General League Information
1. Commitment: We ask that if you sign up for a UTR Sports PlayMore League that you commit to playing all your scheduled matches.
2. League Options and Ages: PlayMore Leagues are adult doubles leagues open to players aged 16 and up (a player’s age is determined by the age that player will be on December 31st).
3. Cost: The league cost is $32 per player for Power Subscribers or $44 for non-Power Subscribers.
4. Scoring format: All matches must be best 2/3 full sets with a ten-point tiebreaker for the third set. All matches must play ads unless the league is a short format. Individual leagues may specify shorter formats due to time constraints, so please check your event page for league specific information.
5. Player Divisions/Matchups: Each team will be placed into a 4-10 team round-robin player group and assigned 4 matches over the course of the 5-week league session. Makeup matches may be played up to one week after the league session end date, by agreement of both teams in advance of the match date.
Note: Divisions will be based on UTR Rating (or NTRP/equivalent rating).
6. Guaranteed Matches: All players will be guaranteed 4 matches in 5 weeks unless a player withdraws from the league, is unresponsive, or there is a limited number of players registered at your level (UTR rating).
7. Reporting Match Score: When your match is complete, the winning player must post the score using the "Post Score" option on the matchcard found on the homepage of the mobile iOS app or at UTRSports.net. Choose your opponent, and report the score. Opponents should confirm the scores while onsite. Results will not show up in the standings until scores are confirmed.
8. Confirming Match Scores: Players have 4 days to confirm or edit the score once posted. If no action is taken, the match will be automatically confirmed at the end of 4 days. If a score is not able to be agreed upon by the two players, please fill out the match protest form. The match outcome will then be decided by the team at UTR Sports and/or the local League Manager.
Please note: All PlayMore league match results must be entered and confirmed within one week after the league end date in order to be included in the session Standings.
9. Withdrawal from a League: Players must provide valid reasoning for withdrawal. No refunds will be given for withdrawal unless there are not enough players at your level to run the division.
10. Finding your Match Schedule: League schedules can be found within the league event page under the “Matchups” tab. Additionally, your matches can be found on the iOS app under ‘My Events’.
11. Standings: League standings can be found by selecting the “Standings” tab under Matchups on the event page, and this will update automatically when your posted score is confirmed.
12. Match Protests: You can formally submit a match protest here. This should be a last resort between you and your opponent. Three match protests against a player may result in a ban from participation in future UTR Sports leagues or events.
13. Rewards and Prizes: Participating in PlayMore leagues, playing your matches, and referring friends will earn points that can be redeemed for prizes as part of our Rewards Program.
Match Day Rules
1. Match Times and Locations: Matches will be played at the time and location listed on your event schedule. Please make every effort to play your match at that time. If you are unable to play at that time, you may contact your opponents as early as possible in advance of the match to determine a time to play the match at a mutually agreed-upon time and court location. You should offer 3 possible times to your opponents. Although there is no requirement to play a match if your opponents cannot make the originally scheduled time, we ask that players make every effort to complete their matches so everyone gets to play. If a mutually agreeable time cannot be found, the match can be counted as a default by the team that could not make the scheduled time.
2. Balls: Both players should bring a NEW can of balls to the match.
3. Contact information: You must be logged into the account of the player who is registered for the League session in order to see the opponent's contact details. Contact information should only be used if you need to reach other players to let them know if you’re running late, will not be able to make your match, etc. For other issues, please go through your league manager.
IMPORTANT: You must have your phone number and email correct on your profile before the league begins. Please see the directions on how to update your phone and email here.
4. Canceling Matches: If you need to cancel a match, please try and reschedule for another time during the league session. For more information on defaults, please see the full default policy below. In the case of opponents who withdraw due to injury or other circumstances, our team will do its best to ensure you have a substitute match.
5. If a match is interrupted for any reason, please try to agree on another day and time to complete the match during the session. If this is not possible, the match score may be posted as an incomplete score.
6. Rain: Do not assume the match is canceled. If you don’t show up and the courts are okay to play, you will receive a default.
7. Line Calls: There are no officials on site, and players must call their own lines and scores. We expect the highest level of honesty and integrity. League Managers and UTR Sports reserve the right to disqualify you from the league if they receive three or more complaints.
