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ORGANIZATION of la Liga

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The Basics

la Liga is a hybrid combo tennis competition being run by the Eno Community Tennis Association that is targeting higher level players from 4.0 NTRP and up. 

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These are the two  “ la Liga Divisions “

• ​la Liga 1    [  9.0 - 10.5  ]

• la Liga 2    [  8.0 - 9.0  ]

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This "hybrid combo" concept has some new features.  

• wider bands of the combo rating

• points system that rewards strong play regardless if you win or lose

• divisions that create motivation for promotion and relegation

• importance of ALL matches as the season progresses

• 4.5 + 4.5 pairs get to choose to "play up" or "play down" at start of seaon

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Doubles partners play together the entire season. 

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By the Numbers / Season 1

• 14 pairs max (28 players) per division.  

• Everyone plays everyone in the division (round robin) 

• All mens doubles + All womens doubles   (not mixed)    

• 2 sessions with a winter ‘break’      

• Sept 21st - Dec 7th      

• Jan 10th - Mar 10th

• Schedule of play for whole season distributed ahead of time. Matches will be grouped so that pairs can focus their communications for arranging matches. 

• Approximately 17 weeks to finish 13 matches

• $20 cost per player

• Points awarded per match. See Scoring section

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PRIZES

• Significant cash prizes for the top 3 pairs in each division will be rewarded. More details on this coming after registration closes. 

• Local 'bakery' sponsors to award breadstick and bagels based on your scores. **

• Fridge magnet for all players end of season.

  • Survived the drop

  • Top 3 Finish

  • Delivered Bagels Regularly

• Names added to the Eno Tennis Honor Board at Garrett Park. ​ **

** 9.6.20 negotiations ongoing

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SCORING PER MATCH

USTA typical format. 2 sets with 3rd set 10pt TB if needed. 

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Points Table

1. Straight set win ---> 8 pts to winner

2. Split set win ; TB gap <=5  --->   4 pts to winner

3. Split set win ; TB gap >=6  --->  6 pts to winner

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Additional Points Added to Above Logic

1. Straight set win; scores 7-6,7-5 or 7-6,7-6  --->  1 pt to winner 3pts to loser

2. Beat down points - 

3. Bagel Bonus - 

4. Breadstick Bonus - 

5. Unpredicted Loss Bonus - 

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SUBS

• You can only sub a maximum of twice a season ie 11 / 13 matches must be the signed-up pair. 

• la Liga points are assigned to the PAIR. 

• Sub cannot be higher than your current USTA rating. 

• Sub must be cleared ahead of time by the la Liga admin via a confirmed email. 

• Players are responsible for finding a SUB. 

• Injury rules - TBD 

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SCHEDULING AND COURTS

• la Liga is self-service for courts.

• la Liga is self-service in arranging times for the matches. 

• la Liga Admin will monitor that the divisions are making progress in playing matches. 

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RELEGATION AND PROMOTION

• ​Relegation & Promotion happens at the end of Season 1.

• Relegation means being moved (as a pair) into Division 2.

• Promotion means being moved (as a pair) into Division 1.

• ​Top 3 pairs (6 people) from La Liga 2 get promoted to La Liga 1. 

• Bottom 3 pairs (6 people) in La Liga 1 get relegated to La Liga 2.

• If you decide to break your pairing in Season 2, you are free to play either division within the rules of la Liga. To be clear; promoted pairs or relegated pairs are required to play in their 'end-result' division for the following season if they choose to stay together. 

• Pairs who do not make top 3 or bottom 3 positions stay in division. 

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