Rules and Regulations - Tennis / NYJTL - New York City Department of Education

Spring 2009
Citywide Rules

Student-Athlete Eligibility:

Every student-athlete must be currently enrolled in the particular middle school he/she is representing.

Participants must be in the 6th, 7th or 8th grade and may not turn sixteen (16) years of age until after July 1, 2009.

Each team must have a minimum roster of fifteen student-athletes.

Each student-athlete must have a signed parental consent form on file before the first day of participation (tryouts, practices).

On days that school is in session, a student-athlete must be present in school in order to participate in any team practice or league match on that day.

Suspended students are not eligible to participate in any team practice or league match during the period of their suspension.

All student-athletes must be in good academic standing with a passing GPA.

All coaches must maintain the following documentation:
A copy of each student-athlete’s signed parental consent form; and an official roster listing all team members.

Competition Rules and Regulations:

Each team will play a minimum of four matches during the season.

All student-athletes must play their matches in their uniform shirt and shorts.

Sweatpants or nylon pants in cold weather are acceptable.

The Site Supervisor will provide new tennis balls for each match.

Lineups must be exchanged at the start of the match.

Match lineups must be fielded by order of strength.

Teams must have a minimum of 12 student athletes present at all matches.

Six student-athletes are designated as singles players.

Six student-athletes are designated as doubles players in three teams.

Only a licensed teacher (with current First Aid/CPR/AED certification) may substitute for the assigned teacher/coach.

Student-athletes are expected to maintain good sportsmanship and shake hands with the opposing team at the beginning and end of each match.

Any student-athlete involved in a physical altercation during a match will be disqualified from that match and will receive a minimum two-match suspension.

Coaching is allowed during the changeover at odd games.

Upon completion of any match, it is the winning team’s responsibility to report the win to the respective Site Supervisor.

Forfeit Scenarios:

1) If teams arrive with less than 12 students, some matches will be considered as a forfeit.

2) If a singles player is not present, the that match is forfeited.

3) If a doubles player is not present, the #6 singles replaces the missing doubles player so the remaining doubles player can play, and the 6th singles match is forfeited.

4) If two singles players are not present, both singles matches are forfeited.

5) If two doubles players are not present, the third doubles match is forfeited.

Scoring of Match Play:

All the rules of the USTA which govern match play and the traditional tennis code will be in effect.

All matches are to be decided by a six (6) game pro set using no-ad scoring: Games are scored 15, 30, 40, game. At 40-40 (deuce), the receiver has the choice to receive from right or left service box.

The winner of the deuce point wins the game.

A nine point tie-break is utilized if the match is five games all.

In all matches, the players themselves shall score and call all points of the match.

It is the responsibility of the player to make the call on his or her side of the net. If he or she is unsure, the ball is good.

If a player feels his or her opponent has a better view of the ball, he may ask for help in making the call.

All calls such as two bounces, illegal carry or touches must be called by the player involved.

There should be no replay of points due to uncertainty.

If a controversy develops over the scoring or the calls, it is the right of the player to request from the Site Supervisor who will aid the players in scoring and calling the match.

How To Play a 9 - Point Tie-Break:

Singles:

The player whose turn it is to serve (Player A) is the server for the first and second points, into the right service box and then the left service box.

Player B is the server for the third and fourth points, right and left. Players change ends.

Player A then serves the fifth and sixth points, right and left.

Player B serves the seventh and eight points, right and left.

If the score reaches four points all, Player A serves the 9th and final point into either the right or left court, whichever Player B chooses.

The game score will be recorded as 6-5 for the winning player.

Doubles:

The same pattern as in singles applies, with partners preserving their serving sequence.

All schools participating in the 2009 Tennis League are eligible for the NYJTL Mayor's cup.

	Spring 2009 Citywide Rules Student-Athlete Eligibility: Every student-athlete must be currently enrolled in the particular middle school he/she is representing. Participants must be in the 6th, 7th or 8th grade and may not turn sixteen (16) years of age until after July 1, 2009. Each team must have a minimum roster of fifteen student-athletes. Each student-athlete must have a signed parental consent form on file before the first day of participation (tryouts, practices). On days that school is in session, a student-athlete must be present in school in order to participate in any team practice or league match on that day. Suspended students are not eligible to participate in any team practice or league match during the period of their suspension. All student-athletes must be in good academic standing with a passing GPA. All coaches must maintain the following documentation: A copy of each student-athlete’s signed parental consent form; and an official roster listing all team members. Competition Rules and Regulations: Each team will play a minimum of four matches during the season. All student-athletes must play their matches in their uniform shirt and shorts. Sweatpants or nylon pants in cold weather are acceptable. The Site Supervisor will provide new tennis balls for each match. Lineups must be exchanged at the start of the match. Match lineups must be fielded by order of strength. Teams must have a minimum of 12 student athletes present at all matches. Six student-athletes are designated as singles players. Six student-athletes are designated as doubles players in three teams. Only a licensed teacher (with current First Aid/CPR/AED certification) may substitute for the assigned teacher/coach. Student-athletes are expected to maintain good sportsmanship and shake hands with the opposing team at the beginning and end of each match. Any student-athlete involved in a physical altercation during a match will be disqualified from that match and will receive a minimum two-match suspension. Coaching is allowed during the changeover at odd games. Upon completion of any match, it is the winning team’s responsibility to report the win to the respective Site Supervisor. Forfeit Scenarios: 1) If teams arrive with less than 12 students, some matches will be considered as a forfeit. 2) If a singles player is not present, the that match is forfeited. 3) If a doubles player is not present, the #6 singles replaces the missing doubles player so the remaining doubles player can play, and the 6th singles match is forfeited. 4) If two singles players are not present, both singles matches are forfeited. 5) If two doubles players are not present, the third doubles match is forfeited. Scoring of Match Play: All the rules of the USTA which govern match play and the traditional tennis code will be in effect. All matches are to be decided by a six (6) game pro set using no-ad scoring: Games are scored 15, 30, 40, game. At 40-40 (deuce), the receiver has the choice to receive from right or left service box. The winner of the deuce point wins the game. A nine point tie-break is utilized if the match is five games all. In all matches, the players themselves shall score and call all points of the match. It is the responsibility of the player to make the call on his or her side of the net. If he or she is unsure, the ball is good. If a player feels his or her opponent has a better view of the ball, he may ask for help in making the call. All calls such as two bounces, illegal carry or touches must be called by the player involved. There should be no replay of points due to uncertainty. If a controversy develops over the scoring or the calls, it is the right of the player to request from the Site Supervisor who will aid the players in scoring and calling the match. How To Play a 9 - Point Tie-Break: Singles: The player whose turn it is to serve (Player A) is the server for the first and second points, into the right service box and then the left service box. Player B is the server for the third and fourth points, right and left. Players change ends. Player A then serves the fifth and sixth points, right and left. Player B serves the seventh and eight points, right and left. If the score reaches four points all, Player A serves the 9th and final point into either the right or left court, whichever Player B chooses. The game score will be recorded as 6-5 for the winning player. Doubles: The same pattern as in singles applies, with partners preserving their serving sequence. All schools participating in the 2009 Tennis League are eligible for the NYJTL Mayor's cup.