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27. Qualifying Placement
A. Singles
1) There will be one section, having two (2) seeds, for each qualifying
position in the main draw. The first seed shall be placed at the top of the first
section. The second seed shall be placed at the top of the second section and so
on until all sections have one (1) seed on the top line of each section. The remaining
seeds shall be placed together and drawn with the first drawn placed on the last
line of the first section, second drawn placed on the last line of the second section and
continued in this manner until each of the sections have two seeds. The names of
the remaining players shall be drawn and placed in the vacant spaces not occupied
by the seeds or byes beginning at the top the draw.
28. Byes - Assignment and Placement
a) Singles Main Draw
1) If there is a 32 main draw, no byes shall be awarded unless there
are an insufficient number of direct acceptances.
2) If there is a 28 main draw, the top four (4) seeds shall be awarded
a bye.
3) If there is a 48 or 96 main draw, each seed shall be awarded a
bye.
4) If there is a 56 main draw, the top eight (8) seeds shall be awarded
a bye.
5) Any player who received a “bye” and loses in the second
round shall receive second round loser’s prize money but only first round
loser’s points for the Rankings, if applicable.
b) Qualifying Draw
If there are not enough competitors to fill the
qualifying draw, then after the seeds are placed in the draw, the required number
of byes shall be awarded as follows:
1) Priority shall be to the highest seeds.
2) Remaining byes shall be drawn by groups of two (2) going into one
(1)
section (e.g., if there are 10 byes, eight go to
seeds and the remaining two are drawn into one section; if there are 11 byes, nine
and 10 are drawn into one section and the 11th is randomly drawn into one of the
other three (for a 32 draw qualifying competition) remaining qualifying sections.
29. Remake of Draw
SINGLES
If two (2) or more of the top eight (8) seeds withdraw
before the start of the singles tournament, the tournament may choose either to
remake the draw or let the draw stand. If a wild card withdraws after the original
draw and the draw is to be remade, the vacancy created may be filled at the tournament’s
option by a substitute wild card. If the tournament elects not to use a substitute
wild card, the vacancy shall be treated as any other vacancy.
30. Lucky Losers, Substitutions and Vacancies
Lucky
Loser Selection
A player may be entered in the main draw of a tournament
if he meets the criteria outlined for a lucky loser.
1) Lucky losers are players who have lost in the final
round of the qualifying event or, if more lucky losers are required, those players
who have lost in the previous qualifying round(s). The lucky losers shall
be selected on the basis of their position on the AITA/MSLTA Rankings (singles
or doubles) list used for the determination of qualifying seeding that
is, the lucky loser with the highest entry ranking position shall be the first inserted
into the main draw and so forth. Only those accepted into the qualifying
competition may sign in as lucky losers.
2) The lucky loser list shall be posted each day at least
one (1) hour before the sign in deadline, which shall be one-half (1/2) hour before
the first scheduled match of the day. If rain or other disruptions occur, then the
supervisor can change the deadline as appropriate. Such list shall not
be available for sign-in on the preceding day. All
lucky loser sign-in deadlines must be placed on each day’s schedule of play.
3) The sign-in for doubles lucky losers or alternates
shall follow the same procedures as the sign-in for singles lucky losers or alternates.
One member of a lucky loser team may sign in for the team. If there is no qualifying
competition, substitutions shall come from the alternate list of teams not accepted
directly into the main draw and shall follow the acceptance procedures outlined
above. In either case, only substitutions of the originally paired teams are permitted.
If two (2) or more positions become available at the same time during the preceding
period, the positions to be occupied shall be determined by drawing.
a) There shall be one alternate sign-in sheet that will have all eligible
alternate teams listed.
b) The system of merit is based on the same method as used in the
system of merit for entry.
31. Lucky Loser Substitution
1) A lucky loser shall be inserted in the appropriate
position as a substitution for any player who withdraws or is withdrawn before the
first ball of his first match is struck.
NOTE: A player winning a match by walkover is considered to have played
a match.
