Level 6 - My Tennis Match / Bellevue Outdoor Challenge / Boys & Girls / 9/19 - 9/20

Secondary Site:

Tillicum Middle School

1280 160th Ave. SE, Bellevue, WA 98008

SPORTSMANSHIP POLICY: (Sportsmanship and the USTA Champion's Pledge)

All participants shall familiarize themselves with The Code which is meant to be a guide to fair play. By participating in the tournament, all players agree to abide by the USTA Champion's Pledge:

"I promise to: Compete with the true spirit of Sportsmanship; Have fun; Always give the benefit of the doubt to my opponent; Manage my emotions and be respectful to my opponent, tournament officials, and parents; Play to win with grace and lose with dignity; Invest time in knowing the rules; Obey the rules and respect the officials' decisions; Never quit!

LATENESS POLICY: (If one player or team is late)

1. 5 minutes or less: Loss of toss plus 1 game

2. 5:01-10 minutes: Loss of toss plus 2 games

3. 10:01-15 minutes: Loss of toss plus 3 games

4. More than 15 minutes: Default

REFUND POLICY:

Once the deadline has passed no refunds will be given if a player is selected for the tournament. If you want to withdraw and not be selected, then you need to do so before the deadline and players are selected.

INCLEMENT WEATHER:

In the case of inclement weather, the tournament director has the authority to shorten scoring formats and/or cancel matches if necessary according to the guidelines set forth in Friend at Court.

SURFACE

Hard / Outdoor

OFFICIAL BALL

Wilson US Open

SCORING FORMAT

Main Draw: best of two sets with no add scoring, 10 point tie break for the third set

Consolation Draw: superset (first to 8 games with a 7 point tie break at 8 all)

REFEREE

Roaming referee will not be present on the courts. (tournament director is a certified USTA referee who will be available in the case of bigger disputes)

DRAWS

Acceptance is based on the USTA ranking system

OTHER INFO

* 5 minute warm-up

* We do not provide warm up courts (please arrive on time and ready to play)

* Be aware of possible rain delays

* Please arrive prepared for the outdoor competition (hydration and sun protection is very important)

WITHDRAWALS:

It is mandatory to notify the Tournament Director in written communication (via email) that a player needs to withdraw. Failure to notify the Tournament Director via email will receive a "Default No-Show" and 5 suspension points per the USTA Suspension Point System (USTA Regulations IV.F). Withdrawal from a tournament after entries close for reasons other than injury, illness, or personal circumstance will result in the issuance of 4 suspension points.