Section VIII 2019 Girls’ Tennis Handbook Shai Fisher - Coordinator 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Number Tennis Advisory Committee………………………………………………………………………3 Calendars ..... ……………………………………………………………………………… ……… 4 Heat Index/ Wind Chill ............................................................................................. ………5-7 NYSPHSAA Tennis rules…………………………………………………………………………8 Varsity Rules & Guidelines ...................................................................................... ……… 9-13 Individual County Tournament Rules ...................................................................... ……… 14-15 Team County Tournament Rules ............................................................................ ……… 16-18 Scrimmage Guidelines ............................................................................................ ………19 Number of Courts .................................................................................................... ………20 Varsity Alignment and Schedule .............................................................................. ………21-22 Varsity Coaches Directory ....................................................................................... ……… 23 Junior Varsity Rules & Guidelines……………………………………………………………….24 Junior Varsity Alignment and Schedule……………………………………………………..…..25-26 Junior Varsity Coaches Directory………………………………………………………………..27 Player Rules and Guidelines……………………………………………………………………..28-29 Sportsmanship………………………………………………………………...…………………..30-33 2018 Final Conference Standings & Awards ………….…………………………………........34-38 2018 Final Team Playoff Results….…………………………………………………………….39 2018 County Draw Sheets……………………………………………………………………….40-42 2018 NYSPHSAA Draw Sheets…………………………………………………………………43-45 Nassau County Tennis Awards History……………………………………………...………….46-48 Commitment to Compete Form – Counties/States………………………..............................49 Alignment Form…………………………………………………………………………………...50 Frozen Roster Form ………………………………………………………………………………51 Coaches Quick Checklist………………………………………………………………………...52 Introduction This tennis handbook has been prepared to provide information and guidelines for Section VIII tennis competition. Although dates will change from year to year, most information will remain constant. All coaches* and athletic directors are urged to read this handbook. Coaches should review all rules and expectations to their players. Forms for sectionals are found within. The deadline dates should be noted carefully. Forms should reach the Section VIII Coordinator or contact person by the date requested. If there are any questions, please contact the Section VIII Coordinator, listed above * All coaches should familiarize themselves with the NYSPHSAA Handbook LINK posted on the state website. Pay close attention to the section which deals with eligibility rules, number of practices prior to scrimmages, games, etc. Special Notes 1) All rules and regulations set forth by Section VIII will be followed as well as U.S.T.A. rules, including the point penalty system. (Explained later). 2) The format for Section VIII Individual Tournament is subject to change. 3) Additional information including changes may be discussed in the sectional pre-season and post- season coaches meetings. 2 2019 Section VIII Girls’ Tennis Committee Coordinator: Shai Fisher 17 Madder Lake Circle Commack, New York 11725 (631) 327-6589 E-mail: [email protected] Committee: Mike Pavlides - Massapequa H.S. – [email protected] (C) 817-9865 Committee Mike Kazin – Great Neck North H.S. – [email protected] (W) 441 4100 (C) 631 745-8518 Committee Brian Kline – North Shore H.S. – [email protected] (W) 277-7040 (C) 987-5692 Committee Barry Kubit – New Hyde Park H.S. - [email protected] (C) 319-6089 Committee: Chris MacDonald – Glen Cove H.S. – [email protected] (C) 312-5427 Conference I: Brian Hoffner – Roslyn H.S. – [email protected] (W) 801-5160 (C) 987-6495 Conference IIA: Mike Guidone – Locust Valley H.S. – [email protected] (C) 428-2450 Conference IIB: Chris Colesanti – South Side H.S. – [email protected] (W) 255-8971 (C) 375-8156 Conference IIIA: Greg Bilello – Oyster Bay H.S. – [email protected] (W) 624-6557 (C) 631-492-7848 Conference IIIB: George Golden – Farmingdale H.S. – [email protected] (C) 455-7895 Conference IV: Kate Moran – Valley Stream North H.S. – [email protected] (W) 564-5500 (C) 851-6182 3 Girls’ Fall 2019 Season Calendar (IMPORTANT DATES) August: 26 – Monday – Tryouts Begin (Practice 1) 27 – Tuesday – Practice 2 & Pre-Season Meeting 6:30 PM Garden City, Room LL-A 28 – Wednesday – Practice 3 29 – Thursday – Practice 4 30 – Friday – Practice 5 31 – Saturday – Practice 6 September: 2 – Monday (Labor Day) – Practice 7 3 – Tuesday – Practice 