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2014 USTA Southwest 2014 USTA Southwest 2014 USTA Southwest 2014 USTA Southwest

Jr. Team Tennis Jr. Team Tennis Jr. Team Tennis Jr. Team Tennis

Section ChampionshipsSection ChampionshipsSection ChampionshipsSection Championships

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Welcome Leer …………………………………………………………………………….……………………...….….3

Championship Team Registra�on & Hotel Reserva�on Informa�on………………………..…....4

Team Captain & Team Informa�on Form …………………………….…………………………………..…..5

Publicity Release Form………………………………………………..………………………………………..….…..6

Player & Parent Sportsmanship Contract………………………..…….………………………………….…...7-8

General Schedule of Events…………………………………………………..………………………………….……9

Sec�on Championship Informa�on & Regula�ons…………...……………………………………..…….10-12

Player Party Informa�on…………..…………………………………………………………………………………….13

Direc�ons from Airport to Hotel……………………………………………………………………………………..14

Direc�ons from Hotel to Tennis Facili�es………………………...………………………………………...…..15

USTA Na�onal Championships Informa�on………………………………………….………………….…….16

Safety Precau�ons for Playing in Warm Weather………………………………………………..….……..17

USTA Honor Code of Ethics………………………………………..………………………………………..…………18

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Dear Team Coach/Captain:

Congratula�ons to you and your team on winning your 2014 local USTA Jr. Team Tennis league and

advancing to the USTA Southwest Jr. Team Tennis Sec�on Championships. The event is being held

August 1-3, 2014 at Scosdale Ranch Park Tennis Center and the Phoenician Resort in Scosdale, AZ.

This packet contains the informa�on your team will need to make the necessary prepara�ons to aend the

Sec�on Championships. Please review the en�re packet carefully and distribute the informa�on accordingly

to the parents and players on your team.

Instruc�ons to register your team for the championship on TennisLink are on the next page. The Team

Registra�on fee for this year’s event is $150 per team. This fee does not include the mandatory TennisLink

processing fees.

The host hotel for the event will be the Hotel Valley Ho in Scosdale, AZ . Please see the

instruc�ons on the next page on reserving your rooms.

Hotel Valley Ho 6850 E. Main St.

Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Teams will be responsible for all of their own expenses. Please note that as the Team Coach/Captain, you will

be responsible for your team at all �mes.

All matches will be played at the Scosdale Ranch Park and The Phoenician Resort.

Scottsdale Ranch Park The Phoenician Resort 10400 E. Via Linda 6000 E. Camelback Rd Scottsdale, AZ 85258 Scottsdale, AZ 85251

We look forward to mee�ng you and watching your team as they compete in the 2014 USTA Southwest Jr.

Team Tennis Sec�on Championships. If you have any addi�onal ques�ons, please do not hesitate to contact

us

See you August!

Laura Stussie Ashley Redman

USTA Southwest Sec�on USTA Southwest Sec�on

Tournament Director Co-Director

(480) 289-2351 x 105 (480) 289-2351 x 104

stussie@southwest.usta.com aredman@southwest.usta.com

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2014 Jr. Team Tennis Southwest Section Championships

Register in 4 Easy Steps! Championship Team Registration & Hotel Reservation Information

1) Register on Tennis Link 2) Complete a Team Profile Form 3) Sign Waivers- Each Player Must sign a Promotion Release and Liability Waiver along with a Sportsmanship Contract. 4) Make Hotel Room Reservations The Championship Fee will be $150 per team plus TennisLink processing fees. Each team is limited to bring a maximum of 10 players. Should a team want to bring additional players, a $10 per additional player fee will be charged and collected at the time of Team Registration Check in. Please notify me ahead of time if you plan on bringing more than 10 players. You may send me your extra player payments prior to the meeting. Registered players will receive match play throughout the weekend, a championship t-shirt, and access to Player Party

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1) To Register your championship team on Tennis Link: By July 25, 2014

1) Go to the TennisLink Team Tennis Homepage (teamtennis.usta.com). 2) Scroll to the bottom of the page. Under “Options”, click on “Championship Registration”. 3) Enter the correct Registration Number and Team Number (Local League Team Number

advancing on).

