shouting, threatening, intimidation or foul language.

6.     Any spectator should not try to judge line call or provide judgement from outside unless has been asked by players to umpire beforehand.

Tie breaker Rules

1.       Start Tie breaker by serving from right side of the tennis court (called Deuce side)

2.       After  first serve, opponents gets to serve twice

3.       Opponent starts serving from left side (called Ad side) and the next serve from right side of the court.

4.       Players alternately serve 2 points apiece thereafter

5.       Change sides after every 6 points. Usually no break is allowed during this switch except for a quick drink or bite.

6.     First Team to reach 7 points with a 2 point lead (Ex. 7-1 ... 7-5) or after 6-6,  taking a 2 point lead (Ex 8-6, 9-7) wins the tiebreaker and the set.