NSW STATE SERIES

2012 TOPSPIN TENNIS NEWCASTLE

JUNIOR ROUND ROBIN

15th & 16th December

Part of the Tennis NSW

NSW STATE SERIES TOURNAMENT

12/U, 14/U & 16/U Events - Girls & Boys Singles & Doubles

Singles & Doubles are NSW State Series Points Events

Sanctioned by Tennis New South Wales

*** HOTSHOTS Red Ball, Orange Ball & Green Ball Masters Tournament***

Entries Close: Sunday 9th December 2012

Entries to Tournament Secretary

PO Box 76, BROADMEADOW 2292 or

Email:

District Park Tennis Centre

Corner Lambton & Curley Roads, Broadmeadow

02) 4961 0806 (Pro Shop)

Tournament Director – Richard Nicholls Tournament Referee – Ellen Gordon

2012 TOPSPIN TENNIS NEWCASTLE
NSW State Series - Junior Round Robin
Entry Fees for NSW State Series:
Singles $20.00 per player
Doubles $10.00 per player
EVENTS
1. 12 & Under Boys Singles / 9. 16 & Under Boys Singles
2. 12 & Under Boys Doubles / 10. 16 & Under Boys Doubles
3. 12 & Under Girls Singles / 11. 16 & Under Girls Singles
4. 12 & Under Girls Doubles / 12. 16 & Under Girls Doubles
5. 14 & Under Boys Singles / 13. HOTSHOTS Under 8’s Red Ball Singles
6. 14 & Under Boys Doubles / 14. HOTSHOTS Under 10’s Orange Ball Singles
7. 14 & Under Girls Singles / 15. HOTSHOTS Under 12’s Green Ball Singles
8. 14 & Under Girls Doubles

PRO SHOP - 02 4961 0806

District Park Tennis Centre

Corner Lambton & Curley Roads

BROADMEADOW 2292

Email:

ACCOMMODATION GUIDE &

INFORMATION ON NEWCASTLE

Go to www.visitnewcastle.com.au

TOURNAMENT ENTRY CONDITIONS

1.  The Tournament Committee shall have entire management of the tournament.

2.  The Committee reserves the right to alter, combine or cancel any event/s and refuse entry to any player.

3.  The Committee reserves the right to limit entries in events. This will be done on a first in, first served basis.

4.  The Tennis Australia Code of Conduct will apply and the Committee reserves the right to disqualify any player whose conduct is deserving of such action.

5.  ALL Players must be financial registered players with Tennis New South Wales. Unregistered players must pay registration fees: $22.00 Adults, $15.00 Juniors (1/5/2012 to 30/6/2013).

6.  ENTRY FEES MUST ACCOMPANY ALL ENTRIES. No refund of entry fees will be made after 9th December 2012 for player withdrawals, unless a player submits a medical certificate or an event is cancelled.

7.  All players must be dressed in correct tennis attire.

8.  The Committee reserves the right to conduct the Tournament under lights.

9.  Format of play will be round robin with times as follows.

Saturday – Boys Singles 1.00pm start

Girls Singles 1.00pm start

Sunday – Hotshots Red Ball Register 9.30am for 10.00am start

Hotshots Orange Ball Register 12.00noon for 12.30 start

Hotshots Green Ball Register 12.00noon for 12.30 start

Boys Doubles 1.00pm start

Girls Doubles 1.00pm start

10.  Players may only enter ONE Singles event and ONE Boys/Girls Doubles.

11.  In all disputes the decision of the Referee will be final.

12.  The uncommon birth date of 31st December 2012 will apply to all events.

13.  Players, who withdraw after the designated time and are unable to provide a ‘Medical Certificate’ to the Tournament Director with 7 days after the tournaments completion, will be penalised as per the Tennis Australia guidelines.

14.  Each competitor must submit a separate entry form.

15.  Players must be available to play their first match at any time after commencement of the NSWSS, and to play their subsequent matches throughout the course of the day, as required by the Tournament Director.

16.  Players may be required to perform umpiring duties.

17.  No coaching of players will be permitted while matches are in progress.

18.  Players requiring a partner shall accept a partner allocated by the committee, this condition shall not impose any obligation on the committee to find a partner.

19.  In the event of wet weather, the committee may reduce the number if matches/games played.

20.  Trophies/prizes will be awarded to winners and runners-up.

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i) “This tournament will be conducted in accordance with Tennis Australia’s Member Protection By-Law, these rules and regulations and the Tennis Australia Events Disciplinary Policy (each as amended from time to time).”

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2012 Topspin Tennis Newcastle NSW State Series

Junior Round Robin

Entry Form

Players Name: ______

Address: ______

Postcode: ______Email Address: ______

Tennis NSW Registration No.: ______DOB: ___/___/___ (As at 31st December 2012)

Phone No: ( ) ______Mobile: ______

Email Address: ______

Performances: ______

I have read and agree to abide by the Tournament Entry Conditions. As a parent/guardian of the junior athlete/s entering Topspin Tennis Newcastle NSWSS Tournament, I/we agree to be bound by the provisions of the Tennis Australia Member Protection Policy, and sign this entry form acknowledging that agreement.

Signed: ______Date: ______

EVENT No. / EVENT / DOUBLES PARTNER / ENTRY FEE
TENNIS NSW PLAYER REGISTRATION (If applicable)
TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED

Please make cheques payable to:

Topspin Tennis Newcastle – PO Box 76, Broadmeadow NSW 2292