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Includes 8&U - Seniors Rules
NATIONAL LEAGUE
CAPTAINS’ GUIDE
Summer 2021
@LTACompetitions
#LTANationalleague
www.lta.org.uk/national-league-summer
2 LTA National League Summer 2021 Captains’ Guide 3
WELCOME
PAUL HUTCHINS
COMMITMENT AWARD
in memory of Paul Hutchins MBE 1945-2019
TEAM CAPTAINS! CONTENTS Paul Hutchins was one of the most
committed people to the game of tennis
Welcome to the National League Summer Match Day .......................................................... 4
you could ever meet. Paul was a true hero
2021 Captains Guide. It is great to have 8&U Age Group Rules ..................................... 8 of tennis in Britain, first as a player, then
you on board and we hope you and your 9&U Age Group Rules .....................................10 as a coach, captain, commentator and
team are looking forward to an exciting administrator – dedicating over 50 years
10&U Age Group Rules ................................... 12
season ahead. of loyal service to the sport. He is also
11&U–18&U Age Group Rules ........................14 Britain’s longest servicing Davis Cup
It goes without saying that it has been a difficult 12
month period for everyone. Along with a lot of other
Open (Adult) Age Group Rules .....................16 Captain. Paul was clearly committed
competitions and events the 2020 summer season Problem Solving Issues & Regulations ..........20 to the game.
was canceled (due to COVID-19) and we are thrilled
to be bringing team competition back to venues, Senior Age Group Rules ................................. 22 For anyone who didn’t know and for those who will
teams and players this summer. Either way it is still Match Scorecards ........................................... 25 remember, Paul established the National League
going to be a very different looking season to what competition that we all love (formerly National
we have been used to in the past. Club League and Team Tennis), which has now
become the biggest team competition in the country.
This Captains’ guide serves as a helpful resource
to ensure that the National League experience for In memory of Paul, each year we will be awarding
yourself, your players, and all those involved at your the ‘Paul Hutchins Commitment Award’ for For the 2021 award, we welcome nominations,
tennis venue is a positive one. someone who has shown real commitment to the whether that is a player or team captain from
National League Competition. This could be a your venue or your local league organiser.
The opening pages to the guide offer you tools and player, team captain or league organiser. Paul clearly Please complete the online nomination form
information to successfully organise your team showed so much commitment and dedication to the with details of who you think should be worthy
before, during and after a match. The second half sport, in many different capacities, inspiring so many of this new award. Nominations close on
of the guide contains the Competition Rules which people – and we would like to recognise this each 12th July 2021, and can be completed via
need to be followed to ensure matches are played year, and award someone who has shown some of www.LTA.org.uk/national-league-summer
consistently and fairly. the qualities Paul clearly showed so well throughout
Please share your team’s successes and stories on his life and career.
social media, any pictures and videos of your team In 2019 the very first winner of this award was
playing and celebrating would be fantastic, by using announced. Tony Lawson from Holcombe Brook
#LTANationalleague and @LTACompetitions. Sports Club was the inaugural award-winner.
We hope you find the contents of this guide useful In the very first year of the competition, Tony led
and wish your team a successful 2021 season. his team to victory to win the Finals and he’s never
looked back. Over the last 26 years, Tony’s entered
LTA Competitions teams of all ages and abilities, and has provided
endless support to them all, regardless of the
divisions they’ve played in.
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MATCH DAY POINTS OF CONTACT
The following are the main points of contact
TEAM CAPTAIN CHECKLIST
File all emails from your League Organiser
TIPS FOR SOLVING
COURT ISSUES
All you need to know
for each team captain: somewhere safe and easy for you to access • Look to play the fixture on 2 or 3 courts instead of 4
throughout the season
• Stagger the start times of all fixtures at
Internal Look at the Fixture List from your League your club to allow for adequate court space
SCORECARDS • C
lub Coaches / Club Manager – important
Organiser and book the courts for your
home fixtures • Look to play at another local venue or switch
Each team captain must complete a scorecard for confirming players and court bookings for the home/away with your opposition.
on match day. home matches G et in touch with your opposition (by email/
text/whatsapp) and confirm your fixtures –
• 8
&U and 9&U – if you’re playing in an 8&U
• P
arents / Players – to confirm player
availability and selection
this must be done 14 days before the TIPS FOR SOLVING PLAYER
or 9&U league that is following a home and fixture date! AVAILABILITY ISSUES
away fixture format (i.e. not at a central venue),
Having problems getting in touch with your
you will need to print scorecards from
www.LTA.org.uk/national-league-summer
External opposition? Contact your league organiser as
• Consider selecting eligible players who
were not originally part of your squad list
• O
pposing Team Captains – this person is your only soon as you’re concerned who can help you
• 1 0&U to Open (adult) – scorecards for 4 • Consider bringing in eligible players
point of contact before match day and on match day Match Day - have you got your:
singles, 2 doubles events and 2 singles, 1 doubles from younger age groups
events are included in the Captains’ Guide. • L
eague Organiser – your league organiser is aptains’ Guide? This will have the match
C • Consider playing the match with fewer than
If you require further scorecards, please visit the person to contact with any query not scorecard and rules in, which you need to bring 4 players. Teams can still win with 3 players
www.LTA.org.uk/national-league-summer answered in this guide
L TA Advantage Membership numbers and Please contact your opposing captain before
current ratings/rankings of your players? match day if you intend to do this.
You will need these to complete the
scorecard nominations 15 minutes before
the fixture start times HOW TO ENTER A RESULTS VIDEO
Post-Match - have you completed the following? • A ‘How to Enter Results Video’ is available for
Team Captains to view in the Captain’s Area at:
Scorecard with final results www.LTA.org.uk/national-league-summer
nline results via LTA Tournament Software
O • We strongly recommend viewing this video if you
– Winning Team Captain must enter all are entering results for the first time or experience
results online within 48 hours. any problems. This video includes tips such as how
aving any issues during the Match that you’re
H to add players who are not on your team list.
not sure what to do about?
Look at the Managing Situations page in this UNKNOWN PLAYERS / ADDING
guide. Please also email your league organiser PLAYERS TO YOUR VENUE
within 48 hours of the fixture if you experienced
any problem on or after match day. They will then • All players must be linked to the venue they are
be able to handle any issue for you. competing for through the LTA database to be
eligible. If a player is not linked they will not
appear for online results entry
MATCH DAY HOSPITALITY • To check or update this, players need to log in to
their LTA Members’ area of the LTA website and
Given the circumstances this year, we are
update their ‘Venues’ within the ‘Membership’ tab.
not expecting home teams to provide post
match hospitality for the away team (due to • If a player cannot be found, the team captain must
COVID-19 guidelines in place), however, use the ‘Add Comment’ function to note the name
we still expect teams to be very welcoming! and LTA number of the unknown player.
