Rosters

Each team may roster 12 players. All D teams may roster 14 players. The lowest team from your club, or the only team from your club, may roster 14. Players can be any member of your club. No restrictions for players who play in any other league. Players may only be rostered for one Lake Shore team. Rosters must be entered by Friday, May 29.

Substitutes

Rostered subs may be used at any time in the season. A rostered sub is a person listed as player on another Lake Shore team from your own club. A player rostered on a lower or equal level team may sub no more than twice during the season for any team. They may sub for more than one team, but only twice for each team. Players may not sub for a lower team.

Unrostered subs are players who are not listed on a Lake Shore tennis team, but must be a member of your club. Each team may use 2 unrostered subs during the season. Each of these players may only play twice, and always play the lowest available court. If the spirit of the game is compromised by the use of an unrostered sub, the Board has the right to deny their use.

Host Team Responsibilities

The host team must call the visiting team by 9:00 PM on the Wednesday before the Monday match. At this time, they MUST inform the visitors of the rain time. It is the SOLE RESPONSIBILITY of the host team to secure rain courts. Indoor court time is 1.5 hours and can be between 9 AM and 9PM. We have extended the time because fewer courts are available for use but please try to avoid playing after 5PM unless absolutely necessary. If the host team has not secured rain courts and advised the visitors on the Wednesday prior to the match and rain courts are needed, the host team FORFEITS ALL 9 POINTS.

Outdoor Play

There is no time limit. Teams receive a point for each set won. First team to win 2 sets is winner and will receive a bonus point. You are not allowed to play a third set if one team wins the first two sets. Any set can go to a tie-break at 6/6, including a third set.

Indoor Play

All teams may only play 1.5 hours indoors. The host team must get indoor court time between 9AM and 9PM. Warm-up is 10 minutes only. If at the end of 2 sets, each team has won 1 set, an indoor match tie-break shall be played INSTEAD of a third set. This is a 10 point tie-break instead of the usual 7. No third set will be played indoors. The 10 point tie-break is replacing a third set INDOORS ONLY. If time runs out, and the second set is not finished, the team ahead by 2 games gets the point. Bonus points will be awarded or split.

Matches and Team Movement

There are 8 matches this season, including a "crossover" match, with a team in the other division of your flight. These points will count in the standings. THERE ARE NO PLAYOFFS. WINNERS OF EACH FLIGHT MOVE UP AND LOSERS MOVE DOWN. If a team forfeits more than 6 courts during the season, the Board may take action as they see fit.