PADEL LEAGUE
RULES / CODE OF CONDUCT
CATEGORIES AND TEAM FORMATS
The league will be divided into 3 categories.
- Mens
- Ladies
- Mixed Double
Clubs may enter their clubs into every category.
Clubs may also enter several teams in each category. For example, Padel Club A and Padel Club B.
Each team will cost R 2500 each. That is R 312.50 per player.
The court time for league matches at each club is for the club’s account.
A team consist of 4 couples (8 players)
Each club will play an away and home match against one another. So essentially each club will play each other twice. The level for players in the winter league will be low-intermediate to 1st level advanced. (2.0 – 4.5). Please see the table below that you can use as reference
Schedule, communication, and cancellations
Matches must be played within a 14-day window period. Club captains arrange their own dates with their opponents at an agreed date and time. A WhatsApp group is suggested to communicate dates with each club.
Padel League will set up a WhatsApp communication group with the captains for announcements and important information. Each club needs to select a captain for their team.
Matches will commence after the closing date for entries.
Matches that are canceled or moved need to notify their opponents 3 days before the arranged date. No exceptions will be made, and a club will forfeit their match if they don’t notify their opponents within that time frame.
A club is allowed to move their date once and after that the club will forfeit their match and receive zero points.
Scoring format and seeding criteria
Each team will have 4 couples.
The 4 couples will be ranked seeds 1-4 according to their ability in the team they are playing in.
During the league match the format will be as follows:
Seeds 1 VS Seeds 1
Seeds 2 VS Seeds 2
Seeds 3 VS Seeds 3
Seeds 4 VS Seeds 4
So, each seeded group will play 1 match during the meet.
The match will be played in 2 sets with golden points for each game. In case the match is tied to a set per team, a super tiebreaker will be played of 10 points instead of a third set.
THE POINTS SYSTEM
Match Result | Winners | Losers |
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In 2 sets | 7 | 1 |
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2 sets with tiebreaker | 5 | 2 |
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Forfeit | 7 | -1 |
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Double Forfeit | -2 | -2 |
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SCORES TO BE RECORDED
Once the match is finished scores must be emailed within 48 hours to the Padel League to record the results. The mail needs to have both captains copied in to verify the score. (scores@leaguepadel.co.za)
Clubs that do not comply with the scoring timeline will be given a no result score and will receive 0 for the match played.
WEATHER AND COURT PLAYABILITY DELAYS
If rain delays or unforeseen weather or court conditions disrupt play, the captains will agree to move the game to another date. The game will then continue from where the scores had been left and the game will be concluded and recorded.
PARTNER CHANGES DURING THE LEAGUE
You can only change your partner due to injury. You need to notify your captain and you may then not re-enter the league.
A suitable replacement may be found for future matches and fees will be negotiated for repayment amongst your league participants. Our suggestion is to take the number of matches left and divide the entry fee.
As for injuries during the match, the winner gets +7 in the first 2 sets and in super tiebreak gets +5. The loser gets +1 point if it is in the first 2 sets and if it is in super tie break he gets +2. If he/she gets injured before the match starts it would be -1 for the loser and +5 for the winner.
WHO CAN ENTER LEAGUE?
Anyone over the age of 16.
Anyone that plays at a club regularly can enter with their clubs permission.
PAYMENTS AND RETRUNS
Payment needs to be made before registration closes.
Returns will be made in full less an admin fee of R 100.00 if no matches have been played before the league commences.
Registration contact via WhatsApp 072 158 9574 or info@leaguepadel.co.za
Team Entry Fee: R 2500 per team of 4 (8 players)
WELCOME PACK
1 FREE league tactics session with a certified coach.
SLAMZY set of balls.
PRIZES AND BENEFITS
Winners receive R 2500 of each category.
Runners Up of every division receive a Slamzy Racket and tube of balls.
League participants will be guaranteed 6 games.
League participants will receive a 10% discount on any online Padel Quip products.
League Participants will entered in a draw for a hamper.
PADEL LEAGUE
CODE OF CONDUCT
RULES OF CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE
All players must always behave in a courteous and polite manner even if they are not participating in the league and respect all persons and players alike.
If there is any unsportsmanlike behaviour the person or persons can be reported to the captains of each team/club. If an amicable resolution is not found PADEL LEAGUE will decide which could result in one or both teams being disqualified, and no refunds will be given.
The incident needs to be reported in a timely manner in writing to manager@leaguepadel.co.za or 072 158 9574.
RULES ON ADVICE AND INSTRUCTION
Each couple may receive advice and instructions during a match from team players or their captain. The advice or instructions can be given during change overs but may not delay the game.
CONTINUOUS PLAY AND/OR DELAY OF PLAY REGULATIONS
Once the match has commenced, play must be continuous, and no player may delay play without reasonable cause beyond the times allowed in Rule 2 (“time limits” in paddle tennis) of the Rules of the Game.
DISCIPLINE REGARDING AUDIBLE AND VISIBLE OBSCENITIES
Audible obscenity is defined as the use of words commonly known and understood to be impolite or offensive and to be spoken clearly and loudly enough to be heard by the Referee, spectators, and tournament organizers. Visible obscenities are to be understood as the making of signs or gestures with the hands, and/or paddle or balls that commonly have obscene meanings or offend reasonable people.
Such players can be reported and PADEL LEAGUE can issue point deductions if notified in writing and the behaviour is seen to hinder player performances.
The incident needs to be reported in a timely manner in writing to manager@leaguepadel.co.za or 072 158 9574.
BALL ABUSE REGULATIONS
Players may not at any time violently throw, in any direction, a ball out of the court, or aggressively pass it across the net while it is not in play.
ABUSE OF BALL OR EQUIPMENT BEHAVIORS
Players may not at any time intentionally throw or violently strike with the paddle or otherwise the floor, net, Referee’s chair, walls, wire mesh or any other element of the facility.
PENALTIES/PENALTY TABLE
The infringement during the match of any of the above aspects will be sanctioned by PADEL LEAGUE of the competition in accordance with the Table of Penalties set out below.
Table of Penalties:
First infraction: Warning
Second infraction: Warning with loss of league table points.
Third infraction: Warning with disqualification.
The infractions of the two components of the couple and even the nominated captain of the same, are cumulative.
