AP Youth Sports Recreational Trophy - Rules & Regulations:

• 1 . South India Juniors Hard Tennis Championship (SIT) and the following Terms and Conditions will be applicable from 2024. A player will get Prize money Rs 5000/- after crossing every 500 points Consolidated in all categories Boys / 400 points Girls, played both in singles and doubles. Points gained in the eligible age group will be carried forward from 1st January of every year. SOUTH INDIA TENNIS (SIT) is established to develop Tennis in SOUTH INDIA and produce players of AITA and Soft Ball Tennis standard from Beginners level by inculcating competitive spirit and conducting constant tournaments. As a result we achieved complete success with all your cooperation in producing such talented players who are scaling new heights in AITA and Soft Ball Tennis.
• 2 . PRIZEMONEY SYSTEM. SIT is the nonprofit organization its a purely passion. Prize money based on entries, Coaches, Winner & Runner will get prize money and winner & Runner will get mementos. Breakeven 80 entries if less than prize money will be decreased, and expenditure is more, tournament Organizing charges10%. Ex. Prize money: Expenditure if above 80 entries (10%+45%PM+45%TE) above 70 entries (10%+35%PM+55%TE). above 60 entries (10%+30%PM+60%TE) from entry fees, 8 draw Winner 60% & Runner 40%, 16 & 32 Draw Winner 45%, Runner 35%& Semis 2X10%=20% also will get prize money depends upon entries from age group. Note; If any sponsors given prize money that amount also distribute same ratio to Winners & Runners.
• 3 . SIT will be conducting the tournaments in the following age categories. 9,10,11,12,13 &14 +Boys and Girls ( Mixed Singles and Open doubles). Player eligible to participate 2 singles and one doubles in each Tournament. Dear Players, Please make a note that a player is eligible to participate in 2 singles only. Do not send 3 singles entries. Player should unnecessarily pay entry fee for 3 age groups and chose to play in 2 age groups only. Your mistake may disable other players to play in the concerned age group. SIT is providing registration in 3 age groups to every player. (except 14&15) Your eligibility of age groups is your choice. The player has to give prior information to SIT and move on to upper age group for which you need not pay any registration fees. But the player need to upload the previous age group fee payment slip so that the old age group will be closed. The points earned in the previous(2024) group will carry forwarded to the new age group 2025 First tournament.
• 4 . Registrations will be a continues process through out the year. Player can Register number of eligible age groups. After registration process is completed and approval not given in 24hours please contact 9133139294. Registration process will be stopped before 24 hours during making tournament draws. Registrations again starts after the draws uploading completed.
• 5 . Each player should pay registration fee for each age group valid through 31st December of every year. Registration fee can increase dependin on the turn out. Entry fee for each age group for each tournament in which the player participates will be used for tournament expenses. Players are requested to carry Date of Birth certificate ( Except Aadhar card) to all the tournaments.
• 6 . Registration is liable to cancel if the registered player or his/her kith and kin act against terms and conditions of SIT. SIT can provide last 3 months data only due to server issue.
• 7 . Player should upload only passport size photo with plain background. Otherwise the tournaments certificate will not be issued. Only written complaint against age proof along with proper proved evidence will be accepted only through mail id apysrtrophy@gmail.com. Players must make their own arrangements like food and medicines in case of any personal ailments. Organizers is not responsible for any injuries or health disorders of the player during the tournament.
• 8 . The YSR Trust and SIT is not responsible for any news reports appearing in the news papers regarding the SIT sports events.
• 9 . The YSR trust and SIT authorities will reserve all the rights in modifying rules and regulations for the smooth conduct of the tournaments. SIT will be conducting Mixed singles and Doubles. 20 points in State and South India Championship Tournaments respectively. Same points per each round will be allotted to the player who played qualifying rounds. Walkover and First round loser will get 10 points and 5 points will get for bye.
• 10 . In Addition to the above mentioned guidelines tournaments will be strictly governed by the HT Rules and regulations. Tournament will be cancelled or postponed if sufficient entries are not received. (A) In a single day tournament and single court situation the number of entries restricted to 25 only. (B) In a single day tournament and two courts situation the number of entries are restricted to 50 only. (C) In a two days tournament under single court condition the entries are restricted to 50 only. (D) In two days tournament and two courts condition the entries are restricted to 100 only. Note:- The acceptance of number of entries depends upon number of courts available for the tournament.
