aegon team tennis 2015 pre season captains’ meeting march 2015
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Aegon Team Tennis 2015
Pre Season Captains’ Meeting
March 2015
Meeting Format
7.30pm – 7.45pm Arrival
From 7:45pm Introduction
Aegon Team Tennis Competition Overview
Your League Details
Organising Matches / Pre Match Checklist
On Match Day – Resolving On Court Issues / Rules Queries
Post Match – The Online Results Process / Feedback Process
Review / Questions / Conversations with other Captains
Approx 9:00pm Depart
What is Aegon Team Tennis?
Team Tennis is a singles based team competition for registered places to play
It aims to provide players of all ages (8&U – Open) with regular league matches, against similar standard players in a competitive team environment
The majority of teams play at the County Tier, with the opportunity for stronger teams to compete regionally and nationally
Events & Match Formats • 8&U (Red Ball) is a mixed competition with 4 players - 16 singles rubbers
• 9&U (Orange Ball) is a mixed competition with 4 players – 8 singles, 2 doubles
• 10&U (Green Ball) is a mixed competition with 4 players – 4 singles, 2 doubles
- 12&U – 18&U events run for both Boys and Girls. Division 1 format is 4 singles and 2 doubles. In Warwickshire, a 2 singles, 1 doubles format is used in Division 2.
Open (adult) events for Men and Women with 4 singles and 2 doubles rubbers. Promotion/Relegation structure from year to year (structure can be seen online)
Premier 12&U – 18&UThe Premier 12&U-18&U event is in place for highly rated 12&U, 14&U and 18&U teams.
Acceptance year to year based on the British Tennis ratings of the 6 nominated players for that team
4 Regions - Grade 3 Ranking event
A second and third tier exists in some regions to allow for more appropriate matches for these teams and for County Tier teams
National Finals in July
National/Regional Open (adult)
The National/Regional Open offers regional & national competition to the top players (aged 14+) and teams in the country
Top 160 Men’s and Women’s Teams
Promotion/Relegation Structure
Professionally organised teams and players
Playoffs & National Open Finals with prize money awarded
Your Team Tennis League
Aegon Team Tennis is a competition that takes place in England, Scotland, Wales and the Channel Islands. Each county run their own Team Tennis league.
Your league name: Aegon Team Tennis Warwickshire 2015
Number of Clubs: 37
Number of Teams: 281
Your league organiser: Tony Pillinger
Contact Details: T: 07807 790092
Competition Timeline (post entry stage)
• Late February – Draws & Fixtures emailed to team captains
• 6th March – Captains Guide (including rules and scorecards) posted to club main contacts to distribute. Delivery approx. 6th March
• w/b 23 March – Direct email from your league organiser detailing the ‘Online Results Process’ with a club login/password. This is shared among all teams – do not change the name/password
• From 12 April – Season begins
• 27/28 June – End of league season (rain date weekend)
• Late August – All division winners receive a personalised pennant in recognition of their success (also badges for 8&U, 9&U and 10&U)
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Key Changes & Messages 2014-152014-15 Feedback - Key Information
Commitment & Walkovers – Most teams will require 6 or more players to complete all matches during the season. Regular and clear communication with players and parents during the season is essential. Sharing match dates as early as possible is very important
Match Day Hospitality – Welcoming teams to your tennis venue and providing refreshments during and after the match is something the organisers strongly encourage. This is a unique aspect of team competition. Minimum requirements are set out in the Captains’ Guide
Fair Play – All players, parents and team captains must understand and respect the LTA Fair Play Values at each Team Tennis fixture. Team Captains have the responsibility to maintain regular contact with each other during the fixture to help make sure these are maintained. Team Captains only must resolve any issues or disputes that happen on match day.
Organising Matches - Pre Match Checklist
The recommended pre-match timeline (Page 5) for organising matches will enhance the experience for everyone involved. Make use of the Captains’ Planner PDF to help you organise your team
- Confirming the match date & venue - Communication with your players/parents - Make sure your players are linked to your club through their BTM - Booking Courts early - Making team selections - Reminder to your players & opposition in the week before the match- Check equipment is available
Avoiding Walkovers
Aegon Team Tennis 2015 Season From 12 April 2015 – 28 June 2015 (new 13 week season)
Online Captains’ Area / A5 Captains’ Guide
www.LTA.org.uk/Aegon-Team-Tennis
Captains’ GuideThe Captains’ Guide is an essential item for team captains for before, during and after matches
Updates for 2015
-The Captains Guide is now A5
-The Captains Guide includes scorecards for 4 singles, 2 doubles and 2 singles, 1 doubles formats. 8&U and 9&U team captains will need to print scorecards from the website
Captains’ Role on Match Day (Home Team)
The Captains Guide offers support
for home and away teams on match day:
- Rules & Scorecard (essential). Check your players’ BTM number and rating on the day
- Arrival Time: collect equipment including
net winders, singles sticks and scoreboards
if available
- Welcome your opposition
- Stay close to the court (page 22 will help
you resolve on court issues) / Fair Play
- Match day hospitality
Captains’ Role on Match Day (Away Team)
- Have a copy of the Rules & Scorecard (Captains’ Guide). Rules and scorecards can also be printed from the website
- Meeting Point (factor in journey time)
- Respect your opposition and their club
- Stay close to the court (page 22 will help you resolve on court issues)
- Sign the scorecard before you leave
Match Day Hospitality
Captains’ Post Match TasksWinning team captain must enter the rubber results online within 48 hours. IMPORTANT – All players must be linked to their venue through British Tennis Membership. This is required for players to appear when entering results online. BTM’s can log in to their BTM area of the LTA website and update their ‘My Tennis Venue’
Online Draw / Fixtures – Sent in late Feb
http://LTA.tournamentsoftware.com
All leagues are located on the LTA’s Tournament Software website
You can also find your league on the Draws & Fixtures tab at www.LTA.org.uk/Aegon-Team-Tennis
-Rubber results available to view online
-Updated league tables
-League Standings calculated by the team with the most points. If points are level, the team with the most rubber points
Media & Promotion Some great ways to promote your team and club during the season include:
Let people at your venue know about the match
Send in your photos to [email protected] copying in me ([email protected]) and Alison at the Warwickshire Office: [email protected]
Send photos & reports to your local newspaper
Promote your team(s) through your club notice board and website
Social events and evenings at your club
End of Season Players, captains and parents will be able to feedback through an online survey from 1 May 2015 until 31 July 2015 at www.LTA.org.uk/Aegon-Team-Tennis
Personalised Pennants will be sent out as prizes to all Division Winners. Pennants will be sent to the Main Contact at your Place to Play in late August
Good luck to you and your team (s) during the Team Tennis 2015 season
Your league name: Team Tennis Warwickshire
Your league organiser: Tony PillingerContact Details: T: 07807 790092
Questions