Second-- attached are the local league rules. Please review them prior to playing your first match-- in particular, pages 4-10 which outline rules of play (including tiebreaker procedures), court conduct, late penalties, and changeover rules. Obviously, the point of the league is to have fun and so I don't want you to be unnecessarily doctrinaire about the rules, but there are players out there who will take advantage of people who don't understand the rules so it's best to familiarize yourself with them. If there is a question about any rule, please consult me or the acting captain if I am not at the match. The most important thing is, DON'T BE LATE.
The second most important thing to remember is, in the case you split sets, we will be deciding the match using a 3rd-set (or "match") tie-break, rather than playing a full third set. This tie-break will be played the same way as a set tie-break except that you play first to 10, win by 2 (a set tie-break is first to 7, win by 2). Please make note of the Coman side-changing procedure in the rules (p. 5). I strongly suggest that you print a copy of the rules and have it with you so that you can consult them on court. In addition to these rules, there are the general USTA rules (contained in their book, "Friend at Court").
Third-- I know we haven't played our first match yet but I am putting together lineups for the next few. Please send me your schedule conflicts as they arise. We've already needed to get a lot of subs for the first three matches and I would like to avoid having to rearrange every single match. So, (hint, hint, hint) please keep me informed of your schedules so that I don't schedule you for a match you cannot play.
Fourth-- Don't forget about paying your team fees ($63). I can get them at the first match you play, or at practice, or by mail. Make checks out to me; mail to 1203 Bolton St. Baltimore 21217. My bank account thanks you!
Fifth-- It looks like we may get rained out for practice on Sunday. I'll try to send an e-mail by 8:30 to confirm one way or another & will also call those who have said they were planning to come.
OK, enough for now. See y'all tomorrow bright & early! Jean
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