LADDER FORMAT

 

Various versions of Tuesday tennis have been played over the past number of years. This season we will be launching a new format. Players will enter as a team of two - a man and a lady. You will choose your own partner and enter as a pair. Once the pairs are registered, they will be grouped into sections of four pairs approximately according to skill levels. So, you play with the same partner for six Tuesdays.

 

The format will then be much like the other ladders. For three Tuesdays  your pair will play a match against each of the other three pairs in your section. You will play first-to-11 games, maximum one hour including warm-up time. Number of games won will be your score. After the three weeks, the two lowest scoring pairs will move down a section (except in the bottom section), the two highest scoring pairs will move up a section (except in the top section). This will provide the opportunity to play a variety of pairs. We will then run another three Tuesdays. There will be an opportunity for additional pairs to join before the January program starts, or current pairs might decide to split up and get new partners. Changes may also be needed because of injuries, etc.

 

If a player cannot commit to the six-week program, he or she should sign up individually as a spare. Hopefully we will have a good supply of spares. Spares will be designated for specific sections.

 

General guidelines:

1. All players must be playing members of the Tennis Club.

2. There will be no points penalty for using a spare.

3. Players should decide themselves on balls to be used. Be prepared.

4. If a pair has a scheduling problem and willing opponents, the match may be played at another time, but must be completed by the Friday after the scheduled Tuesday.

5. One person of each pair will be the designated contact person with the Coordinator.

6. This is also an opportunity to play some tennis with your spouse if you choose, however, neither the Tennis Club nor the Coordinator are liable for domestic incidents, et al, etc., and ad infinitum.

 

Dates and times:

Times: Depending on number of pairs entered, 6:00 - 7:00 or 8:00 p.m. will cover 30 teams on five courts. If there are more pairs, we will use 4:00 and or 5:00 p.m.

 

Coordinator:  Keith McGruer    624-3627            kmcgruer@rogers.com