• 1) All matches will be refereed to EVA rules and the supplementary rules listed below.

• 2) Each match will consist of a single ?? minute set.

• 3) Before the match starts, the referee will call the team captains together, to decide service and ends.

• 4) A hooter will be blown for the start and finish of the matches, any rally in progress when the hooter is blown will be allowed to continue. If during a Knock Out match the scores are level at the time the hooter is blown, play will continual until the next winning point is scored.

• 5) All teams will provide the following officials when requested. A first and second referee, a scorer and two base line officials.

• 6) If a team is not present on court when the hooter is blown for the start, then a penalty point for every 30 seconds delay, will be awarded to the opposition.

• 7) There will be no time-outs allowed during any match.

• 8) Referees are asked not to allow substitution during the last five minutes of a closely fought match (except for injuries).

• 9) Although rotation slips are not required, teams will be penalized for obvious rotations faults.

• 10) The winning team captain is responsible for handing in the match score sheet.

• 11) Three match points will be awarded for a win, two point for a draw, one point if within 75% of the winning score. The team placing will be decided in the order of match points then total points, scored during the round robin session.

• 12) Any other problem should be referred to the competition organisers.

ADDITIONAL NOTES

• Teams may warm up on court during the interval period.

• If you are using a camera, please register it at the tournament desk.

• The final and highlights from other matches (except junior teams) will be recorded for the website.

• We do allow U15 Boys to take part, either as part of an existing Ladies team or as a U15 Boy’s team as long as the following conditions have been met:

  (i)   Under 15 years of age on the 1st September in the year the league season.

  (ii)  Over 12 years of age.

  (iii) Physique appropriate for playing on a 2.24m net height. Ref: Playing Strength / height.