Frequently Asked Questions

Jr. Team Tennis Section Championships

If you have a question about the 2008 Southern Section Championships, refer to this sheet as a handy reference.

1. How soon can we get our match schedule?

The tentative schedule will be posted on the TennisLink or the USTA Southern web site (www.southernjunior teamtennis.com) a week before the tournament starts. No schedules will be mailed to Team Managers. At registration, Team Managers will receive a final schedule that will replace the tentative one. 

2. How do I look up information about the Championships in TennisLink?  Go to TennisLink  http://teamtennis.usta.com/Main/HomePage.aspx.  Go to Championship: Advance Search.  Enter 2008/ Section/ Southern.

3. What is the 2/3’s rule or can we add a player to our team? 

Should a team drop below the team minimum of six players (3 boys and 3 girls) then one boy and/or one girl may be added to the championship advancing team provided the player meets local play history requirements and comes from that local play program.  Players may not be added if team minimum is met.

4. Why do I have to attend the coach/Team Managers’ conference calls?

At the Team Managers’ conference call we go over all the specific rules that apply for the tournament. All announcements concerning schedule changes are made at this time. The Team Managers’ conference call is the only way we can ensure you are informed of changes or special situations you need to know about in order to make your tournament as smooth as possible. The Team Manager may send a representative to this conference call.

5. What is local play history? 

A player is eligible to progress to championship level competition if that player has played in at least three team matches during its local team tennis season and has the results of said three matches recorded in the TennisLink system. Only one match may be the product of a defaulted or forfeited match by the opposing team to cunt towards advancing for all players involved. A retired match shall court toward advancing for all players involved. Playing singles and doubles in one team match counts a one playing time.

6. Is coaching allowed? Coaching is allowed by designated coaches during changeovers but not after the first game or during a tie-break game.