2014 SECTION V GIRLS TENNIS

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1 2014 SECTION V GIRLS TENNIS I. SECTION V POST SEASON TEAM TOURNAMENT All teams will qualify for the Section V Team Tournament in each classification. Please see P. 4 for a listing of the Sectional Assignments by League. All classifications will continue to be subdivided into two divisions. Class AA and A Class BB and B Class CC and C The winning team in each division will receive a Team Trophy and White Sectional Championship Patches for each team member. The finalist team will receive a Certificate of Achievement. Schedule The Tournaments will begin on Monday, October 6 and play will continue on consecutive days, ending Thursday, October 9 unless weather intervenes. The only reason for a postponement should be the weather. Any other reason must be approved by the Sectional Coordinator. Sites All matches through the quarterfinals will be played on the home courts of the higher seeded team. If opponents are more than 75 miles away from each other, the match will be played on a neutral site in between and agreeable to both teams. Furthermore, it is suggested that any opponents located more than an hour away from each other should find a neutral site in between. The home team will provide the balls. Match time will be 4:00 P.M. In the event of inclement weather, it is the responsibility of the home team s athletic director to contact the opposing team s athletic director by 1:45 P.M. if the match will be postponed. The semi-finals and finals will be played on a neutral site agreed upon by both teams. The higher seed will be considered the home team and provide the balls. Match time will be 4:00 P.M. Qualifying For 2014, the Sectional Team Tournament will be an open Team Tournament in all classifications with ranking decided by head-to-head competition. When there is no record of head-to-head competition, the following criteria will be used: 1. competition versus common opponents, 2. crossover competition between leagues and/or divisions 3. win-loss record. Any school choosing not to participate in the Team Sectional Tournament must let the Sectional Tournament Coordinator know of their intentions by Wednesday,

2 October 1, Athletic Directors will be notified Friday, October 3rd of their first round opponent. Rules All rules governing regular season match play will apply with the following clarifications. 1. All matches will be 2 out of 3 sets, no add scoring - 12 point tie-break at 6 all. There will be no more than a 10 minute warm-up versus the opponent upon the arrival of both teams at the site. 2. a) In Classes AA, A & BB, four singles and three doubles will comprise the team scoring. 2. b) In Classes B, CC & C, three singles and two doubles will comprise the team scoring. 3. USTA rules will be enforced by the coaches on the site. 4. The winning team is responsible for reporting the results to the Democrat & Chronicle ( ) and the Tournament Director. 6. Teams in the Sectional Tournament must line up with the strongest singles player that day playing #1, second strongest, #2, and third strongest #3. The first doubles team must be the stronger of the two playing that day. The strongest player on the team may play singles or doubles but the line-up must be in order of strength. 7. During all competition, a school approved, matching uniform (of the same color) must be worn. The only exception may be a hat, visor or headband with a logo. 8. No jewelry of any kind may be worn during competition. (default of that point only - NYSPHAA rule) No jewelry, which includes visible body piercing objects, shall be worn in any sport. Any piece of jewelry that is visible at the start of or during a contest is in violation of the NYSPHSAA Jewelry Rule. Religious medals must be taped to the body and under the uniform. Medical medals must be taped to the body so they are visible. Soft, pliable barrettes are permissible, body gems are not. NOTE: The sports of Bowling and Golf are exempt from this rule. NO EXCEPTIONS! 9. Cell phones may not be used at any point during the course of a match. It is recommended that cell phones not be on the courts during the course of play. If a cell phone is in a player s equipment bag, it must be turned off or set in silent mode so as to not interrupt the match. Coaches should refrain from using cell phones while on the courts during the course of any match. ****************************************************************** II. SECTION V GIRL'S INDIVIDUAL TOURNAMENT ****All Rounds of individual sectionals will be played indoors**** Site: MENDON RACQUET AND POOL CLUB ( )