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MATCH DAY REPORTING ISSUES
If you wish to report an issue from your fixture,
SCORE DISPUTES
Scoring disputes are either a genuine mix up or a
SITUATIONS
please contact your league organiser within deliberate act. In both situations, team captains
48 hours of the fixture explaining the situation. from both teams should use the same procedure:
1. Establish what each player thinks
There are occasions where issues arise
MATCHES PLAYED WITHOUT the score is. If the dispute is:
on court regarding line calls, scoring or
A CHAIR UMPIRE a. over the score in a game, work
National League matches will be played without a through the game, point by point
player disagreements. We would like to
Chair Umpire. All players should be aware of the
remind all players, parents and captains following basic principles when playing a match in
b. over the score in a set, go through
of the LTA Fair Play values. the set game by game
these circumstances:
The policy for all fixtures is for the issue to be 2. Establish which point(s) or game(s)
• Each Player (or doubles team) is responsible
resolved directly between the players involved the players cannot agree on. These
for all calls on his/her own side of the net
in the rubber. If the situation cannot be resolved point(s) or game(s) should be
between the players, the team captains only • All “out” and “fault” calls should be made disregarded and the score adjusted
can get involved to help resolve the issue. In no promptly after the ball has bounced and loudly to include the points or games
situation should a spectator (player/parent/coach/ enough for the opponent(s) to hear they agree on.
club member) who is not playing in the rubber • If in doubt, the Player must give the 3. Play resumes according to the
concerned be involved with any disagreement benefit of the doubt to the opponent(s) new agreed score.
on court. Those individuals must communicate
through their team captain only. • If a Player incorrectly calls a ball “out” and then 4. Following all disputes remind the
realises that the ball was good, the point should players that the server should
call the score clearly before
COACHING be replayed unless it was a point winning shot
or unless that Player made an incorrect “out” every point
Only team captains are allowed to communicate call earlier in the match. In these circumstances,
5. For the purposes of the
with players during matches. This must only be to the Player who called “out” loses the point
above, it is important both
communicate to players to resolve score disputes,
• The server should call the score before each first team captains have a
line call disagreements or for general fixture
serve, loudly enough for the opponent(s) to hear presence courtside
logistics. In no situation should coaching take place
during matches.
between the player(s) and anybody off court, If a Player is unhappy with any actions or decisions,
including the team captain. Parents and captains’ the player should speak to their team captain, who
are permitted to encourage their players but must can then watch the match or speak to the opposing
not provide any form of instruction. team captain.
In 8&U and 9&U fixtures scorers may be used.
The role of the scorer is to call the score and check
players are in the correct position to start points.
The scorer must not be the family member of any
player involved in the rubber.
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Red
SUMMER 2021 COUNTY TIER RULES Singles Playing Order
Players should play in order of merit as determined by Equipment and court lay-out
8&U Age Group the team captain. Boys and girls may play against one
For more information please visit
another. Team Captains are encouraged, in the spirit
www.lta.org.uk/8-9-10competitions
1. Eligibility on Saturday match dates can be played on the immediate of providing an enjoyable and competitive experience,
Sunday following (next day) if both team captains to nominate in order of playing standard i.e. strongest Ball: Red (sponge indoor, felt outdoor)
Venue Eligibility
agree. There will also be flexibility for teams to play one player should play as singles 1, second strongest player as Court: 11m x 5.5m (okay to use badminton court lines)
1.1 Entry to LTA National League (‘the Competition’) or more fixtures on the same day at the same venue singles 2 and so on.
is open only to LTA registered venues, defined as Net Height: 80cm
with agreement of the opposing teams and the league 3.7 Order of play (based on 4 mini-red courts)
Associates in Rule 28 of the LTA. organiser. If opposing teams don’t agree the fixture is to Recommended Racket Size: Up to 58cm (23”)
Team Eligibility be played on the fixed date specified. Court 1 Court 2 Court 3 Court 4
1.2 Event: Mixed 8 & under (born in 2013 or later). Matches are to start between 10am-2pm unless both Round 1 1v1 2v2 3v3 4v4 Base Line of Service Line of
1.3 A venue may enter more than one team in the event. teams agree otherwise, or the league organiser instructs Round 2 1v2 2v1 3v4 4v3 Traditional Court Traditional Court
differently. The home team must confirm start time with
1.4 Where a venue has two or more teams in the event, the Round 3 1v3 2v4 3v1 4v2
the away team a minimum of 14 days before the match
‘A’ team should be the strongest team, and if applicable, date. It is both team captains responsibility to contact Round 4 1v4 2v3 3v2 4v1
the ‘B’ team should be stronger than the ‘C’ team etc. each other to confirm start times. By the Tuesday,
1.5 Where a venue has two or more teams in the event, the week prior to the fixture, the away team must also Each round should take approximately 15 minutes. Matches
a player may ‘play up’ on a maximum of one occasion confirm their team’s attendance. 3 rubber points may should follow one another immediately. Home players stay on
without loss of eligibility in their lower team. Once a be deducted from the match accumulated league same court.
player has represented a higher team on more than one total at the discretion of the league organiser for none 3.8 Rubber Scoring
occasion, they are no longer eligible to represent the compliance from either team. Each team must have
lower team. In the case of a venue having two teams in an adult captain (age 18+) present at each match. The Set 1
the same division, players will only be able to play for the home team captain shall be responsible for welcoming 8&U Match Tie Break (to 10 points, with 2 clear) Net of
team they represent in their first match. the away team and organising refreshments (Covid-19
3.9 Match Scoring Traditional Court
Player Eligibility restrictions depending).
If a central venue format is being used, the league A team is awarded 2 points for each rubber won.
1.6 A player may only:
organiser will be in touch directly with the relevant teams 3.10 Match Result
I. Represent one venue in the National League with further information
Summer competition. The team with the most rubber points shall win the
3.2 Courts and Equipment match. If teams are level on rubbers the match shall
II. Play in a maximum of two age groups.
The home venue shall provide a minimum of 2 red courts result in a draw.
1.7 All players must: (preferably 4); supply the court equipment and set-up A team will receive 2 match points on the league table for
I. Have an LTA Advantage Membership number which the court in line with the Competition Framework - a match win and 1 match point for a draw.
links to the venue they are competing for. www.lta.org.uk/8-9-10competitions
Both captains must complete and sign the National
II. Be a member of the LTA registered venue they are 3.3 Balls League scorecards, and retain their copy. The winning
competing for as of 1 April 2021, and commit to The home team shall supply a minimum of 3 red balls captain (or home captain if a draw) must then submit the
representing that venue. (sponge for indoor; felt for outdoor) for each rubber. result online within 48 hours. The result may be added
III. Be of the correct age (see rule 1.2). by the losing team captain if agreed on match day. Any
3.4 Match Format
teams found guilty of submitting false results shall be
2. Competition Structure A match shall consist of 16 singles rubbers. Each player subject to rule 17.2.
2.1 County Tier shall play all opposing players. There will be no doubles
3.11 Division Standings
Teams shall be entered in a County Tier league based on rubbers at 8&U.
