1. League entry fee

£15/term.

2. League cycle

Termly, week 2-week 9 (shorter cycles or short knock-out tournaments during vacations if demand). Divisions of 6/7 players, with direct promotion/relegation at the end of the cycle. Matches can be played during the allocated slots (Lunchtime – Tuesday, 12.00-14.00; Evening – Wednesday, 18.00-20.00) or at other times by arrangement between players.

3. Scoring

Best of 5 games, American scoring (first to 11 points, must win game by at least 2 points, points are scored on every rally), winner of previous game serves first in next game. If a game reaches 10-10, continue playing until one player has won by 2 clear points.

4. Results

Please log these on Playwaze either via the app or the web browser. Log both the score in games and the result of each individual game.

5. Serving

Once you are on serve, you may choose from which side of the court to begin serving.

6. Lets

If your opponent accidentally or deliberately blocks your movement towards the ball, your view of the ball, or your ability to return the ball safely, call a ‘let’ and replay the point. (You may also use a ‘let’ if you are unsure whether a ball was out or whether a ball had bounced twice before being played.) You must then alternate sides from the second point onwards. There are no second serves.

7. Strokes

If your opponent hits the ball and it rebounds directly to them, call a ‘stroke’. The point is yours.

8. Injuries

If you or your opponent are injured during a game, please seek first aid from the reception desk. If you are unable to continue the match, you may either agree with your opponent to continue the match at a later date or to award your opponent a‘walkover’ victory; likewise if you are unable to make the scheduled match slot.

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This is a friendly league for recreational players of different levels of ability. Please be goodnatured and sporting to each other and enjoy your matches. Please be considerate to your opponent and keep their safety (and your own) in mind when playing the ball or swinging your racquet.

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Contact

If you have any questions on the league contact pierre dot botcherby at warwick dot ac dot uk.

Good luck and enjoy everyone.