Camden Tennis Academy

Intro to Comp Tennis - Div 2

On this page you will find all relevant information for the 'Introduction to Competition Tennis', Division 2. This competition is for those players on the cusp of entering the competition arena proper. By competition end, we hope that all participants will be better informed, better educated and better players. All Parents and Players should read this information to ensure they are familiar with the format and rules under which this competition is played. This is an 'Internet Based' Tennis Competition and as such no hard copy of information will be supplied, however, each article can be printed out by clicking the 'print icon' found at the top right hand side of each page.

Team Names and Players for this competition are set out below: -

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Competition Status

We've just finished Week 7 of the competition, which means one full round has been completed. In simple terms, every team in the competition has played the other 6 teams. The total number of points each team has won over the past 7 weeks is listed in the 'Progressive Score Table' shown above. The two teams with the highest points will now play off in the final, on week 8.

As you can see Team 'Vultures' on 23 points is in top position, followed by Team 'Harriers' on 18.5 points. These 2 teams will now play off in the final, to determine the winner and runner up of the competition. Well done to Ryan, Jack, Amy and Josh you've played very well to get to the final.

We should congratulate all players that took part in this their first competition, all players have improved both their game and their knowledge of the game. It was played in the right spirit and I'm sure each and every player enjoyed the experience.

Only the 2 teams in the final will play on Tuesday the 5th December 2017. All other teams have completed their commitments, but are more than welcome to come down and watch the final. Good luck to both teams.

Note: If you would like to play in the next competition, starting in February next year, please ensure you let Megan or Craig know before you break for Christmas.

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The Draw : Please ensure you look at this draw on a regular basis, dates may change because of wet weather or other unforeseen circumstances. For example:- if it rains on any given week and we do have time, we may push the competition back a week to ensure they play all matches, rather than miss a week of play and share the points. Any changes to the Draw will be reflected here on this page.

Competition times:-
This competition will play each Tuesday afternoon of term 4 until completed. Each match will start at 5pm and be completed by 6.30pm.

Competition fees:-
Fees are $56 per player. The competition will run over 8 weeks. (7 weeks to complete one round, then a final.)

Competition format:-
All matches will have the same format. This includes semi-finals and finals if applicable.

• Each set is the best of 8 games eg. 6/2, 7/1, 4/4, etc
• In all games, if the score reaches deuce, a sudden death point will decide the winner of the game
• Each match will follow this format, unless otherwise informed:-
• (1  v  1)  ,  (2  v  2)  and (1/2  v  1/2)

Allocation of points:-
All matches have same points format, including semi's and final.

• 1 point awarded for each set won
• 1 additional point awarded to winner of match on games
• 1 point for participation to a team that does not score 1 point in a match
• Total points on offer every match is 4 with the above exception

If you are unable to make your allocated match and you need a reserve, then please contact Craig or Megan as early as possible to allow us time to get a replacement player. Craig's mobile phone number is 0413 805 235, Megan's mobile number is 0417 237 407.

Craig and Megan will allocate all reserves, to ensure the integrity of the competition. In general terms a reserve player will not be stronger than the player they are replacing. In fact it is common, that the reserve player will be weaker than the player they replace. This may not always be possible, depending on how much time we are given to find replacement players.