The final standings in each division shall be determined
their LTA venue registration code. Each league will be Counties using a central venue format are permitted to
by the following:
divided into divisions of 3-6 teams. Each team will play adjust the match format at their discretion.
each other team in their division at least once. Counties I. The team with the greatest number of match points.
3.5 Team Format
may run a central venue event at 8&U. II. If match points are equal, the team with the greatest
A team shall consist of 4 players of any gender. There
3. Match Arrangements number of rubber points.
are no additional players or substitutions permitted
3.1 Time & Date at a match. III. If only two teams are level on match points and
rubber points; their head to head result.
Fixtures shall be played on the fixed dates specified. 3.6 Singles Nominations
It is both team captains responsibility to contact each IV. If more than 2 teams are level, the round robin rule
At least 15 minutes before the start time of each fixture,
other before the fixture. There will be flexibility to play in the LTA Competition Regulations will determine
team captains must nominate in writing (on a National
before a fixed date if both teams agree and there is prior the league standings.
League scorecard) their singles players which should be
consent from the league organiser. Fixtures scheduled in order of merit.
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SUMMER 2021 COUNTY TIER RULES
9&U Age Group
4. Eligibility consent from the league organiser. Matches scheduled Singles Playing Order 6.10 Match Scoring
Venue Eligibility on Saturday’s can be played on the immediate day Players should play in order of merit as determined by A team is awarded 2 points for each rubber won.
after the match date (next day) if both team captains the team captain. Boys and girls may play against one
4.1 Entry to LTA National League (‘the Competition’) agree. There will also be flexibility for teams to play one 6.11 Match Result
is open only to LTA registered venues, defined as another. Team Captains are encouraged, in the spirit
or more matches on the same day at the same venue of providing an enjoyable and competitive experience, The team with the most rubber points shall win the
Associates in Rule 28 of the LTA. with agreement of the opposing teams and the league match. If teams are level on rubbers the match shall
to nominate in order of playing standard i.e. strongest
Team Eligibility organiser. If opposing teams don’t agree the match is to player should play as singles 1, second strongest player as result in a draw.
4.2 Event: Mixed 9 & Under (born in 2012 or 2013). be played on the fixed date specified. singles 2 and so on. A team will receive 2 match points on the league table for
Passport players will be allowed to play up in line with the Matches are to start between 10am-2pm unless both 6.7 Doubles Pairings a match win and 1 match point for a draw.
Player Passport system. teams agree otherwise, or the league organiser instructs Both captains must complete and sign the National
differently. The home team must confirm start time Pair 1: Singles players 1&2.
4.3 A venue may enter more than one team in the event. League scorecards, and retain their copy. The winning
with the away team a minimum of 14 days before the Pair 2: Singles players 3&4. captain (or home captain if a draw) must then submit the
4.4 Where a venue has two or more teams in the event, the match date. It is both team captains responsibility
‘A’ team should be the strongest team, and if applicable, 6.8 Order of Play result online within 48 hours. The result may be added
to contact each other to confirm start times. By the by the losing team captain if agreed on match day. Any
the ‘B’ team should be stronger than the ‘C’ team etc. Tuesday, the week prior to the fixture, the away team Court 1 Court 2
teams found guilty of submitting false results shall be
4.5 Where a venue has two or more teams in the event, must also confirm their team’s attendance. 3 rubber Round 1 Doubles 1 Doubles 2 subject to rule 17.2.
a player may ‘play up’ on a maximum of one occasion points may be deducted from the match accumulated Round 2 Singles 4v4 Singles 3v3
without loss of eligibility in their lower team. Once a league total at the discretion of the league organiser 6.12 Division Standings
player has represented a higher team on more than one for none compliance from either team. Each team Round 3 Singles 1v1 Singles 2v2 The final standings in each division shall be determined
occasion, they are no longer eligible to represent the must have an adult captain present at each match. The Round 4 Singles 4v3 Singles 3v4 by the following:
lower team. In the case of a venue having two teams in home team captain shall be responsible for welcoming Round 5 Singles 2v1 Singles 1v2 I. The team with the greatest number of match points.
the same division, players will only be able to play for the the away team and organising refreshments (Covid-19
team they represent in their first match. restrictions depending). Matches should follow one another immediately. II. If match points are equal, the team with the greatest
number of rubber points.
Player Eligibility If a central venue format is being used, the league 6.9 Rubber Scoring
organiser will be in touch directly with the relevant teams III. If only two teams are level on match points and
4.6 A player may only: Singles & Doubles rubber points; their head to head result.
with further information
I. Represent one venue in the National League Sets 1 & 2 Set 3 (if necessary) IV. I f more than 2 teams are level, the round robin rule in
Summer competition. 6.2 Courts and Equipment
9&U Tie-Break (to 7 Tie-break (to 7 the LTA Competition Regulations will determine the
II. Play in a maximum of two age groups. The home venue shall provide 2 orange courts. Where league standings.
more than one court surface is used, the away team points, 2 clear at 6-6) points, 2 clear at 6-6)
4.7 All players must: shall have the choice of court allocation. The home team
I. Have an LTA Advantage Membership number which captain shall supply the court equipment and set up the
links to the venue they are competing for. court in line with the National Competition Framework -
II. Be a member of the LTA registered venue they are www.lta.org.uk/8-9-10competitions
competing for as of 1 April 2021, and commit to 6.3 Balls
representing that venue. The home team shall supply a minimum of 3 orange balls
III. Be of the correct age (see rule 4.2). for each rubber. Orange Base Line of Net of Base Line of
Traditional Court Traditional Court Traditional Court
5. Competition Structure 6.4 Match Format Equipment and court lay-out
5.1 County Tier A match shall consist of 8 singles and 2 doubles rubbers. For more information please visit
Counties using a central venue format are permitted to www.lta.org.uk/8-9-10competitions/
Teams shall be entered in a County Tier league based on
their LTA venue registration code. Each league will be adjust the match format at their discretion. Ball:
divided into divisions of 3-6 teams. Each team will play 6.5 Team Format Orange
each other team in their division at least once. Counties A team shall consist of 4 players of any gender. There a Court:
may run a central venue event at 9&U. re no additional players or substitutions permitted at Singles court: 18m x 6.5m; Doubles court: 18m x 8.23m
6. Match Arrangements a match. Net Height:
6.1 Time & Date 6.6 Singles Nominations 80cm (at middle of net)
Fixtures shall be played on the fixed dates specified. At least 15 minutes before the start time of each match, Recommended Racket Size:
It is both team captains responsibility to contact each team captains must nominate in writing (on a National 58cm - 63cm (23” - 25”)
other before the match. There will be flexibility to play League scorecard) their singles players, in order of merit. Service Line of Service Line of
before a fixed date if both teams agree and there is prior Traditional Court Traditional Court
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SUMMER 2021 COUNTY TIER RULES 9.8 Order of Play 9.11 Match Result
The team with the most rubber points shall win
10&U Age Group Round 1
On 2 Courts
Singles 1&2
On 3 Courts
Singles 1&2,
On 4 Courts
Singles 1-4
the match, in the event of a tie, the winner of the
tie-break shoot-out will win the match.
