ORGANISATION
These Championships will be organised by the Tennis Section of the Marsa Sports Club and played on its courts. They are sanctioned by the Malta Tennis Federation and will be conducted under its Rules and Regulations.
TOURNAMENT OFFICIALS
| Tournament Director |
Tournament Referee |
| Mr Jevon Dimech |
Dr Mohab Fahmi |
EVENTS
The following events will be open to all players born on, or after 1st January of the year indicated.
| BOYS SINGLES |
10 & UNDER (2013) |
| BOYS SINGLES |
12 & UNDER (2011) |
| BOYS SINGLES |
14 & UNDER (2009) |
| BOYS SINGLES |
16 & UNDER (2007) |
| BOYS SINGLES |
18 & UNDER (2005) |
| GIRLS SINGLES |
10 & UNDER (2013) |
| GIRLS SINGLES |
12 & UNDER (2011) |
| GIRLS SINGLES |
14 & UNDER (2009) |
| GIRLS SINGLES |
16 & UNDER (2007) |
| GIRLS SINGLES |
18 & UNDER (2005) |
ENTRIES
Entry fees are €8.00 per event. These MUST be submitted with the form. Players may not enter more than 2 Singles events. The Officials reserve the right to refuse any entry without stating a reason. If there are less than 8 entries for an event it may not be held, in which case entry fees will be refunded. Players must be available to play up to the last tournament date. A ball fee of €2.00 is being charged for this tournament
DRAWS
The draws for all events will be made at the Marsa Sports Club on 22nd August 2023 and are open to all. Seeding will be based on the latest Junior rankings. If these are not available, the latest tournaments will be used as a guideline.
PRESENTATION
Trophies will be awarded to the winners and runners-up of the various events during a Presentation Ceremony, immediately following the finals. Challenge Cups presented to the winners must be returned to the M.S.C. after the presentation.
CONDITIONS
- A preliminary Round (or rounds) will be played if any event attracts more than 16 entries. (Open events only).
- A schedule of play will be drawn up at the start of the tournament. Players must be available for play at any time and on any day, and must also be prepared to play 2 matches on any one day. Players must also be prepared to play or continue unfinished matches under floodlights and if necessary, on different courts.
- Fixtures of the following days play will be posted on the M.S.C. Tennis Section notice board and website. Players may also phone club reception to check day and time of play. Notwithstanding this, it is the responsibility of each player to find out when they are scheduled to play each day. Players arriving more than 10 minutes late for a scheduled match may be scratched at the discretion of the Referee or Organisers. Entry fees will not be refunded
- All matches will be played in accordance with the current International Tennis Federation rules, a copy of which is available at the Tennis office of the M.S.C. Players guilty of bad behaviour or any unsportsmanlike action will be penalised, suspended or disqualified by the Referee and his/her decision shall be final.
- Scoring: All matches will be the best of 3 sets with a tie break operating at 6 ALL in all sets, except for under 10 categories.
- No complaint in connection with the Tournament can be entertained by the Referee unless made in writing and lodged with him/her within 24 hours of the occurrence and no application for leave to appeal against any decision of the Referee can be entertained by the Council of the M.T.F, unless made in writing and lodged with the Secretary of the Federation within 48 hours.
- The Referee and Organisers reserve the right to alter or modify the program and conditions in any way they deem fit.
CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES: Sunday 20th August, 2023
APPLICATIONS CLOSED