2) In order to be eligible for substitution, a lucky
loser must:
a) Sign the lucky loser sign-in record at least one-half (1/2) hour
prior to the first scheduled match of each day; and
b) Be ready to play within five (5) minutes after the announcement
of a default for punctuality.
c) If the eligible lucky loser is not available to play, he shall
be placed at the bottom of the lucky loser priority list for that day corresponding
to the qualifying round in which he lost. If the eligible player is playing in the
doubles event at the time he is called as a lucky loser in singles, the singles
match may be rescheduled so he can fill the lucky loser position, provided the supervisor
determines that the rescheduling does not cause an unreasonable disruption of the
schedule or does not cause the winner to play a second match that day; otherwise
the next available lucky loser shall be selected to fill such vacancy.
32. Vacancies – Doubles
1) A team shall constitute a doubles entry. If either of the players
of a team, cannot play that doubles entry is subject to, withdrawal and substitution.
2) If the withdrawal is from the advance acceptance list, then the
next team on the alternate list is moved into the main draw.
3) If a player from a team that is a direct acceptance, withdraws
based on a medical reason or other unavoidable circumstances after the on-site sign-in
deadline but before the draw, his partner may enter again with another player who
has not already been accepted into the main draw doubles event. This new team may
be considered for acceptance based on its position in the on-site entry list.
33. Prior to Qualifying Competition
After the main draw is made and prior to the commencement
of the qualifying competition, all vacancies created by the withdrawal of unseeded players
or teams, including wild card withdrawals, shall be filled by the next highest positioned
player(s) from that event’s qualifying sign-in list and players from the original
alternate list who have contacted the on-site Supervisor prior to the qualifying
sign-in deadline and preserved their eligibility on the new alternate list. If the
vacancy was created by the withdrawal of a seed, then the procedures for replacing
seeds are followed and the vacancy created by replacing the seed is filled by the
next highest positioned player(s) from that event’s qualifying sign-in list,
including those players who have preserved their status on the new alternate list.
34. Qualifying started or finished
1) During Qualifying Competition. If a lucky loser position should become available
during the qualifying competition, it shall be treated the same as the qualifying
places for placement in the main draw. If a seeded player or team withdraws after
the main draw has been made but prior to the release of the order of play for the
first day of main draw, the vacancy created by the withdrawal of a seed shall be
filled by the following method:
a) 16 (Doubles) Draw. The vacancy shall be filled by the next highest positioned player
or team in the main draw eligible to be seeded. The appropriate lucky loser shall
fill the remaining vacancy.
2) Other Vacancy Procedures After Qualifying Starts.
a) After the qualifying commences (when the first ball of the first
match is struck), vacancies may only be filled by eligible lucky losers.
b) If a lucky loser position becomes available after the places for qualifiers
are drawn for the main draw but before the first day of the main draw event, the
highest positioned lucky loser shall be inserted into the draw provided he can be
notified.
c) If a position becomes available during the day, the highest positioned
player who has signed that day’s lucky loser sign-in record shall be inserted
at the time the withdrawal is confirmed.
d) Positions becoming available after the start of play for the last
match of each day in that event (singles or doubles) shall be filled by the highest
positioned player who signs the lucky loser sign-in record on the successive day
of play.
e) When two or more positions become available at the same time, the
positions to be occupied by each lucky loser shall be determined by drawing.
f) In all such cases, the supervisor is responsible to notify a player(s)
that he is in the draw.
1) Qualifying. The qualifying event for singles should be scheduled for completion
on the day before the commencement of play in the main draw. If conditions force
the qualifying matches to be played on the same day of the main draw, then all qualifying
matches should be completed before the main draw begins, unless otherwise approved
by the supervisor. Whenever more than one round of qualifying must be
played in one day, the order of play should conform to the order of the draw, top
to bottom or bottom to top, or at a minimum, by sections.
a) Normally, two (2) rounds of singles will be played on Saturday
and one (1) round on Sunday. The tournament, with approval from AITA/MSLTA, may
play the qualifying over three (3) days.