Registration Numbers 12 & Under Intermediate: 12050 12 & Under Advanced: 12049 14 & Under Intermediate: 12048 14 & Under Advanced: 12047 18 & Under Intermediate: 12045 18 & Under Advanced: 12044 18 & Under Novice: 12046

4) Click “Proceed to check out”, enter your credit card info, and you are registered!

2) Complete a Team Profile Form: By July 25, 2014

The team profile form will be emailed to you by the tournament director. You can also complete the form HERE. Or cut and paste the following link into your browser: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1xEwAQfyUM36TEK_tuvjZQStOipQGU3h93wWBvZZb6vM/viewform Please note, your team registration will not be complete until you have registered BOTH on Tennis Link and filled out the Team Profile Form.

3) Sign Waivers: Can be scanned in, faxed in, or brought to the tournament

Forms to complete: The two forms listed below will be emailed to each captain by their local LLC, included in this packet, and posted at www.southwest.usta.com. All completed forms may be emailed to stussie@southwest.usta.com or faxed to (480) 289-2701. 1) Promotion Release & Liability Waiver: All individual players participating in the championship must submit the Promotion Release & Liability Waiver by the start of match play. Players may not participate in the event until this form has been received. 3) Sportsmanship Contract: All players and parents attending the championship must sign this contract. All forms for each participant must be submitted by the start of match play.

3) Make Hotel Reservation: By July 18, 2014

We have blocked rooms at the following hotel for your convenience.

Hotel Valley Ho 6850 E. Main St. Sco�sdale, AZ 85251

All teams can reserve their own rooms by calling the hotel directly at (480) 248-2000 and ask for the USTA Southwest Jr. Team Tennis Championship rate. The rate is $89/night. Please note that cancellations must be made at least 3 days in advance.

Rooms are also available at the Phoenician Resort for $99/night. Reservations can be made online using the code: TENN1S. Please use the link HERE or by copying and pasting this link into your browser:

http://www.starwoodhotels.com/luxury/rates/calendar.html?propertyID=103&rp=RC:TENN1S,,,&EM=BKNGLINK_TENNIS_LC_103_WEST

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PROMOTION RELEASE & LIABILITY WAIVER

Signed by each individual player

(May bring to tournament or scanned or faxed into the office)

EVENT: 2014 USTA SOUTHWEST JR. TEAM TENNIS SECTION CHAMPIONSHIPS

DATE: AUGUST 1-3, 2014

LOCATION: Sco�sdale, AZ

I hereby authorize and grant permission to the United States Tennis Associa�on Incorporated (“USTA”), USTA

Southwest, and any of its authorized agents to use my photographic image for any electronic or non-electronic

form or media. I agree that my image may be reproduced, edited and used in whole or in part for any and all

media, including, without limita�on, print, audio-visual, mul�media, and/or exhibi�on purposes, in any manner,

in perpetuity and throughout the world. I understand and agree that I have no rights to any benefits derived

from any such image.

I hereby release and agree to hold harmless both the USTA and USTA Southwest from any and all claims of any

kind which I, my heirs, executors and assigns, may have on account of par�cipa�ng in and/or aending the

Event. I further waive and release any and all rights and claims against the USTA and/or its employees for any

injury or loss suffered while par�cipa�ng in and/or aending this Event.

I have read this release before signing below, and I fully understand the contents, meanings and impact of this

release and waiver.

AGE DIVISION:

LEVEL– INTERMEDIATE OR

ADVANCED:

DISTRICT REPRESENTING:

TEAM NAME:

PRINTED NAME OF PLAYER:

EMAIL ADDRESS:

SIGNATURE:

DATE:

(IF SIGNATORY IS UNDER 18, THE PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN MUST SIGN BELOW)

I, AS PARENT/LEGAL GUARDIAN OF ___________________________________________, AGREE TO THE

ABOVE AND I SIGN THIS DOCUMENT TO SIGNIFY MY AGREEMENT.