7. Eligibility on Saturday’s may be played on the immediate Doubles 2
A team will receive 2 match points on the league
day after the match date (next day) if both team Round 2 Singles 3&4 Singles 3&4, Doubles 1&2 table for a match win.
Venue Eligibility
captains’ agree. Doubles 1
7.1 Entry to LTA National League (‘the Competition’) Both captains must complete and sign the
Matches are to start between 10am-2pm unless both Round 3 Doubles 1&2
is open only to LTA registered venues, defined as National League scorecards, and retain their
Associates in Rule 28 of the LTA. teams agree otherwise, or the league organiser instructs copy. The winning captain must then submit the
There is to be a maximum of 30 minutes rest between rounds.
differently. The home team must confirm start time result online within 48 hours. The result may be
Team Eligibility with the away team a minimum of 14 days before the 9.9 Rubber Scoring
added by the losing team captain if agreed on
7.2 Event: Mixed 10 & Under (born in 2011 or 2012). match date. It is both team captains responsibility match day. Any teams found guilty of submitting
Sets 1 & 2 Set 3 (if necessary)
Passport players will be allowed to play up in line with to contact each other to confirm start times. By the false results shall be subject to rule 17.2.
the Player Passport system. Tuesday, the week prior to the fixture, the away team 10&U FAST4 Match tie-break
must also confirm their team’s attendance. 3 rubber (to 10 points, 9.12 Division Standings
7.3 A venue may enter more than one team in the event. • First to 4 games
points may be deducted from the match accumulated 2 clear at 9-9) The final standings in each division shall be
7.4 Where a venue has two or more teams in the event, the league total at the discretion of the league organiser • Tie-break at 3-3 (to 7 determined by the following:
‘A’ team should be the strongest team, and if applicable, for none compliance from either team. Each team points, 2 clear at 6-6)
the ‘B’ team should be stronger than the ‘C’ team etc. I. The team with the greatest number of
must have an adult captain present at each match. The • No advantage scoring match points.
7.5 Where a venue has two or more teams in the event, home team captain shall be responsible for welcoming
a player may ‘play up’ on a maximum of one occasion the away team and organising refreshments (Covid-19 9.10 Match Scoring II. If match points are equal, the team with the
without loss of eligibility in their lower team. Once a restrictions depending). greatest number of rubber points.
A team is awarded 2 points for each rubber won.
player has represented a higher team on more than one 9.2 Courts III. If only two teams are level on match points and
At 6 points each, a doubles tie-break shoot-out (to 10
occasion, they are no longer eligible to represent the rubber points; their head to head result.
The home team shall provide 2, 3 or 4 courts of the points, with 2 clear) shall be played. No bonus rubber
lower team. In the case of a venue having two teams in IV. If more than 2 teams are level, the round robin
same surface. Where more than one court surface point will be awarded to the winning team in a tie-break
the same division, players will only be able to play for rule in the LTA Competition Regulations will
is used, the away team shall have the choice of court shoot-out.
the team they represent in their first match. determine the league standings.
allocation. Tie-Break Shootout (1 pair):
Player Eligibility
9.3 Balls Player 1: One of the players from the 1st/2nd
7.6 A player may only:
The home team shall supply a minimum of 3 green balls singles rubbers.
I. Represent one venue in the National League for each rubber. Player 2: One of the players from the 3rd/4th
Summer competition.
9.4 Match Format singles rubbers.
II. Play in a maximum of two age groups.
A match shall consist of 4 singles and 2 doubles rubbers.
7.7 All players must:
9.5 Team Format
I. Have an LTA Advantage Membership number
which links to the LTA registered venue they are A team shall consist of 4 players of any gender. There
competing for. are no additional players or substitutions permitted at
a match. Green
II. Be a member of the venue they are competing
for as of 1 April 2021, and commit to representing 9.6 Singles Nominations Equipment and court lay-out
that venue. At least 15 minutes before the start time of each match, For more information please visit
III. Be of the correct age (see rule 7.2). team captains must nominate in writing (on a National www.lta.org.uk/8-9-10competitions/
League scorecard) their singles players in order of
8. Competition Structure Ball:
merit.
Green
8.1 County Tier Singles Playing Order
Court:
Teams shall be entered in a County Tier league based on Players should play in order of merit as determined by Singles & Doubles are both played on the singles court
their LTA venue registration code. Each league will be the team captain. Boys and girls may play against one
divided into divisions of 3-6 teams. Each team will play Net Height:
another. Team Captains are encouraged, in the spirit of
each other team in their division at least once. 91.4cm (3ft - as per regulation court)
providing an enjoyable and competitive experience, to
9. Match Arrangements nominate. Recommended Racket Size:
63cm - 66cm (25” - 26”)
9.1 Time & Date 9.7 Doubles Pairings
Fixtures shall be played on the fixed dates specified. Pair 1: Singles players 1&2.
It is both team captains responsibility to contact each Pair 2: Singles players 3&4.
other before the fixture. There will be flexibility to play
before a fixed date if both teams agree and there is prior
consent from the league organiser. Fixtures scheduled14 LTA National League Summer 2021 same team are involved in an ‘LTA Staged’ activity that for the singles player number 2, then player number 5
takes place on the same date. LTA staged activities will play in the number 1 doubles pair). The nominated
includes National Camps, International Representation doubles substitutions must be on site at the agreed start
or other National/International competitions taking time of the fixture.
COUNTY TIER & PREMIER TIER place in Great Britain (e.g. County Cup, Junior
Internationals). This must be approved by the league
12.8 Order of Play
11&U – 18&U Age Group organiser (in writing) a minimum of 14 days in advance of On 2 Courts On 3 Courts On 4 Courts
the original match date. Round 1 Singles 1&2 Singles 1&2, Singles 1-4
10. Eligibility 11.2 Premier 12&U-18&U 12.2 Courts Doubles 2
Venue Eligibility The Premier 12&U-18&U is open to 12&U, 14&U The home team shall provide 2, 3 or 4 courts of the same Round 2 Singles 3&4 Singles 3&4, Doubles 1&2
10.1 Entry to LTA National League (‘the Competition’) and 18&U age groups only. The top 6 teams in 4 set surface. Where more than one court surface is used, the Doubles 1
is open only to LTA registered venues, defined as regions (determined by LTA venue registration codes away team shall have the choice of court allocation. Round 3 Doubles 1&2
Associates in Rule 28 of the LTA. and the competition structure) may be accepted in 12.3 Balls
each age group event. Acceptance will be based on the There is to be a maximum of 30 minutes rest between rounds.