35. Order of Play
The daily order of play is the published summary
of all matches scheduled for a particular day.
1) Change. Once released, the order of play may not be changed
except upon the approval of the supervisor. It is the
responsibility of all players to ascertain their schedules from the supervisor/
referee for each day’s play. Matches on any court or session may be moved.
36. Calling of Matches
The supervisor determines when a match is to be
called. Players must be ready to play when their matches are called. The supervisor
shall determine when a match is to be called or when a match was in fact called.
Schedules and match updates may only be reliably obtained from the supervisor.
Rain
If because of rain, etc., a tournament cannot be
completed within the tournament week, then, at the option of the tournament, one
(1) extra day shall be allowed. The supervisor
shall approve the commencement times for matches on the extra day, which shall then
be scheduled during the morning or early afternoon. No further extension of the
tournament shall be permitted without the approval of the AITA/MSLTA.
37. Start of Tournament
A tournament shall commence when the first serve
of the first point of the first match is struck.
38. Start of Match
A match shall commence when the first serve of the
first point is struck.
39. WALK OVERS
Players shall be ready to play within Fifteen minutes
after his match is called. Any player not ready to play within fifteen minutes after
his match is called may be defaulted unless the Supervisors, after considerations
of relevant circumstances, elects not to declare a default. Walk over may
be given, if demanded, only in cases where the player does not turn up within fifteen
minutes from the announcement of the match and put on court.
However, if it is found that the participant is busy with another match of other
event in the said tournament, walk over shall not be given. Timings noted
on the fixtures are provisional and for convenience. Non appearance of the player will be considered from
the time, the match is announced for play and put on the court. However the decision of the AITA/MSLTA Supervisor
shall be final.
40. INSTRUCTIONS FROM COACHES, PARENTS,
ETC.
Players shall not receive any instructions from
anybody during the game in progress. Communications of any kind, audible or visible,
between a player and coach or parent, shall be construed as coaching instructions,
by coach and parent, and shall be construed as a coaching instructions by coaches,
parents or any other persons during a match, and will be treated as an
offence by the chair umpire/Supervisor. Players shall also
prohibit their coaches or parent from using an audible obscenity within
the precincts of the tournament, making obscene gestures of
any kind within the precincts of the tournament site, from verbally and/or physically
abusing any official ,opponent, spectator or other person within the precincts of
the tournament site, from giving, making, issuing, authorizing or endorsing
any public statement within the precincts of the tournament site, comments to the
news media that unreasonably attack or disparage a tournament, sponsor, player,
official or the MSLTA/AITA Supervisor, having or designed to have, an effect prejudicial to
the best interests of the tournament and or of the officiating thereof.
Violation of this section shall subject a player to a disciplinary action. In
addition, if such violation occurs during a match, the player shall be penalized
in accordance with the point penalty schedule. In circumstances that are
flagrant and particularly injurious to the success of a tournament, or singularly
egregious, the supervisor has the authority to disqualify the player from the tournament,
in consultation with the tournament Director.
41. MEDICAL
A Medical condition is a medical illness or musculoskeletal
injury that warrants medical evaluation and/or medical treatment during a warm up
or the match.
a) Treatable medical conditions
i) Acute medical condition:- The sudden development of medical illness musculoskeletal injury
during the warm up or the match that requires immediate medical attention.
ii) Non Acute Medical condition:- A medical illness or musculoskeletal injury that develops or
is aggravated during the warm up or the match and requires medical attention at
the changeover or set break.
b) Non- treatable Medical Condition
i) Any medical condition that cannot be treated appropriately,
or that will not be improved by available medical treatment within the time allowed.
ii) Any medical condition that has not developed or has
not been aggravated During the warm up or the match.
iii) General player fatigue.
iv) Any medical condition requiring injectons, intravenous infusion
or oxygen, except for diabetes, for which prior medical certification has been obtained,
and for which subcutaneous injections or insulin may be administered.
