Initial placement in the ladder will be done by the Grip N Rip
Tennis Administrators
Players may be involved in only one challenge at a time.
Players may challenge 5 positions above their current position.
This will not include frozen players. Players may choose any
available opponent, not in a pending match. You may repeat a
challenge to the same person 2 times only. You must wait 7 days to
re-challenge a person. If no opponents are
available, you may check when the matches are to be completed.
You MUST accept any challenge made or you may be penalized.
Failure to complete a scheduled match may result in a
penalty
Players must make contact with opponent within 24 hours.
Matches must be played within 7 days of confirmed challenge.
Any match not completed and scores entered by the 8th
day will automatically be deleted. Both players will become
active for challenges again.
Either player may record scores upon completion.
A Win places you in your opponent’s place on the ladder.
Everyone below that place is shifted down in the ladder.
You will only move up the ladder if you initiate
a challenge above your position. If you only accept challenges,
you may be moved down the ladder by winners above you!
Loser of a match must wait 7 days before
challenging the same player again.
You must enter a challenge thru the 'Leagues For Fun"
linked website to be an authorized match.
Only administrators can edit, extend, or delete a match.
Initiating a Challenge: Using the Leagues for Fun
site. See Leagues For Fun
directions as well
Click on "Leagues for Fun" link on
right side.
Enter your e-mail and password. Click login.
This is your Profile Page. Shows "Played
Matches".
Click on "My Ladders" yellow tab.
(Note the Legend at top of ladder)
Click on any available "challenge" left
of opponent’s name.
"Request a challenge" box appears.
Enter a suggested date and send.
An e-mail will be sent automatically at this
point to your opponent and give you a week to play the match.
Opponent MUST accept challenge and respond
immediately to set a date and time for match.
Setting a date and time:
Match must be played within 7 days of
challenge.
If players can’t agree, then each player,
beginning with the challenged player, may eliminate a day. Each
player may rule out 3 days and the match is scheduled for the
remaining day. Time is then mutually agreed upon or played at 5:00
PM.
Procedure for play:
Challenger supplies one can of approved USTA balls. No
exchange of cans is made.
Players show-up at agreed upon time.
Player who fails to show within 20 minutes of scheduled time
defaults match.
- Matches shall consist of 2 sets regular scoring. In the event
of split sets, a 10-point match tiebreaker is played. First
to 10 win by 2 points
- Please enter score of tiebreaker as a 3rd set won
7-6.
- USTA Code of Ethics governs play.
- No coaching is allowed. No outside interference from parents
or observers. Players on court must come to agreement over
score. Clapping is permitted for good points demonstrated by
both players. All parties associated with players shall conduct
themselves by "the code". The code of rules are in
place to enable players of goodwill to be able to reach
agreement, making tennis a better game and more fun for all
participants. Parents please refrain yourselves from becoming
involved , in scoring disputes or cheering that could be
disruptive to a player’s opponent.
- In case of inclimate weather the match should be completed
within the contracted 7 days or contact opponent to reschedule.
- Any match not completed and scores entered
by the scheduled 7 day rule – will on the 8th day
be deleted! Players will then become active for a new challenge.
Either player upon completion of match must record scores. Go to
"Profile Page", click on "Ladder Details" tab. Note
under action, highlighted "Enter Match". Click on
"enter match".
To enter scores, winner’s name must be first on top line. Use
the drop down button to change name on top to the winner and the
loser on bottom line. Make sure Winner button is highlighted. Enter
scores and date of completed match. Click save and enter. NEVER
CLICK ON DELETE – ALL WILL BE LOST! You may edit scores.
You both are eligible for next challenge, only if scores are
entered.
Penalties:
Failure to follow the set procedure may result in a forfeited
win.
If any player fails to cooperate with the set procedures, the
player may be placed on probation.
If a player defaults a match, probation may result.
A player may be put on probation for excessive un-sportsman-like
conduct.
Probation:
Player is automatically dropped 3 positions and may only accept a
challenge from below before being allowed to initiate a new
challenge above.
Court Fees
If there are any court fees, the Home team is responsible to
pay all fees.
INACTIVE STATUS
If a player is ill, injured, or going out of town, the ladder
administrator must be notified immediately, preferably prior to
involvement in a match. Inactive status is not considered for
outside activities. Excessive requests for inactivity may result in
withdrawal from the ladder.
WHAT IFS?
1. You have technical difficulties or are without internet
access. We are web-based, e-mail is essential. Check it daily,
please! Please contact admin by phone as last resort.
The number is in the Leagues for Fun site under contact admin.
2. You have not heard from your opponent after 24 hours. Don’t waste time waiting. Get a response or move on to a new
challenge.
3. Your opponent refuses a match with you. Your opponent
will be moved down 1 position on the ladder.
4.Your match cannot be played or rescheduled due to illness,
etch. Please contact the us to review the situation.
5.Your opponent had excessive un-sportsmanlike conduct during the
match Please contact us.
We appreciate you participating in Grip N Rip Tennis League. Let
us know how to make it work better for you.
NOTE: Grip N Rip Administrators have the
authority to make corrections in the ladder, reprimand players, and
to solve any problems that arise as they see fit according to the
rules that govern the USTA Code of Play and Ethics. Any player may
appeal to the administrators.