Team Eligibility The home team shall supply a minimum of 3 new ITF
combined rankings of 6 players, as at the closing date 12.9 Rubber Scoring
10.2 Events: (21st February 2021). Teams are required to nominate approved balls for each singles rubber.
Girls/Boys 11 & Under (born in 2010 or 2011) 6 players at the time of entry in line with rule 10.6 and 12.4 Match Format Sets 1 & 2 Set 3 (if necessary)
Girls/Boys 12 & Under (born in 2009 - 2010) 10.7. Further players can represent the team during the A match shall consist of 4 singles & 2 doubles rubbers. 11&U FAST4 Match tie-break
Girls/Boys 14 & Under (born in 2007 - 2010) season in line with rule 10.5, 10.6 and 10.7. A team who County Tier Division 2 onwards may apply a 2 singles & 1 • First to 4 games (to 10 points,
Girls/Boys 16 & Under (born in 2005 - 2010) withdraws from the league stage, may be penalised for doubles rubber format. • Tie-break at 3-3 (to 7 2 clear at 9-9)
Girls/Boys 18 & Under (born in 2003 - 2010) the following years acceptance into the competition. points, 2 clear at 6-6)
12.5 Team Format
10 & Under players can play in the 11 & Under 11.3 Premier 12&U-18&U Finals • No advantage scoring
A team shall consist of four to six players. Four players
competition if born in 2011. Player passports may be The winning team from each regions Tier 1 division will shall play one singles rubber each and the 5th and/or 6th 12&U– Tiebreak at 6-6 Match tiebreak
issued at the discretion of the LTA Performance Team, qualify to the finals. The Referee shall seed 2 teams in player(s) may be selected for one doubles rubber only. 18&U (to 10 points,
which will supersede these regulations. the draw. Players must have played in one league stage Where the format is 2 singles, 1 doubles rubber, a team 2 clear at 9-9)
10.3 A venue may enter more than one team in each event. fixture for the qualifying team to be eligible to compete shall consist of two or three players. Two players will
in the Finals and may only play in one age group at the 12.10 Match Scoring
10.4 Where a venue has two or more teams in an event, the ‘A’ play one singles rubber each and the 3rd player may be
team should be the strongest team based on ratings, and Finals. Teams may nominate one player who has not selected for the doubles rubber only. A team is awarded 2 points for each rubber won.
if applicable, the ‘B’ team should be stronger than the ‘C’ played a league stage fixture, provided she or he is ranked At 6 points each, a doubles tie-break shoot-out (to 10
12.6 Singles Nominations
team based on ratings etc. no better than the lowest ranked nominated player who points, with 2 clear) shall be played. No bonus rubber
has played in at least one league stage fixture. Qualifying I. County Tier
10.5 Where the venue has two or more teams in an event, point will be awarded to the winning team in a tie-break
teams who have played two or less fixtures in the league At least 15 minutes before the start time of each shoot-out.
a player may ‘play up’ on a maximum of one occasion fixture, team captains must nominate in writing (on
season may nominate one player of any standard who
without loss of eligibility in their lower team. Once a Tie-Break Shootout (1 pair):
has not played in the league stage. Team captains will be a National League scorecard) their singles players
player has represented a higher team (e.g. ‘A’ team in in order of merit in accordance with current LTA Player 1: One of the original players from either the
allowed on court during the Finals and will be subject to
Premier 14&U) on more than one occasion, they are no ratings. In the County Tier 11&U event, 10&U players 1st/2nd singles rubbers or number 1 doubles pair.
the LTA Code of Conduct.
longer eligible to represent the lower team (e.g. ‘B’ team will be able to play above 9.2 rated players but may
12. Match Arrangements Player 2: One of the original players from either the
in County Tier 14&U). also be able to play below them. Team Captains are 3rd/4th singles rubbers or number 2 doubles pair.
In the case of a venue having two teams in the same 12.1 Time & Date
encouraged, in the spirit of providing an enjoyable 12.11 Match Result
division, players will only be able to play for the team Fixtures shall be played on the fixed dates specified. It is and competitive experience, to nominate in order of
they represent in their first match. both team captains responsibility to contact each other The team with the most rubber points shall win the
playing standard i.e. strongest player should play as
before the match. There will be flexibility to play before match, in the event of a tie, the winner of the tie-break
Player Eligibility singles 1, second strongest player as singles 2 and so
a fixed date if both teams agree. Fixtures scheduled on shoot-out will win the match.
10.6 A player may only: on. If players have the same rating, the captain can
Saturday’s may be played on the immediate day after the decide the team order which may change from fixture A team will receive 2 match points on the league table for
I. Represent one venue in the 8&U-18&U age groups match date (next day) if both team captains agree. to fixture. Any player(s) playing doubles only must be a match win.
in the National League Summer competition nominated at the same time. The nomination order is
Fixtures are to start between 10am-4pm unless both Both captains must complete and sign the National
II. Play in a maximum of two age groups, including teams agree otherwise. Where one way travel distance subject to change dependant on the finalised launch League scorecards, and retain their copy. The winning
Open (adult). exceeds 120 miles from club to club (based on Google date of the ITF World Tennis Number. captain must then submit the result online within 48
10.7 All players must: Maps), start time must be between 11am and 2pm II. Premier 12&U-18&U hours. The result may be added by the losing team
I. Have an LTA Advantage Membership number which unless both teams agree otherwise. The home team captain if agreed on match day. Any teams found guilty
At least 15 minutes before the start time of each
links to the venue they are competing for. must confirm start time with the away team a minimum of submitting false results shall be subject to rule 17.2.
fixture, team captains must nominate in writing (on
of 14 days before the match date. Away teams must 12.12 Division Standings
II. Have an LTA Rating. a National League scorecard) their singles players
still be active in obtaining the time. By the Tuesday,
III. Be a member of the LTA registered venue they are in order of merit in accordance with current LTA The final standings in each division shall be determined
the week prior to the fixture, the away team must
competing for as of 1 April 2021, and commit to rankings. If players have the same ranking, the by the following:
also confirm their team’s attendance. 3 rubber points
representing that venue. captain can decide the team order which may change I. The team with the greatest number of match points.
may be deducted from the match accumulated league
from fixture to fixture. Any player(s) playing doubles
IV. Be of the correct age (see rule 10.2) total at the discretion of the league organiser for none II. If match points are equal, the team with the greatest
only must be nominated at the same time.
11. Competition Structure compliance from either team. Each team must have number of rubber points.
an adult captain (age 18+) present at each fixture. The 12.7 Doubles Pairings
11.1 County Tier III. If only two teams are level on match points and
home team captain shall be responsible for welcoming Pair 1: Singles players 1&2. rubber points; their head to head result.
