QUEENSTOWN JUNIOR OPEN DATE 5th and 6th DECEMBER 15 VENUE QUEENSTOWN TENNIS CLUB KAREN MITCHELL MARK MILBURN GROUP 2 EVENT ORGANISER MATCH REFEREE Conditions of Entry To be accepted the entry must be on the official entry form accompanied by the correct entry fee. Entries close 5pm Monday 1st December 2014. Send to: Tournament Organiser, Queenstown Junior Open 2014, PO Box 1019, Queenstown 9348. Reporting time 8.30am Saturday 5th December 2015 at the courts - Queenstown Gardens. No telephone or fax entries will be accepted. Entry Fees For this Tournament $40 per player to cover both singles and doubles $70 for two children and $90 for 3 or more children from the same family. (Correct Entry Fees MUST be enclosed with entry form for player to be eligible) Rules The Tournament Committee reserves the right to refuse any entry. The tournament will be conducted under the Rules of Tennis and the Rules and Regulations of Tennis NZ. Limitation of entries Players must enter one age group only. Players must be able to self umpire. The Tournament Committee reserves the right to refuse any entry. The Committee reserves the right to cancel any event if insufficient numbers are received. The Committee reserves the right to adjust or amalgamate grades if thought necessary. Withdrawals No refunds will be given for withdrawals after Tuesday 1st December 2015 without a medical certificate. Reporting Time This Tournament will be partly scheduled. Players must report to the Tournament Manager on arrival each day. No player will absent themselves from the grounds during the hours of play without first obtaining the permission of the Tournament Manager. Players not available to play within 15 minutes of their match being called will be disqualified. Conduct of Spectators No person other than the match players, umpires and the referee may be on the court during play, unless given permission by the referee. It is against the rules of tennis for a player to receive coaching in any form from spectators. Spectators may encourage players but must avoid giving them advice. Parents, coaches and spectators must not communicate with any player verbally or by signals during a match – this includes change of ends and warm up. Right to Vary Conditions of Play The Committee reserves the right to: Transfer any match to another court of similar or different surface. Reduce the number of events, number of matches in an event, or shorten the length of matches if time constraints or other circumstances make this necessary. Defaults Any player who withdraws from a match will automatically be defaulted from all other events during that tournament date. Players as Umpires All competitors are to umpire their own matches as per the TNZ Code of Conduct for umpiring. This will be displayed on the main notice board. Competitors must be prepared to umpire when requested by the referee. Behaviour of Players The TNZ Code of Conduct shall apply. Any action by any competitor which abuses or damages the grounds, building or equipment at the venue will incur automatic disqualification. All competitors should note that requests for help and co-operation from the Queenstown Tennis Club organisers should be complied with promptly and courteously at all times. Matches Five minutes maximum warm up time will be allowed from the time the match is called. All grades (with the exception of the tens) will play best of 3 sets with a super tie breaker in the final set. The tens up to the semi finals will play first to 9 games with a tie breaker at 8 games all. The tens semi finals and finals will be best of 3 sets with a super tie breaker in the final set. Final for other age groups will be the best of 3 tiebreaker sets Play will be continuous throughout the day. Plate All age groups will have a consolation event and a special plate for singles, weather and time permitting. Doubles All players will be paired up for doubles unless otherwise indicated. Clothing Approved tennis clothing and footwear must be worn during match play. Non marking tennis shoes must be worn on all courts. Property All competitors are to take total responsibility for their own equipment. Queenstown Tennis takes no responsibility for lost property. Cancellations Postponements will be broadcast on Q92Fm and Classic Hits or by telephoning Karen 027 660 4411 or Mark 027 683 4159 in the case of inclement weather. Catering Food and refreshments will be on sale at all venues. Complete the entry form and post it with the entry fee to: TOURNAMENT ORGANISER QUEENSTOWN JUNIOR OPEN 2015 P O BOX 1019 QUEENSTOWN QUEENSTOWN JUNIOR OPEN 2015 10s, 12s, 14s and 16’s 5th and 6th December 201 Entries Close 5pm Tuesday 1st December FULL NAME ……………………………………………………………………………… DATE OF BIRTH …………………………… TOP DOG CODE …………………… ADDRESS ……………………………………………………………………………… ………….………………………………………………………………………………… Usual Phone Contact: ………………………………………………………………….. Email address: …………………………………………………………………………… Club Association: ……………………………………………………………………….. Contact phone DURING tournament: ……………………………………………….. Entered in Southern Series (circle one) – Yes / No Events (Please Tick Box) 10 Boys Singles 12 Boys Singles 14 Boys Singles 16 Boys Singles 10 Girls Singles 12 Girls Singles 14 Girls Singles 16 Girls Singles Doubles: All players will be paired up for Doubles unless otherwise indicated below. doubles I DO NOT wish to play My Doubles Partner is: ………………………………………………………………….. Details of best performance over the last 12 months: ……………………………… ………….……………………………………………………………………..…………… Amount Enclosed: ……………………………. Post to: Tournament Organiser, Queenstown Junior Open, PO Box 1019, Queenstown