COTA Junior Tennis League Match Information, spring 2006

COTA JUNIOR TENNIS LEAGUE MATCH INFORMATION

1)	10 and under - 6 game pro set, no ad scoring with 12 point tie break at 5 games all . 11 and older - 8 game pro set, no ad scoring with 12 point tie break at 7 games all.
2)	COTA provides the tennis balls for matches.
3)	On site pro/supervisor will have match score cards. Scores will be reported to the Coordinator who will enter them on TennisLink. Match results, team standings, individual records, and schedules can be found on TennisLink. ( Go to www.tennisforlife.net and click on the Junior Tennis Link on main page. On Jr. Page, click on TennisLink link. On the next page click on USA Team Tennis under the TennisLink heading...you will then be able to obtain individual or team information by following instructions at the bottom of the page.)
4)	If a player is 20 minutes late for a match, his/her opponent wins by default. THE 20 MINUTE DEFAULT RULE IS STRICTLY ENFORCED.
5)	It is the intent of the CJTL for the children to play matches. Forfeits are discouraged.
6)	Any player who cannot be present for a match must contact his/her team alternate to make sure he/she is able to substitute. If the team does not have an alternate or alternate is unavailable to play, the defaulting player must notify the Coordinator (706-543-7888 (h) or 706-340-6308 ©) as well as the scheduled opponent. The opposing player will win by default. Players are not allowed to play more than one match per day.
7)	Once the players are on the court coaching or talking to a player is not allowed.
8)	Players may request assistance of pro/ site supervisor for scoring as well as tie break play.
9)	Teams/divisions are determined by the pros/instructors. A player cannot play below his/her age division.
10)	In case of rain, the Coordinator will attempt to arrange makeup matches. If this is not possible, the individual players will be notified to set up their own makeup matches and report the scores to the Coordinator.