Substitute Players
Substitute players should be utilized in the event of scheduling conflicts, temporary injuries, illnesses, when "sub" is listed on the schedule, or when a player has withdrawn from a division.
A "sub" may be any Ultimate Tennis player at your skill level that is enrolled in the current season of play. This includes players within your own division as well as those not listed on the sub list.
If you are scheduled to play a sub
Division sizes may vary from 4 to 12 players. Although we strive to maintain an even number of players in each division, sometimes the number of registered players for a specific section of town ends in an odd number. Because it is required to ensure that every player in the division plays an equal number of matches, in an odd numbered division, one player is randomly selected to play a sub match for their last match. If you were selected to play a "sub" match this minor scheduling anomaly can actually provide you with a nice late season benefit. You have the option of playing a match or receiving a free 12 point win which may be desired if your personal schedule is tight.
If you are assigned to play a "sub" on your schedule - click the blue "Find a Sub" button at the bottom on your schedule to get a list of subs in your area. If you are unable to find someone to play, you are allowed to report a default and receive 12 points instead of playing the sub match.
If you are unable to play a match
If your personal schedule prevents you from being able to play your match within the two week match window, it is your responsibility to call a sub to play in your place. If you arrange for a sub to play in your place you will receive points based on the sub player's results, "win or lose" just as if you played the match. If you do not arrange for a sub to play for you and your opponent has to find the sub themselves, you will receive zero points for the match.
Scheduling Conflicts
There are times when players are unable to coordinate their schedules in order to play their match. When both players wish to play the match but can't schedule with one another, they each may elect to play a sub independently of each other.
Reporting Sub Scores
When you report a match score, a confirmation email will be sent to your sub to verify that the match was played and scored correctly. This sanity check prevents unscrupulous players from fabricating sub matches.
- If you have a substitute play a match for you and the sub wins the match, it is your responsibility to report the score and choose the option that says, "A sub played for me".
- If you are playing a sub independently of your opponent, choose the "I found the sub and arranged the match" option.
Note: All matches against subs count towards your point standings and playoff seeding, but do not count towards your rating. The reason sub matches are not counted towards a player's rating is:
- Players can choose their own subs.
- Substitute players may not be motivated to play as hard as if the match counted towards their point total.