A mixed doubles tournament is set to commence on Nevis shortly. According to Andre Theron of the Nevis Amateur Tennis Association, the tournament will be played during the period 9th to 19th December.

The first set of matches will commence at six pm on the evening of Thursday 9th December.
The NATA has secured a sponsor for the tournament.  Scotia Bank has graciously stepped forward to ensure that the winners will receive trophies.
Persons interested in playing must register with Andre Theron or Anthony Webbe as soon as possible.
Registration:  Tony 664 9362, Andre 762 9430

Here are the guidelines for the tournament:
Mixed Doubles Tournaments
Rules  2010

First phase of tournament.  Round robin (everyone plays everyone in their group). First to 8 games, no add scoring. Players score points for the amount of games won. If score is 7 all then play regular tie break game.
Should someone be short a partner at start of tournament it is up to tournament officials to decide if there is enough time for them to find a partner or not play.

Teams tie points:  Team/player from different groups are even in points won as well, then we see who has the least points against them, then that team gets higher seed position.

Final phase:  ¼ finals and semi finals (knock out phase)
( best 3 sets no add, tie break sets). If a team/player can not play in the knockout phase, then the next best points score from round robin groups goes through to fill vacant spot in ¼ finals. All 6 spots for ¼ finals need to be filled so as to promote the game. Once teams are chosen for ¼ finals and one player/team can’t play, they forfeit the match and other player/team goes through to the semi finals. Finals match regular 3 sets.

Time policy:  After 15 min being late (round robin section) the player/team will forfeit and therefore get 0 points and opponents will get 8 points. Should anyone not be able to finish a match due to injury then the match is forfeited and other player/team gets 8 points.

• Players will umpire their own round robin matches, ¼ finals, semi finals
• Any disputes/changes to be by tournament officials
• All matches will be played at Town courts
• Officials Tony Webb and Andre Theron
• Tournament sponsored by Scotia bank
• Top 2 teams from each group will play in the knockout phase
• Prize giving ceremony will be after the finals match at Town courts
• Entry fee: EC$25 p/p which is payable before or at start of matches

Mixed doubles 2010 starts on 9th Dec to19th Dec Thursday night 6pm. please advise me or Tony with you partner name. This tournament is the most competitive of the season and most well attended. Pass on the word. see attachments
Andre
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Sponsored by  SCOTIA BANK Nevis