3 80 TOPSPIN DRIVE PITTSFORD, NY Dates: Class C/CC - Singles and Doubles - Friday, October 10 9:00 am (play through quarterfinals and playbacks) Class B/BB -Singles and Doubles - Tuesday, October 14 9:00 am (play through quarterfinals and playbacks) Class A - Singles & Doubles - Wednesday, October 15 9:00 am (play through quarterfinals and playbacks) Class AA - Singles and Doubles -Thursday, October 16 9:00 am (play through quarterfinals and playbacks) All Classifications - Friday, October 17 (Mendon Racquet & Pool Club) - 6:00 PM - semifinals (Class B/BB & C/CC) - 7:30 PM - semifinals (Class A & AA) - Saturday, October 18 (Mendon Racquet & Pool Club) - 3:30 PM - finals (All Classes) - 5:30 PM - playback matches (Classes B/BB & C/CC) - 7:00 PM - playback matches (Classes AA & A) ****************************************************************** The Class AA, Class A and Class B individual tournaments are expanded tournaments with each school sending two (2) singles players and two (2) doubles teams. ** All players from Class BB and Class B will compete in the same tournament. Consideration may be given for an exceptional entry (in addition to the 2 singles and 2 doubles teams) if an additional player or doubles team has proven worthy of seeding consideration through regular season competition (documentation must be provided). A school may not substitute a 3 rd singles entry in place of a doubles team or vice versa. ** NO MORE THAN ONE EXCEPTIONAL ENTRY WILL BE PERMITTED FOR ANY SCHOOL, AND THE DECISION WILL BE AT THE SOLE DISCRETION OF THE SECTION V TENNIS COMMITTEE. ** All players from Class CC and C will compete in the same tournament. The tournament draw for Class C will total 16 entries. The Section V Tennis Committee will divide schools for Regional Qualifying Tournaments that will determine the 16 entries. Each school is eligible to send 2 singles players and 2 doubles teams to that tournament. The league coordinators involved are responsible for overseeing the Regional Qualifying Tournament. Consideration may be given for an exceptional entry (in addition to the 2

4 singles and 2 doubles teams) if an additional player or doubles team has proven worthy of seeding consideration through regular season competition (documentation must be provided). A school may not substitute a 3 rd singles entry in place of a doubles team or vice versa. ** NO MORE THAN ONE EXCEPTIONAL ENTRY WILL BE PERMITTED FOR ANY SCHOOL, AND THE DECISION WILL BE AT THE SOLE DISCRETION OF THE SECTION V TENNIS COMMITTEE. ** SECTION V NYSPHSAA Girl s Tennis July 1, June 30, 2015 CLASS AA LEAGUE # OF SCHOOLS # OF REPS. Monroe County 8 Rochester City League 2 10 CLASS A LEAGUE # OF SCHOOLS # OF REPS. Monroe County 8 Rochester City League 2 10 CLASS B LEAGUE # OF SCHOOLS # OF REPS.** Finger Lakes (7) 7 Rochester City (2)/ Private/Parochial (2) 4 Monroe County (6)/Steuben County (2) 8 20 CLASS C LEAGUE # OF SCHOOLS # OF REPS.** Steuben County (7)/Allegany County (1) 8 7 Wayne County (5)/Monroe County (1) 6 5 Finger Lakes (4)/ Rochester City (1)

5 ============================================================== Section V Individual Tournament Rules (Please consult the Girls Tennis Handbook for the complete summary of rules). 1) All coaches should submit entries to your tournament directors by mail, phone or no later than Friday, October 3. Any entries received after that date cannot be guaranteed seeding positions or entry into the tournament. 2) All seedings and draws will be completed by committees chosen by the tournament directors prior to the play dates. Seeding will be based on league play, ETA tournaments, Grand Prix events, and post-season play for the previous two years. 3) Any coach or league that will not be sending representatives to the post-season individual tournament should notify the tournament director immediately. 4) For all classes, a 10 game pro set will be played in the first round only (no add scoring with a 12 point tie-break at 9-9). Second round matches through the finals will be 2 out of 3 sets (no add scoring - 12 point tie-break at 6 all). All rules governing league play will apply including code violations on coaching. 5) Each entry must bring a new can of tennis balls to be handed in to the tournament director prior to the start of the tournament. Quarterfinal losers must supply a new can of tennis balls for their playback matches. 6) Players from the same team will be placed in different quarters, so they cannot meet until double elimination has begun. 7) Players will be given 15 minutes from the start time to report or they will be defaulted. 8) Minimum time allowed between matches - 1st & 2nd round - quarterfinals & playbacks - 10 minutes - semifinals & playbacks 20 minutes 9) Once a player is entered in the Individual Sectional Tournament, they must play until eliminated from State Tournament consideration, and may not default for any other reason than injury or Doctor's documented illness. A player who defaults for any other reason during the tournament will be subject to sanctions imposed by the Section V Executive Committee.

