CCITC Rules, Regulations, Events, and Registration Fees Schedule

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CROMARTY COMMUNITY INDOOR TENNIS CENTRE
Society Founded 2006

2014

SECOND CCITC NATIONAL "LIVING HEALTHY"
SENIOR AGE INVITATIONAL TEAM TENNIS "DOUBLES" TOURNAMENT (AGE 40+)
AND CHILDREN'S CLINICS (AGES 6-16)

A TENNIS NOVA SCOTIA SANCTIONED INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENT

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2014 - SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2014

INDOOR CAPE BRETON HEALTH & RECREATION COMPLEX,
4-COURT DOME, CAMPUS, CAPE BRETON UNIVERSITY

CBRM, CAPE BRETON ISLAND, NOVA SCOTIA, CANADA

TOURNAMENT RULES, REGULATIONS, EVENTS,
AND REGISTRATION FEES SCHEDULE

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Children's Clinics


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2014 TOURNAMENT AND FREE CHILDREN'S CLINICS

SCHEDULE

(As of November 25)

SATURDAY

TIME (SATURDAY)

COURT 1

COURT 2

COURT 3

COURT 4

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Free Children's Clinic

Free Children's Clinic

Free Children's Clinic

Free Children's Clinic

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Fiefield-Fiefield x MacNeil-MacNeil

Retiree
Style
Organized Doubles Play ($2.00 Per Player

Retiree
Style
Organized Doubles Play ($2.00 Per Player

BOOKED

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Fiefield-Fiefield x Hodgson-Richardson

Buckland-Ross x Cloake-Steadman

U25 Team 1 x U25 Team 2

BOOKED

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Rogers-MacIntyre x Lamey-Campbell

Buckland-Ross x Thomas-Spencer

U25 Team 1 x U25 Team 3

Private Booking ($12.00 For the Court)

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Hodgson-Richardson x Rogers-MacIntyre

Thomas-Spencer x Cloake-Steadman

U25 Team 2 x U25 Team 3

MacNeil-MacNeil x Lamey-Campbell

SUNDAY

TIME (SUNDAY)

COURT 1

COURT 2

COURT 3

COURT 4

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Children's Clinic

Children's Clinic

Children's Clinic

Children's Clinic

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Fiefield-Fiefield x Lamey-Campbell

Retiree
Style
Organized Doubles Play ($2.00 Per Player

Retiree
Style
Organized Doubles Play ($2.00 Per Player

Private Booking ($12.00 For the Court)

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

MacNeil-MacNeil x Rogers-MacIntyre

Buckland-Ross x Thomas-Spencer

U25 Team 2 x U25 Team 3

BOOKED

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Hodgson-Richardson x MacNeil-MacNeil

Thomas-Spencer x Cloake-Steadman

U25 Team 1 x U25 Team 2

Fiefield-Fiefield x Rogers-MacIntyre

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Hodgson-Richardson x Lamey-Campbell

Buckland-Ross x Cloake-Steadman

U25 Team 1 x U25 Team 3

Private Booking ($12.00 For the Court)

THE TOURNAMENT PLAYERS

SENIOR LADIES

1

TANYA FIEFIELD & JANE FIEFIELD

2

SHIRLEY HODGSON & CAROL RICHARDSON

3

KELLY MACNEIL & KATHY MACNEIL

4

CLAIRE ROGERS & KATHY MACINTYRE

5

CHRISTINA LAMEY & BELINDA CAMPBELL

SENIOR MEN

6

BILL BUCKLAND & NORMAN ROSS

7

KEVIN THOMAS & GREG SPENCER

8

PETER CLOAKE & MARK STEADMAN

UNDER 25

9

U25 TEAM 1

10

U25 TEAM 2

11

U25 TEAM 3

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(1) Through the unique rules of the tournament component, proven senior tennis players (3.5 rating or higher) with or without a type of disability (other than requiring a wheel-chair) are equally encouraged to participate in this team event. Players need pay only a reasonable registration fee and they are in until the team quotas at each venue are filled.

