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The link above is to
the most recent version of the LVTA ByLaws.
The text and links below are UP TO DATE AND CURRENT AS AT 12th September 2011.
Also of interest are
the guidelines from Tennis Australia regarding matches where there is no
umpiring.
(This document comes from the Tennis Australia website).
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PDF Format - Tennis Australia Guidelines |
1. COMPETITIONS FINALS: -The four leading teams shall play for the premiership. In the semi-finals, first team shall play fourth and second shall play third. In the final the winners of the semi-finals shall play off. The annual subscription for affiliated Clubs shall be fixed by the Association at the Annual General Meeting each year. These fees MUST be paid on or before the 30th November each year. Junior teams shall consist of four players or two boys and two girls, whichever is applicable. To be eligible to play in competition, a player must be a financial Member of the Club he desires to represent and a bona-fide resident within 50km of that Club. Any non bona-fide player must obtain permission from the Match Committee before playing. Junior competition players must be enrolled in primary or secondary school at the start of the tennis season. Players in the lowest junior section must be enrolled in primary school at the start of the tennis season. A player may transfer to another Club, during the current season, by first obtaining a clearance in writing from his present Club and also the approval of the Match Committee. 6. TEAM REGISTRATION OF PLAYERS Players shall be automatically registered to that Club when their name appears on the score sheet. Where a Club is represented by two or more teams in the one competition, such teams shall be registered separately after the completion of round six (6). Special permission may be granted by the Match Committee after this date. Any player having, during the current season, played six (6) matches in a higher grade shall not play in a lower grade during that season. Special permission may be given by the Match Committee in extraordinary cases. No player shall be eligible to play in finals matches unless that player has played three (3) matches in that team. Special permission may be given by the Match Committee in extraordinary cases. Before commencement of each match, opposing captains shall record the names of their personnel on the score sheet in the order in which they shall play, with the home team filling out the sheet first. In the event of a substitute player from a lower grade taking part in a match, such player shall occupy the lowest position, unless approval is given by the Match and Play Committee to vary the playing order. (a) In matches with singles play, each player shall play one of the opposing team. The Members of each team shall be arranged in Order of Merit by their respective captains. In every case number 1 player shall play the number 1 player of the opposing team, the number 2 shall play number 2, and so on. In the event of any dispute arising over the playing order of the team, the match shall be played under protest, and the Match and Play Committee shall determine the matter after receipt of a protest in writing from the Club. The graded order of singles play shall not be changed after the completion of round 6 without first obtaining the approval of the Match and Play Committee. (b) In teams consisting of four players with doubles play, the number 1 must always play the opposing number 1, but the playing partner can be chosen at the captains discretion (eg. 1+2 v 1+4; 3+4 v 2+3). (c) In teams consisting of two boys and two girls, the mixed pairing must be played in Order of Merit with the number 1 boy playing in the first pairing. 10. ORDER OF MERIT Order of Merit lists for junior teams must be submitted by the completion of round 6. Names and dates of birth must be supplied starting with the strongest at number 1 down to the weakest. If order of Merit lists are not submitted by the due date the match points from that day forward will be lost for each relevant team until the Order of Merit list is submitted. 11. MATCHES Junior matches shall consist of two 6-game tie break sets of doubles and four 6-game tie break sets of singles. Number 1 player must play in the first doubles pair. No player shall play more than two sets with the exception of Junior Pennant. 12. ORDER OF PLAY Doubles matches shall be played first followed by singles matches. A rotating order of play for singles shall be encouraged. Pennant matches - odd rounds, doubles first; even rounds, mixed first. 13. HOURS OF PLAY Junior matches shall commence promptly at 8.30am and play in ALL junior matches shall cease promptly at 12.00pm. (a) All teams shall present themselves at the home teams courts ready to play regardless of the weather conditions. (b) In all unfinished matches points shall be allocated according to sets completed and points for uncompleted sets shall be divided equally. The bonus winning points shall only be allocated if a team has already won enough sets to win the match prior to the division of unplayed sets. (c) Junior matches delayed by weather conditions shall not be abandoned until 10.00am. If it is obvious that conditions are such that play is not possible, an earlier decision to abandon play may be made at the discretion of the Junior Co-ordinator. (d) In finals, the match shall be recommenced on the following day (Sunday) from the exact point at which play ceased. (i) The names that appear on the score sheet when