The purpose of medical evaluation is to determine
if the payer has developed a treatable or non- treatable medical condition. If the
player has non treatable medical condition, then the player will be advised that
no medical treatment will be allowed. A medical time out is allowed during a changeover
or set break, unless the player has developed an acute medical condition that requires
immediate medical treatment. The medical time out is limited to three minutes of
treatment. A player is allowed one Medical time out for each distinct treatable
medical condition. A player may receive treatment for muscle cramping only during
the time allotted for change of ends and/or set breaks. Players may not
receive a Medical time out for muscle cramping.
42. BLEEDING
If a player is bleeding, the Chair umpire must stop
play as soon as possible, and the Doctor must be called to the court for evaluation
and treatment. If requested by the Doctor, Chair Umpire may allow up to a total
of five minutes to assure control of bleeding.
43. VOMITING
If a player is vomiting, the Chair umpire must stop
play if vomiting has spilled onto the court. If vomiting has spilled onto the court,
play must not resume until the vomit spill has been cleaned appropriately.
44. PHYSICAL INCAPACITY
Either before or during a match, if a player is
considered unable physically to compete, Supervisor should recommend that the player
is ruled unable to compete in the match to be played, or retired from the match
in progress.
45. TOILET/ CHANGE OF ATTIRE BREAK
A player is allowed to request permission to leave
court for a reasonable time for a toilet / change of attire break ( For women/Girls).
Toilet breaks should be taken on a set break and can be used for no other purpose.
Change of attire break (Women/Girls ) must be taken on set break. In
women’s /Girls singles events, a player is entitled to two breaks during a
match. In the men’s singles events, a player is entitled to one toilet break
during a three set match. In all doubles matches, each team
is entitled to a total of two breaks. If partners leave the court together, it counts
as one of the team’s authorized breaks. Additional breaks will be authorized,
but will be penalized in accordance with the Point Penalty Schedule, if the player
is not ready to play within the allowed time.
46. SUSPENSION AND POSTPONEMENT
The Supervisor may stop or suspend a match temporarily
due to darkness or conditions of the grounds or weather. If postponement is due
to darkness it should be at the end of a set or after an even number of games have
been played in the set in progress.
47. MATCHES PLAYED WITHOUT A CHAIR UMPIRE
At this tournament, some matches will be played without a Chair Umpire. All players
should be aware of the following basic principles when playing a match in these
circumstances:
• Each player is responsible for all calls on his/her side of the net
• All “out” or “fault” calls should be made promptly
after the ball has bounced and loudly enough for the opponent to hear
• If in doubt, the player must give the benefit of the doubt to his/her opponent
• If a player incorrectly calls a ball “out” and then realizes
that the ball was good, the point should be replayed, unless it was a point winning
shot or unless that player made an incorrect “out” call earlier in the
match. In these circumstances, the player who called “out” loses the
point.
• The server should call the score before each 1st serve, loudly enough for
his/her opponent to hear
• If a player is unhappy with his/her opponent’s actions or decisions,
he/she should call the Supervisor (or assistant)
For matches played on clay courts, there are some additional procedures that all
players should follow:
• A ball mark can be checked on a point ending shot, or when play is stopped
(a return is permitted, but then the player must immediately stop)
• If a player is unsure of his/her opponent’s call, he/she can ask his/her
opponent to show the mark. The player can then cross the net to look at the mark
• If a player erases the mark, he/she is conceding the point
• If there is a disagreement over a ball mark, the Supervisor (or assistant)
can be called to make a final decision
• If a player calls a ball “out”, he/she should, in normal circumstances,
be able to show the mark.
• If a player incorrectly calls a ball “out” and then realises that
the ball was good, the player who called “out” loses the point
Players who do not fairly follow these procedures could be subject to the Hindrance Rule
and the Unsportsmanlike Conduct provision of the Code of Conduct.
Any questions on these procedures should be referred to the MSLTA/AITA Supervisor
The players appreciate having easy access to an official in case of any problems.
Supervisor (or assistants) should use the following procedures when handling different
situations.
