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2014 USTA Charlottesville/Albemarle Captains/Pro Meeting February 17, 2014 Farmington Country Club. New for 2014. 3 - Coordinators for Charlottesville

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  1. 2014 USTA Charlottesville/Albemarle Captains/Pro MeetingFebruary 17, 2014Farmington Country Club

  2. New for 2014 • 3 - Coordinators for Charlottesville • Nancy Holt - Adult 18 & over Mixed, Women Adult 18 & over, Women 40 & over, Combo & Combo Mixed Contact information – 434-923-4344(w), 434-242-1230(c ), 434-978-1021(h) or holtgracie@gmail.com • Patrick Kearns - Men Adult 18 & over, Men 40 & over, Singles Contact information – 434-531-8876 or patrickkearnstennis@gmail.com • Kathy Cornelius - 40 & over Mixed, Adult 55 & over, 55 & over Mixed, Adult 65 & over and Tri-level Contact information 434-960-5998( c ), 434-245-0293(h) – or katcorn2@gmail.com • All Team Registration will be on website: cvilletennisleagues.com

  3. Who’s Coordinating which leagues? • Nancy Holt: • Adult 18 & over mixed • Adult 18 & over women • Adult 40 & over women • Combo • Combo Mixed • Patrick Kearns: • Adult Mixed 18 & over • Adult 18 & over men • Adult 40 & over men • Singles • Kathy Cornelius: • Adult 40 & over mixed • Adult 55 & over • Adult 55 & over mixed • Adult 65 & over • Tri-level

  4. Spring Leagues in Charlottesville • 2014 League Opportunities: • Mixed 18 & Over – Mar. 30th – May 15th • Adult 18 & over -April 7th – June 25th

  5. Summer Leagues in Charlottesville • 2014 League Opportunities: • Mixed 40 & Over – June 1st – Aug. 7th • Adult 40 & Over- June 23rd – Aug. 7th • Adult 55 & Over– June 23rd – Aug. 21st • Adult 55 & over mixed – June 1st – August 21st • Adult 65 & Over– July 15th – Aug. 21st

  6. Spring 2014 Adult League Timeline • Adult Mixed League 18 & Over - 6.0, 7.0, 8.0, 9.0 – based on number of teams • Pro’s/Clubs – Club conflicts by March 1st to Coordinator! • Registration will be open – February 17th – March 9th • Season – March 30th – May 15th – weather permitting • Format – 3 doubles • League Play must be concluded by – May 15th • District Tournament - June 6-8, 2014 • Adult 18 & Over Leagues (Women and Men) – based on the number of teams • Pro’s/Clubs – Club conflicts by March 1st to Coordinator! • Registration will be open – February 17th – March 16th • Season - April 7th – June 25th. • Format – 2 Singles, 3 Doubles • League Play concluded by – June 25th • District Tournament – July 11-14, 2014 (All levels) – Friday – Monday event

  7. 2014 Mixed and Adult 40 & Over Leagues • 40 & over Mixed • Pro’s/Clubs – Club conflicts by April 15th to Coordinator! • Registration – May 1st – May 11th • Season – June 1st – August 7th • Format – 3 Doubles • League Play concluded by – August 7th • District Tournament– 40 Mixed–August 22nd-25th • Adult 40 & over • Pro’s/Clubs – Club conflicts by April 15th to Coordinator! • Registration – May 12th – May 25th • Season – June 23rd – August 7th • Format - 2 Singles 3 Doubles • League Play concluded by – August 7th • District Tournament– Adult 40& over –August 22nd-25th

  8. 2014 Adult 55 and Mixed 55 & over Timeline • Adult 55 & Over - Even combinations 6.0, 7.0, etc., are used • Partners cannot have a rating differential of more than 1 point • Pro’s/Clubs – Club conflicts by May 1st to Coordinator! • Registration – May 12th – 25th • Season - June 23rd – August 21st • Format – 3 Doubles • League play concluded by August 21st • Section Championship – September 19th – 22nd • Mixed 55 & over - Even combinations 6.0, 7.0, etc., are used • Pro’s/Clubs – Club conflicts by April 15th to Coordinator! • Registration – May 1st – 11th • Season – June 1st – August 21st • Format – 3 Doubles • League play concluded by August 21st • Section Championship – September 19th – 22nd