play is postponed are the only players that will be allowed to play when the
match is continued. Teams can appeal to the Match Committee if they feel there
are special circumstances. In the case of the match still being drawn each team shall nominate a team member to the officiating referee to play a tie break. No postponement of Home and Away matches will be permitted. One point shall be awarded for each set won. Two additional points shall be awarded to the winning team. In the case of a draw, the two winning points shall be shared. Teams having a bye shall be awarded 75% of maximum points. 17. REPLAYS The Association shall have the power to order the replay of any match. 18. FORFEITS All forfeits should be communicated from Junior Coordinator to Junior Coordinator who will then notify relevant team members. The list of Junior Coordinators can be found on the LVTA Inc. website. The Junior Coordinator of the club forfeiting must notify the LVTA Score Secretary prior to commencement of play. 19. BALLS Only balls approved by Tennis Victoria shall be used in competition matches. In competition play, the Home Team shall provide the 4 balls for Junior Pennant matches and 2 balls for Junior matches. In finals matches, each Junior Pennant team shall provide two new balls. 20. UMPIRING Central umpire to be appointed by the Match Committee at the request of either captain. This especially applies to Sections 5 and 6 in junior matches. Foot-fault umpires shall be appointed by the Association, and they shall announce their presence when officiating at matches. 21. MATCH RESULTS The Home Team shall be responsible to ensure that the scores are phoned through to the Score Secretary by 10.00pm on the Saturday of the match. The Home Team shall be responsible to ensure that the score sheet reaches the Score Secretary by 4.00pm on the Wednesday following that match. Clubs may appoint one of their Members to phone the scores through and to send all the score sheets to the Score Secretary by the deadline. If the score sheet does not reach the Score secretary by 4.00pm on the Wednesday following that match, the Home Team shall lose all points won for that match. 22. PROTESTS All protests must be lodged with the Secretary of the Association in writing not later than 8.00pm on the Wednesday following the match in dispute. Protests must be accompanied by a fee of $25.00, such fee to be forfeited in the event of the protest being deemed frivolous. 23. TROPHIES Perpetual trophies as donated by the Association or interested bodies shall remain the property of the Association. 24. ATTENDANCE AT ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Any Club who participated in competitions in the previous season, and intend to take part in competitions in the current season MUST have at least one delegate present at the Annual General Meeting. 25. DRESS CODE The following conditions shall apply to all matches, Tournaments and Championships. Coloured recognised tennis garments and footwear may be worn, at the discretion of the Match and Play Committee. Articles such as sweat shirts, dress shirts, tee shirts, bermuda shorts, jogging shorts, football shorts, board shorts and walk shorts shall NOT be worn by any player while competing in a match. White, skin coloured or matching (same as shorts) cycle shorts may be worn under tennis attire. Tracksuits shall not be worn during the course of a match. Suitable footwear for tennis matches shall be worn (depending on type of surface). At the discretion of the Match and Play Committee, juniors may be given permission to wear single coloured tee shirts. It is the responsibility of the Junior Co-ordinators and club Committee Members to ensure that the Dress Code is adhered to by their Members and all visiting players involved in competition matches held at their Home courts. 