2019 VICTORIAN SENIORS TENNIS TOURNAMENT TSA National Seniors Ranking Tournament (NAT 7) THIS IS A SENIORS ROUND ROBIN TOURNAMENT Conducted by Tennis Seniors Victoria Inc. Fri, Sat & Sun 5th,6th & 7th April Open to players aged 35+. ITF IPIN is not required to enter events. Enter at https://tournaments.tennis.com.au/sport/tournament.aspx? id=c0bd4ab6-352b-4c98-95d7-93806c6faca1 Venue: Benalla Lawn Tennis Club Ackerley Avenue, Benalla, Victoria Player entries close Thursday 28th March 2019 Tournament Director Mike Evans Email: mje1703@gmail.com Phone: 0411 885 596 ENTRY FEES Singles $28 Doubles $24 per player ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED UNLESS FEES HAVE BEEN PAID
KEY TOURNAMENT REGULATIONS 1. This tournament is sanctioned by Tennis Victoria (TV) and approved by Tennis Seniors Victoria (TSV) and shall be conducted in accordance with TSV Regulations & Guidelines for the conduct of Seniors Round Robin Tournaments, Tennis Australia s Member Protection By-Law and Tennis Australia s Code of Behaviour. 2. The Tournament Committee, hereinafter referred to as the Committee, shall have the entire control and management of the Tournament. Any matter not specifically covered by these conditions shall be resolved by the Committee, whose decision shall be final. 3. All Victorian resident tournament players MUST be financial members of Tennis Seniors Vic. (TSV $20.00) and must provide their MYTENNIS Player ID if requested. Players from other states/countries who are NOT full members of a recognised Seniors Club/Association, MUST pay a temporary membership fee of $10.00 for this tournament ONLY. 4. Players may enter one event ONLY from each session. A player entering in a doubles event without naming a partner shall accept the partner allocated by the Committee. However, this does not impose an obligation on the Committee to find a partner. 5. ENTRY FEES: Singles $28.00: Doubles: $24.00 (GST inclusive) per player. 6. ATTIRE: Correct tennis attire must be worn during all matches. 7. Entries Close 28th March 2019. Cheques payable to TSV. This tournament is open to all players who are 35 years and over as at 31st December 2019. 8. All players must submit a separate entry form by mail or on-line accompanied by entry fees and a signed Player Declaration (on Entry Form). No entry will be accepted unless accompanied by entry fees. NO LATE OR PHONE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED. 9. It is each player s responsibility to check the draw and the playing venue the draw will be available from 5.00pm 3rd April 2019 check the Website https://tournaments.tennis.com.au/home.aspx or call the Tournament Office. Players must be at the courts at least 15 minutes before the scheduled start of play. 10. Four or more entries must be received in an event to guarantee the running of that event, otherwise age groups may be combined. The Committee reserves the right to cancel an event, combine events or divide into divisions. Runner-up prizes are subject to a minimum of 4 entries. If sufficient nominations are received A & B grade divisions will be conducted. 11. Winners Formula: SETS WON, if equal games won, if equal, games against, if equal winner when the player/pairs played each other. 12. Tie-Break Rule. The Seniors tie-break rule will be used during this tournament, play one point and change ends and then change after every four points. 13. Play must commence on time. One 3 minute warm-up allowed per player per session. Morning sessions commence 8.30am and afternoon sessions commence at 1.30pm except for Friday when play will commence at 2.00pm. No morning matches/ finals to commence after 1.00pm. Any morning matches/finals not completed will be played at completion of the afternoon matches on the same day and under lights if necessary. 14. Dunlop balls will be used exclusively for the tournament. 15. Refunds (less a $4.00 administration fee) will be made when rain prevents commencement of an event - withdrawals require at least 72 hours notice before a refund will be given (less a $4.00 administration fee). No refunds will be given after the draw has been made. 16. By entering the Tournament, a player automatically grants TV, TSV the right in perpetuity to make, use and show pictures of him/her, motion or still, taken during the competition without compensation.
LIST OF EVENTS Friday 2.00pm 1 35 Men s singles 2 45 Men s singles 3 55 Men s singles 4 65 Men s singles 5 70 Men s singles 6 75 Men s singles 7 35 Ladies singles 8 45 Ladies singles 9 55 Ladies singles 10 65 Ladies singles 11 70 Ladies singles 12 75 Ladies singles Saturday 8.30am 13 40 Men s doubles 14 50 Men s doubles 15 60 Men s doubles 16 70 Men s doubles 17 80 Men s doubles 18 40 Ladies doubles 19 50 Ladies doubles 20 60 Ladies doubles 21 70 Ladies doubles 22 80 Ladies doubles Saturday 1.30pm 23 70 Combined age Men s Doubles 24 90 Combined age Men s Doubles 25 110 Combined age Men s Doubles 26 130 Combined age Men s Doubles 27 150 Combined age Men s Doubles 28 70 Combined age Ladies Doubles 29 90 Combined age Ladies Doubles 30 110 Combined age Ladies Doubles 31 130 Combined age Ladies Doubles 32 150 Combined age Ladies Doubles Sunday 8.30am 33 35 Men s doubles 34 45 Men s doubles 35 55 Men s doubles 36 65 Men s doubles 37 75 Men s doubles 38 35 Ladies doubles 39 45 Ladies doubles 40 55 Ladies doubles 41 65 Ladies doubles 42 75 Ladies doubles Sunday 1.30pm 43 70 Combined age 44 90 Combined age 45 100 Combined age 46 110 Combined age 47 130 Combined age 48 140 Combined age
Evening Social Event There will be a 2 course dinner available at the Clubrooms on Saturday evening. Cost is $20 per person Thank you to our sponsors Contact details for ICON Sports: Liz Williamson 0409 184 277 liz@icon-sports.com.au
ENTRY FORM 2019 Tennis Seniors Victoria Tournament Surname:.. First Name:.. Address:... State Post Code Phone number (Home):. Work:. Email:.. Mobile:.. Contact phone number during tournament:.. Date of Birth:.././. Male or Female (Please circle) ITF World Ranking (S) (D).. Australian Ranking (S) (D) Player Rating Number: N.. I am a member of.tennis Club/Association Tennis Seniors Reg No:...State MYTENNIS Player ID No:. ENTRY FEES: SINGLES $28 DOUBLES $24 per player Event No Session Name of Event Partner s Name Fees FRI PM $ SAT AM $ SAT PM $ SUN AM $ SUN PM $ 2019 Tennis Seniors Vic. Membership Fee - $20.00 (Vic. residents only Refer Condition #3). $20.00* SPECIAL CONDITION: Tournament Levy for this tournament only is $10.00 Interstate/Overseas players only $10.00* *Delete not applicable TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED $ PLAYER DECLARATION: I certify that I am a registered member of the...seniors Tennis Association/Club. I acknowledge that as a participant in the 2019 TSV Tournament I am required to comply with various rules, regulations and policies as listed in the attached Tournament Regulations Signature Send entries to: Tournament Secretary, 2/17 The Ridge West, Knoxfield, Victoria 3180 Cheques payable to: Tennis Seniors Victoria Inc. Bank Transfer: BSB 033-372, Account Number 331063 Your name as the payee reference (eg John Smith) Date / /2019