FAIRFIELD PADDLE LEAGUE RULES
OF PLAY
1. Matches
will be scheduled to be played on Tuesday mornings, starting
no later than 9:30a.m. If inclement weather cancels the
match it must be rescheduled as soon as possible. The team
not able to play on a particular Tuesday due to illness,
travel or conflict….MUST accommodate the opponents
schedule. Working women have to make themselves more available,
including weekends. The opponents should be available and
cordial…..as defaults are not in the spirit of the
league. If no arrangement can be made, the team unable to
play the original Tuesday will default. Matches that fall
during scheduled vacations should be arranged as soon as
the roster is posted.
2. Matches
will be played at a mutually agreed upon location. Teams
from outside the Greenwich-Stamford area will be expected
to travel to play. THIS INCLUDES CHALLENGE MATCHES.
3. In
the event of a tie within a flight at the end of the first
session, the results of the match between the tied teams
will determine position. If a three-way tie occurs, a count
of the least number of sets lost between the tied teams
will determine position. If a two-way tie still exists,
the above rule applies.
4. Scheduling
challenges must be initiated AS SOON AS the challenger has
been notified by the team captain as to the names of their
opponents. Remember: The winning team should report to your
team captains’ at the end of the challenge period.
5. TEAM
CHANGES….the committee will use each individual player’s
most recent ranking, combining both players rankings to
determine the slot for the new team.
6. SUBSTITUTIONS….mid-season
substitutions will be allowed of approved by the committee.
However, NO substitutes will be allowed for challenge matches.
7. RULES WITH REGARD TO INJURIES:
A). If a player is slightly injured and plans to continue
in time, the rule is as follows:
If more than ½ the matches have been played, then
no substitutions will take place.
If the team cannot complete their challenge matches because
of injury, then they will default and move down accordingly.
This applies to both sessions.
B).
If player is injured to the extent that she cannot continue
the rest of the season, then her partner at any point will
be allowed to find a substitute- knowing she has to finish
the rest of the season with that NEW PARTNER. This also
includes the challenges period, ONLY under these circumstances
and with the committee’s approval.
8. SCORING….all matches will be two (2) out of three
(3) sets. Use the twelve (12) point tie-breaker at six (6)
games all. Service rotation is the same order as play has
been. The server begins with one serve to the ad court;
the opponent’s first server continues with two serves,
beginning with the deuce court. Change sides after the first,
fifth, and ninth points. First team to reach seven (7) points
wins set, although if it is six (6) points all, the team
must win by two (2) points. To begin new set, whoever started
receiving serves on the side the opponent began serving.
9. Scores
are to be called into your captain WEEKLY by the winning
team. Both teams should keep the scores in case verification
is needed.
10.
If the service touches the net cord, center strap or band
and lands in the proper service court, play shall continue.
11.
Each team should bring a new ball to each match. Winners
should be given the new ball at the conclusion of the match.
12.
CHALLENGE MATCHES…if there is a default by the #7
team to the #2 team for the Challenge Rounds (before play
has occurred), the #1 team will automatically move up to
the next flight, and the #8 team will then challenge the
#2 team.
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