Teams shall be entered in a County Tier league based on the away team and organising refreshments (Covid-19 Pair 2: Singles players 3&4.
their venue registration code. Each league will be divided IV. If more than 2 teams are level, the round robin rule
restrictions depending).
into divisions of 3-6 teams. Each team will play each A 5th/6th player can substitute directly for any of the in the LTA Competition Regulations will determine
In exceptional cases, fixtures may be rescheduled at four singles players (e.g. if player number 5 substitutes the league standings.
other team in their division once.
a later date where 2 or more nominated players in the16 LTA National League Summer 2021 Open Adult Age Group Rules 17
SUMMER 2021 RULES COUNTY, REGIONAL & NATIONAL TIER
Open Adult Age Group
13. Eligibility Regional Tier, up to a further 9 players rated 3.2 or 14.2 Regional Tier to teams prior to the draw taking place. The top 4 players
Venue Eligibility better may be nominated by the venue. This rule is Comprises of 8 groups each consisting of up to 8 teams who are playing on Friday must be nominated by 6.00pm
regardless of any changes to the nominations order based based on specific Counties which will remain fixed year on the Thursday before the Finals to determine seeding
13.1 Entry to LTA National League (‘the Competition’)
on the implementation of the ITF World Tennis Number. on year. Each team will play each other team in their for the event. Any team not adhering to this rule will be
is open only to LTA registered venues, defined as
Of the nominated players a venue may include up to 2 group once. The winning team in each group shall be subject to a fine decided by the Competition Team which
Associates in Rule 28 of the LTA.
players that have an ATP/WTA singles world ranking of promoted to its respective National Tier group. is likely to be the removal of all prize money for that team.
Team Eligibility Team captains and/or nominated players will be allowed on
750 or better as of 1 March 2021 who have not played 14.3 National Tier
13.2 Events: Men’s, Women’s & Mixed Open. in at least 2 National League (formerly Team Tennis) court and will be subject to the Code of Conduct.
Comprises of 4 groups each consisting of up to 8 teams 14.4 Open Promotion/Relegation
13.3 A venue may enter as many teams as it wishes in the fixtures for the venue in the 2018 or 2019 seasons.
based on specific regions (and therefore Counties) which
competition but may have no more than 2 teams in any This rule applies to men and women separately. Refer to the online document ‘Open (adult) Promotion/
will remain fixed year on year. Each team will play each
division of the National, Regional or County Tier. This Any player not on the final published nomination list Relegation 2021’ at www.LTA.org.uk/national-league-
other team in their group once. The winner of National
rule applies to men and women separately. (that should be, based on the criteria above), for that summer for full details.
Tier South East, South West, Midlands and North
13.4 Where a venue has two or more teams in the National venue, will not be eligible to represent the venue for the divisions will automatically qualify to the Finals. 15. Match Arrangements
and/or Regional Tier the top 4 rated players, may only 2021 season. It is the team captain’s responsibility to
Teams earning prize money in the National Tier 15.1 Time & Date
play for team ‘A’. Any other nominated players in the check their final nomination list once published on the
must submit a prize money form to nationalleague@ Fixtures are to be played on the fixed dates specified.
venue may play up or down in line with rule 13.5. LTA website. Any players nominated for a team, that
LTA.org.uk no later than 30 September 2021. It is both team captains responsibility to contact each
13.5 Where a venue has two or more teams in the subsequently withdrawals, will not be eligible to represent
another team. National Tier Play-offs other before the match. In the County Tier, there will be
Competition (County, Regional or National Tiers) a
Teams finishing in the following positions will compete in flexibility to play before a fixed date if both teams agree
player may ‘play up’ on a maximum of one occasion 13.9 County Tier Play-offs
the National Open Playoffs. and there is prior consent from the league organiser. On
without loss of eligibility for their lower team. Once a Players must have represented their venue in at least 1 match day the home team captain shall be responsible for
player has represented a higher team on more than one division match prior to the Playoffs or have a rating of 4.1 Women’s National Open Playoffs 2021 welcoming the away team and organising refreshments
occasion, they are no longer eligible to represent the or worse as of 1 March 2021.
2nd Place Midlands 3rd Place South West (Covid-19 restrictions depending).
lower team. In the case of a venue having two teams in
the same division, players will only be able to play for the Where two teams compete in a division match and a 2nd Place North 2nd Place South East County Tier fixtures are to start between 10am-4pm
team they represent in their first match. player is given a walkover, the rubber will count towards a unless both teams agree otherwise. National/Regional
player’s eligibility. 1st Place Scotland 3rd Place South East
Tier fixtures to start at 12pm unless both team agree
Player Eligibility or 3rd place North
National Tier Play-offs & Finals otherwise. The home team must confirm start time with
13.6 A player may only: 2nd Place South West 4th Place South East the away team a minimum of 14 days before the match
Players must have represented their venue in at least 2 date. By the Tuesday, the week prior to the fixture, the
I. Represent one venue in the Open (adult) age group group matches prior to the Play-offs/Finals or have an
in the National League Summer competition. Men’s National Open Playoffs 2021 away team must also confirm their team’s attendance.
LTA rating of 4.1 or worse as of 1 March 2021. Each team 3 rubber points may be deducted from the home teams
II. Play in a maximum of two age groups 2nd Place Midlands 2nd Place South West
is permitted to have 1 player who has only competed in accumulated league total at the discretion of the league
(including Open). one group match, who will be eligible for the play-offs 3rd Place Midlands 2nd Place South East
organiser for none compliance from either team. Venues
13.7 All players must: and finals. Where less than 7 fixtures are played, for each 2nd Place North 3rd Place South East with two or more National/Regional Tier teams at home
fixture not played, teams are permitted to nominate 1 1st Place Scotland 4th Place South East are permitted to stagger start times (e.g. 11am and 1pm).
I. Have an LTA Advantage Membership number which
additional player who has represented the team in only or 3rd place North
links to the venue they are competing for. 15.2 Court Surfaces
one group match.
II. Have an LTA Rating. A pre-playoff fixture will take place on Saturday 3 July The home team shall provide 2, 3 or 4 courts of the same
An entire team walkover does not count for player
III. Be a member of the venue they are competing for as of where the 1st placed Scotland team will play at home to surface. Where more than one court surface is used, the
eligibility. All completed rubbers against a team which
1 April 2021 and commit to representing that venue. 3rd place in the North group. The winner of this fixture away team shall have the choice of court allocation for
is subsequently withdrawn will stand for the purposes of
will compete in the National Open Playoffs. The draw for singles and doubles matches.
