Level 3 * Doesn't count towards progression Orange Level 2 Orange ...
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Level 3 * Doesn’t count towards progression
Orange
Level 2
Orange
Required
Stage 2 orange ball
Required
Stage 2 orange ball
Scheduling Court size
finish no later than 8pm 60 ft
Scheduling Court size
Finish no later 8pm 60 ft
Net Racquet size (required):
36 in
36 in
25" maximum
Net Racquet size (required):
Events
Single gender or Co-ed
Events
Single gender or co-ed
Ball Usage PPS Time frame Registration
Start with new balls. Balls should be used for no more than four hours. Is authorized by Section 2-3 hours open
Ball Usage PPS Time frame Registration
Start with new balls. Balls should be used for no more than four hours. Is authorized by Section 4-6 hours open (but could be limited)
Draw type
round robin or nonelimination (must guarantee at least 3 matches)
Draw type
See Table 1; a winner & runnerup must be determined, at least 2 matches guaranteed
Match formats Events Entry Fee Other
Timed matches or see Table 1 co-ed or same gender Max: $35 no trophies - just participation
Match formats Events Entry Fee Other
25" maxiumum
See Table 1 co-ed or same gender Max: $45 Trophies awarded to champion & finalists for each gender
Level 1
Orange
Level 1
Green
Required
Stage 2 orange ball
Required
Stage 1 green ball
Scheduling
Finish no later 8pm
Scheduling
finish no later than 8:00pm
Court size
60 ft
Court size
78 ft
Net Racquet size (required):
36 in
36 in
25" maxiumum
Net Racquet size (required):
Events
Single gender or co-ed
Events
Single gender
Ball Usage PPS Time frame Registration
Start with new balls. Balls should be used for no more than four hours. Is authorized by Section 4-6 hours open (but could be limited)
Ball Usage PPS Time frame Registration
Draw type
See Table 1, a winner & runnerup must be determined; at least 2 matches guaranteed
Draw type
Match formats Events Entry Fee
See Table 1 co-ed or same gender Max: $45
Match formats Events Entry Fee
Other
Trophies awarded to champion & finalists for each gender
Other
Any legal size tennis racquet
Start with new balls before every match. Is authorized by Section 1-2 days open More than 6 players run a first round consolation and less than 5 players run a round robin *played to completion; at least 2 matches guaranteed No-ad; 2 out 3 short sets; at 3all play a 7 point tiebreak - (in lieu of 3rd set -10 point tiebreak) single gender Max $50 Trophies awarded to champion & finalists for each gender
Table 1 Standardized match formats for orange Draw Types Match Formats 9 or more players register for a division, then players will be placed into draws of 16. First round loser consolation will be 1 short set (first to 4), no-ad offered to guarantee scoring players at least two matches. Consolation rounds will be determined using the “First Off” method.
1) 2)
6-8 players register for a division, then players will be split evenly into flights for round robin match play. Winners from the different flights will play off to determine finalist & winner.
1 short set (first to 4), no-ad scoring or 2 short sets (first to 4), with a 7 point tiebreak in lieu of a 3rd; no ad-scoring; (match format should allow a maximum tournament length of 4 hours)
5 or fewer players register for a division, then a round robin format will be used, or other approved format.
two out of 3 short sets (first to 4) with a 7 point tiebreak in lieu of a 3rd; no-ad scoring
We will require a 2 player minimum in order for the draw to count towards the progression. In green ball, if you have one player in any one gender but can create at least a 2 player draw by merging with other gender then make it co-ed.
Level 3 * Doesn’t count towards progression
Orange
Level 2
Orange
Required
Stage 2 orange ball
Required
Stage 2 orange ball
Scheduling Court size
finish no later than 8pm 60 ft
Scheduling Court size
Finish no later 8pm 60 ft
Net Racquet size (required):
36 in
36 in
25" maximum
Net Racquet size (required):
Events
Single gender or Co-ed
Events
Single gender or co-ed
Ball Usage PPS Time frame Registration
Start with new balls. Balls should be used for no more than four hours. Is authorized by Section 2-3 hours open
Ball Usage PPS Time frame Registration
Start with new balls. Balls should be used for no more than four hours. Is authorized by Section 4-6 hours open (but could be limited)
Draw type
round robin or nonelimination (must guarantee at least 3 matches)
Draw type
See Table 1; a winner & runnerup must be determined, at least 2 matches guaranteed
Match formats Events Entry Fee Other
Timed matches or see Table 1 co-ed or same gender Max: $35 no trophies - just participation
Match formats Events Entry Fee Other
25" maxiumum
See Table 1 co-ed or same gender Max: $45 Trophies awarded to champion & finalists for each gender
Level 1
Orange
Level 1
Green
Required
Stage 2 orange ball
Required
Stage 1 green ball
Scheduling
Finish no later 8pm
Scheduling
finish no later than 8:00pm
Court size
60 ft
Court size
78 ft
Net Racquet size (required):
36 in
36 in
25" maxiumum
Net Racquet size (required):
Events
Single gender or co-ed
Events
Single gender
Ball Usage PPS Time frame Registration
Start with new balls. Balls should be used for no more than four hours. Is authorized by Section 4-6 hours open (but could be limited)
Ball Usage PPS Time frame Registration
Draw type
See Table 1, a winner & runnerup must be determined; at least 2 matches guaranteed
Draw type
Match formats Events Entry Fee
See Table 1 co-ed or same gender Max: $45
Match formats Events Entry Fee
Other
Trophies awarded to champion & finalists for each gender
Other
Any legal size tennis racquet
Start with new balls before every match. Is authorized by Section 1-2 days open More than 6 players run a first round consolation and less than 5 players run a round robin *played to completion; at least 2 matches guaranteed No-ad; 2 out 3 short sets; at 3all play a 7 point tiebreak - (in lieu of 3rd set -10 point tiebreak) single gender Max $50 Trophies awarded to champion & finalists for each gender
Table 1 Standardized match formats for orange Draw Types Match Formats 9 or more players register for a division, then players will be placed into draws of 16. First round loser consolation will be 1 short set (first to 4), no-ad offered to guarantee scoring players at least two matches. Consolation rounds will be determined using the “First Off” method.
1) 2)
6-8 players register for a division, then players will be split evenly into flights for round robin match play. Winners from the different flights will play off to determine finalist & winner.
1 short set (first to 4), no-ad scoring or 2 short sets (first to 4), with a 7 point tiebreak in lieu of a 3rd; no ad-scoring; (match format should allow a maximum tournament length of 4 hours)
5 or fewer players register for a division, then a round robin format will be used, or other approved format.
two out of 3 short sets (first to 4) with a 7 point tiebreak in lieu of a 3rd; no-ad scoring
We will require a 2 player minimum in order for the draw to count towards the progression. In green ball, if you have one player in any one gender but can create at least a 2 player draw by merging with other gender then make it co-ed.
