2017 intramural tennis rules
The University of Utah Intramural Sports Eccles Student Life Center (801) 585-8732
2017 INTRAMURAL TENNIS RULES (Updated 8/17)
Recent changes will appear highlighted
Rule 1: Facility 1. The University has courts at the Eccles Tennis Center, or matches may be played at another court agreed upon by both players Rule 2: Player Eligibility 1. All Intramural Sports eligibility rules apply. Please check the Intramural Sports Rules and Regulations carefully 2. Leagues are offered in Open Singles, Open Doubles (males and females will compete against each other) and Women’s Singles 3. It is recommended that opponents check each other’s ID prior to each match Rule 3: Scheduling a Court 1. Eccles Tennis Center Courts a. The Eccles Tennis Center is open from 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM (M-F). Intramural Tennis can be played at any time during the day when courts are available b. You may schedule court time one week in advance by calling (801) 581-7075 c. An hourly fee per person will be charged for the court Rule 4: Ground Rules 1. The regular season schedule will be posted online on IMleages.com. Once the regular season is over a playoff schedule will be published online 2. Each player will be emailed a contact list for the rest of the league for scheduling purposes 3. Each individual is guaranteed 3 matches. There will be a 3 match pool play regular season followed by a single elimination tournament 4. Matches will be played best 2-out-of-3 sets. 5. Participants will be able to schedule matches throughout the week at the most convenient time for both players 6. Each player will have one match scheduled per week. That match must be played within that week (Monday - Sunday). The time that appears on the online schedule is the Score Reporting Deadline, not the scheduled match time 7. It will be the responsibility of the “Home Team” player (or captain) to contact the “Away Team” player (or captain) to schedule a time and make reservations. In the event that the Home Team does not initiate contact, IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT THE REMAINING PLAYER (CAPTAIN) MAKES FIRST CONTACT. You are the Home Team if your schedule says “vs.” opponent; you are the Away Team if your schedule reads “@” opponent. Both teams are ultimately responsible for contacting their opponent and playing the match. If you have attempted contacting them several times with no response please contact the Intramural Sports Program Manager prior to the reporting deadline 8. Forfeits will be assessed to players not making contact to schedule a match or not reporting scores to Intramural Sports by the deadline 9. Report scores and any problems to [email protected]. You may also call the office (585-8732) or stop by the Eccles Student Life Center
2017 INTRAMURAL TENNIS RULES (Updated 8/17)
Recent changes will appear highlighted
Rule 1: Facility 1. The University has courts at the Eccles Tennis Center, or matches may be played at another court agreed upon by both players Rule 2: Player Eligibility 1. All Intramural Sports eligibility rules apply. Please check the Intramural Sports Rules and Regulations carefully 2. Leagues are offered in Open Singles, Open Doubles (males and females will compete against each other) and Women’s Singles 3. It is recommended that opponents check each other’s ID prior to each match Rule 3: Scheduling a Court 1. Eccles Tennis Center Courts a. The Eccles Tennis Center is open from 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM (M-F). Intramural Tennis can be played at any time during the day when courts are available b. You may schedule court time one week in advance by calling (801) 581-7075 c. An hourly fee per person will be charged for the court Rule 4: Ground Rules 1. The regular season schedule will be posted online on IMleages.com. Once the regular season is over a playoff schedule will be published online 2. Each player will be emailed a contact list for the rest of the league for scheduling purposes 3. Each individual is guaranteed 3 matches. There will be a 3 match pool play regular season followed by a single elimination tournament 4. Matches will be played best 2-out-of-3 sets. 5. Participants will be able to schedule matches throughout the week at the most convenient time for both players 6. Each player will have one match scheduled per week. That match must be played within that week (Monday - Sunday). The time that appears on the online schedule is the Score Reporting Deadline, not the scheduled match time 7. It will be the responsibility of the “Home Team” player (or captain) to contact the “Away Team” player (or captain) to schedule a time and make reservations. In the event that the Home Team does not initiate contact, IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT THE REMAINING PLAYER (CAPTAIN) MAKES FIRST CONTACT. You are the Home Team if your schedule says “vs.” opponent; you are the Away Team if your schedule reads “@” opponent. Both teams are ultimately responsible for contacting their opponent and playing the match. If you have attempted contacting them several times with no response please contact the Intramural Sports Program Manager prior to the reporting deadline 8. Forfeits will be assessed to players not making contact to schedule a match or not reporting scores to Intramural Sports by the deadline 9. Report scores and any problems to [email protected]. You may also call the office (585-8732) or stop by the Eccles Student Life Center
