Rules

2008 NEOATL rules

Electronic Devices

All cellular phones and other electronic devices are banned from tennis courts during USTA League matches. The offending player/team will lose the point if any electronic device goes off on the court while the match is being played.

A player may bring to the court written notes that were prepared before the start of the match and may read these notes during the match. A player MAY NOT use electronic devices such as cell phones, digital messaging systems, radios, MP3 players, DC and DVD players, and cassette players. Hearing aids and watches not capable of receiving messages are permitted.

A player desiring to use any other electronic device should first ask both presiding captains of the match whether the device may be used.

 

Coman Tiebreak:

The John B. Coman Tiebreak is the same as the present Tiebreak except that ends are changed after the first point, then after every four points, and at the conclusion of the Tiebreak.

Rule interpretations:

• Senior Women
• Unable to field a team
• Float Match Procedure
• TennisLink Schedule
  

Related resources

• 2008 National League Rules
• 2008 Midwest Sectional League Rules

• 2008 Matches Required to Advance for USTA/Midwest Section and National Championships when applicable

• Illegal equipment for tennis.