Game Rules

• Only beginner to intermediate (3.0 to 4.5)
• This is an open tournament. No seeding. No categorization between beginner, intermediate and advanced players
• Tennis Match Format: (2 Sets)
  • (Each Set will be best of 7 games) – Example: Any individual/team reaching 4 games will be declared the winner of a set. (The set will end if the scores reach any of the combinations 4-0,4-1,4-2,4-3)
  • If each participant/team wins 1 set each, there will not be a 3rd set. The tie-breaker will be played to decide the winner.
  • Tie-breaker Rules – Team/Individual who reaches 7 points with a difference of 2 points or till there is a difference of 2 points wins the game.
  • If team A serves first in the first set, then team B will serve first in the second set.

Event Details

• Event is on Sat, November 11th, reserve day Sat, November 18th due to rain or unforeseen circumstances.
• If it partially rains out, the tournament will continue on November 18th.
• Registration closes on previous Sunday (11/5) at 11:45 PM.
• Every player has to arrive 30 minutes prior to their scheduled timings which will be sent out 2-3 days prior to Nov 11th.
  • Check-in at the desk prior to the event
  • If the player is not there at the specified time & the opponent is on the court, the
    opponent is declared winner.
• The game is an honor system. In case of disputes, the program director will make the final
  decision.
• A player can play either singles or doubles but not both.
• If both days are rained out, ALA can either refund or provide a receipt for charity.
• Prize distribution will be done right after the final game.
• Light lunch, water, Gatorade will be provided.
• Organizers from ALA will do lottery to arrange games. Emails will be sent out to the participants
• 2 days prior to the event with the detail timings.
• Organizers can cancel the event or any of the format (singles or doubles). Refunds or Receipts can be issued for the same.
• Program Director’s decision will be final .