(2) Through the teaching and educational facets of the clinic component, young people ages 6-16 (3.0 rating or less) are encouraged to participate. This is a free programme and will be limited only by the number of instructors that we can gather.
(3) Our goal is to promote wellness among both Senior Canadians and among children.

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Some Highlights of the Team Tennis "Doubles" Tournament:
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(1)

THE TEAM TENNIS "DOUBLES" TOURNAMENT

A TENNIS NOVA SCOTIA SANCTIONED TOURNAMENT

TEAM TENNIS "DOUBLES" VENUES

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(A) One Indoor Venue:

(i) Cape Breton Health & Recreation Complex
(ii) 4-Court, air supported dome, on the campus of the Cape Breton University
(iii) With an artificial turf surface that has proven to be exceptionally friendly on the joints of both children and seniors

(B) This is a Tennis Nova Scotia Sanctioned Tournament

(C) "Living healthy" energy snacks and water and free takeaways will be available for the children's clinics

(D) The venue will be alcohol, drug, and profanity free

PROVINCIAL TEAMS

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

NOTE: THIS IS AN INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENT AND WE WILL BE SEEDING TEAMS BY
ABILITY AND ASSIGNING EACH TO THE APPROPRIATE DIVISION THAT
WILL ENSURE THAT IT IS INTERNALLY COMPETITIVE

(A) Two possible age 40+ Team groups: 40-54, and/or 55+ (Depending Upon Registration Numbers): (Where the division between age groups actually occurs will depend upon the ages that register)

(B) Three possible gender groups (Depending Upon Registration Numbers): (A player will be entered into only one gender group) as follows:

(i) Men's Doubles (the third or additional team players may be either male or female)
(ii) Women's Doubles (the third or additional team players must be female)
(iii) Mixed Doubles (the third or additional team players may be either male or female -NOTE: mixed teams must remain mixed during play at all times)

(B) Ties within each gender/age group will be broken by formula rather than by a play-off

(C) BREAK A TIE FORMULA: If step (i) doesn't break the tie, then move on to step (ii) and so on

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, except for the following, but not all-inclusive, list of examples:

(i) Each match follows a best two of three set "TEAM TENNIS" doubles format:

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

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

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

(a) Sudden death set threes will be a modified super tie-breaker first-to-10 points, with the standard turn of ends on the 6s, 12s, etc.

(ii) NO-ADS:

(1) For this final game-deciding point:

(a) Prior to playing for this point, the receiving men's or women's doubles team chooses which side is to receive the serve (i.e. either the right service court (deuce court) or the left service court (advantage court).)

(b) In mixed-doubles the server serves to the receiver of the same gender.

(iii) There can be up to a 5-minute warm-up period, but this warm-up will not include any warm-up serves (absolutely no exceptions):

(1) Each player when serving for the first time in a match may wish either:

(a) To serve up to 6 consecutive practice balls before that game begins

(b) Or to start right in as in normal rules of serving (i.e. no first ball in, etc. is allowed)

(2) Please announce your intention

(3) With any 7th serve, normal rules of serving for that player begins

(iv) Teams that have registered with more than 2 players may during any game make substitutions (one player for another) at any time whenever there is a normal lull in the play (See later: Team Captains for details how this will work)

(v) There will not be any umpires or officials overseeing each match, and thus players will be responsible for making their own calls

(vi) If during normal service play the receiving side does not declare a first serve out that is reasonably close to the service line, that ball must and will be considered in play, and if returned back, the serving side, without comment, must also 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

(vii) 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

(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

REGISTRATION FEES

NOTE: THIS IS AN INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENT AND WE WILL BE SEEDING TEAMS BY
ABILITY AND ASSIGNING EACH TO THE APPROPRIATE DIVISION THAT
WILL ENSURE THAT IT IS INTERNALLY COMPETITIVE

(1) DIVISION ONE - MAXIMUM OF 5 TEAMS ($12.00 REGISTRATION FEE PER PLAYER)

