Queenstown Open

20/03/2010

                                               

 

Conditions of Entry

  • To be accepted the entry must be on the official entry form accompanied by the correct entry fee. Or online
  • Entries close 5pm Wednesday 17th March 2010 with the Tournament Organiser PO Box 1019 Queenstown.
  • Reporting time 8.45am Saturday 20th March 2010 at the courts - Queenstown Gardens.

Entry Fees  For this Tournament

 

$50 per player to cover both singles and doubles (35$ singles only)

 

Rules

 

The Tournament Committee reserves the right to refuse any entry.  The tournament will be conducted under the Rules of Tennis and the Rules and Regulations of Tennis NZ.

 

Limitation of entries

 

The Tournament Committee reserves the right to refuse any entry.

The Committee reserves the right to cancel any event if insufficient numbers are received.

 

Withdrawals

 

No refunds will be given for withdrawals after Monday 15th March 2010  without a medical certificate.

 

Reporting Time

 

This Tournament will be partly scheduled.  Players must report to the Tournament Manager on arrival each day.

No player will absent themselves from the grounds during the hours of play without first obtaining the permission of the Tournament Manager.

Players not available to play within 15 minutes of their match being called will be disqualified.

 

Conduct of Spectators

 

No person other than the match players, umpires and the referee may be on the court during play, unless given permission by the referee.

It is against the rules of tennis for a player to receive coaching in any form from spectators. Spectators may encourage players but must avoid giving them advice.

Parents, coaches and spectators must not communicate with any player verbally or by signals during a match - this includes change of ends and warm up.

 

Right to Vary Conditions of Play

 

The Committee reserves the right to:

  • Transfer any match to another court of similar or different surface.
  • Reduce the number of events, number of matches in an event, or shorten the length of matches if time constraints or other circumstances make this necessary.

Defaults

 

Any player who withdraws from a match will automatically be defaulted from all other events during that tournament date.

 

Players as Umpires

 

All competitors are to umpire their own matches as per the TNZ Code of Conduct for umpiring.  This will be displayed on the main notice board.

Competitors must be prepared to umpire when requested by the referee.

 

Behaviour of Players

 

The TNZ Code of Conduct shall apply.

Any action by any competitor which abuses or damages the grounds, building or equipment at the venue will incur automatic disqualification.

All competitors should note that requests for help and co-operation from the Queenstown Tennis Club organisers should be complied with promptly and courteously at all times.

 

Matches

 

Five minutes maximum warm up time will be allowed from the time the match is called.

All grades will play best of 3 sets with a super tie breaker in the final set.

Semi Finals and finals in the singles main draw will be 3 full sets.

Play will be continuous throughout the day.

 

Plate

 

There will be a feed in consolation event and a special plate for singles, weather and time permitting.

 

Doubles

 

All players will be paired up for doubles unless otherwise indicated. (first round loss will go into a plate event)

 

Clothing

 

Approved tennis clothing and footwear must be worn during match play.  Non marking tennis shoes must be worn on all courts.

 

Property

 

All competitors are to take total responsibility for their own equipment.  Queenstown Tennis takes no responsibility for lost property.

Cancellations

 

Postponements will be broadcast on Q92Fm and Classic Hits or by telephoning Karen 027 660 4411 or Mark 027 683 4159  in the case of inclement weather.

 

Catering

 

Food and refreshments will be on sale at all venues.

 

Complete the entry form and post it with the entry fee to:

QUEENSTOWN OPEN 2010

P O BOX 1019

QUEENSTOWN

Competition runs on the 20th & 21st March 2010

Online Entry Form

Entries close 15 March

Entry fee/s - $35 singles or $50 singles and doubles.