Burnley & District Tennis League
Playing Rules 2024
All teams are reminded that in joining the league they are making a commitment to complete all their fixtures.
Teams
1.0 Teams shall comprise of a maximum of 4 registered players.
1.1 Players are only allowed to register and play for 1 team during the season.
1.2 A player in a team may be substituted at the beginning of the second or third set.
Fixtures
2.0 Matches will consist of 3 sets.
2.1 If the score reaches 5 all, a tie break will decide the winner.
2.2 Matches can be played at any time during the week, that is convenient to both teams.
2.3 All fixtures should be played by the allocated date. However, matches can be arranged before the allocated date.
2.4 The home team will be responsible for
- Contacting the away team
- Securing a safe match venue
- Providing good quality balls
Communication
3.0 All communication must be done via Whatsapp.
3.1 Each Division will have their own WhatsApp group, supervised by a divisional secretary.
3.2 A reminder text will be sent to all players 4 days before their fixture.
3.3 If either team has a problem fulfilling their fixture, they must WhatsApp the opposition giving at least 48 hours’ notice.
3.4 In the event of a cancellation the fixture must be re-arranged at the time of cancellation.
3.5 If any team fails to turn up for a match, without advising the opposition. The divisional secretary must be informed immediately and maximum points will be awarded to the other team.
Injury
4.0 In the event of an injury occurring to a player, the player shall be entitled to one 3-minute time out
4.1 The injured player may only be substituted at the beginning of the second and or third set.
4.2 Any sets and games won by that team up to the point of injury will stand.
4.3 If no substitution is available the remaining sets will be forfeited to the opposition.
4.4 Any player who concedes a set during a match will not be allowed to play in the remainder of the match.
Results
5.0 One point for each game won, plus 2 extra points for winning the set. Four points will also be scored for winning the match
5.1 Results must be entered via the website www.burnley.tennis-league.org by the home team and verified by the away team within seven days of the match being played.