Late Pass
The Late Pass is designed to help avoid defaults by providing members the ability to play one match beyond the posted deadline. The match can be played and scored anytime during the seven-match regular season but can NOT be used to extend the "end of season" deadline or during the playoffs.
Using the Late Pass
Each team is provided one Late Pass to use during the season. When a match is played beyond the deadline, the team who caused the match to be played late must be the one to report the scores regardless of who won the match.
If a team has used the Late Pass already but the opposing team has not, you can effectively play a second match late as long as the opposing team uses their Late Pass to report the scores.
To use the Late Pass, simply report the late score on line just as you would a regular score. The system will ask if you would like to utilize your Late Pass, once you agree, you will be able to enter the scores.
Note: The Late Pass is specific to the league a member is registered to play in. For example, if a player is playing both singles and doubles, they would receive a late pass for each event they are playing in.
Why scoring deadlines?
The Ultimate Tennis match format was designed to provide a balance between flexibility and structure that works well for most people's schedules. League history has proven that time limits are an absolute necessity for the league to function properly and keep players on track. Without due dates, even as few as two players delaying matches until the end of the season would lead to massive defaults paralyzing entire divisions and creating widespread frustration. With the advent of time limits, non responsive players can be replaced early in the season preserving play for our active members. Ultimate Tennis has worked hard to earn the reputation of a "player's league" where members are responsive and uphold their commitment to complete their matches. Please note, if hard deadlines were not absolutely necessary for the league to run we would not require them. Thank you for your understanding and your commitment.