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THE TEAM TENNIS "DOUBLES" TOURNAMENT

1912 Nova Scotia Open @ Sydney Lawn Tennis Club (Now, same location, the Cromarty Tennis Club)

TEAM TENNIS "DOUBLES" VENUES

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(A) The outdoor Cromarty Tennis Club (65 Cromarty St, Sydney, CB) will act as HOST and its club house as command centre.

(B) The outdoor New Waterford Tennis Club (Breton Avenue, New Waterford) and the outdoor Sydney River Tennis Club (Kings Road, Sydney River) are the other two designated venues (with club houses).

(C) Other outdoor tennis courts (without club-house facilities) in the vicinity will serve as emergency "back-up" venues if required.

(D) The three designated venues will ensure that "living healthy" energy snacks and water (everything sponsor provided if possible) are available daily and provided free of charge.

(E) All venues will be alcohol, drug, and profanity free.

Cromarty Courts

 

New Waterford Courts

Sydney River Courts

PROVINCIAL TEAMS

 A self-identified Tennis Canada rating of
3.5 (MINIMUM REQUIREMENT) to 7.0,
is required to ensure a competitive tournament

(A) Team age groups are 45+ or older (A player will be entered into only one team age group):

(i) To determine into which team age group you will be entered, we will go by your age as of Wednesday, August 21, 2013.
(ii) Two Groups:

(1) Age 55+

(20 45-54 (newly added)

(iii)  Note: We could enter a team into the next younger team age group, but never into one older than what would normally be its assigned age group, but only if practical.

(B) Three gender groups (a player will be entered into only one gender group) as follows:

(i) Men's Doubles
(ii) Women's Doubles
(iii) Mixed Doubles

(C) Each team may consist of two or more players, each player being of the age appropriate to the team age group.

(D) Unfortunately wheelchair tennis cannot be accommodated for this tournament, but it is under review for the next tournament.

(E) The draw will maximize interprovincial play within each gender/age group.

(F) Duplicate age/gender divisions are possible given a large registration.

(i) A player will be entered into only one division.

PLAYER REGISTRATION FEES

For Saturday - Monday: August 31 - September 2, 2013

(A) FEE SCHEDULE: Non-refundable PER PLAYER fee if your team is accepted for the tournament.

(i) Register now to assure a spot.

(B) THE GENERAL AND SPECIAL REGISTRATION CALLS: Valid only until the "doubles" venues are filled (56 teams maximum).

(C) Players must be both registered in 2013 and be in good standing with a provincial tennis club, as of the CCITC tournament date.

(i) GENERAL REGISTRATION CALL ($60.00)

(1) Canada wide call: June 2 to August 21 ($60.00 total fee per player).

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(ii) SPECIAL REGISTRATION CALLS ($50.00)

CANADA 55+ GAMES ASSOCIATION SANCTIONED PLAYERS ($50 PER PLAYER until July 1):

(1) Players who have paid a tennis registration fee in 2013 for a sanctioned Canada 55+ Games Association event: January 16, 2013 to July 1, 2013, the total fee per player is fifty dollars ($50.00).

ELIMINATED 55+ AND  45+ NOVA SCOTIA OPEN PLAYERS ($50 PER PLAYER until CCITC Tournament day):

(1) 2013 Nova Scotia Open Players eliminated in play between 6 P.M., Wednesday, August 21, 2013 up to CCITC tournament opening day: The total fee per player is fifty dollars ($50.00).

REGISTRATION DEADLINE

(A) Latest possible deadline for registrations: 6 P.M., Wednesday, August 21, 2013.

(i) Please note the exception (see above) for players eliminated from the 2013 Nova Scotia Open.

(B) Please Note: The registration call may end at any time prior to 6 P.M., Wednesday, August 21, 2013 for any reason, including, for example, that the venue is filled or close, that the balance between off-island and on-island teams has been either met or needs to be tweaked, etc.

(i) The Labour Day weekend tournament will accept a maximum of 56 teams.

USE OF REGISTRATION FEES

(A) All fees will be directed to tournament related matters only.

(B) All tournament and staff positions are voluntary.

TEAM TENNIS "DOUBLES" PLAYING FORMAT

(A) Round robin play with teams posted in a rotation schedule issued as soon as all the gender/age team groups are finalized.

