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All participants in KCTC Adult Leagues must agree to the following rules: 

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Match Scheduling, Substitution and Communication with other Players

• Participants are required to join the WhatsApp group for their league. Links to these groups can be found on the KCTC website. Please exit these groups upon completion of the league.

• Matches may only be rescheduled with the unanimous agreement of all four players. A preference for using a substitute rather than rescheduling a match is encouraged.

• It is your responsibility to arrange for your own substitute should you be unable to play a match.

• Repeated infringement of rules regarding rescheduling and substitutes may lead to exclusion from future leagues.

• Substitutes must be of the same gender as the player being replaced. They must be of the same or a lower grade. For example, a Grade 4 player cannot substitute for a Grade 5 player, even if they compete on the same night. If in doubt regarding substitutions, please contact the league committee at kilfeacletennisleagues@gmail.com

• Walkovers are discouraged as they contravene the spirit of the KCTC Leagues by depriving fellow participants of a match.

• If a match is rescheduled (especially those starting at 7pm or 8:15pm), it is important to inform other players on your sheet or court of the availability of an earlier court via the WhatsApp group.

• Rescheduled matches should, where practicable, be played within seven days of the original fixture and should not be deferred until the end of the league.

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Match Format

Each match will consist of two sets only, with no third set or tiebreak. A set is won by the first team to reach 6 games, and the maximum score in any set is 6–5. Standard tennis scoring applies, with advantage played at deuce.

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Score Recording

• Once a match is complete, please immediately write the score on the league sheet located on the notice board beside the outside bathroom. Ensure that full set results are recorded, e.g. the result should be recorded as 5-6, 6-5 as opposed to 11,11. League results will be updated by the league committee and be available online at https://playpass.com/kilfeacle-community-tennis-club/kctc-november-2025-league-results-TiufoTg

 

Electronic League Schedule Sheets

• It's important to note that league schedule sheets are subject to modifications, particularly within the first week of release. For the most up-to-date match schedules, always refer to the live link emailed to you and avoid referring to screenshots or saved images of sheets.

 

Equipment and Facilities

• Players are required to provide their own tennis balls, except on Finals night, when they will be supplied by the club.

• Lighting is provided at no extra cost for scheduled league matches only. Should you need to reschedule a match, a fee for lighting will be incurred. Please ensure lights are turned off after use if the court is not in use. If you observe lights left on a neighbouring court, please turn them off. Light switches are located in the exterior bathroom.

 

Conduct, Sportsmanship and League Committee Adjudication 

• In case of a disagreement during a point, a let should be offered, meaning the point is replayed, even if it was a second serve.

• Participants are encouraged to display exemplary sportsmanship - acknowledging good shots from opponents is encouraged. Irrespective of a match's outcome, it's proper etiquette to meet your opponent at the net and offer congratulations. Aim to win with grace and accept defeat with dignity.

• The League Committee retains the authority to adjudicate on any matters pertaining to the leagues and qualifications for finals.

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Player Upgrade Rules
Players who are upgraded (e.g. from Grade 4 to Grade 3) after the league has commenced will still be classified as the grade they were when the league began.

• They will compete in finals for a place based their original grade.

• They may act as a substitute in the original grade they entered the league.

• If they are being replaced by a substitute, the substitute must be of the original or lower grade in which they entered the league.

 

Finals

• Finalists will be determined based on results recorded on score sheets on Monday 1st December. Matches played after this date will not contribute to finalist selection.

• All finals matches are to be played on Finals Night on Thursday 4th December.

• If a player is unavailable for Finals Night, the next highest-placed player from within their group from will take their place in the final. 

• In leagues with rotating partners, finalists will be determined by each player’s individual results over the duration of the league, based on the following criteria:

  • Points For (PF) – Players with the highest total points (games) scored qualify first.

  • Points Against (PA) – If there’s a tie on PF, those with the fewest points (games) conceded rank higher.

  • Points Difference (PD) – If still tied, the highest points (games) difference (PF − PA) decides the place.

  • Comparative Group Ranking – If still tied, the player ranked highest overall within their group relative to others in their group will take precedence.

  • Random Selection – If still tied, the league committee will make a random selection to determine the finalist.

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There will be finals for all 12 groups based on the top 4 players from each group across the 5 weeks.

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Finals Qualification – All Groups Except Thursday

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• For all groups except Thursday, finals for mixed doubles groups shall be determined based on the top 2 female players and top 2 male players in the group, ranked by performance.  

• For mixed events, the finals shall be based on the top 4 players overall and seeded as f1/m2 vs f2/m1

• For doubles events, the finals shall be based on the top 4 players overall and seeded based on 1/4 versus 2/3.

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Thursday Finals Qualification and Match Structure

• For all Thursday Grade 2/3 groups, finalists shall be determined by selecting the top 4 players from each group (2 female and 2 male) based on individual results.

• These players shall form finals pools of 6 females (f1–f6) and 6 males (m1–m6), ranked by overall performance.

• Finals matchups shall be assigned as follows:​

  • Final 2/3 1: f1/m2 vs f2/m1

  • Final 2/3 2: f3/m4 vs f4/m3

  • Final 2/3 3: f5/m6 vs f6/m5

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The Most Important Rule

•  Enjoy your tennis!