  9. 2014 Adult 65 & over Timeline • Even combinations 6.0, 7.0, etc., are used • Partners cannot have a rating differential of more than 1 point • Pro’s/Clubs – Club conflicts by May 1st to Coordinator! • Registration – May 12th – 25th • Season - June 23rd – August 21st • Format – 3 Doubles • League play concluded by August 21st • Section Championship – September 19th – 22nd

  10. 2014 Combo & Combo Mixed Timeline • Combo – 6.5, 7.5, 8.5, 9.5 • Pro’s/Clubs – Club conflicts by May 15th to Coordinator! • Registration – June 2nd – 13th • Season – July1st – August 29th • Format – 3 doubles • League Play concluded – August 29th • District Championship – September 12th – 14th • Combo Mixed - 6.5, 7.5, 8.5, 9.5 • Pro’s/Clubs – Club conflicts by July 1st to Coordinator! • Registration – July 21st – August 3rd • Season – September 7th – December 15th • Format – 3 doubles • League Play concluded – December 15th • District Championship – January 9 – 11, 2015

  11. 2014 Singles Timeline • Singles – 2.5 – 5.0 • Registration – July 21st – August 3rd • Season – August 10th – October 3rd • Format – 3 singles courts • League Play concluded – October 3rd • District Championship – October 17th – 19th

  12. 2014 Tri-level Timeline • Tri-level – 2.5,3.0, 3.5, or 3.0, 3.5 4.0 or 3.5, 4.0, 4.5 • Pro’s/Clubs – Club conflicts by July 1st to Coordinator! • Registration – July 21st – August 3rd • Season –September 15th - December 12th • Format – 3 doubles courts • League Play concluded – December 12th • Section Championship – January 2015

  13. Days and Times • Adult 18, 40, 55, 65 and 0ver • Women’s – • 2.5 – Sundays – 3:30pm arrive, 4pm start • 3.0 – Wednesdays/Fridays 5:45pm arrive, 6pm start BHSC – 7:30pm arrive, 7:45pm start • 3.5 – Thursdays - 5:45pm arrive, 6pm start BHSC – 7pm arrive, 7:15pm start • 4.0 – Tuesdays /Fridays 5:45pm arrive, 6pm start BHSC – 7pm arrive, 7:15pm T, 7:30pm arrive, 7:45pm • 4.5 - Mondays - 5:45pm arrive, 6pm start?? • Men’s – • 3.0 – Saturdays 11:15am arrive, 11:30am start • 3.5 – Saturdays 8:45am arrive, 9am start • 4.0 – Saturdays 8:45am arrive, 9am start Glenmore – 12:30pm arrive, 12:45pm start Mondays 6pm arrive, 6:15pm start BHSC – 7:30pm arrive, 7:45pm start • 4.5 – Monday s 5:45pm arrive, 6pm start BHSC – 7:30pm arrive,7:45pm start • Mixed Leagues – • 7.0 – Sundays 2:15pm arrive, 2:30pm start Fridays 6pm arrive, 6:15pm start BHSC - 7:30pm arrive,7:45pm start • 8.0 – Sundays 4:15pm arrive, 4:30pm start Fridays 6pm arrive, 6:15pm start BHSC - 7:30pm arrive,7:45pm start • 9.0 – Sundays 11:15am arrive, 11:30am start Fridays 6pm arrive, 6:15pm start BHSC - 7:30pm arrive,7:45pm start Combo, Combo Mixed, Tri-level and Singles will more than likely stay the same as well – we will discuss the need for change when we get closer to those seasons.

  14. Team Representation • I. ACAC • II. BHSC • III. Fairview • IV. Farmington • V. Forest Lakes • VI. Keswick • VII. Glenmore • VIII. Independent – UVA, Sets in the City, CATS, PVCC, Purple Reign etc.

  15. When Organizing Teams New Self-rated players on your team!? They should rate where they are wanting to play. Ex. 3.5 rate as 3.5 It is highly recommended not to play people up as it skews the ratings!! Please be sure they know how to rate and understand consequences of rating incorrectly Appeal – on line Disqualifications – 3 strikes Promotions – out of level – appeal up (Show Hand Out!)

  16. 2014 Local League Reminder Rescheduling MUST be due to Weather or a USTA Championship! DO NOT RESCHEDULE BECAUSE YOU CAN’T FILL A TEAM Schedules are Firm!

