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CCITC NATIONAL "LIVING HEALTHY"
SENIOR TEAM TENNIS "DOUBLES" TOURNAMENT

THE TEAM TENNIS "DOUBLES" ORGANIZING BODY

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TOURNAMENT REPORTING LINES

(I) SUMMARY

(A) The executive of the CROMARTY COMMUNITY INDOOR TENNIS CENTRE (CCITC) which oversees:

(i) The CCITC EVENTS DIRECTOR, who reports directly to the executive of the CCITC, and

(1) whether in person or by telephone, will have the final say on all matters, including (but not inclusively):

(a) The annual CCITC National "Living Healthy" Senior "Doubles" Team Tennis Tournament (Paid registration).

(b) The CCITC "Living Healthy" Tennis Clinics (Free).

(c) The TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR, who reports directly to the EVENTS DIRECTOR, and

(aa) whether in person or by telephone, after consultation with the appropriate VENUE DIRECTOR, will enforce all rules fairly but consistent with those posted here, elsewhere at the venues, or on the website.

(d) The VENUE DIRECTOR, who report directly to the TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR, and

(aa) together with their COURTSIDE DIRECTORS and COURTSIDE ASSISTANTS, will exercise final control over their respective tennis venues.

(e) The TOURNAMENT SCOREKEEPER, who reports directly to the TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR, and

(aa) will record all scores and be the final arbitrator regarding all scores.

(f) The CLINIC DIRECTOR, who reports directly to the EVENTS DIRECTOR and

(aa) will direct the progress of the clinics from registration to conclusion.

(g) The TRANSPORT DIRECTOR, who reports directly to the EVENTS DIRECTOR and

(aa)  will direct all matters related to the transport of players and supplies.

(h) The FOOD AND WATER SERVICE DIRECTOR, who reports directly to the EVENTS DIRECTOR and

(aa)  will ensure that "Living Healthy" food and water products are obtained and delivered to OR picked up by the Venue Director.

(i) The SOCIAL DIRECTOR, who reports directly to the EVENTS DIRECTOR and

(aa) will coordinate all matters related to social matters.

(j) The PHOTOGRAPHY DIRECTOR who reports directly to the EVENTS DIRECTOR and

(aa) will produce a photo record of the matches at the three venues.

(II) DETAILS

 
CCITC EVENTS DIRECTOR 
(Voluntary Position)
 
ERIC KRAUSE, CCITC
 

- CCITC Events Director reports directly to the CCITC executive.
- Liaises directly with the Tournament Director.
- Liaises directly with the Clinic Director.
- Liaises directly with the Transport Director.
- Liaises directly with the Food and Water Director.
- Liaises directly with the Social Director.

- Organizes, and oversees, all events, including tournament and clinic.
- Chooses the Tournament Director.
- Chooses the Clinic Director.
- Chooses the Transport Director.
- Chooses the Food and Water Director.
- Chooses the Social Director.
- Establishes, through consultation, the "Rules, Events and Registration Fees Schedule."
- Contacts all tennis and related associations in 2013 alerting them of the tournament, showing them drafts of the 2014 "Rules, Events and Registration Fees Schedule," and asking for their input.
- Contacts individual tennis clubs in January, 2014, presenting them with the approved copy of the 2014 "Rules, Events and Registration Fees Schedule."
- Puts out timely 2014 Registration calls:
- Liaises with the CBRM recreational Department.
- Produces and issues press releases.
- Keeps Tournament and the Venue Director up-to-day on progress on a regular basis.
- Contacts potential tournament and clinic sponsors.
- Obtains a sponsored transportation vehicle.
- Identify accommodation, entertainment, eatery and social locations/venues that may decide to partner with the tournament.

- Produces the tennis draw as soon after 6 P.M., Wednesday, November 19, 2014, as possible.
- Forwards the tennis draw to the Tournament Director.
- Forwards the tennis draw to the registered teams.
- Liaises with the Tournament Director to ensure that the tennis draw is followed according to the 2014 "Rules, Events and Registration Fees Schedule."
- Liaises with the Clinic Director to ensure that all is running smoothly.
- Liaises with the Transport Director to ensure that all is running smoothly.
- Liaises with the Food and Water Director to ensure that all is running smoothly.
- Liaises with the Social Director to ensure that all is running smoothly.
- Creates the blank score sheets and forwards copies to the Venue Director.
- Ensures that the Venue Director has proper tennis-related equipment.
- Ensures that non-tennis supplies are delivered to the Venue Director.
- Will ensure that all registration fees are expended only on tennis related matters.
- Will keep the CCITC website up-to-date with events details.

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 CCITC TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR
(Voluntary Position)

KEVIN MACNEIL - CCITC

- CCITC Tournament Director reports directly to the CCITC Events Director.

