Guidelines

Seasons & Final Four Tournament Dates

Divisions

General Format

• Matches are flexible — players schedule mutually agreed time/location.
• USTA format: Best of 3 sets with ads; 3rd set is a 10-point tiebreak unless both agree to a full third set.
• If a match is interrupted (e.g. weather), resume from the same score on a new day.
• Players who provide advance notice of a delay are granted a maximum 30-minute grace period.
• In the case of a no-show, the match will be recorded as a walkover (6-0, 6-0), with the defaulting player receiving 0 points, under the following circumstances:
  • If no notice is given and a player is more than 20 minutes late
  • If notice is given but the player arrives over 30 minutes late
• Cancellations made within 2 hours of match time will be treated as a late cancellation with a one set penalty (6-0) with the defaulting player receiving 0 points. Cancellations made within an hour of match time will be recorded as a walkover (6-0, 6-0), with the defaulting player receiving 0 points.
• If a player retires mid-match (due to injury, illness, or equipment issues such as a broken racket or shoes), the match will be recorded at the actual score at the time of retirement, and the retiring player will receive the loss.
  • For example: If Player A is leading 6-4, 2-3 at the time of retirement, the match will be recorded with that score and as a loss for Player A.
• Unsportsmanlike conduct and disrespect to your opponent will not be tolerated. Contact MRC Admins if there has been an incident. May result in a non-refunded removal from the current and future Seasons.
• Players must be at least 18 years old.

Match Eligibility and Points System

• You can play any player in any division at any time.
• Keep in mind that points are more easily earned by playing opponents closer to your level. You may even earn points by losing a tight match against a better opponent!
• Brackets are re-evaluated only at season's end, at which points players will be moved up or down for the following season's bracket.
• Yes, you can play the same player multiple times and earn or lose points accordingly.

Match Submission

• The winning player must submit the match via "Submit a Match" form. For matches won by super tie break, enter the score as 7-6.
• Points update daily by the next morning.
• You will have the opportunity to rate your opponent post-match (punctuality, ease of coordination, sportsmanship) — this data is private and reviewed only by MRC admins.

End of Season Tournament

• Players must play at least 5 matches and have played at least 4 different opponents in order to qualify for the tournament or wildcard prizes.
• The top four players from each division will play in a flex final four playoff that is single elimination, pro set format (first to 8 games, win by two).
• If there is a tie in points within the top four players, their head to head record will act as a tiebreak. Next will be each player's season game win percentage.