IV. Be born on or before 31 December 2007 player qualification to the Playoffs and/or Finals.
the National Open playoffs will take place on or before 15.3 Balls
13.8 A venue with a team(s) in the County Tier, does not need 14. Competition Structure Tuesday 6 July 2021. Four teams will be seeded based
to nominate players and can play players of any standard. on the top 4 eligible players. Details of this process will The home team shall supply a minimum of 3 new ITF
14.1 County Tier
be sent to the relevant teams at the time of the draw. approved balls for each singles rubber. In the National
A venue with a team in the National or Regional Tier may Teams shall be entered in a County Tier league based and Regional Tier, new balls shall be supplied for each
nominate up to 12 players rated 3.2 or better no later Home/Away scheduling will be drawn by lot. Matches will
on their venue registration code. Each league will be take place at 12pm on Saturday 17 July 2021. doubles rubber.
than 23.59 on 1 March 2021. No player nominations will divided into divisions of 3-6 teams. County exceptions
be accepted after 23.59 on 1 March 2021. Any venue 15.4 Match Format
may apply. Each team will play each other team in their National Tier Finals
failing to nominate by this deadline will not be allowed division once. A match shall consist of 4 singles and 2 doubles rubbers.
to field in their team(s) any player rated 3.2 or better. The top men’s and women’s teams in each of the 4 In the mixed event, a match shall consist of 4 singles
Venues with no players rated 3.2 or better do not need County Tier Play-off (Men & Women’s Only) National Tier divisions are joined by the 4 winning play- (comprising of 2 men’s singles and 2 women’s singles)
to nominate. Players rated 4.1 or worse as of 1 March The winning team from each County Division 1 shall off teams. Prior to the Finals, teams shall nominate 4 to and 2 mixed doubles.
2021 may play in any fixture and do not need to be qualify to the County Play-offs for promotion to the 8 players. The Referee shall seed 4 teams in the draw,
nominated. For each additional team in the National/ Regional Tier. further information on this process will be communicated18 LTA National League Summer 2021 Adult Age Group Rules 19
SUMMER 2021 RULES COUNTY, REGIONAL & NATIONAL TIER
Open Adult Age Group (continued)
15.5 Team Format In the mixed event, the men’s singles matches will be 15.11 Match Result 15.12 Division Standings
A match shall consist of 4 singles and 2 doubles rubbers. matches 1&2 and the women’s singles matches will be The team with the most rubber points shall win the match, The final standings in each division shall be determined by
In the mixed event, a match shall consist of 4 singles 3&4. This will be followed by two mixed doubles matches. in the event of a tie, the winner of the tie-break shoot-out the following:
(comprising of 2 men’s singles and 2 women’s singles) and Doubles pair 1 and doubles pair 2 will be decided using the will win the match
nomination process above. I. The team with the greatest number of match points.
2 mixed doubles. A team will receive 2 match points on the league table for
15.8 Order of Play II. If match points are equal, the team with the greatest
15.5 Team Format a match win. number of rubber points.
A team shall consist of four to six players. Four players On 2 Courts On 3 Courts On 4 Courts Both captains must complete and sign the National League III. If only two teams are level on match points and rubber
shall play one singles rubber each and the 5th and/or scorecards, and retain their copy. The winning captain
Round 1 Singles 3&4 Singles 1-3 Singles 1-4 points; their head to head result.
6th player(s) may be selected for one doubles rubber must then submit the result online within 48 hours. The
only. In the mixed event, teams will consist of two men Round 2 Singles 1&2 Singles 4 Doubles 1&2 result may be added by the losing team captain if agreed IV. If more than 2 teams are level, the round robin rule in
and two women. Round 3 Doubles 1&2 Doubles 1&2 on match day. Any teams found guilty of submitting false the LTA Competition Regulations will determine the
results shall be subject to rule 17.2. league standings.
15.6 Singles Nominations 15.9 Rubber Scoring
At least 15 minutes before the start time of each match County Tier
the team captains shall nominate in writing (on a National
League scorecard) their singles players in order of their Sets 1 & 2 Set 3
current LTA Rating. An ATP/WTA singles world ranking, (if necessary)
followed by an ITF World Tennis Ranking of 1500 or Singles & Tiebreak at 6-6 Match Tiebreak (to 10
better on match day must take precedence over a players Doubles points, 2 clear at 9-9)
LTA Rating. At the same time, captains shall provide the
name of any other player(s) who may be selected for the Regional/National Tier
doubles only. If players have the same rating, the captain
can decide the team order which may change from match Sets 1 & 2 Set 3
to match. The nomination order is subject to change (if necessary)
dependant on the finalised launch date of the ITF World Singles Tiebreak at 6-6 Tiebreak at 6-6
Tennis Number. Doubles Tiebreak at 6-6 Match Tiebreak (to 10
15.7 Doubles Nominations points, 2 clear at 9-9)
The team captains shall nominate their doubles pairings 15 15.10 Match Scoring
minutes after the singles rubbers have been completed. All
A team is awarded 2 points for each rubber won.
players nominated for doubles must be on site at the time
of nomination. The doubles pairings shall be nominated At 6 points each a tie-break shoot-out shall be played.
in accordance with the sum of the singles positions of the No bonus rubber point will be awarded to the winning
players in each pairing (see below). Where players are team in a tie-break shoot-out. A tie-break shoot-out
nominated for the doubles rubber(s) only then his/her shall consist of two singles tie breaks (to 10 points, with 2
singles position shall be regarded as: clear) followed by a doubles tie-break (to 10 points, with
Number 5 in the case of the ‘doubles only player’ with the 2 clear) if necessary. In the event that a team is reduced
higher rating (or current ATP/WTA ranking or ITF World to 3 players, that team must concede the doubles
Tennis Ranking of 1500 or better) tie-break. In the event that both teams are reduced to 3
players and the singles tie-breaks are shared, a deciding
Number 6 in the case of the ‘doubles only player’ with the doubles tie-break (to 10 points, with 2 clear) shall be
lower rating. played between the remaining player and one of the
If singles player number 1 plays with 5 and singles player singles shoot-out players. No substitutions or changes
2 plays with 3 then 2 and 3 shall be the first pair. Where are permitted to the players who originally competed
the total is the same, the pairing which includes the player in the match. No player may play in more than one tie-
who played in the highest order singles match shall be break. Players are to be nominated as follows:
nominated as the first pair (e.g. if the pairings are 1 + 4 and Tie-break 1 (Singles): One of the original players from
2 + 3, then 1 + 4 must be nominated as the first pair). If
the 1st/2nd singles rubbers.
one player from a team of 4 is unable to play doubles, the
nominated pair must play number 1. Tie-break 2 (Singles): One of the original players from
the 3rd/4th singles rubbers.
Tie-break 3 (Doubles): A pairing comprising any two of
the other players who have played in the match.
