Updated 29/4/2012

1. Each team shall consist of three men and three ladies. Teams must nominate a minimum of 3 men and 3 women, with a maximum of 4 reserves (2 men, 2 women). Nominations must be provided before the AGM.

2. Each team captain must, before the match starts, provide the captain of the opposing team with a detailed list of the games in which each member of the team will be competing.

3. Each team should complete a score sheet and these should be checked against each other at the end of the match.

4. It is the responsibility of the winning club to provide the result of the match and the score sheet to the Tournament Secretary.

5. Each rubber shall consist of two sets (18 sets for the whole match). Rally points scoring will be used and there will be no extended play.

6. Each match shall consist of 2 Mens Doubles, 2 Womens Doubles and 5 Mixed Doubles.

7. Players must be bona fide members of the club which they represent and must play for that club in the League. No player may play for more than one club in the tournament in any one season.

8. The order of play shall be as indicated on the score sheet, unless otherwise agreed by the Captains beforehand.

9. Teams will be drawn into groups of no more than 4 teams, and will play 1 match against each member of the group. The group winners will play each other on Finals Night (date and venue to be determined each season).

10. Matches can be played in any order within the group, but must be completed by April 15th. The draw will be available before the League AGM.

11. Home and Away venues to be decided using the following tables.

                    Group of 3 teams                Group of 4 teams

                       1 v 2                                      1 v 2       3 v 2

                       2 v 3                                      1 v 3       3 v 4

                       3 v 1                                      2 v 4       4 v 1

 

12. 2 points will be awarded for a win, 1 point for a draw. In the event of a tie for positions, the team scoring the most points (including the handicap) over all matches in the group will be placed higher. In the event of 2 teams scoring the same total points, the result of the tie between these clubs will be used.

13. All matches will be handicapped, based on the nominated teams. The handicap will be determined by the League Committee, and provided to the Home Club prior to the match. It will be sealed and should not be opened until the completion of the match.