USTA Rules and League Regulations and Friend at Court will be enforced during championships.
All match lineups must be submitted via Match Tennis Team by the team captain at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the scheduled match time.
All matches will be on a “followed by” basis meaning matches may start prior to the scheduled match time if courts are available.
Penalties may be enforced at the Tournament Director’s discretion for lateness even if a match is starting prior to the scheduled match time.
COACHING:
No coaching is allowed by captains, teammates, or spectators. Cell phones or electronic devices are not allowed on court. Smart watches must be in airplane mode or removed.
Please work out problems on court as best as you can. If players are not able to work out a dispute, one of them may come to the Tournament desk to request the Referee. (Please note that captains and/or spectators should not be involved with decision making or requesting an official without a player’s consent.)
TENNIS BALLS:
4.5 & 5.0 Level Matches – ProPenn Marathon Extra Duty
3.0, 3.5 & 4.0 Matches – Penn Championship Extra Duty
ROVING UMPIRES:
There will be roving certified tournament referees onsite at all times. Players are encouraged to play tennis without the need for umpires to be present for matches. In the case of disputed calls and upon the request of the player, a tournament referee may be requested to assist players as needed.
RETIREMENT PROCEDURE:
All players registering should do so with the understanding that they are expected to play all matches to completion. If a player intends to retire from any match because of injury, they must first notify an official/the tournament desk and trainer. If a player intends to default any match, they must first notify an official/the tournament desk.
Failure to do so may result in a grievance being filed and if upheld, penalties may include the player(s) being declared ineligible to participate in future matches at the Invitational.
Players who retire in the semifinals may not compete in the finals.