Senior Competitions » Queenstown Open
20/03/2010
Conditions of Entry
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:
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.