Past Results   select year - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 - 2006 - 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 - 2011	Tournament Rules & Guidelines Entering The Tournament Players may enter up to 3 divisions. Players may only play in a division equal to or higher than their rating. Players may play mixed doubles with a partner who is no more than 1 rating level higher or lower than their rating. (EX: If you are a 3.5 player, you may play with a 4.5 partner in the 8.0 division). For singles, players can only enter one (1) non-age related singles event.  For doubles, players can only enter one (1) non-age related gender doubles event.  Players can enter multiple Mixed Doubles and Age events. In the men's or women's doubles events, the level of the event will be that of the higher rated partner. If a player/team won their division in the All-Island tournament held earlier in the year, then they must enter the next highest division in this tournament, if there is one.  (Ex: if you won the 4.0 singles in the All-Island, you need to enter the 4.5 singles in this tournament). If a player/team did not play in the All-Island tournament held earlier in the year, but won their division last year in this tournament, the committee reserves the right to move the player/team to the next higher division. The Tournament Committee reserves the right to place players in a different category than their USTA rating. The Tournament Committee reserves the right to consider a player/team results in other tournaments to help correctly place players.     Scheduling Matches Match scheduling is the player's responsibility. The Draws will be posted on the website and at the KBTA courts the day after the Opening Night party. Matches must be played by the "Play By" date (deadline) listed at the top of each round. If there is no agreement on where to play, the match must be played at the KBTA courts. When scheduling a doubles match, partners should discuss the dates they are available to play before contacting their opponents. Players should not depend on Emails to schedule matches.  If an email has gone unreturned for 1-2 days or a deadline is approaching it is best to use the telephone. Players should contact their next opponent immediately after winning a round. If a player knows that he/she will be out of town or otherwise unable to play during a period of the tournament, they should make every effort to contact their opponent(s) and schedule their match as early as possible.   Scheduling Issues Each Draw has a Draw Coordinator - listed at the top right of the draw sheet.  Any issues scheduling the match should be directed to this person. Extensions - for extenuating circumstances only - to play past the posted deadline can only be granted by the Draw Coordinator.  Requests must be made more than 48 hours prior to the deadline. Coordinators may only extend the deadline by 1 or 2 days, otherwise the decision goes to the default committee. NEW-> - If the Draw Coordinator is not notified prior to 48 hours of the deadline, then a coin flip may be used to decide the winner to keep the tournament on schedule.   Court Reservations Court reservations are the players responsibility.  Reservations can be made at KBTA up to 2 days in advance: (305) 361-5263. If a match is cancelled and was being played at the KBTA courts, the cancellation should be called in to the club so the court can be made available to others.   Playing Matches Matches should be played on clay and at the KBTA courts.  There is no charge for tournament matches at the KBTA courts.  However, if all players agree, a match can be played on any surface or at any location.  All Finals will be at KBTA on clay courts. (Note: Court Etiquette: If you arrange to play a match at a location where you are a member and the other person has to pay a fee, make sure they know that ahead of time, and maybe split the cost :-). Matches will be two out of three sets, regular scoring.  A 12-point tie breaker (first to 7 by 2) is played at 6 games all. The 3rd set will be a 10-point super tie-breaker (first to 10 by 2).  If all players agree, a full 3rd set can played.  This should be decided before the match starts but, since everyone must agree, it can be decided at any time.  All finals will be 3 full sets. Tie-Breaks will use standard format - switch sides every 6 points.  If all players agree, the USTA tie-break format can be used - play 1 point and switch sides every 4 points. If there is not enough court time left for a 3rd set and the players cannot re-schedule before the “play by” date, then the 3rd set super tie-breaker should be used. Each player/team brings a can of balls to the match.  The winners keep the unopened can. No one is to observe or coach by sitting or standing on the courts. No beepers or cell phones to be heard on court. Players should bring their opponent's contact information with them and contact their opponent if they are running late. Play should begin within 15 minutes of the scheduled match start time.  If a player is more than 15 minutes late and has not contacted the opponent, the missing player can be defaulted. The player who is at the court should make an attempt to reach the other player before declaring a default. In the case of a rain delay during the match, play should continue as soon as possible.  Remember the sides and the score - play must resume exactly where it was stopped. If an issue arises during the match with line calls, behavior, etc, the match should suspended and the players should contact the draw coordinator.  The match can be continued with a tournament representative present.   Reporting Scores The winner should report the score as soon as possible after the match is complete. Results can be posted either: a) online and will be reflected immediately on the website b) on the Draw Sheets at the KBTA club     (results posted there will be on the website in 1-2 days)