MSN Perak Merdeka Junior Tennis Championships 2014 MSN Perak Merdeka Closed Junior Tennis Championships 2014 MBI Tennis Complex, Ipoh, PERAK 30th – 31st August 2014 FACTSHEET 1. Organiser MSN Perak 2. Tournament Commitee Tournament Director : Mr Lee Kam Boon (Hp 0125122752) Tournament Secretary : Mohd Sahi Wahab (Hp 0175678003) Tournament Referee : Mr Khair Amiruddin (Hp 0134712943) Asst. Tournament Ref : Mr Khalid (Hp 0123453901) Hospitality : Mr LourdeSanto (Anto)(Hp 0175480789) Treasurer & Public Relation : Mr Leong C Wai (Hp 012 5620351) Tournament Tech Advisor : Mr Khairuddin (Hp 011 14487757) 3. Venue MBI Tennis Complex, Ipoh, PERAK 4. Event Boys & Girls U16, U14, U12, U10 and U8 (Singles & Doubles). 5. Entry Fee RM40.00 by cash to Tournament Treasurer Mr Leong Chee Wai or bank-in into Maybank account No. 1080 1184 5233 (please submit bank-in slip). 6. Entries Each entry is to be made on the official entry form and sent to Tournament Secretary Mr Sahi Wahab, Mobile: 017 5678003 7. Age Eligibility 16 Under 14 Under 12 Under 10 Under 8 Under 8. Tournament Date 30th & 31st August 2014 (Saturday & Sunday) 9. Entry Deadline Tuesday, 26th August 2014 10. Withdrawal Date Thursday, 28th August 2014 (Born in 1998 or later) (Born in 2000 or later) (Born in 2002 or later) (Born in 2004 or later) (Born in 2006 or later) “Merdeka” Junior Tennis Championships 2014 MSN Perak “Merdeka” Junior Tennis Championships 2014 MBI Tennis Complex, Ipoh, PERAK 30th – 31st August 2014 FACTSHEET 11.Format of Play (a) 16, 14, 12, 10 Under (Singles) 1st round to Quarter-final set of first to reach 8 games with tiebreak at 7-7. (b) Semi-Final and Final Best of 3 sets – 1st and 2nd set tie-break sets, and the 3rd set shall be played Super Tie-Break of first to reach 10 points winning with a margin of 2 advantage points. (c) 8 Under (Singles) 1st round to Quarter final - a tie-break of 10 points, difference of 2 points to win. Only Underarm serve (with 1 bounce) is allowed. Volley is not allowed. Semi Final and Final – Best of 3 tie-break games. (d) Doubles - The *No-Ad Scoring System will be implemented in this tournament. *No-Ad Scoring System: If both players have won 3 points, the score is called deuce; one deciding point shall then be played whereby the receiver shall choose whether he/she wishes to receive the service from the right half of the court or the left half of the court. The player who wins the deciding point wins the game. Players must be prepared to play maximum 3 matches a day with a minimum rest period of 30 minutes in between matches. (e) In this tournament, matches will be played without a Chair Umpire. Players must keep their own score. If a player feels that the opponent’s line calls are inaccurate, the players should inform the referee IMMEDIATELY. Dispute of any nature regarding a match should be brought to the referee’s attention immediately. Protests will not be entertained after a match is completed. “Merdeka” Junior Tennis Championships 2014 MSN Perak Merdeka Closed Junior Tennis Championships 2014 MBI Tennis Complex, Ipoh, PERAK 30th – 31st August 2014 FACTSHEET (f) Match courts are STRICTLY for PLAYERS ONLY. Warm up courts will not be provided. (g) The condition of the courts are maintained by MBI. Players must play in any court assigned by the referee. Any request for a specific court will not be entertained. (h) For Doubles entry, if one players is unable to play for any reason, the pair will have to concede a walkover as substitute partner is not allowed after the entry dateline. 12. Withdrawals Any player who fails to play or withdraw from any matches during the tournament without a valid reason shall be disqualified from the tournament. 13. Rules The tournament will be conducted in accordance with ITF Rules. 14. Code of Conduct The ITF code of conduct will be enforced. 15. Sign In and Draw Date Sign in : Draw : 16. Inclement weather In case of inclement weather, matches may have to be rescheduled at the discretion of the Tournament Referee. 17. Surface 9 Outdoor Hard Courts only. 18. First Aid JPAM will be on site during the tournament. Treatment will be free of charge for on court diagnosis problems and first aid only “Merdeka” Junior Tennis Championships 2014 “Merdeka” Junior Tennis Championships 2014 MBI Tennis Complex, Ipoh, PERAK 30th – 31st August 2014 FACTSHEET 19. Waiver of Claims By submitting an entry, all players agree, as a condition of entry, that for themselves, their executors, administrators, heirs and personal representatives, all claims of any, kind, nature and description are waived, including past, present or future claims and injuries, if any, sustained in travelling to or from, or participating in the MSN Perak Merdeka Closed Junior Tennis C’ships 2014, against MSN and JPN. Parents/Guardians of ALL players MUST sign the Parental/ Guardian Consent, Acknowledgement and Release Form together with the Entry Form. Failure to do so may result in non acceptance of the entry.