Line Call Disputes (for matches not played
on clay courts)
If the Supervisor (or assistant) is called to the court over a disputed line call
and he/she was not watching the match, he/she should ask the player who made the
call (on his/her own side of the net) if he/she is sure of the call. If the player
confirms the call, the point stands with this call. If it appears that it would
be beneficial to have the match officiated, try and find a Chair Umpire who will
assume all the duties and call all the lines from the chair. If this is not possible
(e.g. no experienced Chair Umpire available, no Umpire’s Chair), another option
is for the Supervisor (or assistant) to stay on-court to watch the rest of the match.
He/she should then tell the players that he/she will correct any clearly incorrect
line calls made by a player, who will then lose the point.
If the Supervisor (or assistant) is off-court and happens to be watching a match
when a player makes a blatantly incorrect call, he/she can go on-court and tell
the player that the incorrect call was an unintentional hindrance to his/her opponent
and the point will be replayed. The Supervisor (or assistant) must also tell the
player that any further clearly incorrect calls may be considered as a deliberate
hindrance and the player will lose the point. In addition a Code Violation for Unsportsmanlike
Conduct can be given if the Supervisor (or assistant) is sure that the player is
blatantly calling incorrectly.
Supervisor (and assistants) must take care not to become too involved in matches
when it is not required or necessary, or to use the Hindrance Rule for close calls
that are incorrectly called. As a matter of practice, before using the Hindrance
Rule, the Supervisor (or assistant) must be very sure that a very bad call has been
made.
Ball Mark Disputes (clay courts only)
If the Supervisor (or assistant) is called to the court to resolve a dispute, he/she
should find out if the players agree on which ball mark it is.
If the players agree on which mark it is, but disagree on their reading of the mark,
the Supervisor (or assistant) should decide if the mark shows the ball was in or
out.
If the players disagree on which mark it is, the Supervisor (or assistant) should
find out from the players what kind of shot was played and the direction in which
the ball was hit. This may assist in deciding which mark is the correct one. If
this information does not help, the call by the player at the end where the mark
is stands.
Score Disputes
If the Supervisor (or assistant) is called to court to resolve a score dispute,
he/she should discuss the relevant points or games with the players to find out
the points or games that the players agree on. All points or games, which the players
agree on stand, and only those in dispute should be replayed.
For example, a player claims the score is 40-30 and his/her opponent claims the
score is 30-40. You discuss the points with the players and discover that they disagree
only on who won the first point in the game. The correct decision is to continue
the game from 30-30, since both players agree that each of them has won two points
in that game.
When a game is in dispute, the same principle applies. For example, a player claims
that he/she is leading 4-3, but his/her opponent disagrees, claiming that he/she
is leading 4-3. After discussing the games you discover that both players claim
they won the first game. The correct decision is to continue the match with the
game score 3-3, since both players agree that each of them has won three games.
The player who received in the last game that was played will serve in the next
game.
After resolving any score dispute, it is important for the Supervisor (or assistant)
to emphasize the procedure that the server should call the score before each 1st
serve, loudly enough for his/her opponent to hear.
Other Issues
There are a number of other issues that are difficult to handle when there is no
Chair Umpire.
When there is a dispute regarding lets, not-ups and foul shots, the Supervisor
(or assistant) should try to find out from the players what happened and either
confirm the call that was made or replay the point, as he/she deems appropriate.
Foot Faults can only be called by a Supervisor (or assistant) and not by the receiver.
However, to call foot faults the official must be standing on-court for the match.
Officials standing off-court are not allowed to make foot fault calls.
Coaching, as well as other Code and Time Violations can only be handled by the Supervisor
(or assistant), so it is extremely important that there are officials observing
the conduct of the players and coaches. When issuing a Code or Time Violation, the
Supervisor (or assistant) should go on to court as soon as possible after the violation
and briefly inform the players that a Code or Time Violation has been issued. The
decision made by the Supervisor (or assistant) is final.
