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CHAMPIONS LEAGUE TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP
Introduction:
A 16-entry invitation only (See: Eligible teams) team championship with multiple levels at the end of the season. At the end of this championship, the teams will be ranked by placing 1st to 16th.
Format:
Each team will be guaranteed 3 team matches. Each team match consist of 7 events - two Men’s Singles, 2 Men’s Doubles, 2 Mix Doubles, and Women’s Doubles, best of 3 sets - 21 rally point system. The winning team will be the team that takes 4 of 7 team matches.
Eligible Teams:
- To qualify, each team must consist of at least 6 members (4 males, 2 females); all registered players must have participated in 2 of the season’s tournaments.
- Each player will register under their team name when participating in tournaments to collect points for their team
- Each player will register under their team name when participating in tournaments to qualify. Players can not switch teams after the season’s second tournament.
- You may represent your club as well, eg. Team Smash (C2)
- No inappropriate or offensive names, we reserve the right to ask for a name change.
- We reserve the right to amend the rules when appropriate.
Seeding:
Teams will be seeded based on the total ranking points (team points) achieved by the top 6 individuals of each team.
Only ranking points of the individuals' best ranked event will count towards your team points, eg. If you earned a total of 3000 pts in Men's Singles, 2000 pts in Men's Doubles and 300 pts in Mixed Doubles, only the 3000 pts from Men's Singles ranking will be used to calculate your team points.
Only ranking points from the individual’s best age category will be counted towards you team points. If you earn a total of 3000 pts in Open Men’s Singles and 2000 pts in U-19 Men’s Singles, only the 3000 pts from Open Men’s Singles will be used to calculate your team points.
Only ranking points from the individual’s best age category will be counted towards you team points. If you earn a total of 3000 pts in Open Men’s Singles and 2000 pts in U-19 Men’s Singles, only the 3000 pts from Open Men’s Singles will be used to calculate your team points.
Only the top four tournament result will be counted towards the individuals' ranking points, eg. If you earned 1000 pts in each of tourney #1 / #2 / #3 / #4 and 1200 pts in Grand Finale all in Open Men's Singles, your total Open Men's Singles will only be 4200, not 5200.
Ranking points will be valued differently with different age groups according to the table below;, eg. If you earned 3000 pts in U-19 Men's Singles, 1000 pts in U19 Men's Doubles and 1000 pts in Open Men's Doubles, you will only contribute 1500 pts (1/2 of 3000 pts) towards your team points.
Rankings earned in the Red Shell category will have ½ the value of the Blue Shell category. Green shell rankings will have no value but does count towards team participation.
| Age Group |
Value |
| U16 |
1/3 |
| U19 |
1/2 |
| Open |
1 |
| 35+ |
1/3 |
Rules
- Each registered player on the team must play at least two matches throughout the championship draws.
- Mix Doubles A must be the stronger team, this will be determined via rankings and common sense.
- Once the outcome is decided, it is at the discretion of the governing body to play the final match.
- The governing body will reserve the right to change or add any rules with proper notification.
- Each team must have team uniforms for their team picture and final match. Team uniforms must have the same design and color for everyone.
Split Teams:
In the event you have 12 or more players in your team, there is an option to split into 2 teams. Each team will be treated as a separate individual team; each team will have to qualify for the team championship base on the member’s team ranking points. Teams are request to notify the governing body before the last individual tournament of the season (Grand Finale) of their intention. It is up to the team how they split the players.
Prizes:
The champion team’s name will be engraved on a large plaque that we keep. Each team will receive a mini plaque with their picture and placing in the tournament. The top team will be awarded medals and prizes as well.
Questions:
- What if my team only has 6 players and one of them cannot make the tournament or is injured in the course of the tournament?
Unfortunately, each team must have at least 6 players. Also, any player registered for the team championship must play at least two matches throughout the tournament. Teams will be required to forfeit matches as a result of missing players. We suggest that each team consist of 7 to 9 members to be safe.
- What if I am the 17th ranked team?
Invitations will be given to the top 25 teams. Team 17th to 25th will be notified of their status and their acceptance will be based on non-acceptance from any top 16 teams.
- Can I switch teams in the middle of the season?
Yes, as long as you played two tournaments for the team, you are eligible to play for that team. Remember to enter the team name on your entry form each time. No team name = no team points.
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