(i) The schedule will be posted on the CCITC website.

(B) Guarantee of at least 6 matches, 2 matches per day minimum over a number of days, organized by gender, as well as by age group, and perhaps further defined by a self-identified team rating if appropriate to ensure team competiveness.

(i) If teams request more games during the tournament, FREE exhibition/challenge matches and/or sets will be arranged if at all possible and at no additional cost.

(C) Each match a best two of three set TEAM TENNIS STRATEGY format:

(i)  Sets one and two will be played with NO-ADS and with tie breakers being SUDDEN DEATH:

(1) Sudden death tie breakers will be first-to-10 points, with the standard turn of ends on the 6s, 12s, etc..

(ii) Set three (if required) will be SUDDEN DEATH only:

(1) Sudden death will be first-to-10 points, with the standard turn of ends on the 6s, 12s, etc.

(iii) NO-ADS:

(1) The serving team may chose who serves, and whether to serve from the deuce or the ad side.

(2) The receiving side may then afterwards chose who is to receive the serve.

(3) Play must then ensue immediately, without further changes.

(D) Scheduled tournament matches will begin each day at 8 A.M. sharp, and continue until dusk (or under the lights if necessary), unless otherwise scheduled.

(E) It is understood that weather, delay of play, a full 56 game schedule, or other issues might alter the said format at any moment.

TEAM TENNIS "DOUBLES" SCORING

(A) Two (2) tournament points to the team winner of each gender/age group match.

(B) One (1) tournament point to sudden death team losers of third sets of each gender/age group match.

GENDER/AGE GROUP WINNERS

TENNIS RULEBOOK AND TEAM TENNIS "DOUBLES" LOCAL EXCEPTIONS

(A) The normal rules of "doubles tennis" (e.g. Tennis Canada, Rules of the Court, 2012) will be respected excepting in the following, but not all-inclusive, list of examples:

(i) There will be no umpires or officials overseeing each match, thus players will be responsible for making their own calls.

(ii) Any team that registers with more than 2 players to its team, may, during a match, make substitutions on the fly (See later: Team Captains for details how this will work).

(iii) The 5-minute warm-up will not include any warm-up serves (no exceptions):

(1) Each player serving for the first time in a match may serve up to 6 consecutive balls to get a first serve that is, visibly, clearly in.
(2) If a server requires a 7th serve, the normal rules of serving for that player begins with that serve.

(iv) If during normal service play the receiving side does not declare a first serve out, it must be considered in, and if returned back, the serving side, without comment, must consider the serve to have been in:

(1) A good, general playing recommendation, based on common sense as to who has the better view, is that the receiver calls fault for serves down the server side lines that are wide, while the partner calls fault for serves along the server back line that are long.

(v) A good, general playing recommendation, based on common sense as to who has the better view, is that players, following return of serve and thereafter during play, who are closest to any ball on their side of the court with respect to doubles sidelines and backlines determine whether the ball was in or out.

(vi) There will be no ads. So, at deuce (i.e. tied):

(1) The serving team may chose who serves, and whether to serve from the deuce or the ad side.
(2) The receiving side may then afterwards chose who is to receive the serve.

(vii) First and second set tie breakers and third sets will be first-to-10 points sudden death.

(viii) Only the player (or his/her partner as an over-rule) playing a ball may call a double bounce, and play will continue if that call is not made.

(ix) Any player may call a let at anytime during play should a ball entering on, behind or beside either the serving or receiving side of the court be deemed a hindrance or a danger to anyone (in particular, if deemed a real or possible tripping hazard).

(x) Any COURTSIDE DIRECTOR drawing attention to repeated foot faulting, will be treated with respect and the identified player will make a determined effort to correct this poor practice.

PRIZES

(A) Winners (ties included) of each gender/age group will receive a free registration to the 2014 CCITC tournament.

(i) The players on the returning team(s) must be registered in 2014 with the same provincial club(s) as registered with in 2013.

(1) They can be the same or different players.

(2) If the 2014 team(s) consist of more players than in 2013, the additional player(s) must pay the appropriate fee at the time of the 2014 registration.

(B) Multiple "Living Healthy" prizes (sponsored/donated and/or otherwise):

(i) Presently under review and will be announced in due time.

