Guidelines for Men’s Tennis Team Selection & Organization

(6/27/06)

1) The Sunset Ridge Men’s Tennis Advisory Committee (MTAC) shall set a sign up period for the spring and fall season for men’s tennis teams that shall consist of a minimum of ten days. This period will be set with consideration for the deadlines for team entry and roster submission. Club newsletter, web site, e-mail, phone, and/or club postings shall publicize the dates of this period.

2) USA Tennis League & Southern Combo Doubles teams shall be offered for those players wishing to play in a more competitive environment. Team captains and co-captains shall be instructed to base match line-ups on strength, while still attempting to let all players participate during the season.

3) Each player shall be required to sign up for teams at his current NTRP rating by the published deadline in person at the Pro Shop or via email (tennis@sunsetridgeclub.com). Players signing up after the deadline shall be placed on teams as space permits with no guarantee of participation.

4) A player may request on the sign-up form to play above his current NTRP rating instead of playing at his rating. The Sunset Ridge MTAC shall accommodate these requests only if space on the upper level exists and removal of the player from the lower level will not injure the lower level team (provide too few players, eliminate a team for other players, etc.). If multiple players request to play up and only limited spots are available, the Sunset Ridge MTAC e shall decide which player(s) may play up.

5) A player may request on the sign-up form to play above his current NTRP rating, in addition to playing at his rating. The Sunset Ridge MTAC shall accommodate these requests only if space on the upper level exists with the understanding that the player will be available for the majority of matches at both levels. If multiple players request to play up and only limited spots are available, the Sunset Ridge MTAC shall decide which player(s) may play up.

6) If a player does not adequately fulfill his commitment to a team, the MTAC may apply sanctions for the next season and beyond at their discretion.

7) The MTAC shall divide sign-ups into teams based on strength if more than one team will be formed at a given level per type of league. (for example: three USA Tennis League teams at 3.0 level will be assembled with a strongest team, second strongest team, etc.).

8) Each team shall elect a captain and co-captain at a team meeting as soon as possible after selection of teams. Each team member shall be notified of the team meeting and have an opportunity to vote by proxy if he cannot attend. The captains shall fulfill the duties in the captain's guideline addendum.

9) Any appeals may be made in writing to the MTAC within 7 days of team selection. The MTAC’s decision is final.

10) The Sunset Ridge MTAC shall have the authority to place, rank, and divide players into teams at their discretion.

11) A substitute player (sub) may only play in a match if all regulars available are playing and a position would have to be forfeited without the sub’s participation. The sub may play at any position as determined by the captain(s) in order to play the lineup by strength. No subs may be placed on a roster without the prior approval of the SR MTAC. Subs will not be charged a team fee.

12) If circumstances dictate that a sub must play a substantial amount of matches, the captain(s) may petition to the SR MTAC in writing to consider the player a regular team member for the remainder of that season.

13) Each player must pay all applicable team fees before the first match in order to be eligible to play.