PRINTED NAME OF PARENT:

EMAIL ADDRESS:

SIGNATURE:

DATE:

PLEASE COMPLETE THE INFORMATION BELOW:

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Player/Parent/Team Captain

Sportsmanship Contract Signed by each individual player

(May bring to tournament or scanned or faxed into the office)

The USTA Southwest Sec�on is commied to develop and promote the growth of tennis. With USTA Jr. Team

Tennis being one of the most successful junior programs of the United States Tennis Associa�on we will con-

�nue to grow tennis at all levels for juniors of any age. In order to maintain the success of the program and

the growth of tennis there needs to be a clear understanding of the processes and expecta�ons placed on

the coaching staff, athletes, managers, parents and supporters of USTA Jr. Team Tennis and the USTA South-

west Sec�on.

The founda�on of our program is based on the following areas: fair play, sportsmanship, compe��veness,

teamwork, leadership, and par�cipa�on. This player/parent contract therefore reminds our program

par�cipants of the expecta�ons placed on them to establish a truly unique and successful program. It is re-

quired that any par�cipant, player or parent, sign this contract in order to par�cipate in the USTA Southwest

Jr. Team Tennis program/event.

USTA Southwest Jr. Team Tennis Player Expecta8ons:

=Players are held to the USTA Code and Friend at Court Regula�ons. Viola�ons of any regula�ons will be

dealt with accordingly.

=Unsportsmanlike conduct will not be tolerated. Players are expected to express proper tennis court and

tournament e�quee. Unsportsmanlike conduct includes:

-Racquet abuse, ball abuse, profane language, nega�ve signs, obscene gestures, trash talk and

taun�ng, chea�ng, stalling, faking injury, pou�ng, bera�ng opposing team, and insubordina�on

to the team captains, umpires, other coaches, tournament directors, and your parents.

=Players are expected to have fun with our program and promote teamwork with the rest of their team.

USTA Southwest Jr. Team Tennis Parent Expecta8ons:

=Parents are expected to support their athlete in a posi�ve manner, being a role model of good sportsman-

ship and fair play.

=Parents are expected to abide by the classic tennis sportsmanship rules, including:

-Cheering/applauding when an athlete hits a winner or plays a great point.

-Congratula�ng your athletes opponent and parent(s) (win or lose) on a match well played.

-Not making exaggerated audible noises, nega�ve body language, or any other reac�on to a

suspected poor call, opponent behavior, missed shot by your own athlete, or behavior by an

opponents captain, parent or supporter.

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=Parents are expected to treat the team captains, USTA administrators and tournament directors with

respect. Please do not ask tournament directors when your athlete is going to play, or levy complaints about

a tournament. Please refer to the team captain for such issues.

=Parents understand that the team captain, USTA Southwest Staff, and tournament directors can have

parents removed from matches at the compe��on loca�on.

=Parents are expected to an�cipate nothing but the best experience for their athlete and their involvement in

USTA Southwest Jr. Team Tennis. Parents are expected to understand that for an experience to be

worthwhile and educa�onal, highs and lows are to be expected.

=Parents are expected to understand that acts of nature (that of God and Human nature) play a role in our

events and matches. Parents are expected to exercise pa�ence in considera�on with the weather,

rescheduling of matches, dual match sites, the irresponsibility or disorganiza�on of other programs, and other

issues outside of the team captains, USTA Southwest Staffs, and tournament directors control.

USTA Southwest Jr. Team Tennis Team Captain/Team Manager Expecta8ons:

=Team Captains are expected to emphasize sportsmanship, teamwork, fun, and ethics to athletes in Jr. Team

Tennis.

