Eastern Suburbs Tennis Association Competition

Match Format

1st Doubles, 1st Singles, 2nd Singles, 2nd Doubles

Rules

• A team may consist of 3 to 4 players but only two nominated can play on the day of competition. As an example you can't have a team of 3 on the day of competition; two players for the doubles and 3rd for singles
• To play for City Community Tennis (including sub) all players must be current advantage members of City Community Tennis
• The first to 6 games (long deuce), 7 point tie break at five games all
• A coin is tossed to decide first serve or receive
• It’s very important to win as many games as you can to gain points. If it rains, the points will be shared between the two teams
• If teams are unable to complete a match in due time, the points will be shared for any incomplete games
• When players finish their match, the team captain can either call or email the office to submit scores to be recorded and enter in the X-Point system
• Full ESTA Competition Rules can be found > here

Home & Away Games

• (Home Game) When playing at the Prince Alfred Park tennis centre, staff will provide the home team with a score sheet & two tennis balls. Players must come to the office and ask for these. When the home team has completed the match, the score sheet is completed and handed to a staff member in the office
• (Away) Make sure you check the venue and aim to arrive 15 minutes before the match commences. If you are not at the venue on time, you will loose the first set automatically. If you are 15 minutes late you will loose the 2nd set; if you are 30 minutes late you will loose 3 sets
• When playing a singles match (after the first doubles), the ‘Away Team’ will decide who will play first. The ‘Home Team’ then decides who in their team will play that person

Finding a Reserve

• It is very important that the team captain is informed at the beginning of the competition as to what specific Sundays (dates) during the competition a player is unable to attend a match so that a suitable replacement (reserve) is organised for that day
• If a team is unable to play a scheduled match, the Competition Supervisor has a list of reserve players. Playing reserves ensures that teams do not forfeit matches, that the opposition gets to play a match, and allows new players to experience the competition
• Contact details for Team Members will provided once the teams/reserves have been organised
• Please notify CCT staff member if you require a reserve at least 24 hours before your match

Inclement Weather

• The rule is: Tennis is ‘On’ until a team has been informed otherwise. Contact details are provided for teams to check play status

Contact Information

• For more information on participating in competitions and tournaments please contact the office on 9698 9451 or fill out an enquiry form above

All competition players must be current CCT advantage members. Fees include new 4 ball can each home match (players can keep balls)

• 2 player team
  $246 per player
  
  
• 3 player team
  $164 per player
  
  
• 4 player team
  $123 per player

Q: How many competitions are held throughout the year?
A: 3 Seasonal Competitions

Q: Do I need to become a member of City Community Tennis?
A: Yes, players must be current advantage members of City Community Tennis to play for City Community Tennis

Q: How many Divisions are there?
A: It can change depending on how many teams are fielded in each competition

Q: How many weeks does the competition run for?
A: Approximately 12 weeks. 10 rounds, Semi’s and Finals

Q: What time do I play?
A: Sunday 8-10am or 10-12pm

Q: How many players are in a team?
A: 2-4 players per team

Q: Can 3 team members play on the day of competition?
A: No. Only 2 players can play on the day

Q: How much does it cost to enter?
A: See our pricing page

Q: How many Home and Away matches are there?
A: 5 Home and 5 Away matches. (Semis & Finals are vary depending on courts availability)

Q: What standard do I need to be to participate?
A: The minimum standard required to participate in a team is NRN 6 (High Intermediate). Click here for more information on National Ratings Number (NRN)

Q: Where can I find the full competition rules?
A: You can find the full Eastern Suburbs Tennis Association Competition Rules > here