LTA
The Open Tournament is a Lawn Tennis Association Grade 4 Ranking Tournament and is supported by the LTA. The Closed Tournament is for competitors satisfying the entry form criteria.
Both tournaments will be conducted in strict accordance with the ITF Rules of Tennis, the Rules of the LTA and the LTA Tournament Regulations, the LTA’s Child Protection Policy, Equality and Diversity Policy, and the Fair Play Code, including the Code of Conduct current at the time of the Tournament.
The Organising Committee have the right to refuse entry or withdraw a player from the Closed Tournament for failure to adhere to the LTA Code of Conduct.
Entries
Open Tournament – Entries should be submitted via the LTA website by 20.00 hrs on Friday 12th August 2022. Closed Tournament - Entries should be submitted via this website by Monday 15thAugust 2022.
Multiple entries and events
Players who enter numerous events must offer and be prepared, if necessary, to play in successive matches with only a minimum rest. Rules of Tennis 29(d) (rest periods) will not apply. An event will only be run if there are a sufficient number of entries. If not, then entrants may be put into a lower age group of the same event. Players entering the Open Men's and Women's Singles must be available on Monday 23rd August, without exception
Players entering the Closed Tournament must be available to play on ALL days – Friday 19th to Sunday 21st August. Entries will not be accepted without this assurance. Partners Drawn doubles event: partners will be drawn at random. Players may enter four events. If entering four events they must be prepared to play back-to-back matches if required.
Draw
Closed draws will take place (TBA) and will be posted on the Regatta Tennis web site (www.dartmouthregattatennis.co.uk) as soon as possible after Wednesday 18th August.
The Open draw will be available as soon as possible after Monday 16st August and will be posted on the Dartmouth Regatta Tennis website as above. The Referee, Linda Hill, may be contacted for the duration of the Open Tournament 23rd to 28st August on 07919 352022, 9am to 7pm only
Programme of Play
Closed Tournament
Friday 19th to Sunday 21st August.FINALS will be scheduledon Friday or Saturday 26th or 27th August.
Monday: Open Men’s and Women’ Singles, Doubles, Mixed Doubles 09.15
Tuesday: 45+ Men’s Singles and Doubles 09.15. Wed 25rd pm Family Doubles.
Wednesday, Thursday: Open events (as Tuesday) plus Open Singles Consolation 09.15.
Saturday - FINALS of Open events 09.30.
Open and Closed: Presentation of Trophies at approximately 16.00. Play commences at 09.15 am all days except Finals Saturday when it commences at 09.30. All competitors must sign in 15 minutes before.
Order of Play
Lists will be displayed on the Referee’s hut in Coronation Park and the website as stated in (4) DRAW above, for the first day’s play. After that they will be available on the website after 8 pm the previous day, although details may be available at the Referee’s hut earlier in the afternoon. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE COMPETITOR TO ASCERTAIN THE DAY AND TIME OF MATCHES ON A DAILY BASIS
Age Requirements
- Closed – doubles 120+ - the sum of the two players ages is 120 years or more
- 60+ Events - Age 60 years minimum for all entrants
- 45+ Events - Age 45 years minimum for all entrants
- Family Doubles – Junior Partner age under 16 years
- NOTE: 45+, 60+ and 70+ 120+ ages at 31st December 2022
- Junior ages at 31st August 2022
Family Doubles
Qualification for entry – boy or girl (age under 16 years) playing with one of his/her parents or grandparents.
LTA Ratings and rankings
All Open events will use LTA Ratings following by Rankings.
Match Format
Junior, 45+, 60+, 70+ 120+ Partners Drawnand Closed Consolation events, best of three sets, first 2 setswith a tie break (7 points 2 clear). 3rd set is a championship tie break (10 points 2 clear).
Singles and all-age Doubles, best of three sets, with a tie break (7 points 2 clear) at 6-6 in all sets.
Trophies
Perpetual Trophies for all events must be returned to the Tournament Organiser by 23rd August 2022, or contacted to make arrangements. Competitors must have their trophy engraved prior to return at their own expense. Winners who have not had their trophy engraved will be asked to pay the on-site cost.
