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Round Robin Rules 2016/17
Round Robin explained
The aim of having a round robin competition is for members to play matches with
members of a similar standard and to gain confidence for league participation. Application
forms for participation must be submitted by Friday 16th September.
Players will be divided into groups of similar ability. Numbers participating will determine
the number of groups and number of players in each group - for example there may be 10
groups of 4 players if there are 40 players.
Each player will play all other players in their assigned group. After the first round is
complete, ie all players have played all other players in their group, typically after a month,
the groups are realigned and 2nd round of play begins and so on. This is done through
promotion or relegation to another group depending on scores.
The Round Robin competitions will commence in October and most likely complete in April
2017. Draw sheets will be posted in the Cabin and should be updated by players on
completion of matches.
Match Play
1. Each match comprises 2 sets
2. Each set is won by the person/pair that are 1st to win 6 games (no need to win by 2
games, so to win the set 6-5 is ok)
3. If the score in sets is 2–nil, the match is over
4. If the score in sets is 1 all, then a tiebreak (1st to win 7 points, must win by 2) is
played to decide the winner/s of the match.
Scoring System (score sheet example overleaf)
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Each game counts as one point
The tiebreak also counts as one point
Enter the score in each set, on the score sheet.
If you had to play a tiebreak, enter W if you won it, enter L if you lost it
Enter the sum of games won on the line underneath
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Example of Scoresheet:
Enter the score of each match, your own score first, and W or L if you won or lost the
tiebreak, if needed
Group A
A
A Jane Brown Match results
Points -Games won
B Brid Smith Match results
3-6,6-4, L
Points -Games won
9
C Sue Jones Match results
3-6,1-6
Points -Games won
4
Match
results
D Ann Walker
6-0,3-6,L
Points -Games won
9
Match results
E Kay Long
6-2,1-6,W
Points -Games won
8
B
6-3,4-6, W
C
6-3,6-1
D
E
0-6,6-3, W 2-6,6-1,L
11
12
6-4,6-0
7
6-2,6-4
8
6-1,6-2
38
12
12
w/o
12
6-5,6-5
45
4-6, 0-6
4
20/3 =7
12
27
2-6,4-6
TOTAL
6-1,6-5
6
1-6,2-6
0
5-6,5-6
1-6,5-6
12
3
10
6
27
27
e.g. Player A beat player B in tiebreak( won 1st set 6-3, lost 2nd set 4-6, won tiebreak)
Player A won 6 games + 4 games + 1game(tiebreak) = 11 games for match
Walkovers
1. If awarded a walk-over(s) - write w/o in your own box. Failure to do this will result in
a no score. If you have conceded the walkover, write 0 in your points score.
2. Points for the first walk-over awarded will be the average of games won or a min. of
4 if no games played. In example above, Player D gave a walkover to Player C.
Games won 12 + 4 + 4= 20/3 = 7.
3. A 2nd or subsequent walk-over is also the average of games won but cannot
exceed 8 points.
End of Round Scores
1. Players will be relegated or promoted to other groups after each round is complete,
depending on end of round scores.
2. If there is a tie, as in example above, the following rules will apply:
a. Players C, D and E all finished with a total of 27 points
b. Player D gave a walkover so they are relegated 1st
c. E lost to C in head-to-head so they are relegated 2nd
d. If a 3 way tie, and above reasons do not sort, then Player with least “set
wins” relegated (C won 2 sets, D won 3 sets, E won 1 set)
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End of Year Scores
1. The Player or pairing with most no. of points wins the Round Robin
2. In the event of a tie, the player with most no. of matches played wins
3. In the event that persons are still tied, player with highest no. of sets won, wins the
Round Robin
Other Details
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Walk-overs are actively discouraged
Walk-overs must be agreed between the competitors
No walk-over result will be accepted after the results have been taken down
Tiebreak detail: in Doubles, each pairing may re-choose serving sequence as if it
were a new set
Play by date specified. An extension of the scheduled RR completion dates will
only be granted in exceptional circumstances and is at the sole discretion of the
Captains Committee.
To be eligible to play in the Round Robin 2016, players must be 14 years of age
as of 1st September 2016.
The competitors in all doubles events should submit one entry form with the
names of the doubles pairing and the appropriate doubles entry fee
Entries must be submitted on the official entry form to the office at Donabate Golf
Club by Friday 16th September and must be accompanied by the appropriate
entry fees (cash or cheque). Cheques should be made payable to Donabate
Portrane Tennis Club.
The draw for the events will take place after the closing date. All RR draw sheets
will be posted on the notice boards on Friday 30th September, and will also be
available online.
Scores must be entered by date specified.
No points will be awarded for games left unplayed.
Failure to play matches:
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The onus is on each player to make contact early and arrange matches.
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If a player is injured and unable to play, this must be written into the box of
that player.
If a member needs to drop out of a round due to injury etc, the event organiser
must be notified
Prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd in each event
On behalf of the Captains Committee:
Amanda Bolton
Robbie Harrold
Carol Rankin! Laurent Laforgue
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