  17. 2014 Local League Reminder • Procedures for rescheduling: • The captain must contact the opposing captain with in 48hrs. (either captain – not home or away) • Reschedule the match with in 7 days of the previous match • You have to be able to arithmetically win the match – not have a full team!!! • If a date time can not be agreed upon, the coordinator will pick a time for the match….

  18. NTRP Rating_ Utilize General & Experienced Player Guidelines New version - go to self-rate on USTA league home page – click – there is a place to click for the guidelines – (show hand out)

  19. Appeal Information for all Ratings BENCHMARK (B) RATINGS Are NOT appealable the first year received. NO EXCEPTIONS – THIS IS A NATIONAL REGULATION. Computer (C), Mixed (M), Tournament (T) No appeal form is necessary. Log into to the TennisLink site: (http://tennislink.usta.com/leagues/) 1. Once on the “Welcome!” page there will be a link to appeal in the top right 2. Click on the “Appeal Rating Level” link that is below your listed rating 3. A page will come up with an option to appeal up or appeal down 4. Select the appropriate radio button and click submit If your rating is in appeal range, your appeal will automatically be granted.  Otherwise, you will be advised that your appeal has been denied. If denied, you have no further recourse unless you qualify for filing a medical appeal.  See medical appeals below. If your appeal is granted and you have already registered on a team, contact the Section office immediately, ask for Eva Crabbs and give your name, USTA number and your team number, with the request that the rating be changed on your roster. THE ABOVE PROCEDURE IS NOT TO DETERMINE WHETHER YOUR RATING IS WITHIN .05 OR .10 – IT IS TO FILE AN APPEAL. CAPTAINS – PLEASE DO NOT APPEAL ON BEHALF OF YOUR PLAYERS. APPEAL INFORMATION FOR ALL RATINGS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

  20. What the Adult Division will look like in Mid-Atlantic

  21. What the Mixed Division will look like in Mid-Atlantic

  22. District Championship • District information - sent out 3 weeks in advance – DO NOT call the DLC to find out this information – the coordinators will get it to you! • Captains Meeting Information Must be known & understood.

  23. District Championship • Draw published exactly 3 weeks in advance. • Draw is random – there are no seeds

  24. District Championship • Brackets are updated as teams are certified.

  25. District Championship • Do not assume your team’s bracket. • Website is updated every 24 – 48 hours

  26. District Championship • Hotel blocks open same day Draw is published. • Hotel blocks based on prior year occupancy. • Do not Overbook.

  27. District Championship Teams are required to bring minimum # of players to fill every court!!! 8 for Adult 5 for 2.5 & 5.0

  28. Championship FEES • District = ‘Local’ responsibility • Section = Paid by VA District • National = Paid by team with stipend from MAS and VA District upon completion.

  29. District Championship LOCAL LEAGUE WINNERS ARE EXPECTED TO COMPETE AT DISTRICTS • Be sure your players know dates before they register if you think you have a chance to go to Districts, Sections or Nationals

  30. District Championship DISTRICT WINNERS ARE EXPECTED TO COMPETE AT SECTIONALS

  31. New to 2014 National Regs. Imperative: Captains to read 2014 Reg. changes Go to the USTA Leagues home page and click on the right side USTA League Tennis Rules - there are some major changes Examples: • 2 team league requires at least 40% of players at that level. • Procedure in the event of a tie • Scoring of a team default

  32. 2014 Reminders from DLC District Tournaments • Wildcard Selection criteria: • Complete a four team bracket • ‘Lottery’ method to determine wild card invitation

  33. 2014 Reminder DLC & SLC Remember the Australian Open!!!! Please be RELENTLESS in communicating health concerns due to HEAT and player’s taking responsibility for their well being.

  34. Defaulting Teams during the seasonPlease try to emphasis to your players the importance of committing to your teams. • This is unfair to teams that are working hard to field a full compliment of players…please express to all players the commitment players are making to their own team as well as opposing teams… • MAS rule – 8b. National Regulation 2.03L does not apply with respect to determining a defaulting team’s eligibility to advance to championship play, but does apply insofar as a team matches default affects any other team’s eligibility to advance. All matches played by the defaulting team must be removed from the standings of the round robin where the default occurred. It is the Local League Coordinator’s responsibility to check for full team defaults, and to make any necessary adjustments to the standings when the league has completed play, and before certifying the winning team for advancement to the next championship level.