=Team Captains are expected to communicate clearly with players, parents and supporters about the policies,

procedures, prac�ce, match �mes, travel plans and expecta�ons.

=Team Captains are expected to make decisions in the best interest of their athletes well being, in regards to

their safety, health, educa�on, and development.

=Team Captains are expected to represent their athletes in captains mee�ngs and act as a liaison between Jr.

Team Tennis Coordinators, USTA Southwest Sec�on Staff, tournament directors, parents, and athletes.

=Team Captains are expected to lead by example in regards to sportsmanship, honesty, leadership, teamwork,

and ethics.

I, USTA Southwest Jr. Team Tennis player/parent/team captain, agree to the above statements. Should I

violate of any of the above agreements, I will be subject to removal from the USTA Jr. Team Tennis program,

event, or match site. Decisions for punishment will be made by the USTA Southwest Jr. Team Tennis

Coordinators.

Player Name_________________________Signature_______________________Date________________

Parent Name_________________________Signature_______________________Date________________

Team Name _____________________________Age Division & Flight______________________________

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GENERAL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

2014 USTA SOUTHWEST

JR. TEAM TENNIS SECTION CHAMPIONSHIPS

Please note that this schedule is tenta�ve and subject to change.

*Team Check In requires a captain checking in their team to pick up necessary materials for the weekend (including

player giSs). All teams must be checked in by 7:00pm on Thursday, July 31st.

• All players must be ready to play by 7:00am on Friday, August 1st.

• Division schedules will be distributed at the captain’s mee�ng.

• Rosters must be turned in 30 minutes prior to match �mes.

• Courts will be available for warm-up beginning at 6:00am each day.

Day Date Time What Where

Thursday July 31, 2014 5:30pm-7:00pm *Team Check in

Hotel Valley Ho

Lobby

Thursday July 31, 2014 7:00pm-8:00pm Mandatory

Captain’s Mee�ng

Hotel Valley Ho

Sahara Boardroom

Friday August 1, 2014 7:00am-noon Day 1 of Match Play

Scosdale Ranch

Park and The

Phoenician Resort

Saturday August 2, 2014 7:00am-noon Day 2 of Match Play

Scosdale Ranch

Park and The

Phoenician Resort

Saturday August 2, 2014 4:00pm-7:00pm Player Party Hotel Valley Ho

Sands

Sunday August 3, 2014 7:00am-noon Final Day of Match

Play

Scosdale Ranch

Park and The

Phoenician Resort

Sunday August 3, 2014 Immediately

Following Flight

Match play

Awards

Presenta�ons

Scosdale Ranch

Park and The

Phoenician Resort

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SECTION CHAMPIONSHIP

INFORMATION & REGULATIONS

Team Rosters:

Team rosters must have a minimum of three (3) girls and three (3) boys and are limited to a maximum of 10

players per team. Addi�onal players may par�cipate in the championship aSer submiTng the registra�on

payment of $10 per addi�onal player.

All rostered player par�cipants of the 2014 USTA Southwest Jr. Team Tennis Sec�on Championship will receive

an official tournament t-shirt and player giS.

Age Requirement:

Players age must be within the appropriate age division and remain age eligible through August 31, 2014 to

par�cipate in that division. It is the responsibility of the Team Captain to verify the age eligibility of each player

on their team.

Team Captain and Co-Captain/Team Manager:

Each registered team is allowed one (1) Head Coach/Team Captain and one (1) Co-Captain/Team Manager. The

captains will be iden�fied with a name badge provided by the tournament staff.

Captains Mee8ng:

A mandatory Captains Mee�ng will be on Thursday, July 31st from 7:00pm-8:00pm in the Sahara Ballroom at

Hotel Valley Ho. Please assure that the Team Captain from your team is available to aend this mee�ng. If the

captain is unavailable, the team must send another representa�ve to sit in on the call.

Awards:

Championship Winners—Awards will be given to the teams that finish first and second in the 12’s, 14’s & 18’s

divisions. The Southwest Sec�on will only provide 10 awards for each first and second place team in all flights.