BALL MARK INSPECTION PROCEDURES
1. Ball mark inspections can only be made on clay courts.
2. A ball mark inspection requested by a player (team)
shall be allowed only if the chair umpire cannot determine the call with certainty
from his/her chair on either a point-ending shot or when a player (team) stops playing
the point during a rally (returns are permitted but then the player must immediately
stop).
3. When the chair umpire has decided to make a ball mark
inspection, he/she should go down from the chair and make the inspection himself.
If he/she does not know where the mark is, he/she can ask the line umpire for help
in locating the mark, but then the chair umpire shall inspect it.
4. The original call or overrule will always stand if
the line umpire and chair umpire cannot determine the location of the mark or if
the mark is unreadable.
5. Once the chair umpire has identified and ruled on
a ball mark, this decision is final and not appealable.
6. In clay court tennis the chair umpire should not be
too quick to announce the score unless absolutely certain of the call. If in doubt,
wait before calling the score to determine whether a ball mark inspection is necessary.
7. In doubles the appealing player must make his/her
appeal in such a way that either play stops or the chair umpire stops play. If an
appeal is made to the chair umpire then he/she must first determine that the correct
appeal procedure was followed. If it was not correct or if it was late, then the
chair umpire may determine that the opposing team was deliberately hindered.
8. If a player erases the ball mark before the chair
umpire has made a final decision, he/she concedes the call.
9. A player may not cross the net to check a ball mark
without being subject to the Unsportsmanlike provision of the Code of Conduct
48. QUESTION OF TENNIS LAW
A question of tennis law is defined as an issue
relating to the construction and application of specified facts of the Rules of
Tennis, the tournament rules and regulations, and the code of conduct. During a
match, the Chair umpire shall first determine question of tennis law. If the chair
umpire is uncertain, or if a player appeals his/her determination, then the decision
shall be made by the Supervisor. This decision shall be final and non-appealable.
49. QUESTION OF FACT
Question of Fact is defined as an issue relating
to what actually occurred during a specific instance. Question of Fact arising during
a match shall be determined by the on court officials for that match and such determinations
are binding on the players and The Supervisor.
A player may request verification by the Chair Umpire
of a call or other determination of fact on a point ending call made on court official.
The request, verification and resumption of play must all be completed within the
twenty seconds allowed between points, unless the Chair Umpire determines that an
extension is necessary. If an extension is granted, it shall be concluded with the
announcement “ Let’s Play”.
50. OFFENSES
Players, their coaches and parents, accompanying
the players to the venue of the tournament, shall at all times conduct themselves
in a sportsman like manner and give due regard to the authority of officials and
the rights of opponents, spectators and others. Players shall not any time verbally
and or physically abuse any officials, opponent, spectator or other person within
the precincts of the tournament site. For the purpose of this rule, Physical abuse
is the unauthorised touching an official, opponent, spectator or other
person, and verbal abuse is defined as a statement directed at an official, opponent,
spectator, or other person that implies dishonesty or is derogatory, insulting or
otherwise abusive.
a) Ball Abuse
Player shall not violently, dangerously or with
anger hit, kick or throw a tennis ball within the precincts of the tournament site
except in pursuit of point during a match. For purpose of this rule, abuse of balls
is defined as intentionally or recklessly hitting a ball out of the enclosure of
the court, hitting a ball dangerously or recklessly within the court or hitting
a ball with disregard of the consequences. If such violation occurs during a match,
player shall be penalized with the point penalty schedule.
b) Racquet or Equipment Abuse
Player shall not violently, dangerously or with
anger hit, kick or throw a racquet or other equipment within the precincts of the
tournament site. For purposes of this rule, abuse of racquet or equipment is defined
as intentionally, dangerously and violently destroying racquets or equipment or
intentionally and violently hitting the net, court, umpire’s chair, or other
fixture during a match out of anger or frustration. If such violation occurs during
a match, the player shall be penalized in accordance with the point penalty schedule.
c) Physical Abuse
Player shall not at any time physically abuse any
official, opponent, spectator or any other person within the precincts of the tournament
site. For purpose s of this rule, physical abuse is the unauthorized touching of
an official, opponent, and spectator or other person. If such violation occurs during
a match, the player shall be penalized in accordance with the point penalty schedule.
d) Verbal Abuse
Players shall not at any time directly or indirectly
verbally abuse any official, opponent, sponsor, spectator or other person within
the precincts of the tournament site. For the purposes of this rule, verbal abuse
is defined as a statement about an official, opponent, sponsor, spectator or other
person that implies dishonesty or is derogatory, insulting or otherwise abusive.