  35. Consequences of Defaulting a full team match!! • What happens when you default a full match • Team Default match results will be removed FROM STANDINGS for each match during that round • It can conceivably change the standings!!!!   • The changes to the standings will not be calculated until AND NOT BEFORE end of season 

  36. BIGGEST CHALLENGE Getting Captains! MAS will acknowledge and reward Captains

  37. Incentives!! • For growing either the 2.5 or 3.0 levels with new self-rated players on the same team and they did not play in 2012 or 2013 the captain will receive $50.00 MAS wants you to be part of growing tennis and USTA Leagues.

  38. Leagues cannot exist without two types of volunteers…a league coordinator & Captains. Responsibilities of every Captain… • Read and know the rules of the league in which the team is competing. The captain should play and act in accordance with the rules and the code. • Register your team and make sure your team members register themselves. • Recruit a team and make sure they are qualified and registered before they play. • Schedule team members for matches. Once matches are scheduled, either by the Local League Coordinator or between captains in the case of rain make-ups the captain should ensure all individual matches are played according to the league regulations. • Advise players when they are scheduled and whether they need to bring balls. • Exchange the line-up of the team with the opposing captain before each match. • Timely report scores as required. • Act on behalf of the team in unofficiated matches and file any appeals or challenges. Captains are the responsible parties for rule interpretations and for challenges. • Keep in contact with the Local League Coordinator. If there is any doubt of a match time or schedule, the captain must contact the Local League Coordinator and should not wait for the League Coordinator to call them.

  39. Leagues cannot exist without two types of volunteers…a league coordinator & Captains. Some things Captain’s do (but are not required)… • Schedule and conduct team practices. • Coordinate the hiring of a team coach. • Buy balls for matches – if necessary (collecting money from players). • Put out a newsletter or make a web page to update players on team progress and activities. • Select and order uniforms for the team members. • Call/email and remind players of matches • Bring (or coordinate) refreshments at matches and practices. • Make reservations at championships (if team is a local champion). • Have an end of the season party to celebrate being together. • Use the Team Management Tool (TMT) in TennisLink to keep track of your team(s), match lineups, player availability and practice lineups.

  40. Leagues cannot exist without two types of volunteers…a league coordinator & a Captains. Tips to make a Captain’s life easier… • Develop a schedule for the league based on player availability at the start of the season using your Team Management Tool (TMT). • Note: Players all want and expect to be scheduled equally. • If this applies to your league, collect money for balls and buy them at the start of the season so no one else has to remember to bring them to the matches. • Set up an email group of your players to communicate with them about changes to schedule, line-ups, etc. This can be done on Team Management Tool (TMT). • Provide players with a list of names, numbers and email addresses of teammates. • Provide players copies of the rules and schedule. • Appoint a co-captain so you don’t have to be at every match. • Encourage the players to view match results in TennisLink.

  41. 2014 Virginia District Championships • Mixed 18 & Over • Date: June 6-8, 2014 • Location: TBA • Adult 18 & Over • Date: July 11-14, 2014 • Location: TBA • Adult 40 & Over & Mixed 40 & over • Date: August 22-25, 2014 • Location: TBA • Combo • Date: September 12 -14, 2014 • Location:Virginia Beach Tennis & Country Club (Virginia Beach) • Singles • Date: October 17 - 19, 2014 • Location:ODU Folkes-Stevens Tennis Center (Norfolk) • Combo Mixed • Date: January 9-11, 2015 • Location: Boar's Head Sports Club (Charlottesville)

  42. 2014 SECTIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP DATES  2013 Tri-Level January 17-20 – Virginia Beach Tennis & Country Club, Virginia Beach, VA Mixed 18&Over 2.5-10.0 June 28-29 – Tennis Center at College Park, MD  Adult 18&Over 2.5-5.0+ August 8-11 – Huntington Park and Christopher Newport University, Newport News, VA Adult 40&Over 3.0-4.5+, Mixed 40&Over 6.0-9.0 and Adult 65 & Over 6.0-8.0 September 5-8 – Huntington Park, Newport News, VA (Possible second site TBD)  Adult 55 & Over 6.0-9.0 and Mixed 55&Over 6.0-9.0 September 19-22 – Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA and Huntington Park, Newport News, VA

  43. Acquiring all Rules • National – www.usta.com – pamphlets will no longer be handed out • Virginia – website – bottom of the home page www.virginia.usta.com • Charlottesville/Albemarle – website cvilletennisleagues.com

  44. Requests, Questions and/or Concerns • Answers

  45. Thank you for your time and for supporting USTA Leagues

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