6 10) No player may warm-up on the tournament site courts prior to warm-up on the day of the tournament, regardless of whether or not the player is a member of that club. (default) A prepaid package of group lessons is the only exception to this rule. 11) Since Section V players are guests at Mendon Racquet & Pool Club, the following protocols must be observed at all times. - no play on courts except by tournament participants and members with proper attire - use of all fitness equipment is strictly prohibited except by members. 12) During all competition, a school approved, matching uniform (of the same color) must be worn. The only exception may be a hat, visor or headband with a logo. Doubles teams must wear school approved, matching uniforms (of the same color) during sectional competition. Violation of this rule is a default. ** At the State Tournament, the Section V Chair and participating coaches may grant exceptions to this rule for the Section V tournament team. ** 13) No jewelry of any kind may be worn during competition. No jewelry, which includes visible body piercing objects, shall be worn in any sport. Any piece of jewelry that is visible at the start of or during a contest is in violation of the NYSPHSAA Jewelry Rule. Religious medals must be taped to the body and under the uniform. Medical medals must be taped to the body so they are visible. Soft, pliable barrettes are permissible, body gems are not. NOTE: The sports of Bowling and Golf are exempt from this rule. NO EXCEPTIONS! 14) Cell phones should not be used at any point during the course of a match. It is recommended that players not have cell phones on the courts during the course of play. If a cell phone is in a player s equipment bag, it must be turned off or set to the silent mode, so as to not interrupt the match. Coaches should refrain from using cell phones while on the courts during the course of any match. III. INTERSECTIONAL QUALIFYING TOURNAMENT Site Mendon Racquet & Pool Club ( ) 80 Topsin Drive Pittsford, NY Dates Friday, October 24 Mendon Racquet & Pool Club Singles - first round - 5:00 PM Doubles - first round - 6:00 PM *** Singles Quarterfinals - as courts become available after the first round of doubles *** *** Doubles Quarterfinals - as courts become available after the second round of singles *** Please note rules #4 & # 5 below.

7 Saturday, October 25 Mendon Racquet & Pool Club - All Semifinals - 3:30 PM - Finals and Playbacks - 5:30 PM Rules 1) All Sectional and State Tournament rules apply. 2) All matches will be 2 out of 3 sets (no add scoring - 12 point tie break at 6 all). All rules governing league play will apply including code violations on coaching. 3) Each entry must bring a new can of tennis balls to the match to be handed in to the tournament director. Coaches must have an extra unopened can of balls available for use in split-set situations. Playback participants must each provide a new can of tennis balls for their match. 4) Players will be given 15 minutes from start times to be at the tournament site or be defaulted. 5) Be advised that due to time constraints in the first two rounds, players may not be allowed more than 10 minutes between matches. Following the semifinals, time allowed will be 20 minutes. 6) During all competition, a school approved, matching uniform (of the same color) must be worn. The only exception may be a hat, visor or headband with a logo. Doubles teams must wear school approved, matching uniforms (of the same color). Violation of this rule is default. 7) No jewelry of any kind may be worn during competition. (NYSPHAA rule) ****************************************************************** IV. INTERSECTIONAL (STATE) TOURNAMENT Site Tri-City Fitness Inc. 944 New Loudon Rd Latham, NY The Section V players and coaches will stay at:

8 Dates Stay Inn Albany Latham Hotel 981 New Loudon Rd. Cohoes, NY Saturday, Sunday and Monday - November 1-3, The State Tournament Team will leave Rochester on Friday, October 31, Bus will depart from the Tennis Club of Rochester time: TBD. Tournament Directors (for individual and team tournaments) Class AA Class BB & B Teresa Metcalfe - Fairport John Dolan Harley Allendale-Columbia 34 Rosscommon Crescent 979 South Grosvenor Road Fairport, NY Rochester, New York (c) (w) ext.3072 (w) x 235 (c) Tmetcalfe@fairport.org johndolan412000@yahoo.com Jim McEntee Schroeder 64 Larchwood Drive Pittsford, NY (c) jimmcentee@gmail.com Class A Class CC & C Carl McDonough - Brighton Bryan Law Marcus Whitman #6 Ironstone Dr. 175 Elder Drive Rochester, NY Farmington, NY (c) (c) mcdownhill@aol.com (w) x 2012 BLAW@MWCSD.ORG Section V Coordinator Josh Bartolotta Victor 611 Hammocks Drive Fairport, NY (c) joshb.nothnagle@gmail.com

9 INDIVIDUAL SECTIONAL TOURNAMENT - APPLICATION FORM Due to Tournament Chairperson by Friday, October 5. Any entries recieved after that date cannot be guaranteed seeding positions or entry into the tournament. **Please note - any application for seeding should be accompanied by results of matches versus other potential seeded players SCHOOL COACH PHONE (H) (W) Singles 1. seeding information 2. seeding information Doubles 1. seeding information 2.

10 seeding information