IM TENNIS RULES

Play:              Men's Singles, Women's Singles, Doubles
Days:             Sundays (2-4:30 pm) & Wednesdays (7:30 -10 pm)
Location:        Wallach Tennis Courts

1st day: Wed. Sept. 12 @ 7:30 pm

IM Sport Coordinator:    Kevin Thorson

Players.


IM Sport Coordinator Duties.

1. Assign matches for men's singles, women's singles and doubles play.
2. Be on site for all matches on scheduled match days.
3. Record all results and email results to IM Director (Marsha Graef).
4. Send weekly results and current standings to The Student newspaper sports editor.
5. Enforce "Shoe Rule" -- tennis shoes or basketball shoes only; NO cross trainers or running shoes allowed!
6. Responsible for bringing the tennis balls to the courts and collecting all balls at the conclusion of each evening.
7. Contact Security to turn lights off. Lock up facility.

Players.

1. Bates Varsity tennis players are NOT allowed to play.
2. Former Bates Varsity tennis players may play singles but cannot partner with another former varsity player for doubles.


Equipment
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1. Each player must wear tennis shoes or basketball shoes only! NO EXCEPTIONS.
2. Each player is responsible for their own racket.


Player Conduct.

1. No Swearing will be allowed. A warning will be given for the First Offense. Second Offense will be unsportsmanlike conduct which will result in loss of point. A Third Offense is loss of match and automatic removal from league.
2. NO Tolerance. NO alcohol allowed on courts; no participation by any player if intoxicated. PENALTY: Immediate expulsion from league.


IM SPORT COORDINATORS RIGHTS

1. The Sport Coordinatior has the right to eject a player or players from a match. If a player has been ejected they must see the IM Director before being eligible to play in any other IM Activity for the school year.
2. They have the authority to end a game at any point if contestants cannot control their outbursts or those of their friends and spectators.
3. They have the final say. Any rule interpretation or dispute must take place between the individuals and the sport coordinator. A protest form may be filed if necessary and must be submitted to the IM Office within 24 hours from the time of the incident.
4. They have the right to eject a player or suspend a game if alcohol is on the field or has been used by a player or team.

Match Dates.

Wednesday, September 12 7:30 pm
Sunday, September 16 2 pm
Wednesday, September 19 7:30 pm
Sunday, September 23 2 pm
Wednesday, September 26 7:30 pm
Sunday, September 30 2 pm
Wednesday, October 3 7:30 pm
Wednesday, October 10 7:30 pm
Wednesday, October 24 7:30 pm

NOTE: All Tennis Players MUST wear non-marking tennis or basketball shoes; no cross trainers or running shoes allowed!

Any questions or concerns please contact:

IM Sport Coordinators: TBA
IM Director: Marsha Graef, 83 Merrill Gym <mgraef@bates.edu>


 

 

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