• 11 . When payment slip screen shot is uploaded for Registration / Entry fee and Entry processing fee without Transaction ID will be kept under pending registration/entry.
• 12 . GAME PATRON:- SIT will conduct the matches for Best of 11 games (6 Games to win) or Best of 3 Mini sets(each set best of 5 games), one set all (Best of 7 points tie-break ) to decide the result. Players should collect Prize Money, Prizes and certificates same day from the Organizers after completion of the tournament.
• 13 . SIT Doubles Pattern SIT will be fixing the doubles partner. A player is allowed to play in one age category only. A partner is fixed as per the points or age. Atleast 16 entries from all age categories to conduct the tournament. A player intended to play doubles must play atleast one singles event. A player should upload age proof in the place of advance screen shot during sending the doubles entry. If the number of doubles entries received are less than 16 entries before the entry deadline then SIT will do the draw on the tournament date by taking the entries before 12 noon on the date of tournament. If the number of entries received in any individual age category is more or equal to 16 then the doubles event in that category will be conducted seperately. And the rest of the entries in other categories will be combined for draw of 16. *NOTE: All the above doubles event will be conducted only when there is sufficient time after finishing the Singles events.*
• 14 . SIT Registered players should avoid playing with the non registered players or with the players whose entry was not given (Either as Partner or opponent) as they will not be given any points.
• 15 . Size of the 8 draw 2 Byes(Accept 6 entries) above 9 to 11 entries Qualifying draw apply. 16 draw 4 Byes(Accept12 entries) above 17 to 23 entries Qualifying draw apply. 32 draw 8 Byes(Accept 24 entries) above 33 entries Qualifying draw apply.
• 16 . Draws will be made in the tournaments as per the points earned from the previous tournaments. All the entries will be closed one week before the tournament date. Entries may close even before the last date if the number of entries received more than restricted number.
• 17 . * The organisers must send all the results and the photos of winners in group and individually on the same day of completion of tournament. Tournament organisers should provide the shelter, 1+1 chairs and water. * Mandatory to spend atleast Rs 150/- for mementos out of entry fees. * Prize distribution photos must have a 6'×4' size Backdrop SIT banner compulsory. * South India Tennis Zonal or State name and Logo must be printed on the mementos. Organizers strictly should follow the original draw sheets and terms & conditions.
• 18 . Withdrawals will not be accepted once the entries are closed . Withdrawals can clime advance fee or they can utilize same payment slip to next tournament. Draws will be announced before 96 hours of the tournament schedules. Complaints will be received within 12 hours of draw announcement. A late entry of a registered player who is willing to play in the wild card position will be allowed to play even after draw is made. After the closure of entries for the SIT Prize money tournaments, any player who missed the tournament will not be disappointed. Player has a chance of wildcard entry by paying Rs.1500/-(for each age group) which he/she should participate in Qualifying rounds inspite of their ranking. Complaints will be received within 24 hours of points announcement.
• 19 . Player should report to match in advance before schedule time. Time mentioned in the draw sheet is only reporting time. If the player fail to report when the match is announced then it will be considered as walk over . This rule is not applicable for those who are playing his/ her match in another court.
• 20 . If a player ( without paying the tournament ) name is in the draw and failed to attend his match for any reason, that Players name and the points will be BLOCKED until the tournament entry fee are paid. if paid and did not play the match will be considered as a 1st round looser and previous points are safe.
• 21 . SIT will be accepting a total of Rs.50 per month players registrations only from all age groups @ 200 per state from 3 states to avoid problems in appropriating 5 lakhs prize money. Kindly note that over and above 200 registrations are kept under waiting and will be filled up after March 2024. This is subject to the number of registrations in other two states are less than 200. Note: If any player fail to participate in 3 consecutive months His/ Her name will be kept under waiting and automatically the pending players in the waiting list will be given a chance.
• 22 . I _____________ F/O _______________ read and understood the rules and regulations of SIT. I request you to give free registration in SIT as my Son/Daughter doesn't have any rank in AITA, SGFI and SOFTBALL tournaments. I promise that we will never claim any rank or prize money but use your platform to improve my tennis skills only. Player's Signature. Parent's Signature. Date:
• 23 . All legal matters are subjected to Chittoor District Jurisdiction only.
• 24 . SIT Tie- Break system in the following format. 1. Matches are decided best of 25 points. 2. The player winning the first 13th point will be declared as the match winner. 3. Court change for every 12 points. 4. Let Re Serve 5. Service change for every 2 points.