- Meets and greets, whenever possible, incoming team captains and their players.
- Meets and greets the press.
- Issues the tennis draw to the Venue Director.
- Chooses the Venue Director.
- Chooses the Tournament Scorekeeper.
- Liaises with the Venue Director to ensure that the tennis draw is followed according to the 2014 "Rules, Events and Registration Fees Schedule."
- Resolves any tournament draw issues.
- Liaises with the Tournament Scorekeeper.
- Issues the balls to the Venue Director.
- Issues the blank score sheets to the Venue Director.
- Liaise with all Team Captains as required.
- Visits or keeps in contact with the Venue Director on a regular basis during the tournament to ensure the tournament is running smoothly.
- Assesses tournament violations reported by a Venue Director and initiates action as required.

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VENUE DIRECTOR
(Voluntary Positions)

(1) GRANT MCCHARLES
 

- Venue Director reports directly to the CCITC Tournament Director.

- Exercises final control over the venue.
- Ensures that the tournament venue is functioning according to the written CCITC rules.
- Ensures that the exhibition venue is functioning according to the written CCITC rules.
- Ensures that the clinic venue is functioning according to the written CCITC rules.
- Chooses the courtside directors and courtside assistants for their particular venue.
- Meets and greets as many of the players as possible.
- Reports any tournament issues to the Tournament Director for resolution.
- Reports any clinic issues to the Clinic Director for resolution.
- Accepts or rejects Team Captain check-ins.
- Assigns courts for play.
- Issues the balls to the Team Captains.
- Forwards the blank score sheets to the Courtside Director.
- Receives the signed score sheets from the Courtside Director.
- Telephone calls in the "unofficial" scores of each match as each ends to the Tournament Scorekeeper.
- Sends in the signed "official" score sheets to the Tournament Scorekeeper through the Transport Director.
- Assesses tournament violations and if action is required, consults with the Tournament Director.
- Liaises with the Food and Water Service Director to ensure that "Living Healthy" food and water products are made available to the players and tournament directors each morning of the tournament prior to 8 A.M.

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COURTSIDE DIRECTORS
(Voluntary Positions)

- Courtside Director reports directly to the Venue Director.

- Collects the blank score sheets from the Venue Director.
- Assigns individual Courtside Assistants as required.
- Gives 5 minute warm-up and start alerts either directly or through a court helper.
- Monitors play for sportsmanlike play.
- Collects the balls after each match and returns them to the Venue Director.
- Scores the score sheet immediately after a match, and has them signed off by each of the two captains.
- Turns in signed-off "official" score sheets to the Venue Director.
- Reports tournament violations to the Venue Director.
- Will make a determined effort to curb the poor practice of repeated foot faulting.

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COURTSIDE ASSISTANTS
(Voluntary Positions)

- Courtside Assistant reports directly to the Courtside Director.

- Carries out duties as assigned by the Courtside Director.

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TOURNAMENT SCOREKEEPER
(Voluntary Position)

DON MACKINNON - CCITC

- Tournament Scorekeeper reports directly to the Tournament Director.

- Throughout each day takes delivery of signed-off "official" score sheets sent in by the Venue Director.
- Checks that each match has a signed-off "official" score sheet.
- Records the results of all matches.
- Posts the results of all matches.

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CLINIC DIRECTOR
(Voluntary Position)

 

- Clinic Director reports directly to the Events Director.

- Directs the progress of the clinics from registration to conclusion.
- Accepts the registrations.
- Makes arrangements with the Venue Director to book the clinic court(s).
- Ensures that the Clinic instructors know the schedule.
- Monitors the clinics as they occur.

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TRANSPORT DIRECTOR
(Voluntary Position)

TERRENCE BLACK

- Transport Director reports directly to the Events Director.

- Directs all matters related to the transport of supplies and players.
- Responsible for picking up and returning the sponsored transportation vehicle(s).
- Responsible each day for picking up supplies (from sponsors, etc.) and delivering them to the venues.
- Responsible each day for maintaining a scheduled player and supply run throughout the day between the host hotel and the three venues.
- During the day picks up the signed "official" score sheets from each of the venues for delivery to the Tournament Scorekeeper.

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FOOD AND WATER SERVICE DIRECTOR
(Voluntary Position)

- Food and Water Service Director reports directly to the Events Director.

- Ensures that "Living Healthy" food and water products are obtained and delivered to OR picked up by the Venue Director each morning of the Tournament prior to 8 A.M. for player and tournament officials' consumption.

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SOCIAL DIRECTOR
(Voluntary Position)

- Social Director reports directly to the Events Director.

- Will coordinate all matters related to social matters.
- Ensures that tournament players and visitors receive their assorted entertainment/social packages/tickets.
- Ensures that the assorted entertainment/social venues identified by the Activities Director are meeting their agreements.

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PHOTOGRAPHY DIRECTOR
(Voluntary Position)

FRANK KING

Photography Director reports directly to the Events Director.

- Will will produce a photo record of the matches at the three venues.