Waihopai Tennis Club

EXCITING NEW FORMAT FOR THURSDAY NIGHT TENNIS!

Waihopai Twilight Tennis – Summer League 2025

📅 Season Dates

Starts: Thursday, 16 October 2025

Ends: Thursday, 26 March 2026

Matches held every Thursday at 6pm

👤 Organiser

Robin King is the organiser and final decision-maker.

All communications and updates (e.g. Reserve List) will be via email.

Player Responsibilities

Full-time players must find a replacement from the Reserve List if unavailable.

Notify Robin by email with the substitute’s name.

Failure to do so may result in removal from the League.

Substitutes must pay the $5 match fee.

Match Format

Each group plays 3 sets, each with a different partner.

Sets are first to 6 games, with a 7-point tiebreak at 5–5.

Short deuce rule may be used to manage time.

First deuce: normal advantage; second deuce: next point wins.

Receiving team chooses who receives serve.

Scoring & Group Movement

Weekly scores determine group placement.

Top scorer moves up, lowest scorer moves down.

Ties resolved by position on scoresheet.

Special rules apply for Groups 1–2 and Groups 14–15.

If fewer than 15 groups, same principles apply to top/bottom groups.

Substitute Player Rules

Must be from the Reserve List (unless approved by Organiser).

If a sub wins most games, original player does not move up.

If a sub scores lowest, original player moves down.

Substituted player’s score = average of group or actual score (whichever is lower).

Weather & Injuries

Rainout: All matches void; same groups play next week.

Injury: Match may continue with approved sub.

If not possible, scoring depends on games completed or random draw.

Leaving the League

Replacement from Reserve List based on registration order.

New player may inherit points/group position unless deemed unfair.

Final Rankings

To qualify for Top 3, a player must have played at least half the season.

Disclaimer: For full rules and details, please visit our website or contact the organiser.