Division 1 starts at 6:00pm sharp (If Division 1 players arrive and start late, it affects all other division’s starting times), Division 2 starts at 6:30pm, Division 3 starts at 7:30pm and Division 4 starts between 7:45pm and 8:00pm. Players should arrive 10 minutes before their match to sign in, collect score sheets and balls, and head to their designated courts. Warm ups should be a maximum of 10 minutes to ensure play begins as soon as possible.
Best of 3 sets with tie-break at 6 games all, first to 7 points, win by 2. Super tie break applies at 1 set all, first to 10 points, win by 2 points.
Players receive 15 points for a win, 13 points for a loss in 3 sets and 10 points for a loss in 2 sets.
Super tie-break rules: last person to receive serve at the end of the second set (player 1) serves the first point of the tie-break to the forehand side. The opponent (player 2) then has two serves starting on the backhand side. Player 1 then serves twice again starting from the backhand side and the process repeats itself. Players change ends once points total 6 (e.g. 4 -2, 5 – 1). The winner is the player who reaches 10 points first. After 9 points all, however, there must be a 2 point difference (e.g. 11 – 9, 17 – 15)
No show without making contact with opponent or GCA Pro Shop will constitute a match forfeit (0 points)
Make-up matches should at all efforts be played within a two week window period running from the Thursday before the match to the Thursday after the match. There will be occasions where reschedules take longer or is agreed to by both parties but it is at risk of the person who INITIALLY Rescheduled.
The responsibility of arranging a make-up lies with the player who can’t play on match day. If agreement on a make-up can’t be reached, the Pro Shop must be notified and a point’s decision will be made by the player committee.
Any outstanding season matches must be played prior to the Thursday Night Trophy presentation night for that same season – NO EXCEPTIONS.
In the event of a rain washout, all matches will be postponed to the following Thursday. Players will be informed of this by text at least half an hour before their match start times. Please ensure that your mobile contact details are up to date for this reason. If a match is rained out mid-way through, it is up to the players to reschedule the match at a later time.
Players call the line calls. The rules of calling are: ‘your end, your call; other end, opponents call.’ If there is clear evidence of inaccurate calling, the Pro Shop should be notified immediately. This is the practice that exists at tournaments where a referee is called to the court straight away.
All players must commit to the 9 week season and invoices must be paid in full prior to the first match. If a player pulls out during the competition, a refund will not be issued (credits can be issued in certain circumstances).
All results are submitted to this page by the following morning. If there are incorrect or missing results from the page, please contact the Pro Shop.
Thank you for your cooperation and wishing you an enjoyable competition – GCA Tennis Player Committee.
This squad is aimed at beginner players who are starting to compete in fixture competitions. The Beginner Squad includes:
1.5 hours of coaching on Fridays
This squad is aimed at intermediate players who are competing in fixture competitions and are starting to compete in regional tournaments. The Intermediate Squad includes:
1.5 hours of coaching on Tuesdays
1.5 hours of coaching on Thursdays
30 minutes of supervised fitness on Thursdays
30 minutes of organised serving practice on Thursdays
Note: You can choose to only do Tuesdays or Thursday or you can do both.
This squad is aimed at intermediate players who are looking improve their skill level and compete in regional tournaments. The 9 week plan includes:
4.5 hours of squad coaching (Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays)
1 hour gym training with fitness trainer
2 hours of organised serving practice, stretching and dynamic warm up
1.5 hours of match play on Fridays
Access to training equipment and balls
Training and tournament plan
30 minutes of psychology and goal setting with Roger Marquass
This squad is aimed at players who are interested in competing in regional and state a tournaments and are there to have fun and enjoy the game. The 9 week plan includes:
4.5 hours of squad coaching (Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays)
30 minute gym training with fitness trainer
1.5 hours of match play on Fridays
30 minutes of psychology and goal setting on Fridays
2 hours of organised serving practice
30 minutes of individual squad training time
Access to training equipment and balls
Training and tournament plan
Psychology profile and goal setting with Roger Marquass
This squad is aimed at players who are interested in competing in tournaments at national and international level. The 9 week plan includes:
4.5 hours of squad coaching (Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays)
2 hour gym program
30 minutes gym training with fitness trainer
Personal fitness program for each term
1.5 hours of match play on Fridays
30 minutes of psychology and goal setting on Fridays
2 hours of organised serving practice
2 hours stretching and dynamic warm ups
1.5 hours of individual squad training time
Access to training equipment and balls
Training and tournament plan
Psychology profile and goal setting with Roger Marquass
These classes are aimed primarily at the 4 to 7 year age group. The kids use a smaller net, 25% compression red balls and they use smaller racquets.
After completing 4 semesters of 10 weeks, each child receives a graduation trophy.
After graduating, each child advances to Tennis Level 1.
Classes are of 30 minute duration.
Classes are limited to 4 children maximum.
These classes are aimed at the older beginner tennis player or Pee Wee graduate.
On passing the relevant level, each child receives a graduation trophy.
After graduating, each child advances to the next Tennis Level.
Classes are of 30 minute duration.
Classes are limited to 4 children maximum.
To enable each child to achieve confidence, these classes utilise the service squares on the large court using normal balls.
On graduating from this level, each child is experienced enough to play a proper game and to be able to play competitions.
On passing the relevant level, each child receives a graduation trophy.
After graduating, each child advances to the next Tennis Level.
The full tennis court with normal tennis balls is used for this level.
Each child is now being introduced to advanced coaching techniques. Spin and power are now being introduced.
On passing the relevant level, each child receives a graduation trophy.
After graduating, each child advances to the next Tennis Level.
Each child is now being encouraged to play intra and inter club competitions. The more advanced player is encouraged to enter local tournaments.