Addi�onal awards may be purchased at the expense of the team.

USTA Southwest Sec�on Sportsmanship Awards—At the conclusion of the Sec�onal Championships, a Boy’s and

Girl’s USTA Southwest Sec�on Sportsmanship Award will be awarded from each division of play. Captains from

opposing teams must nominate a girl and boy for every team match. Recommenda�ons are tallied and a

recipient is awarded.

Coaching:

Coaching is permied only on changeovers and only by the teams designated coach or team manager. Coaching

during play is strictly prohibited and will be closely monitored. Each team may have only one assigned coach and

team manager that will be iden�fied throughout the weekend with a badge provided by the tournament staff.

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Team Match Check In:

Team Captains must check-in their teams and turn in their completed line-up sheets to the tournament desk

30 minutes prior to the start of the scheduled match 8mes. Please be aware that matches may be played

earlier when courts are available. It is the responsibility of the team captains and players to be ready to play

when the match is called. Balls and court assignments will be given when team captains check in.

Match Order/Format:

The match order for the championship will be as follows:

-Boys Doubles and Girls Doubles

-Boys Singles and Girls Singles

-1 Mixed Doubles

No individual player may par�cipate in more than two matches within one team match. If a player should

double up, it must be done in Mixed Doubles. i.e. The same player may play singles and mixed or same

gender doubles and mixed. You may not play singles and same gender doubles.

Scoring:

12 & Under Divisions: 2 out of 3, four-game short sets with no-ad scoring. A 12 point �ebreak will be played at

three (3) games all. A 10 point match �ebreak will be played in lieu of a third set.

*Please note that the 12 & Under Division will be using the green-dot ball for all matches

14 and 18 & Under Divisions: 2 out of 3, six-game short sets with no-ad scoring. A 12 point �ebreak will be

played at five (5) games all. A 10 point match �ebreak will be played in lieu of a third set.

The winner of each team match will be determined by total number of games won.

Sudden Death Match Tiebreak: In the event of a �e at the comple�on of a team match, each team will field a

mixed doubles team to play a sudden death 10 point �ebreak. The �ebreak will count as one game for the

winning team.

The team designated as the “home team” will keep the official match score sheet during the match. Upon

comple�on of the team match, both captains are to report back to the tournament desk to verify and scores.

Both captains must also nominate a boy and girl player from the opposing team as candidates for the

Sportsmanship Awards.

Warm Up:

Warm up prior to the first team match will be limited to five minutes. In all subsequent matches, the warm up

�me will be limited to a maximum of three minutes. All individual matches must be put on court immediately

following the comple�on of the previous individual match, unless the same player is to play in both matches.

A delay in pu'ng these matches out will result in a delay of the tournament schedule.

Subs8tu8ons:

If a player suffers an injury or illness prior to the first point being played, a subs�tu�on may be made, however,

the rest of the line-up may not be altered. Once the first point has been played, a subs�tu�on may not be

made.

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Standings/Tiebreaks:

The team with the most total games won in each flight division will win the 2014 USTA Southwest Jr. Team Tennis

Sec�on Championship. In the event of a �e between two or more teams, the following �ebreakers will be u�lized

in the following order un�l the �e is broken:

• If two teams are �ed, head to head results will break the �e.

Court Monitors:

We will not be using officials at this year’s event. Instead there will be court monitors present at the

championship site. Court monitors will be roving the area and will be available to help with scoring disputes,

ques�ons for the par�cipants, and will help to keep the matches moving along. They will interfere with play as

lile as possible.

Players should be encouraged to play tennis without the need for court monitors to be present for matches. In the

case of disputed calls and upon the request of the player or coach/captain, the tournament or site director should

be no�fied and will appoint someone to oversee the match. One of the goals of the championships is to teach

players to play by The Code as they graduate to other compe��ons and to understand the role and availability of

officials. Their own misbehavior and/or inability to call lines or trust their opponents not only reflects badly on

them but deprives their fellow players of a fair match and thereby requires officia�ng supervision.