26. CODE OF CONDUCT The Purpose of the Code To preserve the image and integrity of tennis in the Latrobe Valley Tennis Association Incorporated. Objectives To maintain the good name of tennis, to promote sportsmanlike conduct and to provide a framework within which the purpose and the objectives are achieved. Scope of the Code It shall apply to all sanctioned competition matches, Tournaments and Championships conducted by the Latrobe Valley Tennis Association Incorporated. The Interpretation of the Code The Match and Play Committee is the sole authority in interpreting the Code of Conduct. Notification of Penalties In the event of a breach of the Code of Conduct, the player will be notified immediately that a report of the incident is to be sent to the Match and Play Committee and the Club that the player belongs to will be notified within 24 hours. Action taken by the Match and Play Committee will be sent in writing to the player and his/her Club. Code Violation Penalties Where, in the opinion of the Match and Play committee, a Code Violation has occurred, the Match and Play Committee shall impose the following penalties on the player/s involved :- (a) For the first Code Violation issue a formal warning. (b) For the second Code Violation issue a one match suspension. (c) For
the third Code Violation issue a three match suspension. Code Violations – Specific A player shall not, during any match or at anytime within the precincts of the site of a sanctioned event, engage in conduct to the prejudice of the image and integrity of tennis. Should such conduct occur, the Match and Play Committee has the right to take action in accordance with this Code, or as is necessary. (2). Physical Abuse A player shall not physically abuse any official of the Association, opponent, spectator or other person within the precincts of the site of a sanctioned event. For the purpose of this rule, physical abuse is the unauthorised touching of any official of the Association, opponent, spectator or other person. (3). Dress A breach of this Code occurs if a player does not dress and present himself/herself for play in approved tennis attire (see the Dress Code in these By-Laws). Clean and customarily acceptable attire shall be worn at all times during the match. A player must be given the opportunity to change his/her clothing in order to comply with the Dress Code (particularly before a match starts) before a report is submitted to the Match and Play Committee. (4). Coaching A player shall not receive coaching from any person while a match is in progress. Coaching shall be permitted where there is a ten (10) minute interruption to play caused by bad weather or light, where the players leave the court. (5). Spectators Where a match is disrupted or interfered with by the action of spectators known to one of the players, (eg. Coach, parents, family or friends) the Match and Play Committee may utilise this Code against the relevant player to ensure that any future disruptions are satisfactorily controlled. (6). Verbal Abuse A player shall not, during any sanctioned event, verbally abuse any official of the Association, opponent, spectator or other person. For the purpose of this rule, verbal abuse is defined as a statement directed to an official of the Association, opponent, spectator or other person that implies dishonesty or is derogatory, insulting or otherwise abusive. (7). Audible Obscenity A player shall not use offensive or obscene language within the precincts of any sanctioned event. For the purpose of this rule, audible obscenity is defined as the use of words commonly known and understood as profane and uttered clearly and loudly enough to be heard by a person on an adjacent court or outside the fence surrounding the court on which the match is being played. (8). Visible Obscenity A player shall not make any offensive or obscene gestures within the precincts of any sanctioned event. For the purpose of this rule, visible obscenity is defined as the making of signs by a player with his/her hands and/or racquet or balls that commonly have an obscene meaning or improper to reasonable people. A player shall not violently or with anger, kick or throw a ball, racquet or other equipment, or in any way unreasonably interfere with any court fixture and equipment. For the purpose of this rule, abuse is defined as intentionally hitting a ball out of the enclosure of the court, hitting a ball dangerously or recklessly within the court or hitting a ball with negligent disregard of the consequences. In addition, abuse of racquets or equipment is defined as destroying or damaging equipment during a match out of anger or frustration. 27. HONORARIUMS Honorariums for the Secretary/Treasurer and Score Secretary shall be determined at the Annual General Meeting in each year. 28. MATCH VENUES All venues for Association events such as Finals and Championships shall be decided at the Annual General Meting of each year. These venues will be made available at no charge and the Association shall be responsible for such events. Clubs must nominate at the Annual General Meeting if they will play Home and Away matches anywhere other than their deemed Club courts. Association Championships shall be conducted at a time specified at the Annual General Meeting of each year. The rules of the tournament may be decided at the Annual General Meeting or otherwise shall be the responsibility of the Officers of the Association. |
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