Tennis Balls
ITF approved tennis balls will be used
Shoes
Only recognised tennis shoes or shoes with flat non marking soles are allowed
Clothing
Recognised tennis clothing must be worn, with any advertising in accordance with Appendix H of the LTA Tournament Regulations.
Complaints
No complaint in connection with the Tournament can be entertained by the Committee unless lodged in writing with the Secretary of the Committee within 48 hours of the occurrence of the cause with a copy to the County Tournament Co-ordinator and no application for leave to appeal against any decision of the Committee can be entertained by the LTA unless made in writing and lodged with the Regional Development Manager/Head of Officiating within 10 days after the receipt of such decision by complainant.
Alterations
The Committee reserves the right to modify the programme subject to complying with LTA Rules and Regulations.
Match Times
Competitors must be ready for play at the time stated on the Order of Play List. They should arrive at least 15 minutes before the scheduled time, report to the Referee and sign-in. Competitors who do not comply with the above rule may be disqualified. Competitors should ascertain when they are next required to play before leaving the ground
Non Attendance
The withdrawal deadline will be the date and time of the draw – see (4) above. Withdrawals from the Open Tournament after the deadline will incur automatic LTA penalty. Non-attenders to the Open Tournament who do not give prior notice of absence will be reported to the LTA. If a competitor is unable to play for any reason, they must inform: Open Tournament, Referee Linda Hill - email: woollylinda@gmail.com, mob 07919 352022 as early as possible Closed Tournament, Entries Secretary Andrew Davis.
Vacancies
Vacancies caused by late withdrawals or failure to arrive may, at the discretion of the Referee, be filled by reserves in the order in which their applications were received by the Entries Secretary or Referee up to the opening of play in each event. Players believed to be of seeding standard may not be considered unless the vacancy involves a seed
Umpires
Umpires will not normally officiate. Competitors can request an umpire either before or during a match. Competitors are expected to umpire if asked to do so. Official umpires may not be available
Floodlights
Matches will be played under floodlights if the Referee considers it necessary
Changes
Changing areas are available at Coronation Park in the refreshment marquee. There are no washing or shower facilities on-site, but these are available within the Royal Avenue Gardens on the North Embankment
Parking
Some limited parking facilities may be available at Coronation Park, but application must be made to the Referee to gain access to the Park. Parking is extremely limited within the town during Regatta week, and a “Park and Ride” paid facility is available at the top of the hill, opposite Sainsbury’s. Determined drivers may find on-street parking beyond St Clement’s Church, at the top of College Way. We will try to give lifts to and from parking, particularly back up the hill. Contact John on 07971 547564 or Irene on 07790 996008.
Refunds
Refunds will not be made after the draw has taken place
Doping Tests
All competitors consent to participating in doping control procedures if selected, undertaken by a doping control officer approved by UK Sport
Disciplinary Statement
All competitors acknowledge and agree that they will be subject to the Rules and Regulations of the LTA (including, without limitation, the LTA’s Tournament Regulations, Anti-Doping Programme, Disciplinary and Dispute Resolution Procedures and the Regulations Concerning Match Fixing, Financial Speculation and Betting) and thereby fully and unconditionally submits to the jurisdiction and authority of the LTA
Media Statement
All competitors consent to being involved in any publicity connected with LTA Staged or Supported Tournaments, including media interviews, photographs, TV footage and LTA research projects. Please inform the tournament organiser if you do not wish to be involved in such publicity
British Tennis Membership
All competitors consent to details provided on their entry form to be used to update their membership record
Data Usage Statement
All competitors consent to the LTA and/or the organisers of LTA tournaments, from their geographical area, using the details provided on the entry form to communicate information about this and future tournaments in their geographical area via post/email or SMA
Restictions of entry
Depending on the overall numbers received, the number of entries may be restricted for any event at the discretion of the Committee. , the entries going into the draw will be decided on a “first come first served” basis
Withdrawals
Late withdrawals and any code violations will be recorded on TTP and submitted to local LTA County Office