Each Addition Below Refers Back to the Appropriate (Or Corresponding) National Regulation

USTA Southern Additions to the National Regulations USTA Southern adopts the following rules to be in addition to the National Regulations

Each addition below refers back to the appropriate (or corresponding) National Regulation. 1.04D - USTA Southern Section Championships will also hold 10 & under and 12 & under age categories at Intermediate and Advanced play levels. Each State shall determine the ages and levels they may hold. 1.04F (1) - Deadlines are determined and announced by the local program. However, all teams must be registered in TennisLink Team Tennis prior the start of the teams’ local play, and all players must be registered prior to playing a match. 1.04F (2)b - Local Coordinators are responsible for monitoring score entries. Local programs must set a rule for failure to comply with score entry deadline regulations. 1.04H - USTA Southern Section Seasons will run between September 1 and August 1. 1.04J - Players with a sectional standing (12-18’s standings 1-300 and 10's standings 1-100) in any age group as of July 31 in the previous Championship year must enter at the advanced level (NTRP 3.5 & above). 10 year olds with a 10's standing playing in the 12's, 14's or 18's may only play in Intermediates or Advanced, provided they do not have a standing of 1-300 in the 12's 14's and 18's. Players with a 1- 100 standing in the 10's who are playing in the 10's must play Advanced. Standings are referring to results through July 31 date previous to the Championship year. Each State shall determine benchmarks for Beginners. Benchmark from other sections will apply to any players new to USTA Southern from another section. 1.05 - The Yellow Ball is used for the 12U, 14U, 18U Intermediate and Advanced. The Stage (2) Orange ball is required for all 10 and under play. The Stage (1) Green Ball may be used for 12 and under play. 2.01A - Each State will establish the geographical area for each Local program. Any playoff structure should be announced prior to the beginning of a season by the Local program. 2.01B - This regulation does apply in USTA Southern for the 18U, 14U, 12U, and 10U Intermediate and Advanced. States will determine for all beginner age divisions and 8 & under age divisions. 2.01D (2) - Refer to 1.04J 2.02B(1) - Each State association shall hold a State USTA Junior Team Tennis League Championship for the 18 & under, 14 & under, 12 & under and 10 & under age categories to determine the State Champions. The winning teams in the 18 & under, 14 & under, 12 & under and 10 & under at the Intermediate and Advanced level shall be eligible to compete in the USTA Junior Team Tennis Section Championships. The winning teams 18 & under and 14 & under at the Intermediate and Advanced level shall be eligible to compete in the USTA Junior Team Tennis National Championships. Wildcards may be drawn to fill a draw for the Section.

Revised March 2, 2015 2.03G(2) - In Championship play, a team may use different individual players for every line in the team match (singles, doubles and mixed doubles) OR may choose to play one boy and/or one girl twice, in the mixed doubles position only. A team may choose to play players twice regardless of the number of players on the roster; this option is not limited to teams with only 3 boys and/or 3 girls. Players who have played twice in a team competition may not play twice again until after three rounds of competition have been completed by their team. The "playing twice" rotation begins again in the Playoff and Final flights. Ranking and Standings Points: National and Southern Championships will include points toward Southern Rankings and Standings. National Championships Advanced will be Southern Level 2 and Intermediate will be Southern Level 3. Southern Championships Advanced will be Southern Level 2 and Intermediate will be Southern Level 3. If States choose to use the necessary programs to award points for State Championship the Advanced will be Southern Level 4 and Intermediate will be Southern Level 5. Scoring must meet the Southern requirements for Rankings and Standings. There are no standings for MXD. Suspensions: Any USTA Southern players who have been suspended under USTA Southern Suspension Points regulation will be suspended from Championship play during the suspension period. States will have the option to suspend from Local Play.

USTA-ARKANSAS Additions to the Southern & National Regulations

Local league coordinators may determine the competition format which best meets the needs of the local program. This may include dividing divisions into flights, determining match and scoring format, and when to allow coaching. Unless stated otherwise by the local league coordinator, the following format and rules will be followed during the local season and during Championship play.

1.05 The Stage (1) Green Ball will be used for 12 and Under Beginner play.

Team Composition (2.01B)

1. 18 & under, 14 & Under, 12 & Under and *10 & Under teams shall consist of a minimum of 3 boys and 3 girls. 2. *10 & under beginner teams shall consist of a minimum of 6 players (non-gender specific). 3. 8 & under teams shall consist of a minimum of 3 players (non-gender specific).

Competition Format (2.01E) In the event of geographically isolated beginner team(s) where significant travel is necessary for participation in Junior Team Tennis, the USTA Arkansas Junior Team Tennis committee may

Revised March 2, 2015 grant a waiver to allow play to be less than the “over a period of at least three days” requirement.