SCHEDULING PRIORITY

(A) Order of priority for scheduling matches on, before, and after Labour Day, Monday, September 2, 2013:

(i) Out-of-Province playing slots (Upon consultation and where practical, these teams will receive first priority re times and location).

(ii) Mainland Nova Scotia playing slots (Upon consultation and where practical, these teams will receive second priority re times and location).

(iii) Cape Breton Island playing slots (These teams will fill all remaining playing times and locations as available).

(iv) If a sufficient number of Cape Breton and Nova Scotia teams cannot be accommodated in the National Tournament, a comparable Nova Scotia Tournament might be organized sometime before the Labour Day weekend if the numbers were known early enough and venues were available.

PROVINCIAL AND TERRITORIAL PLAYERS

(A) Each team is an "unofficial" representative of its province and interprovincial rivalry will be encouraged in making up the draws.

(B) More than one team per province is encouraged.

(C) A self-identified Tennis Canada 3.5 (MINIMUM REQUIREMENT) to 7.0 rating is required to ensure a competitive tournament.

MINIMUM Tennis Canada 3.5 Self-Identified Rating Requirement

RATING	GROUND-STROKES (forehand and backhand)	RETURN OF SERVE	NET PLAY (volleys and overheads)	SERVE
3.5	Able to move the opponent around the court or hit harder when receiving easier balls. Can execute approach shots with some consistency (more than 50%).	Can return fast serves or well-placed serves with defensive actions. On easy second serve, can return with pace or directional control; can approach the net in doubles.	Becoming confident at net play; can direct FH volleys; controls BH volley but with little offense; general difficulty in putting volleys away. Can handle volleys and overheads that require moderate movement.	Can vary the speed or direction of first serve. Can direct the second serve to the opponent's weakness without double-faulting on a regular basis.

TEAM TENNIS CAPTAINS

(A) Each team will designate a playing captain who will chose the players, be responsible for their conduct, act as contact person for that team, and ensure that the team is not late for its match as found placed in the rotation schedule.

(B) Each captain will be responsible, prior to the beginning of the tournament, for making players aware of the Tennis Rulebook and Local Exceptions described previously.

(C) Captains (but only if their team has registered with more than 2 players) may substitute a player for another player within any game at any time and repeatedly to meet physical or strategic requirements (note: mixed teams must remain mixed during play at all times).

(i) Substitutions must be prompt to ensure a normal rate of play.

(1) Note: Any unsportsmanlike tactic designed to delay a game will not be tolerated.

(ii) If a team has only 2 players, play proceeds for that team as in normal doubles play.

(D) Captains will ensure sportsmanlike play in all aspects of the game.

(E) In extreme cases, captains may request a COURTSIDE DIRECTOR to monitor play concerning issues of sportsmanlike play.

(F) Extreme examples of unsportsmanlike play might result in the expulsion of a team without a return of registration fees.

(G) Captains will ensure that play is alcohol and drug free.

(i) Penalty: Expulsion of the team without return of registration fees.

(H) Captains will receive a warning(s) whenever profanity is heard.

(i) Penalty: Repeated warnings could result in expulsion of the team without return of registration fees.

(I) Captains (winners and losers), after each match, will be responsible not only for submitting a SIGNED-OFF SCORE-SHEET to the COURTSIDE DIRECTOR immediately following the completion of each match but also for checking with the TOURNAMENT SCOREKEEPER that their own postings are accurate and remain accurate.

(J) Captains will ensure teams arrive prior to their start, that the 5 minute warm-up whistle or alert be respected, and that matches start promptly upon the hearing of the start whistle or alert.

(i) Captains will check in with the VENUE DIRECTOR upon arrival for their match.

(ii) Any team that arrives after (or not at all for) the start whistle or alert, for any particular match:

(1) Will not receive any points.

(2) Will not have this match rescheduled for tournament play at a later time.

(3) Will play this particular match, if able to do so, as an exhibition until the COURTSIDE DIRECTOR asks the two teams to cease play.

(3) May, without further penalty, continue to play its later matches as listed in the posted rotation schedule.

(iii) Any team arriving on time for a particular match where the opposition team arrives late (or not at all):

(1) Will receive an automatic win and its team tennis tournament two (2) points.

