The 2023 Palarong Pambansa Tennis Tournament shall abide by the
International Tennis Federation (ITF) Rules of Tennis. The following
Ground Rules are hereby formulated and therefore be strictly
implemented.
1. TOURNAMENT FORMAT
1.1 Singles Competition, Doubles Competition and Mixed Doubles
Competition shall constitute the Tennis Tournament.
1.2 Single Elimination format shall be implemented in Singles,
Doubles and Mixed Doubles Competition.
1.3 Drawing of lots shall do the pairing of players.
1.4 All matches shall be played in straight 8 Games. Which means
a player or team who scores eight (8) games wins the set and
match, provided that the player or team wins by a majority of
two (2) games. If a set score is tied at seven (7) games all, it
shall be decided by a 7 Point Tiebreak Game. The ADVANTAGE
SET shall be implemented and the NO LET RULE IN SERVE
shall be in effect.
2. PLAYERS ELIGIBILITY
2.1 The latest DepEd National Screening and Accreditation
Committee (NSAC) rules
on Palarong Pambansa and School Sports athletes and coaches
participation shall apply.
2.2 Only athletes and coaches in the approved gallery of
delegates per category shall
be allowed to participate and compete.
3. NUMBER OF ENTRIES
2.1 Each Region must have a maximum of four (4) players.
2.2 Each Region is entitled to two (2) entries in Singles Competition
and one (1) entry
in Doubles Competition and one (1) entry in Mixed Doubles
Competition.
2.3 In Singles & Doubles “fixed” entries shall prevail, which
means entries in Singles are not allowed to play in Doubles-vice
versa.
2.4 With the exception of Mixed Doubles wherein the coaches
must choose their
ideal pairing.
2.5 The competition shall take place in accordance with these
Regulations, the ITF
Rules of Tennis.
3. SCHEDULE OF MATCHES
3.1 All morning and afternoon matches shall be based on
availability of court, but not
before the designated time. (Please see Daily Order of Play)
5 Days Competition
4. MEDAL COUNT
Singles/Doubles/Mixed GOLD SILVER BRONZE
Doubles
Secondary Boys 3 3 6
Secondary Girls 3 3 6
Elementary Boys 3 3 6
Elementary Girls 3 3 6
Total 12 12 24
5. MEDALS TO BE AWARDED
Category GOLD SILVER BRONZE
Singles Elem. 1 1 2
Boys
Singles 1 1 2
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Doubles 2 2 4
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Doubles 2 2 4
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Doubles 2 2 4
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Doubles 2 2 4
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Mixed Doubles 2 2 4
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Mixed Doubles 2 2 4
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Total 16 16 32
6. COURT DISCIPLINE
6.1 Unsportsmanlike Conduct (UnC),
If such violation occurs during a match (including the warm-up),
the player shall
be penalized in accordance with the Point Penalty Schedule.
In circumstances that are flagrant and particularly injurious to
the success of a
tournament, or are singularly egregious, a single violation of this
Section shall also
constitute the Major Offence of “Aggravated Behavior” and shall
be subject to the
additional penalties.
For the purposes of this Rule, Unsportsmanlike Conduct is
defined as any
misconduct by a player that is clearly abusive or detrimental to
the Competition,
the ITF or the sport of tennis.
6.2 Conduct of Coaches before, during and after the match shall
be exemplary. Improper behavior by the Coach/Team Captain
and Players directed to meet officials are liable to disciplinary
actions. It may be in the form of game suspension, suspension
from the rest of the tournament or as the case may be, it can be
a lifetime suspension from any tournament administered by
DepEd. In case of physical abuse or grave misconduct the
Tournament Manager, Referee or the Chair Umpire has the right
for immediate removal of coaches.
7. UNFINISHED MATCHES
7.1 In case of inclement weather or fortuitous event matches shall
be postponed and must re- scheduled. In any case of
postponement, standing score shall be carried in the resumption
of games and occupancy of the court shall be followed. If so, the
succeeding schedule of matches shall be adjusted accordingly.
7.2 If there is no alternative venue and not enough time to
accomplish the tournament, in consultation with the Chairman of
the Technical Management and Games Administration
Committee (TMGA) the following options shall be agreed upon by
the Tournament Manager and Coaches involved:
1. One (1) Set, Straight Six (6), No Tiebreak Game, No-
Advantage Set
2. One (1) Set, Straight Four (4), No Tiebreak Game, No-
Advantage Set
3. Super Tiebreak, Ten (10) Points
8. PROTESTS
8.1 Protest on technicalities shall be in writing and be submitted
to the Tournament Manager, signed by the Head of Delegation
and Coach within one (1) hour after the conclusion of the match
in protest.
8.2 Protest regarding eligibility of players shall be noted during
the match. The contesting team should write a formal letter
addressed to the NSAC within 24 hours after the match is played.
8.3 Concerning the decisions made by the Chair Umpire and the
Line Umpire, no protest will be considered.
9. CODE OF CONDUCT
9.1 It shall be the responsibility of the coach and players to know
his/her schedule of matches.
9.2 Players who present themselves in acceptable tennis attire
aside from the official color of teams shall be accepted.
9.3 Prior to the commencement of the match, coaches and
players must show their ID cards for proper identification.
9.4 The match's official timekeeper is the Chair Umpire.
9.5 Players and Coaches shall always conduct themselves in a
manner which will reflect favourably upon the game of tennis and
themselves as a true gentleman.
10. WALK-OVER/NON-APPEARANCE OF THE PLAYERS
10.1 A fifteen (15) minutes grace period time on the scheduled
match shall be given,
otherwise the player shall be declared loser via walk-over.
11. COACHING
11.1 In Individual Competition (Singles, Doubles and Mixed
Doubles) coaching is not allowed. Coaching is considered to be
any communication, advice of any kind audible or visible to a
player.
11.2 No Cheering/Heckling- Coaches shall not cheerlead. A simple
“Good shot” or a polite clap is not considered as cheerleading.
11.3 Coaches shall not in any way distract or annoy officiating
officials and the opposing player.
11.4 A Coach shall not initiate conversation and argue with the
opposing players and officiating officials during the match.
12. CHANGES/MODIFICATIONS
In consultation with the Chairman of Technical Management and
Games Administration (TMGA), all Coaches and Officiating
Officials shall be notified immediately and be required to affix
their signature in conformity of any necessary amendments of
the aforementioned Ground Rules.
