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General Topics

Q.		What is Simple 8 Tennis ?
A.		Simple 8 Tennis is a tennis league that let's you play a quick, fun tennis match. The goal of Simple8 Tennis is to allow you to play a match in about an hour with flexible scheduling. Schedule the matches when it's convenient to you and it won't take your entire day to play a match!
Q.		How many Sets do you play in a Simple 8 Match ?
A.		All Simple 8 Tennis matches are a single 8-game Pro Set.
Q.		How is responsible for tennis balls and court fees for a match ?
A.		The home team is in charge of providing the game balls and for the accrual of any court fee if it is the home court that requires a fee. The exception would be the use of an indoor court because of rain, or a court at a half-way point - then the agreement to split the costs must be agreed upon by both teams prior to play. In addition, no exchange of balls is necessary at the completion of the match.
Q.		What ratings do you use ?
A.		Simple8 Tennis uses a self-rating system. You can register for the league that you feel is most appropriate for your skill level. A is the Highest level (the most skilled players). B is a Moderate level (moderately skilled players). C is the Lowest level (less skilled/beginner players).

League Topics

Q.		When are matches played ?
A.		It is up to you and your opponents to schedule your matches any time that is convenient to both of you. We provide a recommended play-date to keep things organized, however there is no deadline for each match. However, all matches must be played by the last day of the season.
Q.		I'm trying to register for a doubles league and I don't see my partner listed. Why ?
A.		The most likely cause is that your partner has not signed up with Simple8 Tennis. Contact them to create their profile and then you can select them as a partner (or vice versa). Another reason could be that they have already registered for the same league you are registering for, using a different partner.
Q.		Who schedules the match and when ?
A.		Each match has a Contact Date associated with it. Either the Home team or Away team can (and should) make contact with the other team prior to the Contact Date. Ultimately it is the responsibility of the Home Team to make contact with the Away Team prior to or on the Contact Date. The match does not need to be scheduled by the Contact date, but both parties need to have communicated to each other by this date to begin the scheduling process. If no communication is made prior to this date, then the Away team is eligible to score the match as a default. HOWEVER, we recommend that all teams contact their opposing teams at the beginning of the season to begin scheduling their matches.
Q.		How much does it cost to play ?
A.		It costs nothing to create a profile on Simple8 Tennis. You can sign up and see what leagues we have open for absolutely no cost. Players pay when they register to play for a specific league. Currently it is $10 per player to play. So if you are registering for Singles it will cost $10, if you are registering for Doubles it will cost $20.
Q.		How far will I have to drive ?
A.		It depends on the number of players in your division. Most matches will be close to you and you usually will not have to drive more than about 20 miles.
Q.		Do you offer a Singles league ?
A.		YES! As of May 5, 2009 we now offer Singles leagues for Women and Men.
Q.		Do you offer a Mixed Doubles league ?
A.		YES! As of August 18, 2009 we now offer Mixed Doubles!
Q.		Can I register for more than one league during a season ?
A.		Yes. You can register for both a Doubles and a Singles league during a season.
Q.		Who enters the score after the match ?
A.		This winning team will be responsible for logging into Simple8 and updating the score to the match.
Q.		What if my opponents and I cannot find a time to play before the end of the season ?
A.		The team who is most available to play (offers the most playtimes) will take the match. The match will be scored as a Default by the losing team.
Q.		When will schedules be available ?
A.		You will receive an email notification when the schedule has been created. This usually occurs about 1-2 days before the beginning of the season.
Q.		My partner and I are having difficulty finding a time to play our opponents. It seems that every time we are available, they are not. What do we do in this case ?
A.		Since the league is designed to allow a match to be completed in approximately an hour, and the season is 7 weeks to complete the matches, scheduling should not be a huge issue. You have anytime within a seven week window to schedule your 1 hour matches. If however, you cannot find an agreed upon time to play during the entire season, you may each choose not to play and receive 0 points for an uncompleted match. If there is one team that is more available, that team will take the points as designated under the default rules.
Q.		I noticed that there are nine players in my division, but I am only scheduled to play six matches. How can we determine a division winner if we are not playing the same players?
A.		The number of opponents and the number of matches can vary – it depends on the number of people who are signed up in a league/division. A division can have anywhere from 5 players minimum up to 11 players maximum. Since the season lasts 7 weeks there is not a way to play every player in your division when the number of players exceeds 7 players. That is why we base the standings on the number of points won during the season and not based on who beats who. It is possible to have a tie for first place at the end of the season…in that case both teams are considered winners.

Ladder Topics

Q.		When are matches played ?
A.		It's up to you! You can challenge someone on the ladder whenever you want to play. The defender must repond within 24 hours. And you must play the match within 72 hours of the response.
Q.		Is there a season, if so when does it end ?
A.		No! You can play now and the ladder is ongoing - it never ends - only grows and evolves.
Q.		Where do we play our matches ?
A.		When challenging someone to a match, you will always play at their homecourt. In other words, the defending team always plays at home.
Q.		Can I jump over teams on the ladder ?
A.		Yes! By default, you can jump up 3 positions on the ladder, but you earn additional "Jump Points" by defending your position on the ladder.
Q.		What are Jump Points ?
A.		A jump point allows you to jump over an additional team on the ladder.
Q.		What happens when I challenge a team and I win ?
A.		You take their place on their ladder. For example, if you are the #10 team and they are #8. You will become the #8 team if you defeat them.
Q.		What happens when I challenge a team and I lose ?
A.		You do not move down any positions, however you will lose any jump points which you have accumulated.
Q.		What happens when someone challenges me and I win ?
A.		You do not move up any positions, but you receive a jump point for defending your place on the ladder.
Q.		What happens when someone challenges me and I lose ?
A.		You move down one position on the ladder.
Q.		Can I join more than one ladder ?
A.		Yes! You can join as many ladders as you wish.
Q.		How much does it cost to play the ladders ?
A.		It is free to play for the first 30 days after becoming a ladder member, and is only $29.95 for the entire year after that.
Q.		Does it cost more if I join more than one ladder ?
A.		No. You can join as many ladders as you want.
Q.		What if I can't play for a while, but I don't want to lose my position on the ladder ?
A.		You always have the ability to suspend yourself in the ladder. This means you stay on the ladder, but other teams cannot challenge you. Teams can leap over you, but this enables you to stay on the ladder if you just want to take a break.
Q.		Is it fun ?
A.		Darn tooting, it's fun!