(2) Will immediately play the match as an exhibition until the COURTSIDE DIRECTOR asks the two teams to cease play as follows:

(a) With the tardy team if now available.

(b) With a backup team approved by the VENUE DIRECTOR until (if) the tardy team arrives.

(iv) If both teams of a particular match arrive late, and this rotation spot has not already been re-assigned to two other tournament teams, they may play the match as an exhibition until the COURTSIDE DIRECTOR asks the two teams to cease play.

(1) Neither team  will receive any team tennis tournament points.

(v) If both teams of a particular match arrive late, and the rotation spot has already been re-assigned to two other tournament teams, they may later play the match as an exhibition at any day's end when/if courts become available and if approved by the VENUE DIRECTOR.

(1) Neither team  will receive any team tennis tournament points.

TEAM TENNIS "DOUBLES" EXHIBITION/CHALLENGE MATCHES

(A) At the end of each day, if courts become available, any registered team may arrange through the VENUE DIRECTOR a FREE exhibition/challenge match with any other willing registered team, or if one is not available, with any local unregistered team that is available.

(B) The VENUE DIRECTOR will determine if any exhibition/challenge match will be a single set or sets (with ads or not), or a tie-breaker (whether standard or modified).

WAIVER OF LIABILITY FORM

(A) Each registration payment must include a signed standard waiver releasing the tournament organizers "from any and all responsibilities or liability for injuries or damages resulting from a player's participation ....", etc.

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THE CLINICS

(A) In addition to tournament play there will be a series of  free, CCITC "Living Healthy" voluntary tennis clinics for:

(i) Children.
(ii) Juniors.

(B) Clinic participants must have a self-identified Tennis Canada rating of 1.0 (beginner) to 3.0 (See below).

(i) Registration is free but limited in numbers (so please register early):

(a) Cape Breton Island registrations for children and juniors (Ages 6-16) accepted until 6 P.M., Wednesday, August 21, 2013.

RATING	GROUND-STROKES (forehand and backhand)	RETURN OF SERVE	NET PLAY (volleys and overheads)	SERVE
1.0 This player is just starting to play tennis.
1.5 Started, but has difficulty playing.	A lack of consistency rallying.	A lack of consistency.	A lack of consistency.	A lack of consistency serving.
2.0	Can get the ball in play but lacks control, resulting in inconsistent rallies. Often chooses to hit forehands instead of backhands.	Tends to position in a manner to protect weaknesses. Inconsistent return.	In singles, reluctant to come to the net. In doubles, understands the basic positioning; comfortable only with the forehand volley; avoids backhand volley and overhead.	In complete service motion. Toss is inconsistent. Double faults are common.
2.5	Can rally consistently 10 balls in a row, especially on the forehand, with an arched trajectory over the net when the objective is to hit to a partner at moderate speed.	In singles, consistent when returning towards the middle of the court. In doubles, difficulty returning cross-court to start the point.	Becoming at ease at the net in practice but uncomfortable in a game situation.	Attempting a full service motion on the first serve. First serve in inconsistent (less than 50%). Uses an incomplete motion to ensure a steady second serve.
3.0	Able to rally consistently 10 balls in a row on forehands and backhands. Able to maintain the rally when receiving high, short or wide balls, assuming the ball is received at a moderate pace, especially on the forehand stroke.	Can control the direction of the ball in both singles and doubles, when receiving a serve of moderate pace.	Very consistent on forehand volley with easy balls, inconsistent on backhand volley. Overall has difficulty with low and wide balls. Can smash easy lobs.	Full motion on both serves. Able to achieve more than 50% success on first serve. Second serve much slower than first serve.

WAIVER OF LIABILITY FORM

(A) Each voluntary tennis clinic registration must include a signed standard waiver releasing the tournament organizers "from any and all responsibilities or liability for injuries or damages resulting from a player's participation ....", etc.

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ALL FORMS

TEAM TENNIS INDIVIDUAL PLAYER
REGISTRATION AND WAIVER FORM

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CLINIC REGISTRATION
AND WAIVER FORM

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TEAM TENNIS "DOUBLES" ORGANIZING BODY

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Last Update, June 13, 2013