SCTL Junior Premier League 2023
Event Dates:
Juniors – Sat 4th & Sun 5th Nov
Back-up date in case of wet weather – Sat 18th & Sun 19th Nov
Entries: Junior Entries Close Fri 27th Oct, 5pm
Grades:
Juniors 16 & Under
Premier - open
Premier Reserve – Max team UTR 6
Division 1 – Max team UTR 4
Juniors 13 & Under
Premier –Open
Premier Reserve – Max team UTR 3.5
Juniors 10 & Under Green Ball
Premier – Open
Premier Reserve – Low green
Note: The competition management reserves the right to change these gradings based on entry numbers and levels for the betterment of the competition. Team UTR’s are calculated using the average of the top 4 players singles UTR’s. For more assistance on grading please contact us here qldleagues@tennis.com.au
Team Composition:
Premier Division – 3 x Males & 1 x Female (min) & 4 Males & 2 females (max)
All other Singles/Doubles divisions – Gender Neutral – 4 players (min) & 5 players (max)
Note: All Singles/Doubles Divisions – Playing positions will be ranked on Merit not on gender
Clubs can apply for a concession to play a female player older than the age group by up to 2yrs depending on standard and is subject to committee approval.
Venue: Caloundra Tennis Centre
Match Format: Singles/Doubles - 6 x Rubbers - 4 x singles & 2 x doubles
Rubber Format: All Division - Best of 3 FAST4 sets with 3rd set FAST TB
Draws: Draws will be played in round robin style to guarantee multiple matches for all teams and will be dependent on entry numbers. If division are large enough, Pools will be used with crossover finals.
Cost: Team registration fee (Paid to Tennis Qld): Singles/ Doubles - $160
Clubs to set match fees (not compulsory) to cover the cost of administration, managers/coach’s time, team shirts etc. to be collected for the club
Recommended Match Fee $15/per match
Club Requirements:
Every Junior team MUST have a Manager who is at least 18yrs of age.
Team Shirts – All players, must be wearing matching team shirts. Ideally with their club and the SCTL logo but not essential. Teams can just have plain matching coloured shirts if necessary. Note: Shirts with non-club logos or club related sponsors will not be allowed.
Coaches – Optional (recommended for juniors as it is great opportunity to instruct their players in a match scenario) – Each team is allow 1 coach to be court side during matches. Coaching is permitted as per the rules.
Administration:
Tennis Qld will administer the event
Tennis Qld will Provide the following
Balls
Prizes (Adults)
Medals (Juniors)
Pennants for the winning Clubs
Net and Fence Banners
Note: All players must have a Competitive Player Profile id (Tennis Account 66#### number and activated UTR). More information can be found here
https://www.tennis.com.au/competitiveplay/create-your-cpp
All information marked * must be completed. Information is required to avoid creating duplicates in the competition software. Captains will be sent operational competition information about draws, updates, etc. Players must also be listed as an active club member in MyTennis. Failure to do so may result in the nomination being rejected.
Any queries in regards to this Entry Form please contact the SCTL Administrators here QLDLeagues@tennis.com.au
By entering this competition all players accept to abide by the following:- All Tennis Australia & Tennis Queensland Policies, Tennis Etiquette and Rules for Non-Umpired Matches, Tennis Queensland Extreme Heat Policy, Code of Conduct and Etiquette Rules, Privacy Policy, SCTL Charter and Competition rules. All policies can be found on the Tennis Queensland website https://www.tennis.com.au/about-tennis-australia/reports-and-policies/policies or the SCTL website https://www.tennis.com.au/sctl