Inclement Weather Possibili8es:

-Matches being delayed.

-Having to wait on-site for further instruc�ons.

-Matches being postponed un�l the following day.

-A shiS to alterna�ve scoring methods.

-Players should commit themselves to the championships for the en�re event, including being ready for

evening/night play.

Cancella8on:

If the championship, or part of the championships is cancelled due to rain or unforeseen circumstances, the

championship will not be rescheduled. The USTA Southwest Sec�on will not be responsible for reimbursement of

airfares and expenses due to cancella�on of the event.

Photos:

Team photos will be taken throughout the weekend as well as candid shots of players and spectators. Please

complete the Publicity Release form included in this packet.

Player Party:

The USTA Southwest Sec�on will host a player party on Saturday, August 2, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. at the Hotel Valley

Ho’s unique event space, Sands, for all rostered player par�cipants and team captains. Prizes will be given away in

a raffle and dinner will be provided. All players aending must be chaperoned. Please see the flyer on the next

page for further details.

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PLAYER PARTY Stay cool with us at the

Hotel Valley Ho’s unique event venue Sands (Located at the back of the property)

Saturday, Saturday, Saturday, Saturday,

August 2ndAugust 2ndAugust 2ndAugust 2nd

4:00pm4:00pm4:00pm4:00pm----7:00pm7:00pm7:00pm7:00pm

Food, Drinks, Music, Prizes, and More!

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Directions from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport to

Hotel Valley Ho

Directions from Hotel Valley Ho to

The Phoenician Resort

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Directions from Hotel Valley Ho to

Scottsdale Ranch Park

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2014 USTA Jr. Team Tennis National Championships

For more informa8on, check out the Na8onal Championship website:

www.usta.com/team_tennis_na8onals

Division Match Play Loca8on

14 and Under Intermediate

October 17-20, 2014 Lexington, South Carolina

14 and Under Advanced

18 and Under Intermediate

October 24-27, 2014

18 and Under Advanced

Lexington, South Carolina

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Safety Precautions for Playing in Warm Weather

You may be playing your matches in condi�ons to which you are not accustomed. The temperature and/or

humidity can get quite high. If you follow the sugges�ons below, there is no reason why you cannot have good

matches and a good �me.

You will lose fluid from your body through perspira�on. Along with water you lose sodium, potassium and oth-

er electrolytes. It is necessary to replenish your body with BOTH water and these electrolytes.

All athletes should drink plenty of fluids (water, sport drinks, juice, milk, etc.) throughout the day. If you wait

un�l you are thirsty, you have waited too long. Note: your body can lose a lot of fluid, via evapora�on, while

flying since the air in the passenger compartment is very dry. You should drink 1 cup of non-caffeine or

non-alcoholic drink per hour.

Drink another cup of fluid just prior to play. In fact, also drinking 16 to 20 ounces of water, juices, or sports

drink 60-90 minutes before your match can further help in avoiding heat disorders.

Bring a large thermos with you on court and drink frequently (i.e., at every changeover). There will also be

water available on the courts. Water and/or sport drinks are effec�ve.

ASer your match, drink plenty of fluids. It could be water, Gatorade, lemonade, juice, etc. If you prefer, dilute

any of these to your own taste. Water by itself does not replace necessary electrolytes. Don't forget to eat!

Fresh fruit and fruit juices are excellent source of some electrolytes and carbohydrates, but you may have to

make a special effort to replace some salt as well. Wearing white really can help in hot weather. Use coon/

polyester blends rather than 100% coon or �ghtly woven nylon. Have an extra dry shirt available for change.

Perspira�on can block ven�la�on when the shirt is soaked and on humid days, the cooling of evapora�on is of

lile significance.