8. Warm-up: A 10-minute warm-up is our recommendation. Please do not go over 10 minutes for your warm-up.
9. Game Changeovers: Complete game changeovers within 90 seconds to keep play moving.
10. Set Breaks: There should be up to a 3-minute break between the first and second set of play. If teams split sets, a 5-minute break may be taken before the 10-point tiebreaker. Remember, there are no umpires, so we ask that you be courteous and do not go over the recommended times above.
11. Tiebreakers: Set tiebreakers at 6-6 should be played to 7, win by 2. The super tiebreak, after you have split sets, should be played to 10, win by 2. They should be played in the traditional format, with the first server serving 1 point, and after that, each player serves 2 points.
12. Spectators: Under no circumstances should spectators be on the court or coaching players in any way. If both players agree, spectators may be allowed on the court benches but may have no interaction with the players.
13. Unsportsmanlike Behavior: We ask that you DO NOT play this league if you cannot act mature and respectful. If someone is not upholding these values, please report it to the League Manager. Three reports and a player may be banned from the league and any future UTR Sports Leagues or events.
14. Coaching: No coaching is allowed during UTR Sports Tennis Leagues at any time during a match, including if players split sets.
15. Hindrance: If there is a hindrance caused by a player (hat falls off, ball falls out of pocket, etc) there will be one replay of the point. After the second offense, the point goes to the opposing player. If there is any sort of hindrance from outside the court (ball from another court rolls in), please redo that point.
16. Filming: Filming of matches is allowed only if you have obtained permission from your opponent in advance.
17. Rescheduling Matches: If you are unable to play your match at the assigned time and place, you must notify your opponents as early as possible so you can find a time to reschedule before the league deadline. If you must reschedule, you should offer your opponents 3 different dates/times to play before the league deadline. If a time cannot be agreed upon, the match can be considered a default for the team that was not able to make the original time. We ask that all teams make every effort to work with their opponents to play all your matches. If you are not able to reschedule your match due to illness, injury, or personal circumstances, it will be a forfeit.
18. Late: Players have 15 minutes from the agreed-upon match time to show up. After this time, the team that shows up has the right to leave and submit the match as a win by default, or they may allow their opponents additional time. Please work with your opponents wherever possible to complete your matches.
19. No show: If a player does not show up to a scheduled match, this will go on their record as a default. Please make every effort to contact your opponents in advance if you are not able to play.
20. Injuries during the league: We know injuries are a part of tennis. If you drop out of a match once, you may still play the league. If it happens twice, you may be defaulted from the league.
21. Leaving the court/bathroom breaks: You may only leave the court during a League match to use the bathroom or get treatment for an injury, such as a band-aid. We ask that you try to save your bathroom breaks for set breaks unless an emergency. You may not leave the court during a League match for any other circumstances. If you do, your opponent has the right to submit the match as a default.
22. Injury breaks during matches: Players may take an injury timeout of up to 5 minutes for an injury. If another extended timeout is needed for the same injury, we ask that you default the match. At the same time, players can choose to give their opponents as long as needed for injuries if they would like to continue the match.
23. Incomplete Matches: If you cannot finish your match for reasons outside of player control (ie: court time is up, court lights are turned off, weather makes play dangerous, etc.), you have until the end of the season to complete it. At the end of the season, all incomplete matches will be input with the score when the match was stopped. Should play be stopped due to player personal reasons during the match (ie: injury, illness, or being tired), the score should be entered as it is and marked as a defaulted/withdrawn match.
24. Shortened Match Format: You may play the best 2/3 fast four sets with a ten-point tiebreaker if you are constrained on time. Tiebreaks should be played when the sets are tied 4 to 4. You may also use no ad scoring in regular full sets. Please see your event page for specifics on the appropriate shortened match formats where applicable.
25. Default Policy: If a team cancels the match within 12 hours or more of a scheduled match, we recommend rescheduling the match at a later date. If a team cancels between 12 hours and 1 hour before the match start, we recommend rescheduling if possible. If a team no-shows or cancels the match less than an hour before the scheduled match time, it may be noted as a default and win for your team. If rescheduling is not possible before the league deadline, it may be recorded as a default. If an opponent is completely unresponsive, please reach out to your league manager to assist with resolving the situation.
26. Game Day Procedures: Please be sure to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your scheduled match time in order to check in, pay any required fees, and get to your assigned court on time. Your court assignment can be found on the Matchups tab of the event page and on the My Events tab on your iOS app, or it may be assigned upon check-in.