If such violation occurs during a match, the player shall be penalized in accordance
with the point penalty schedule.
e) Audible Obscenity
A player shall not use an audible obscenity while
on site. Audible obscenity is defined as the use of words commonly known and understood
to be profane and uttered clearly and loudly enough to be heard. If such violation
occurs during a match, the player shall be penalized in accordance with the point
penalty schedule.
f) Visible Obscenity
A player shall not make obscene gestures of any
kind while on tournament site. Visible obscenity is defined as the making of signs
by a player with hands and /or racquet or balls that commonly have an obscene meaning.
If such violation occurs during a match, the player shall be penalized in accordance
with the point penalty schedule.
g) Unsportsmanlike Conduct
Player shall at all times conduct themselves in
a sportsmanlike manner and give due regard to the authority of officials and the
rights of opponents, spectators and others. Unsportsmanlike conduct is defined as
any misconduct by a player that is clearly abusive or detrimental to the success
of a tournament. Unsportsmanlike conduct shall include, but not be limited
to, the giving , making , issuing, authorizing, or endorsing any statement having,
or designed to have, an effect prejudicial or detrimental to the best interest of
the tournament and/or the officiating thereof. If such violation occurs during a
match, the player shall be penalized in accordance with the point penalty schedule.
In circumstances that are flagrant and particularly
injurious to the success of a tournament, or are singularly egregious, a single
violation of this section shall also constitute the player Major offense of aggravated behavior.
The point Penalty schedule to be used for violations
set forth above is as follows:
FIRST Offence Warning
SECOND Offence Point
Penalty
THIRD and each subsequent offence Game
Penalty
However after the third Code Violation, the Supervisor
shall determine whether each subsequent offence shall constitute a default.
51. The MSLTA/AITA Supervisor may declare a default
for either a single violation of this code ( immediate default ) or pursuant to
the point penalty schedule. In all cases of default, the decision of the Supervisor,
in consultation with Tournament Director, shall be final and unappealable.
52. Any
player who is defaulted as herein provided shall lose all prize money/scholarship/daily
allowance, Hospitality, if provided, and points earned for that event at that tournament,
in addition to any or all other penalties levied with respect to the offending incident,
unless
a) The player or team was defaulted for violation of
the punctuality or dress and equipment provisions
b) The player or team was defaulted as a result of a
medical condition, or The member of the doubles team did not cause any of the misconduct
Code Violation that resulted in the team being defaulted in which case the partner
of the player who caused the default shall receive points, prize money/scholarship/daily
allowance, from the previous round.In addition, except in the circumstances
above, any player defaulted as herein provided may be defaulted from all other events,
if any, in that tournament.
For the purpose of the rule 52 above
the term ‘players’ shall include parents accompanying the players to
the venue of the tournament. Any offence committed by any such parents accompanying
the players to the venue of the tournament shall be deemed to have been committed
by such player and he shall be subject to disciplinary action in accordance with
the rules.
The points, rules and regulations which are not
covered in the above stated guidelines, the AITA/ITF/ATP rules and regulations will
prevail. In case of punishment imposed by authorities other than Managing
Council of MSLTA, an appeal shall lie to the Managing Council of MSLTA. The decision
taken by the Managing Council of MSLTA shall be final and binding on all concerned.
53. In
the event any provision of this rule is determined invalid or unenforceable, the
remaining provisions shall not be affected. This rule shall not fail because any
part of the rule is held invalid.
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