THE RANKING

The Ranking is planned to give players the opportunity to play singles with a variety of players in a competitive, but friendly atmosphere. This ranking has been made to encourage practice and camaraderie.

Good sportsmanship is essential in the club ranking.

Players may join the Ranking at any time, once you enter you are committed to participate and you must arrange your time in order to not affect other participants.

There will be 3 divisions for men (A-B-C) and 4 divisions for women (A-B-C-D).  There will be also a juniors division; top juniors can play in the adult divisions.

There will be a playoff in each division among the top 4 players in the last Ranking period.  The ending tournament will be held in December. Trophies will be awarded to finalists in each division.

Players may choose which division is appropriate for them to play.  Players may move from one division to another if they are ranked number one, but must start at the bottom of that Ranking if they make the switch.  Accumulated points do not carry over when moving from one division to another.

RANKING RULES

How to make a Challenge or set up a match:

1- You may challenge anyone in your pool.

2- The challenged player must accept or reject the challenge and set up a date and time within two days of the call or otherwise will receive a forfeit.

3- Players should schedule a time to play via email or phone, don’t forget to make a reservation to make use of the courts.

4- Games may be played at any court agreed to by both players. However, the Club has final say of court location. All matches are to be played within the days Thursday to Sunday. Please be as flexible as possible.

THE MATCH

- Players must provide their own racquets and bring tennis balls to each match.

- The player who wins two out of three sets using regular scoring wins the match. An 11-point tiebreaker is played at one set each.

- There is no referee at the matches, please give the benefit of your doubt to your opponent for all line calls. Only call the lines on your own side of the net.

- The winner is responsible for posting the result of the match within 48 hours of playing the match. Remember to enter your results timely because the system only knows you played if you report it

FORFEIT RULE / WALK-OVER

- If the player doesn't show up for a scheduled match.

- If the player shows up more than 15 minutes late.

- If the player doesn't give 24 hours of notice for match cancellation.

- If the player doesn't complete the match.

- If the player doesn't play the match within a week to reschedule a cancelled match.

- If a player cancels for any reason (including sickness and emergencies) within 24 hours, their opponent may record a 6-0, 6-0 win if they choose.

HOW TO MOVE UP IN RANKING

- By playing a match each player will receive a point and one additional point if you win the match. You win a maximum of two points if you win your challenge.

- The same process is used for players who don't play games except they are bumped down the Rankings and they will receive zero points. No ranking points if no matches are played, or if you don’t accept a challenge.

- You're placed at the bottom of the Rankings when you join.

- Participants can earn points for challenges to move up on the Ranking. Points are awarded to players that play a match. (Even if you lose, you still gain points and move up).

CODE OF ETHICS

ARC wishes to remind players of the accepted rules and proper conduct, both on and off the courts.  Players should be familiar with the Rules of Tennis, Friend at Court, and the Code of Conduct. 

1. GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP will be expected at all times on and off the courts.

a. Cheating will not be tolerated.
b. Throwing of racquets, banging of racquets on court, foul language or loud outbursts are not allowed.
c. Avoid mannerisms and movements to distract your opponent or the play of others on nearby courts.
d. Accept calls of the opponent graciously.
e. Award questionable calls to your opponent when competing without benefit of umpires.
f. Coaching during progress of the match is prohibited

h. Be on time for all matches.  Check in 15 minutes before match time.

2. COURTESY and thoughtfulness of others will be expected at all times on and off the court.

a. Win and lose graciously.
b. At the conclusion of the match, shake hands and congratulate opponent.
c. Avoid criticism of opponents at the conclusion of the match.

DRESS CODE 

- Shoes with tennis soles are required on all tennis courts. 

- Proper attire shall generally mean clothing manufactured for tennis.