The following league rules were developed to benefit all players in the league.  These rules are intended to make the league matches competitive and enjoyable for everyone.  We ask your cooperation and, as always, welcome suggestions.  Thank you and enjoy your league.

 1.         All league participants must be members of the Doylestown Tennis Club.  No subs may be used.

2.         The name with the  * next to it denotes the person who is to bring a can of new balls, call his opponent to schedule the match, and call the club to schedule the court.  Balls may be purchased at the club at a special league price.

3.         Each match consists of 1½ hours of play.  There will be no playing past the specified time.  Play begins after a 10 minute warm up.  Play 2 sets, at 5-5 in games play a 9 point tiebreaker.  One point is awarded for each game won.  If there is a tie 10 minutes before the end of play, a 9 point tiebreaker will be played.  If you are in the middle of a game (not set) when time runs out, that game does not count.  The score is taken from the end of the preceding game.  Since the tiebreaker is being played indoors, do not change ends.  [Note: a 9 point tiebreaker is decided when one player reaches 5 points.  See the Rules page for details of the 9 point tiebreaker]

4.         Record the total number of games you have won (maximum of 12 per match) on the score sheet posted outside of the locker room after each match.  The standings page on our website will be updated monthly.  League winner is determined by the individual who has the highest average # of games won (i.e., total # of games won during league play / # of matches played).

5.         Lateness:

-          10 min. late-  loss of warm up

-          11 to 20 min. late-  loss of 2 games in first set

-          21 to 30 min. late- loss of first set

-          31 min. late- loss of match

6.         Cancel the court with the club if you have scheduled a match and cannot play.  You must notify the club and your opponent 24 hours in advance.  Failure to cancel your court with the club may result in a forfeit and a charge for the court. 

7.         When scheduling a make up, you must notify the club and book the court in advance and contact your opponent to reschedule.  Play the make up as soon as possible after the scheduled round.

8.         If a league participant is not in contact with his/her opponent by the end of the scheduled match period to at least reschedule the match, i.e. does not initiate or return phone calls, DTC reserves the right to award forfeit points to the opponent and allow the opponent to use the court time.