Both singles tie-breaks must take place at the same time.20 LTA National League Summer 2021 Captains’ Guide 21
PROBLEM SOLVING ISSUES & REGULATIONS
(All age groups, all tiers)
16. Problem Solving Issues If a match cannot be started due to rain or rain stops Premier & National/Regional Tier - grants and assigns to the LTA the right to make, use and
16.1 Late Arrival play before any rubbers have been completed then the A team giving a walkover shall take no further part in show from time to time and at its discretion, motion
match may be rearranged on or before the rain date at the competition. All results against this team will be pictures, still pictures and live taped or filmed television
If any nominated player is not ready to play within 15 the original venue as set by the League Organiser. At the and other reproduction of him/her during the event
minutes of a rubber due on court then the opposing declared null and void for the purposes of determining
discretion of the league organiser, the home venue of a the final placing in its group. However, the League and in connection with the promotion of the event
team shall be awarded a walkover for this rubber (by a fixture may be reversed in the case of inclement weather without compensation for him/herself. Such promotional
Organiser shall have the power to consider a team’s
score of 6-0, 6-0). No substitutions or alteration to the and/or courts being unfit for play. activities by the LTA shall not be identified as or
position regarding a team walkover with extenuating
nominations or playing order may be made. The player represented to be an endorsement by the player of any
If a team has two matches rained off and schedules circumstances, in which case the team receiving the
concerned shall be permitted to play a doubles rubber product/company.
the first rained off match for the official rain date and walkover will win all rubbers 6-0, 6-0, and will receive
(and tie-break shoot-out) provided he/she is ready to
cannot play the second rained off match prior to the rain 12 rubber points and a match win. 17.2 The day to day organisation of the Competition shall be
play when the doubles rubber is due on court. If he/she
date, then this second rained off match will be halved In the National Tier (Open age group) a team carried out by the League Organiser under the auspices
is not ready when the doubles rubber is due on court the
with both teams receiving 6 rubber points and 1 match withdrawing at the Finals may forfeit prize money of the LTA Competitions Team (CT). The Competition
team will be deemed ‘incomplete’ and Rules 16.2 and
point each. Where promotion/relegation is not affected, and be relegated. is sanctioned by the LTA under the management of the
16.6 will apply.
matches that are rained off on the agreed rain date will CT. The CT shall have the power to decide on matters of
In the event that the entire away team is going to be late be halved with both teams receiving 6 rubber points and 1 16.6 Playing out of order / Ineligible Player(s) interpretation of these regulations, to impose penalties
for extenuating circumstances (e.g. motorway closure match point each. If players play out of order then the singles rubbers including, but not limited to, the deduction of points and
etc) and has contacted the home team in good time, a Where one or more rubbers have been completed, then involving those players shall be forfeited by a score of suspension for breaches of these Regulations; to suspend
reasonable degree of flexibility on start time should be the winner of the match shall be the team winning the 0-6, 0-6. or modify any of these Regulations in appropriate
shown by the home team. most number of completed rubbers. 2 points shall be If an ineligible player competes then the singles rubber circumstances. The CT decision on all matters is final.
16.2 Incomplete Teams awarded for each completed rubber with any remaining involving the player concerned, and all singles rubbers 17.3 Any complaint/dispute shall be made in writing on email
If a venue is unable to field a complete team for the points shared. For the purposes of final league placing lower in the team order shall be forfeited by a score of to the League Organiser (copying in nationalleague@
calculations, the incomplete and unplayed rubbers shall 0-6, 0-6. In addition, that team shall have 3 rubber LTA.org.uk) by the team captain within 48 hours of the
whole fixture then they shall first forfeit the lowest
be deemed shared by a score of 6-4, 4-6. Should each points deducted from their match score for each complaint/dispute arising. Nevertheless, the League
singles rubber and the second doubles rubber, followed
team have won an equal number of rubbers then each ineligible player. Organiser/CT shall have the power to consider any
by the next lowest rubber and so on. Incomplete teams
team shall receive 6 rubber points and 1 match point. If both teams field a player out of order or an ineligible matter coming to their attention subsequently.
will begin the fixture with 3 rubber points deducted
where one player is missing and 6 rubber points from In any National Tier match, where fixtures are player then each team shall be deemed to have lost the 17.4 All players are subject to the Rules and Regulations
their match score where two or more players are missing. suspended, due to inclement weather, and after play has singles rubber in a similar manner. Likewise if a team of the LTA (including, without limitation, the LTA’s
For example, an incomplete team consisting of 3 players started the ‘on call’ referee must be contacted by both fields an ineligible player as a doubles only player they Anti-Doping Programme, the Disciplinary and Dispute
will begin on -3 rubber points and will play 3 singles and team captains, in advance of any players/teams leaving shall forfeit that rubber. Where doubles pairings are not Resolution Procedures and the Regulations Concerning
1 doubles rubber only. If the incomplete team win 3 site and before the match has been postponed in line with Rule 6.7/9.7/12.7/15.7 that team shall forfeit Match Fixing, Financial Speculation and Betting) and
rubbers (+6 rubber points) and lose 1 rubber the overall 16.5 Team Withdrawal both doubles rubbers. fully and unconditionally submit to the jurisdiction and
match score will be 6-3 to the complete team. As such In the event of a match result being overturned by the authority of the LTA by competing in the Competition.
County Tier -
no tie-break shootout is to be played. League Organiser after the match has been completed 17.5 Where a LTA registered venue is suspended, the LTA
In the event of a team being unable to fulfil a fixture, which then results in a score of 6 points each then both Competitions Team shall determine if the venue shall
The complete team shall be deemed to have won the on the first occurrence, their opponents shall record
forfeited rubbers by a score of 6-0 6-0. Where one teams will be awarded a half win (1 match point each). play any further part in the current or further stages of
12 rubbers and 2 match points, at the discretion of For 8&U/9&U/10&U/11&U age groups any forfeited/ the Competition.
team is incomplete, the complete team may play any the league organiser. Should the team not fulfil a
two of the nominated players as the No 1 doubles pair. incomplete scores (as highlighted in rules 16.1-16.6) will
second fixture, they shall take no further part in the be subject to the appropriate scoring format for that
When it is known before the match that one team is competition. Once a team has been withdrawn they age group.
going to be incomplete, the lowest nominated singles shall take no further part in the competition. All results
player(s) of the opposing team does not have to be against this team will be declared null and void for the 16.7 For those teams in the National and Regional tiers, if any
present for the fixture. purposes of determining the final placing in its group. disputes occur on the day during the fixture that can’t be
However, the League Organiser shall have the power resolved using the above regulations, the ‘on call’ referee
16.3 Player Retirement
to consider a team’s position regarding a team walkover must be contacted to help resolve any disputes.
If a player retires during a rubber, the opponent shall be
with extenuating circumstances, in which case the team 17. Regulations
deemed to have won all the remaining games and sets
receiving the walkover will win all rubbers 6-0, 6-0, and 17.1 All matches in the Competition shall be conducted
necessary to win the rubber. The player retiring from
will receive 12 rubber points and a match win. in accordance with the ITF Rules of Tennis, the Rules
the rubber shall be eligible to compete in any remaining
rubbers/tie-break shoot-out. League organisers may at their discretion allow a team and Regulations of the LTA, the LTA Competition
to fulfil their remaining fixtures following a walkover. Regulations, the LTA Code of Conduct and the National
16.4 Completion of Matches (due to inclement weather) However, the team will be retired at the end of the League Competition Regulations (in the event of any
If play is suspended after a match has started then the league season and as such all results will not be counted in inconsistency, the National League Regulations shall
match shall resume at the point of suspension. the final league standings calculation. prevail). Each player participating in the competitionYou can also read
