SCORING
*Points/Games - Normal tennis game scoring will apply except when the game score reaches deuce the Xpoint (sudden death) will apply

*Xpoint (Sudden Death) - The deciding point played at deuce or 6/9 points all in a tie-break/super tie-break. The receiver/s choose the side of the court they wish to receive the serve on the Xpoint

*Tie-Break - First to 7pts and at 6pts all the Xpoint decides the set

*Super Tie-break - First to 10pts and at 9pts all the Xpoint decides the set

*Set - Consists of first team to 6 games and if required a tie-break at 5 games all

*Set (Partial) - Are either a certain number of games or points

*Match - Is either a full/partial/tie-break/super tie-break set or certain number of games/points or a completed format of sets

LADDER SCORING
*Set Point - 1 point for each set won

*Team Points - 2 points for match winning team. This is determined by the team that wins the most number of (i) rubbers (ii) sets & (iii) games if required

*Split Points - Refer to "Cancelled or Unfinished Matches". Note the Team Points must be split at the abandoned or declared match time, unless a team has secured a match winning margin

*Additional/Penalty Points - Refer to your League Providers Event > 'Notification Board' as certain events may contain these points in the scoring

*Leaderboard/Ladder - team positions are determined by number of Team Points. In the scenario teams have the same number of Ladder Points then positions are determined by (i) matches percentage won/lost (ii) sets percentage won/lost (iii) games percentage won/lost (iv) head to head result of last match played & then if required (v) the playing of a tie-break.

RULES & CONDITIONS
*Player Entry - To enter an event all players must enter online or with a participating facility prior to the entry closing date and abide by the League Providers conditions of entry. Note in team events if a player cannot organize a partner/s then the League Provider and/or the Facility Manager will assist the individual player to find a partner/s

*Event Entry Fee - Please refer to specific League Providers region's 'New' > 'Event/s' to view the displayed player entry fee

*Player Registration - The League Provider determines whether players are required to be National or State registered for events

*Team Numbers - A team may enter all formats with up to two additional players. However the interpretation thereof shall devolve to the League Provider

*Age Eligibility - Will be displayed on 'New' > 'Event' for age related events

*Player Gradings - The IPR system will determine all player/team gradings in conjunction with the League Provider and Facility Managers

*Inclement Weather - In the case of inclement weather a decision will be made by the League Provider in consultation with the Facility Managers 1.0hr prior to the scheduled starting time. Players are advised to either (i) check www.xpointsports.com > Your League Provider (ii) check their mobile for an SMS message or (iii) call the facility where their match is drawn

*Cancelled or Abandoned Matches - If play is cancelled or abandoned due to inclement weather, then the League Provider will either (i) declare the match or (ii) re-schedule the match. In either circumstance all scores must be 'Loaded' into the Xpoint system. Note in the case of a re-scheduled match the teams will continue at the abandoned score position of the match

*Unfinished Matches - If a match is not completed by the scheduled finishing time, then play may continue if both captains agree & if courts are available. Otherwise the match is declared and the unfinished set/s and winning team points will be shared between the teams unless a team has secured a match winning margin

*Re-scheduling - If matches have to be re-scheduled. Then the League Provider will send a notification by sms &/or emailed with the re-scheduled match day/time

*Substitute Player/s Required - (i) If a team member requires a substitute player, then the team member must contact the League Provider 48hrs prior to the scheduled match time requesting a substitute or in the case of matchday sickness or injury then immediately upon knowing they are unable to play. (ii) Substitute player selection will be matched to the event division level as deemed by the League Provider. (iii) If the team member doesn't contact the League Provider requesting a substitute player. Then the League Provider following investigation may execute the following action/s (a) forfeit set/s or match (b) penalize team five(5) ladder points (c) replace player in team &/or not accept their entry for future events.

*Injured Player - In the case of a player becoming injured or ill during play then the following will apply: (i) the player may request a 3 minute injury time from the facility operator & if granted the player must resume play following the 3 minutes of injury time (ii) In the event of the player being unable to continue following the injury time or at another stage of a game or individual match then that individual match will be forfeited. (iii) If a player has forfeited an individual match due to injury or illness then that player is entitled to play their remaining individual matches if they recover in time so as to not delay the remaining matches

*Forfeits - If any player is not present, then that player will forfeit their first match 15 minutes after the scheduled match starting time. If any player is still not present 30 minutes after the match starting time, then that player will forfeit the remainder of their matches

*'Live Scoring' (blue link) – (i) A player in each individual set must be designated to 'Load Score' either during the set or at its completion (ii) A player who plays the last set must be designated to 'Load Score' and 'Load Result' (iii) ‘Load Result’ – Select either 'Normal', 'Washout/Unfinished', 'Home Team Forfeit' or 'Away Team Forfeit' followed by entering all individual full or partial sets/games scores and 'Load Result' before leaving the facility.

*Disputed Results - Any player may dispute a result by selecting the
'Dispute Result' link on the 'Score Has Been loaded' email. Upon this action the League Provider will contact players from both teams to verify scores / result. Following this action the League Provider will either rule for the (i) result to stand or (ii) be adjusted and their decision is final

*Draws - The League Provider in consultation with the facility operators will finalize event draws / times of play. All relevant information will be posted on www.xpointsports.com prior to the starting date

*Match Time - The match must start on time (as per displayed draw) and play will be continuous until the match is completed in the allocated time

*Player / Team Servicing Order - The visiting team shall serve first in the odd numbered sets and the home team shall serve first on all even numbered sets. For all finals the team finishing lower on the ladder shall be deemed to be the away team

*Modified Servicing - First serve to be performed as per normal serving action. On the second serve a player must bounce the ball and play a forehand drive to the appropriate service box to commence a point. Note this rule will apply to the modified or lower division leagues at the discretion of the League Provider

*Qualifying Rounds - Can vary depending on number of teams and how many weeks are available therefore refer to the event draw

*Finals Series Format (9) - Are displayed on the event draw below the last round of qualifying

*Teams Qualifying For Finals Series or Playoffs - Ladder positions at the end of the qualifying rounds determine the teams upcoming matches and opponent teams for Final Series

*Players Qualifying For Finals - Players must play a minimum of 25% of qualifying round matches to qualify for the finals series. Note however the League Provider under special circumstances has the right to waive this minimum for a player and their decision is final

*Balls - Two or three new balls will be provided for every match. The League Provider will either (i) organize the supply of the balls prior to the commencement of the league to facility operators or (ii) in some leagues authorize the home team to supply the balls for the matches throughout the league

*Event Reward Points - On 'New' > 'Event' the Reward Points level is displayed

*Rewards Points Allocation & Conditions - (i) Reward Points are automatically allocated by the Xpoint system as part of the 'Enter Results' process of the finals series. (ii) Reward Points are not transferable and have an expiry date of three(3) years from allocation

FLEXI EVENTS
*Match Days/Times - Refer to League Providers > 'New' > 'Event' details. Note typically a seven(7) day period from Monday to Sunday or Friday Night to Sunday period is selected for Flexi Events

*Organizing Match Day/Time - Home team contacts opponent/s via Xpoint messaging system in 'My Play' with day/time options for the match. Upon match day/time confirmation, home team books court with venue

*OFFICIAL RULES & CODE OF CONDUCT
League Events will be conducted in accordance with the Official Rules of the world governing body of each individual racquet sport. However the interpretation thereof shall devolve to the regional League Provider