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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.

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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.

 

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.

 

Finals

 

• Finalists will be determined based on results recorded on score sheets by the cut-off date specified for the league. Matches played after this date will not contribute to finalist selection.

• All finals matches are to be played on Finals Night.

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

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

  • Games for

  • Games against

  • Games difference

• All finals will be seeded as Rank 1 & 4 versus Rank 2 & 3.

 

Finalists – Standalone League Groups (e.g. Tuesday G4/5 Men, Wed G5/6A Women, etc.)

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Qualification will be based on the top 4 players across the 5 weeks.

 

Finalists  - Monday (Grades 2/3/4 Women)

 

Finalists will include:

 

• The top 3 Grade 2 players from each group

• The top 3 Grade 3 players from each group

• The top 3 Grade 4 players from each group

• Plus the next highest overall Grade 2, 3, and 4 players across the 3 groups

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This will result in three separate finals:

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• Grade 2  Final - 4 top Grade 2 players

• Grade 3 Final - 4 top Grade 3 players

• Grade 4/5 Final - 4 top Grade 4/5 players

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The Most Important Rule

•  Enjoy your tennis!