8 4 – Wednesday – Practice 9 5 – Thursday – Practice 10 6 – Friday – Practice 11 7 – Saturday – Practice 12 9 – Monday – GAME 1 Initial rosters due (all teams) 11 – Wednesday – GAME 2 13 – Friday – GAME 3 16 – Monday – GAME 4 18 – Wednesday – GAME 5 20 – Friday – GAME 6 23 – Monday – GAME 7 ALL FROZEN ROSTERS DUE 25 – Wednesday – GAME 8 27 – Friday – GAME 9 30 – Rosh Hashanah October: 1 – Rosh Hashanah 2 – Wednesday – GAME 10 4 – Friday – GAME 11 7 – Monday – GAME 12 9 – Yom Kippur 11 – Friday – GAME 13 14 – Monday – Columbus Day 15 – Tuesday – GAME 14 17 – Thursday – SEEDING MEETING 7pm BOCES Room 1-B (coordinators/committee only) 19 – 20 (Saturday-Sunday) COUNTY TOURNAMET @ Eisenhower Park 21 – 25 – Team Playoffs 21 – 27 – County Tournament rain dates as needed 22 – Tuesday - End Season Meeting, 6:30pm BOCES Room LL-A 28 – 30 – Tentative Long Island Championship Dates @ SUFFOLK LOCATION November 1 - November 4 (Friday – Monday) NY STATE TOURNAMENT – Tri City, Albany 4 Heat Index Procedures Administration of Heat Index Procedures: • Hourly RealFeel Temperature (Heat index) will be checked 1 hour before the contest/practice by a certified athletic trainer, athletic director, or school designee when the air temperature is 80 degrees (Fahrenheit) or higher. • Log onto AccuWeather.com by using the association website, www.nysphsaa.org, we recommend saving this site to your computer or phone. • Once you have entered the zip code for your practice or contest site you will see the home page for the local forecast. DO NOT USE THE REALFEEL TEMPERATURE on this page. • Click onto Hourly Forecast, and you will be linked to a chart. Please use the current hour RealFeel temperature for your zip code to take the appropriate action for your practice or contest. • If the Hourly RealFeel temperature (heat index) is 90 degrees or above, the athletic trainer, athletic director, or school designee must re-check the Hourly RealFeel (heat index) at halftime or midway point of the contest. If the Hourly RealFeel (heat index) temperature is 96 degrees (Fahrenheit) or more, the contest will be suspended. Please refer to the following chart to take the appropriate actions: Hourly RealFeel (Heat Full activity. No restrictions Index) under 79 degrees Heat Index Caution: Provide ample water and multiple water breaks. Hourly RealFeel (Heat Monitor athletes for heat illness. Index) Consider reducing the amount of time for the practice session. R 80 degrees to 85 E degrees C Heat Index Watch: Provide ample water and multiple water breaks. O Hourly RealFeel (Heat Monitor athletes for heat illness. M Index) Consider postponing practice to a time when ReelFeel temp is M 86 degrees to 90 lower. E degrees Consider reducing the amount of time for the practice session. 1 hour of recovery time for every hour of practice N (ex. 2hr practice = 2hr recovery time). D Heat Index Warning: Provide ample water and water breaks every 15 minutes. E Hourly RealFeel (Heat Monitor athletes for heat illness. D Index) Consider postponing practice to a time when the Hourly RealFeel 91 degrees to 95 temp is much lower. degrees Consider reducing the amount of time for the practice session. 1 hour of recovery time for every hour of practice (ex. 2hr practice = 2hr recovery time). Lightweight and loose fitting clothes should be worn. For Practices only Football Helmets should be worn. No other protective equipment should be worn. Heat Index Alert: No outside activity, practice or contest, should be held. Inside REQUIRED Hourly RealFeel (Heat activity should only be held if air-conditioned. Index) 96 degrees or greater Approved May 1, 2010 Updated May 27, 2010 5 Wind Chill Procedures Administration of Wind Chill Procedures: • Hourly RealFeel Temperature (Wind Chill) will be checked 1 hour before the contest/practice by a certified athletic trainer, athletic director, or school designee when the air temperature is 39 degrees (Fahrenheit) or lower. • Log onto AccuWeather.com by using the association website, www.nysphsaa.org, we recommend saving this site to your computer or phone. • Once you have entered the zip code for your practice or contest site you will see the home page for the local forecast. DO NOT USE THE REALFEEL TEMPERATURE on this page. • Click onto Hourly Forecast, and you will be linked to a chart. Please use the current hour RealFeel temperature for your zip code to take the appropriate action for your practice or contest. • If the Hourly RealFeel temperature (wind chill) is 10 degrees or below, the athletic trainer, athletic director, or school designee must re-check the Hourly RealFeel (wind chill) at halftime or midway point of the contest. If the Hourly RealFeel (wind chill) temperature is -11 degrees (Fahrenheit) or lower, the contest will