Defaults and No Shows
Defaults
A default occurs when a player does not respond to their opponent's phone calls by Wednesday of the scheduled week of play; or is unavailable for any reason to play the match during the scheduled week of play.
The player reporting the default must select from one of the options below by the appropriate deadline date for the given week.
- Playing a Substitute Player,
- Reporting a default and receiving 12 points. Go to your schedule and click the "report scores" link next to your opponents name. Select the option "I won my match by default".
Once a default has been reported, the player reporting the default may choose to waive the default penalty and play their opponent if desired (within the allowed time). Simply re-report the match score.
If your opponent does not respond or is unavailable, choose option #1 or #2 listed above and schedule your next match. Please DO NOT contact the office.
A player that receives 3 unexcused defaults will be suspended from the league.
No Shows
A player is considered a "No Show" if they are more than 20 minutes late to a match.
The waiting player has three options:
- Wait for the opponent. We consider this the best option if the player is not excessively late. Traffic and other considerations should be taken into account. If a player agrees to wait and play the match, the match will stand as played. If players agree to reschedule the match for a later time, the match must be played.
- Play a sub (within the proper time period)
- Report a default and receive 12 points
Ultimate Tennis is about playing tennis. We want matches determined on the court whenever possible. To avoid misunderstandings that can lead to unnecessary no shows, you should:
- Keep your cell phone with you and turned on
- Have your opponents contact numbers on hand
- Designate a meeting place at the facility. (many times both players are at the facility just in different locations)
- Call your opponent immediately if running late and provide a time frame you will arrive as long as it is not excessive beyond the 20 minute rule.