1. Team Match (2.01E(1)) a. 18 & under, 14 & under, 12 & under and *10 & under team matches will consist of 1 boys’ singles, 1 girls’ singles, 1 boys’ doubles, 1 girls’ doubles, and 1 mixed doubles. b. *10 & under beginner team matches will consist of 2 singles matches and 2 doubles matches. No doubling will be required under this format. c. 8 & under team matches will consist of 3 singles matches. 2. Scoring Format (2.01E(3)) a. 18 & under, 14 & under, 12 & under divisions will play NO-AD (see definition below) 2 out of 3 short sets with a 10 point match tiebreak in lieu of the third set. Short set is first to four games, 7 point set tiebreak at 3-3 if needed. b. 10 & under division will play NO-AD 2 out of 3 short sets with a 7 point match tiebreak (not by 2) in lieu of the third set. Short set is first to four games (not by 2). (No set tiebreaks are played.) c. 8 & under divisions will play 2 out of 3 games to 7 points (win by 2). The first player to win 7 points wins the game. The player to win 2 games wins the match.

NO-AD Scoring – If the score reaches deuce, a deciding point shall be played. The receiver has a choice of receiving in the ad or deuce court. The winner of the next point wins the game. In doubles, the receiving team has a choice of who will receive the deciding point. Both players must remain on the same receiving side they have played on during the match. In mixed doubles, gender will serve to same gender on the deciding point.

Tiebreak Procedure – In doubles, the first server shall serve one point from the right side. The second server shall serve two points, starting from the left side and ending on the right side. The third server shall serve two points, starting on the left side and ending on the right side. The fourth server shall serve one point from the left side and then players change ends of the courts. The fourth server shall then serve one point from the right side. Play continues in such a manner until one team wins by a margin of two points. Teams change ends of the court every six (6) points. In singles, the first server shall serve one point from the right side. The second server shall serve two points, starting on the left side and ending on the right side. The players continue to alternate serving two points each until one wins by a margin of two points. Players change ends of the court every six (6) points.

Player Substitutions (2.03B)

The 10 & under beginner and 8 & under divisions are allowed two (2) substitutions of either gender in order to meet the minimum team size requirements.

Beginner level teams in the 12 & under, 14 & under, and 18 & under age division are allowed up to one boy and one girl in order to meet minimum team size requirements.

Coaching (2.01G)

Revised March 2, 2015 Coaching should be a positive reinforcement to your player and not against the opponent. Coaching is considered to be communication, advice or instruction of any kind, audible or visible, to a player. In no event is coaching permitted during a tiebreak. Coaching is permitted by a coach only during the time when players change ends at the end of odd games or during rest periods. Coaches must remain outside of the fence and shall not go on court. State Championship Changes for 2015  At the State Championships, an individual may captain only one team. Individuals may, however, be a co-captain on multiple teams.

 Local league leaders from each league will be separated when creating the state championship draw.  In a 3 group draw, winning percentage will determine advancement to the semi-final. Therefore, the fourth team with the highest winning percentage, from any of the 3 groups, will advance instead of selecting a lucky loser. JR. TEAM TENNIS FORMAT:

8 & UNDER  One Division- Beginner  36’ Court & Red Ball  Minimum of 3 players (non-gender specific)  3 singles matches  2 of 3 games, in which a game consists of 7 points (win by 2) 10 & UNDER  Beginner  60’ Court & Orange Ball  Minimum of 6 players (non-gender specific)  2 singles and 2 doubles matches  2 of 3 no-ad (game) short sets (4 games) not by 2 and 7-point (not by 2) tiebreak in lieu of the 3rd set  Intermediate & Advanced  60’ Court & Orange Ball  Minimum of 3 boys & 3 girls  1 Boys singles, 1 girls singles, 1 boys doubles, 1 girls doubles, and 1 mixed doubles match  2 of 3 no-ad (game) short sets (4 games) not by 2 and 7-point (not by 2) tiebreak in lieu of the 3rd set 12 & UNDER, 14 & UNDER, 18 & UNDER  Regulation 78’ Court and Yellow Ball  Beginner, Intermediate, & Advanced Divisions  Minimum of 3 boys & 3 girls  1 Boys singles, 1 girls singles, 1 boys doubles, 1 girls doubles, and 1 mixed doubles match

Revised March 2, 2015  2 of 3 no-ad (game) short sets (4 games) with a set tie break at 3 all and 10 point match tiebreak in lieu of the 3rd set

Revised March 2, 2015