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In order to keep the JrARTL progressing smoothly, please take the responsibility to call / e-mail your opponent and return phone calls in a timely manner. Vacation plans should be preceded by a phone call to inform your opponent and to schedule your match upon your return. |
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If there is a player in your schedule that consistently fails to return your calls please:
1. Let us know about the situation and
2. If your scheduled date has passed leave the other player a last chance phone message stating that if your call is not returned within 48 hr. the match will be considered a forfeit in your favor. |
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In the event of season-ending injury, it is the responsibility of injured player to notify Bishop Park and also to notify players of said injury / withdrawal from league play. No refunds will be issued once the schedules have been posted. |
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All matches are to be played under USTA rules. |
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Matches will be best 2 of 3 sets with a 7-point tie break at 6 games all. |
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Matches can be played at any location as long as it is agreeable with your opponent. Courts at Bishop Park cannot be reserved and are on a "first come, first serve" basis. |
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The date and time of the match must be agreed upon by all players involved in the match. Once a match day and time has been agreed upon by both opponents, it cannot be changed. If one opponent cannot play, that opponent must forfeit match. |
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Both players must bring a new can of balls to the match. The winner will keep the unopened can (the loser will keep the balls used for the match). |
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In the event a match is rained out, match should be rescheduled and completed as soon as possible. All matches should be played by last date on schedule. League season will not be extended. |
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After a completed match, the winner of the match will e-mail resultsartl@tennisforlife.net and report score to insure accurate record keeping. Please report errors or omissions as soon as you detect them. |
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Awards will be presented to winner in each division. Winners will be determined by match results. In the event of a tie, head to head competition will determine the winner. If a tie, the least number of sets lost will determine the winner. |
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Matches that have not been played and their scores reported by the last date in the schedule will be considered double forfeits. If at least 75% of the matches have been played we will try to determine a division winner, in some cases there will be no division winner. |
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In consideration of your opponent, your partner and yourself, please turn off your cell phone during match play. This will help ensure your concentration and enjoyment of the match. |
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Each player gets from this web site a list of league participants, phone numbers, schedule and rules. Each participant schedules matches with opponents. Winners E-mail resultsartl@tennisforlife.net to report scores.
Scores are posted on this web page and updated 2-3 times a week. The winners of each division receive their awards at the end of season party.
The Junior Athens Recreational Tennis League was developed to promote and encourage competitive match play with a flexible format in the spirit of sportsmanship, fairness and, most of all, to have fun!
