S.P. Third Annual Singles Tournament Rules and Format

Format

Format – This is a two-part Tournament with an initial Round Robin followed by a single elimination playoff format with 4 divisions for men and women .

5th SHOT RULE IS IN EFFECT FOR THE ENTIRE TOURNAMNET.

  • No player can hit the ball out of the air (without it bouncing) until the 5th time the ball has been hit.
    • if you are serving you will have the first option of volleying on your third shot (No Serve and Volley).
    • If you are receiving you will have the second option of volleying on your third shot.
    • If a player touches the ball in the air prior to the 5 hits he will lose the point.

 

      • Round Robin
        • All Players will be seeded and assigned a group by a committee with following criteria listed in order of importance:
          • Based on past results of any Singles Tournament in the last 2 years.
          • General committee view and perception of skill level.
            • The committee will be assembled from local players by invitation or request established by street paddle team.
        • All Players in each group will play a 2 out of 3 set match with a 3rd set 10 point tie breaker against each player in group.
        • The top two Players from each group will progress to the bracket A- Playoffs with the following criteria listed in order of importance:
          • Win/Loss Matches.
          • Win/Loss Sets.
          • Win/Loss Games.
          • In the case of a tie the heads-up match will determine who passes thru to playoffs.
        • * In the case of a Group of 5 players the following rules will apply:
          • The top THREE Players from each group will progress to the bracket A- Playoffs with the following criteria listed in order of importance:
            • Win/Loss Matches.
            • Win/Loss Sets.
            • Win/Loss Games.
            • In the case of a tie the heads-up match will determine who passes thru to playoffs.
          • The players that are promoted into the A -Draw will be assigned points in the following manner to determine seeding:
            • The Worst Win result will be removed from the players record. For example, if a player won 3 matches and lost one – there record will be 2 wins and 1 loss for the seeding calculation in the main draw.
        • The Bottom two players will play a from each group will progress to the bracket B – Playoffs.
      • Playoffs
        • All Players will be seeded based on their results from the Round Robin with the following criteria listed in order of importance:
          • Best Win/Loss match differential will be used to determine ranking
          • In case of a Win/Loss Tie: Set and Game Differential will determine Ranking.
          • In the case Players have same Win/Loss matches and Games, the original ranking will determine seed
        • Playoffs will be single elimination – playing 2 out of 3 sets with a 10 point tie breaker in the third set.
        • Playoffs – Semis and Finals – will be 2 out of 3 sets played out. With a 7 point tie breaker in 3rd set at 6 all.

Initial Seeding

  • Each participant will be rated by the street Paddle Team committee based on the following criteria (in order of importance):
    • Past S.P. tournament results.
    • Perceived skill level.
    • Time of registration.

Schedule of Play

  • The Tournament will be played over the course of 4 weeks
    • Round Robin: Monday January 23rd to Sunday February 12th.
    • Championship Elimination Draw: Saturday February 18th and Sunday February 19th.
  • Round Robin
    • Each player will be assigned a group with 3 other players and given there contact information.
    • Each player will have 3 weeks to schedule their 3 matches.
      • The player who initiates contact will have the priority of schedule in case of a conflict.
      • Matches are played in any order (schedule your matches as soon as you can)
    • Players can play in any Paddle Tennis Court they agree to.
  • Playoffs
    • All matches will be played at the Venice Beach Courts (1900 Ocean Front Walk).
    • Times and Court assignments for each round will be announced on Thursday February 16th via email along with the Draw.
      • Courts are reserved by Street Paddle.
    • All Players will need to check in 15 minutes prior to their match at registration desk.
      • Registration Desk location will be announced on February 16th via email along with draws.
      • If any player is not checked in 15 Minutes Prior to match schedule start they will be Defaulted.

Score Reporting

  • Round Robin:
    • All Player are responsible to send an email to [email protected]  with the result and score of the match played in the Round Robin portion of tournament.
      • We recommend reporting scores as soon as matches are played so players do not forget score.
    • All results must be communicated to Street Paddle before Tuesday February 14th.
      • if players do not report score by the 14th S.P. will assign a loss for both players at 0-0.
  • Playoffs:
    • The winning player must report score to registration desk within 5 minutes of the end of match.
      • If score is not reported the match will result in a default and both players will be eliminated.

Conflict resolution and Code of conduct

  • Round Robin:
    • All calls will be determined by each player on their respective sides.
    • In case of repeated issues please STOP PLAY and contact street paddle via phone (646)528-4634 or email : [email protected]
    • All players must behave in accordance with our code of conduct.
    • Any inappropriate behavior will result in immediate suspension from the tournament.
    • If a player does not show up to a match at an agreed upon time he will be suspended from Tournament.
  • Playoffs:
    • S.P. will provide Court monitors during the event. Court monitors will be walking around the courts during match play.
      • a. Court monitors will have an official T-shirt so they can be recognized.
    • All calls will be determined by each player on their respective sides.
    • In case of repeated issues please STOP PLAY and go to registration desk to request a court monitor.
    • All players must behave in accordance with our code of conduct.
    • Any inappropriate behavior will result in immediate suspension from the tournament.
    • If any player is not checked in 15 minutes prior to start of match they will be defaulted. There are no exceptions to this rule.

Cancellations and Refund Policy

  • All Sales are final and non-refundable.
  • If you are unable to participate for any reason and give 3 day notice prior to the start of the tourney you will have a credit S.P. to either use for a future Tourney, Tour, Lessons or in our shop.