COMPETITION ENTRY FORM 2013
Please submit your application to [email protected]
ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible for these competitions, you must be a financial 2013 MUTC member. Nonmembers can apply to participate in these competitions in the unlikely event that vacancies
exist; however, non-members must pay an additional levy of $30 per selection in addition to
the Entry Fee. Entries will be processed in order of receipt. Entries will close as soon as all
available places are filled.
TENNIS STANDARD / PREVIOUS COMPETITION EXPERIENCE
All players are required to provide a self-assessment of their standard to assist with allocating
players to the appropriate competition and teams. New players may be required to attend a
grading session in Week 1 or 2 of Semester. Playing statistics from returning players will be
utilized to allocate players to teams. At the discretion of the committee, players may be moved
to a more appropriate standard of competition.
Please note that new club members are given priority entry into the singles competition and
match practice sessions
REGIONAL COMPETITIONS
Bayside Regional Tennis Association Pennant Competition is for advanced level players. There are only places for 4
teams (approximately 24 players in total). The options include men’s singles/doubles, women’s singles/doubles and
mixed doubles. The selection of players into the teams and the grading of those teams is at the discretion of the MUTC
committee and the decision of the MUTC committee is final. Ideally players should have access to a vehicle to travel to
away matches. More information about the competition is available at http://www.baysidetennis.asn.au
INTERNAL CLUB COMPETITIONS
Open Doubles is suitable to advanced players who have had at least 3 years experience in playing club or regional
competitions, must be able to sustain a fast paced rally of at least 6 shots, must be able to serve consistently with power
and must understand the strategy of match play.
Mixed Doubles is suitable for intermediate-competitive players who have some experience playing in competitions,
must be able to sustain a medium to fast paced rally of at least 4 shots, must be able to serve relatively consistently and
must understand the fundamentals of match play.
Men’s Singles are suitable for competitive to advanced players who have some experience playing in competitions,
must be able to sustain a medium to fast paced rally of at least 6 shots, must be able to serve consistently and must
understand the strategy of singles match play. There are limited places available in this competition (20), therefore
selection of players for this competition will be purely based on player seeding from past MUTC competitions and on the
self-assessment for new players. Submission of an entry form will not guarantee a place in the competition if the player’s
standard is below the 20th seeding. A certain number of places may be reserved for new players who are of a sufficient
level to be competitive in this competition. Late entries will not be accepted.
Women’s Singles / Doubles will be divided into various grades to suit those who select this option. Therefore, this
competition will suit competitive-advanced players and recreational-intermediate players. Those selecting the
competitive-advanced grade should have had at least 3 years experience in playing club or regional competitions, must
be able to sustain a fast paced rally of at least 6 shots, must be able to serve consistently with power and must
understand the strategy of match play. Those selecting the recreational-intermediate grade are relatively new to
competition, must be able to sustain a medium to fast paced rally of at least 4 shots, must be able to serve relatively
consistently and must understand the fundamentals of match play.
Match Practice is suitable for those returning to competition after a lengthy break, players should be of an intermediatecompetitive standard, must be able to sustain a medium paced rally of at least 4 shots, players are starting to serve
consistently and must understand the fundamentals of match play
Beginners are highly encouraged to participate in our coaching program. Please see hsta.com.au for further information.
Competition Entry Form – Version 4 – 29 July 2013
COMPETITION ENTRY FORM 2013
Please submit your application to [email protected]
Title:
Mr
Mrs
Miss
Ms
Dr
M’ship No:
Prof.
Given name:
Family name:
Phone mobile:
Email:
Are you an
international
student?
Yes
No
Country of
origin?
Date of arrival?
Date of departure?
TENNIS STANDARD / PREVIOUS COMPETITION EXPERIENCE
Your playing standard (see playing descriptions provided on page 1 of entry form):
Recreational (social player)
Intermediate (regular competition player)
Competitive (mid level pennant player)
Advanced (high level pennant/state representative)
Previous Competition Experience / Result:
Preferred team name / Preferred team-mates:
CURRENT COMPETITION CHOICES
INTERNAL CLUB COMPETITIONS
Cost
Day/Time
Season
Entries Due
$50
Tues evenings
$50^
Thurs evenings
$40
Sunday 1-5pm
Cost
Day/Time
Season
Entries Due
Sat 1-5pm
October 2013March 2014
12th August
SEMESTER 2 SEASON
Open Doubles
(Advanced)
Mixed Doubles
(Intermediate-Competitive)
Women’s Singles / Doubles
Competitive+
Recreational
Men’s Singles
Advanced
Competitive
Match Practice (IntermediateCompetitive)
Coaching (Beginners)
REGIONAL COMPETITION
13 Aug – 24 Sep
& 8-22 Oct
15 Aug – 26 Sep
& 10-24 Oct
2nd August
Late entries can be
submitted up until
8 Aug
late entries must be
18 Aug – 20 Oct
submitted via email and
16 Aug – 27 Sept
subject to availability
$50 Friday 4-9pm
& 11–25 Oct
Grading Session
16 Aug – 20 Sept
9th August 6-8pm
$50 Friday 1-3pm
& 11–25 Oct
Please refer to coaching website at hsta.com.au for information
SUMMER SEASON 2013/2014
Bayside RTA Men’s S/D
$50
Bayside RTA Women’s S/D
Player Uniform: Size XS-XL
$50
$50
^ Discounted fee of $25 for Sem 1 Thurs Night Comp players who enter the Sem 2 Thurs Night Comp.
PAYMENT & ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
By submitting this form, you agree to abide by the rules and regulations pertaining at all times to the use of the University
Sports facilities, services & equipment, and the rules and regulations of Melbourne University Tennis Club and its affiliated .
In addition, you acknowledge that your name and results will be published at ResultsVault.- www.comps.tennis.com.au
Amount Due:
Payment submitted via
$
Date:
Cash submitted in person to a committee member ________
Cash deposited into NAB Account 083457 515614271
Cheque addressed to “Melbourne University Tennis Club
Competition Entry Form – Version 4 – 29 July 2013