(2) DIVISION TWO - MAXIMUM OF 5 TEAMS ($12.00 REGISTRATION FEE PER PLAYER)

(3) DIVISION THREE - MAXIMUM OF 5 TEAMS ($12.00 REGISTRATION FEE PER PLAYER)

SCHEDULING PRIORITY

(A) Order of priority for scheduling matches:

(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)

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: (1) Men's Doubles may introduce female players at any time (2) Women's Doubles may introduce only female players (3) 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

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 FREE CHILDREN'S CLINICS

FREE TAKEAWAYS TO ALL

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

(i) Children and Juniors (Ages 6-16): Maximum of 3 hours over two days

(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):

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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TEAM TENNIS "DOUBLES" ORGANIZING BODY

Organizing Body and Reporting Lines


A Major and Valued Sponsor of Our Children's Clinics	Our Marketing Sponsor	A Major, and Valued Sponsor of Our Tournament and Children's Clinics	Major prize Supporter - Cape Breton's Only Daily Newspaper	A Major, and Valued Sponsor of Our Children's Clinics
				Outdoor Cromarty Tennis Club
Cape Breton Regional Municipality A Major, and Valued Sponsor of Our Children's Clinics	Our Tournament Stamp of Approval		A Valued Sponsor	Our Tennis Equipment Sponsor

TIME (SATURDAY)	COURT 1	COURT 2	COURT 3	COURT 4
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Free Children's Clinic	Free Children's Clinic	Free Children's Clinic	Free Children's Clinic
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM	Fiefield-Fiefield x MacNeil-MacNeil	Retiree Style Organized Doubles Play ($2.00 Per Player	Retiree Style Organized Doubles Play ($2.00 Per Player	BOOKED
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM	Fiefield-Fiefield x Hodgson-Richardson	Buckland-Ross x Cloake-Steadman	U25 Team 1 x U25 Team 2	BOOKED
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Rogers-MacIntyre x Lamey-Campbell	Buckland-Ross x Thomas-Spencer	U25 Team 1 x U25 Team 3	Private Booking ($12.00 For the Court)
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM	Hodgson-Richardson x Rogers-MacIntyre	Thomas-Spencer x Cloake-Steadman	U25 Team 2 x U25 Team 3	MacNeil-MacNeil x Lamey-Campbell

TIME (SUNDAY)	COURT 1	COURT 2	COURT 3	COURT 4
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM	Children's Clinic	Children's Clinic	Children's Clinic	Children's Clinic
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM	Fiefield-Fiefield x Lamey-Campbell	Retiree Style Organized Doubles Play ($2.00 Per Player	Retiree Style Organized Doubles Play ($2.00 Per Player	Private Booking ($12.00 For the Court)
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM	MacNeil-MacNeil x Rogers-MacIntyre	Buckland-Ross x Thomas-Spencer	U25 Team 2 x U25 Team 3	BOOKED
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Hodgson-Richardson x MacNeil-MacNeil	Thomas-Spencer x Cloake-Steadman	U25 Team 1 x U25 Team 2	Fiefield-Fiefield x Rogers-MacIntyre
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM	Hodgson-Richardson x Lamey-Campbell	Buckland-Ross x Cloake-Steadman	U25 Team 1 x U25 Team 3	Private Booking ($12.00 For the Court)

	SENIOR LADIES

1	TANYA FIEFIELD & JANE FIEFIELD
2	SHIRLEY HODGSON & CAROL RICHARDSON
3	KELLY MACNEIL & KATHY MACNEIL
4	CLAIRE ROGERS & KATHY MACINTYRE
5	CHRISTINA LAMEY & BELINDA CAMPBELL

	SENIOR MEN

6	BILL BUCKLAND & NORMAN ROSS
7	KEVIN THOMAS & GREG SPENCER
8	PETER CLOAKE & MARK STEADMAN

	UNDER 25

9	U25 TEAM 1
10	U25 TEAM 2
11	U25 TEAM 3

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.