Each School can send upto 8 entries in each group.
Note: There should be a minimum of eight participants from eight different schools in a particular age-group for that particular event for Boys and minimum of six participants from six different schools in a particular age-group for that particular event for Girls, otherwise that event stands cancelled.
IDENTITY CARD:
a) a) The School is required to prepare an Identity Card (physical/hard copy) for every participant and accompanying official/coach/teacher/sports coordinator. The required format for the ID card has been attached to the tournament email that was sent to you. Do not edit the standard contents of the ID card.
i) be sure to add a latest passport size colour photograph
ii) fill all accurate details of the participant and accompanying official/coach/teacher/sports coordinator.
iii) all ID cards are required to be attested by the School’s authority - Principal/Vice Principal/Headmaster/Headmistress/or Supervisor
iv) the ID card has to be possessed at all times during the course of the tournament.
b) The MSSA Registration Number printed on the card will remain permanent through the course of the tournament.
c) Every player participating in the competition/event must carry his/her Identity Card
and should produce the same on demand before the commencement of every match to the Official, Referee or Venue-In-charge. This is mandatory, failing which, they will not be allowed to take part in the competition / event.
Players will only be permitted to enter the Court after the Identity Cards, duly filled in, are deposited with the Venue-In-Charge or the Umpire/Referee-in-Charge of the match
Please Note: “No Card No Participation”. (If the teacher/coach is not present at the time of checking and during the match the team may not be allowed to play).
TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP:
There will also be Team Championships for Boys and Girls separately on Knock-Out basis. The Team Championships will be conducted on the following lines namely: Two Singles, One Doubles. There will not be reverse matches. All matches will be Best of 11 till the finals.
IMPORTANT:
The matches will be played on the following basis till Semi Finals.
Individual Events: Under-14 - Best of 11
Under-16 - Best of 11
Only Final Best of 3 Tie Break Sets. 3rd place also will be Best of 11
Rules of A.I.T.A. will be followed.
c) Players must report 15 minutes before scheduled time to the Referees at the venue of the matches.
The Referee’s decision in the conduct of the game shall be final.
In case of a tie (equal points) the tie will be broken in the order: (1) Progressive, (2) Cut Progressive, (3) Toss.The Tournament committee’s decision on all matters concerning the tournament shall be final and binding.
Please note: The Committee reserves the right to alter or amend any of these Rules.
GENERAL: The Referee/Organiser shall have the power to decide as to the fitness of the court in all matches. Should a match be stopped by the Referee for any reason other than the misconduct of a Team, the match concerned will be replayed on a date and time fixed by the Committee.
Important: A walkover shall be the sole prerogative of the Technical/Tournament Committee. A walkover shall not be claimed as a matter of right or can be granted by the Officials on the ground/incharge of the match.
If there are less than 6 (six) competitors from six different schools in an age-group in Girls Section and less than 8 (eight) competitors from 8 different schools in an age-group in Boys Section that event will be cancelled. In the case of Team Championships, there must be a minimum of 8 (eight) Schools to hold the event. Girls minimum 6 schools
Please Note: Players wearing Jogging Shoes, Cross Trainers and shoes with Black soles will not be allowed to play. ONLY NON MARKING TENNIS SHOES WILL BE ALLOWED.
DISCIPLINE:
Damage to the property, misbehavior of a serious nature will result in suspension of the players. The School concerned will have to bear or make good the loss of property.
PROTEST:
Any protest, if at all lodged, must be done through the accredited Sports-in-Charge/Teacher-in-Charge/Coach of the team within half an hour of the conclusion of the match along with the protest Fee of Rs.5,000/-. The protest fee will be forfeited if the protest is not upheld. The said protest should be endorsed by the Head of the School within 24 hours after the conclusion of the event. (Not including public holiday) and should be handed to Game Secretary.
Please Note:
The protest once decided by the Executive Committee of the Association will be final and binding and shall not be disputed by any of the parties concerned in any forum thereafter.
TROPHIES / SHIELDS / CUPS:
It is resolved that since the Association’s Trophies /Shields / Cups are very old, valuable, precious and have sentimental value, the practice of allowing the school to carry away the Trophies / Shields / Cups will be continued by signing a BOND between the winning school and the Association. The Trophies / Shields / Cups will be presented to the recipient at the Prize Distribution Function of the respective events and will be allowed to be taken by the winning school and kept in possession for a week (7 days) only and the same will returned to the Association’s office on expiry of the date of the Bond in the same condition as it was presented. A winner & Runners-Up should bring a letter from the principal to take the trophy home.
In case of any damage or loss of the Trophies / Shields / Cups, the winning school will have to pay the cost of the damage or loss of the said trophies / shields / cups valued at the present price.
However the trophies / shields / cups will not be given to student or parent but only to the accredited representative of the winning school.
Prizes: Certificates and Medals will be awarded to the Winners, Runners-Up and Third Place.
VERY IMPORTANT: Headmasters/Headmistresses, being absolutely responsible when submitting the List of Players, must be very careful to see that the Dates of Birth are correctly entered as per the School General Register. Very often, though no fault of the Headmasters/Headmistress, Schools have been found fielding overage students and the schools have been disqualified. This brings disrepute to your school. Moreover a fine of Rs.5,000/- will be imposed on any school found fielding over aged players in any group. In case of a school found fielding over aged players, the same will be notified to all Members Schools and made public through the press.
Schools walking out of the competition or disrespecting the Prize Distribution Ceremony will also be fined Rs.5,000/- and action will be taken against the School as per the resolution of the Association.
Kindly note you are sending the entries after accepting our terms and conditions of the tournament. HEADMASTERS/HEADMISTRESS OF THE SCHOOLS ARE REQUESTED TO KINDLY PUT THIS CIRCULAR ON THEIR NOTICE BOARDS, AS WE FEEL IT WOULD BENEFIT THE PARTICIPANT AND WHAT IS EXPECTED OF THEM ON AND OFF THE FIELD. HEADS OF PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS/SPORTS-IN-CHARGE/COACHES SHOULD READ THE RULES AND REGULATIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE SENDING THE ENTRIES.