Semi Final and Grand Final Requirements |
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Host Clubs |
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Responsibilities |
The host club is responsible for arranging a person to:- |
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- Open the premises early in order for play to start at 7.00 pm |
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- Allocate courts for each match (unless specified on the
finals draw) |
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- Assist the competing teams to dry courts if required due to
wet weather
(competing teams are responsible for general preparation
of the courts such as bagging and watering). |
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- Remain at the premises during the entire Finals Match |
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- Provide court lighting |
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- Make crockery and hot water available to competing teams |
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- Close the premises |
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Competing Teams |
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Start of Match |
All players are to arrive in time to permit a prompt start at 7.00
pm |
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Balls |
Each competing team must provide one pair of new balls as adopted by
the Association. A second pair should be available in case replacements are needed |
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Refreshments |
Each competing team is responsible for its own refreshments and
cleaning up |
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Preparation of courts |
Competing teams are responsible for the preparation of the courts,
including bagging, watering and sweeping lines if required.
Competing teams should also assist the host club to dry courts if
required due to wet weather. |
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Umpiring |
No provision has been made for umpiring by neutral clubs. If
required by one of the Captains, matches will be umpired by the
competing teams and share equally |
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Match Result Books |
Match result books are to be filled in completely
before play
commences. Either competing team can supply the Match result book.
The "home" team is the team that
finishes in the No. 1 & 2 positions for Semi Finals and the
highest
position for Grand Finals. The order can also be confirmed in
the "Finals Draw" |
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Match results |
At the conclusion of each Finals match, the winning Captain must put the result online as usual. There is no need to phone through semi final or grand final results |
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Unfinished Matches |
Refer to By-Law 46 in your Fixture or here
Also refer to the Finals Washouts section of the
Match and Permit
Committee Rulings |
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Tie Break |
Refer to Page 2 in your Fixture or
here |