SNEITA League Rules

1. Match Length:
All matches will last 1 ½ hours with a 10 minute warm-up period (including serves). Regular scoring is in effect with a 9 point tie-breaker to be played at 6-6. Home teams will supply tennis balls.

2. Time Limit:
With 5 minutes (10 Minutes for Mixed Doubles) left in the match, the game that is being played should be finished. At that point, if either team is 2 or more games ahead they are declared the winner of the set. If either team is only one game ahead, another game must be played to achieve either a 2 game lead (set won) or a tie. A 9 point tiebreaker must be played in the event of a tie. A third set should be played only if time allows. The third set follows the 5 minute rule.

3. Points:
Doubles: Each set won is worth 1 point.
Max points per team is 3 points.

Singles & Mixed Doubles: Each match won is worth 1 point. The winner of the overall match will be determined by the club which wins the most individual matches. Points will be accumulated throughout the season.

4. Tardiness:
After the initial warm-up period, the tardy team (according to the club’s clock) begins to incur penalties as follows:
· Full 5 minutes after warm-up: loss of 1 game plus loss of serve
· Every 5 minutes thereafter: loss of one additional game
· Match is defaulted if a team is unable to be fielded 30 minutes after original start of match.

5. Defaulting:
Doubles: EACH MATCH DEFAULTED will result in 2 points being awarded to the opposition.

Singles & Mixed Doubles: EACH MATCH DEFAULTED will result in 1 point being awarded to the opposition.

6. Switching on sets
All teams must switch sides of the court after each set.

7. Reporting of Scores:
Scores should be reported to Mary Beth Quinn (Fore Court) via Fax (401-334-4505) immediately upon match completion.

8. Rules Committee:
The SNEITA Rules Committee is comprised of all club managers with teams participating in the league.

9. Make-ups:
No make-up matches will be allowed after the last scheduled match of the season. The postponing team will be automatically defaulted and points will be awarded according to the default rule (see #5).

10. Level Requirements:
In all levels of the doubles league, all teams are REQUIRED at each match to field a minimum of 5 out of 8 players with the appropriate level. The top team must be in level, but the remaining 3 teams may be mixed in order to include players at a lower level. At no time may a team with a higher overall rating play below a team with a lower overall rating. (Ex. 3.5/3.5 cannot play below 3.5/3.0).

11. USTA Ratings:
Players must use current rating to start the season. When year end ratings are set in December, players may use the higher rating if the player's rating is increased, but are not required to do so. Players may not use the lower rating if the rating is decreased. Players who do not have a USTA rating must be rated by the head tennis pro at the home club. USTA Early Start ratings may NOT be used.

12. Team Commitment:
Individuals will be allowed to play for two teams provided the teams are at different levels (ex. 3.5 & 4.0). Once an individual plays for a team twice, he/she remains committed to that team for the duration of the season.

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