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2007 ETC Men's Ladder

The 2007 Men's ladder will run from May 14 through the end of August.

The men's singles ladder provides a great opportunity for players of varying skill levels to enjoy some competition in singles play. This will be the third full season of the men's ladder.

Again this year...

This year, the men's ladder will be set up with players grouped in brackets of 3. Players will have two weeks to try to set up a game with each of the other 2 players in their bracket. Players will receive a point for each game they play (or each game forfeited to them) and another point for a win. The player with the most points moves up a bracket, the player with the least point moves down and the middle player stays where he is. If no one gets their games in, the top and bottom players will still move based on their position in the bracket.

Enjoy the Challenge

As the weeks go on, the more skilled players will move up the ladder, while less developed players will move down. This process provides a system where we end up matched with players of our own skill while also providing the challenge of wanting to climb higher! And since you end up matched with players of similar skills, it is a great system where both the beginner and the advanced player can join in and have some fun.

Set up your own game times

The advantage of the ladder is the flexibility in scheduling. Due to work and travel schedules players can find it hard to make it out to play when games are on a set night. However, the ladder allows players to set their game times when it's convenient for both players, within the given week to play.

Choose the length of match

Players choose how the match will be decided prior to playing. Some players will want to play a full match (best 2 out of 3 sets). Others may decide to play a pro set (first player to 8 or 10 games.)

Complete Challenge Ladder Rules

1. The initial ranking of players on a ladder is based on players rankings at the end of last season and/or on skill level or provided ratings. Unrated players and players joining in late, will be added to the bottom of the ladder.

2. Players have two weeks to try to get in two games. If you are challenged to play by someone in your bracket, you must try to accommodate the game within the two weeks or forfeit your match and one point to the challenger.

3. Results of matches from challenges from players outside your bracket will have no effect on standings (you must play within your own bracket to affect the standings).

4. Members are not required to accept more than two challenges in the two week period. Playing the same player a second time in the two week period will not affect the standings.

5. The challenged player may select the time and location of the match; however, the time and location should be mutually agreeable to both players.

6. Standings will be posted by Tuesday morning each week. A match must be completed and results submitted prior to the following Monday to ensure that results are recorded. A withdrawn or cancelled challenge is a default loss for the challenger.

7. The challenger is responsible for providing tennis balls, in good condition, for the match. It is generally best to have a new can available in case it is needed.

8. The standard rules of the United States Tennis Association (USTA) apply to ladder matches. The usual method of scoring is based on winning two of three sets, with a tie-break at the end of any set that reaches a score of six games each. In the tie-break, the first to win seven points wins the set, but must win by at least two points. Alternatively, players may use any mutually agreeable method of scoring.

9. The winner of the match is responsible for reporting the results within 24 hours, by contacting the ladder coordinator, and providing the following information:
- date of the match,
- winner's name,
- loser's name,
- and the match score.

10. The ladder rankings are posted on this page every week by Tuesday morning.

11. The rules will be interpreted and disputes between members will be settled at the sole discretion of the ladder administrator.

12. As is prudent in any recreational activity, and especially when involved with others, members should exercise due care in their involvement in a challenge ladder. The operators of the ladder cannot be responsible for injury to members or others, damage to property, or other liability arising out of membership in and use of the challenge ladder. By participating in a challenge ladder, each member accepts and agrees to abide by its rules.
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Sample challenge

In the sample below, Brent Kite (player 5) would be able to challenge Tom and Mike. Tom gets a point for each game he plays or challenges up to two games in two weeks. For each win (or default win from an opponent who can't play) he collects another point. If Brent wins both his challenges and Tom defeats Mike, Brent would move into the (3) position (having gained 4 points), Tom would move into (5), Mike would move down a bracket into (7). Darrel would move into the (4) spot and a new player would move up into spot (6).

Sample Rankings

Holidays and Injuries

If you are away on holidays, have been injured or are unable to play for any other reason, you do not drop out of the ladder; however, your spot on the ladder can be taken by a player who challenges you when you are unable to play.

Match-ups posted on the web site

Again this year, standings will be posted on this page of the web site. Players will quickly be able to see who they are to contact to set up the week's match. When the match is over, players simply e-mail their results to mensladder@erintennis.com. Please make sure that results have been submitted before Monday each week. If game results are not submitted in time, your scores for the week will not be taken into account for setting the new standings for the week.

Standings

Please check back for initial seedings in May

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If you have any questions or you would like to join the ladder, e-mail us at mensladder@erintennis.com

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