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Semi Final and Grand Final Requirements
   
Host Clubs
   
Responsibilities The host club is responsible for arranging a person to:-
  -  Open the premises early in order for play to start at 7.00 pm
  -  Allocate courts for each match (unless specified on the finals draw)
  -  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).
  -  Remain at the premises during the entire Finals Match
  -  Provide court lighting
  -  Make crockery and hot water available to competing teams
  -  Close the premises
   
Competing Teams
   
Start of Match All players are to arrive in time to permit a prompt start at 7.00 pm
   
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
   
Refreshments Each competing team is responsible for its own refreshments and cleaning up
   
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.
   
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
   
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"
   
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
   
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
   
Tie Break Refer to Page 2 in your Fixture or here