Use sunscreen. Use waterproof/sweat proof sunscreen that blocks both UVA and UVB rays. Have an SPF of at

least 15, but an SPF 30 or above is preferred. Wear a wide-brimmed hat that is well ven�lated and shades the

neck as well.

Remember, you are allowed 25 seconds between points and 90 seconds at the changeover. Use this �me to

recover. Take advantage of shade during changeover as much as possible. Change the shirt frequently (and

shorts if necessary), and use a cool towel on the face and upper back.

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF HEAT DISORDER

1. Heat cramps: muscle spasms, usually due to extensive and repeated sweat losses, fa�gue, normal body

temperature.

2. Heat exhaus�on: extreme weakness, exhaus�on, headache, dizziness, nausea, profuse swea�ng, chills

and cool skin, normal body temperature, rapid pulse, some�mes unconscious.

3. Heat stroke: hot, dry skin, headache, nausea, confusion, staggering gait, extremely high body

temperature, collapse, unconsciousness, some�mes death.

IF ANY OF THESE CONDITIONS (#2 OR #3) SHOULD OCCUR:

1. Call a doctor or emergency vehicle. (Keep applying ice water con�nuously and

generously un�l medical assistance arrives).

2. Loosen the player's clothing at once.

3. Place player in a supine posi�on in the shade.

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The Honor Code of Ethics

The Honor Code of Ethics is prepared under the philosophy that “today’s opponent is tomorrow’s tennis friend.”

To ensure that end, the code should be used as a guideline during league play.

Courtesy

• The game of tennis depends upon courtesy and fairness.

• Hos�ng teams should extend themselves to provide pleasant condi�ons for their guests. Water (or

other beverages) should be placed on each court, and rest room facili�es must be provided. Above

all, it is important to treat visi�ng teams like friends.

• All teams should be courteous and friendly, suppor�ng their opponents efforts at providing a

pleasant tennis atmosphere.

Friends, Coaches, Children, Parents

• Friends, coaches, children, and parents are not permied on the court at any �me.

• Spectators or coaches may not volunteer advice on line calls, scoring, or the conduct of a match.

• No coaching from parents allowed during play.

Conduct of Players

• The highest type of sportsmanship is expected from every player.

• If you do not have an umpire, then you must call all balls as if you were a linesman, except that any

doubt must be resolved in favor of your opponent.

• It is your obliga�on to help your opponent make a call when your help is requested.

• Do not enlist the aid of a spectator in making calls.

• It is the server’s responsibility to call the score before each point.

• Calls of “out” or “let” must be made instantly. A delay in making the call implies that the ball was not

seen clearly and is therefore “good.”

• In doubles, if one partner calls the ball “out” and the other partner calls it “good,” then it is the

opponent’s point since doubt has been raised.

• When the first serve is obviously out, it is discourteous to return it across the net.

• Never try to take advantage of an opponent by serving before he/she is ready. Your opponent may

ask for a “let” if you quick-serve him/her. However, if he/she either hits the ball or tries to hit it, he/

she cannot claim that he/she was not ready.

• You must volunteer honestly against yourself such viola�on such as a double-bounce, ball touching

your body or clothing, touching the net or reaching over the net.

• In doubles, there should be no conversa�on during the course of play other than brief instruc�ons to

your partner, such as “mine,” “out,” “run,” or “bounce it.”

USTA regula8ons specifically prohibit the following:

• Loud, abusive, or profane language, racquet throwing or slamming of balls.

• Stalling. There will be no con�nuous strolling to the net to use towels or get sip of water or to rest

between points.

• Making a comedy of the match, whether winning or losing.

• Chea�ng - the Golden Rule of tennis is that every player calls balls on his/her side of the net as he/

she would want them called on the other side.

• Inten�onal waving of a racquet or arms, or making distrac�ng noises.

• Foot-faul�ng. A person who unknowingly foot-faults is taking advantage of his/her opponent.

The person who knowingly foot-faults is chea�ng.

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Thank you to our partners,

Our Players, Coaches/Captains,

and Parents!