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KSLT Rules

Official rules and regulations of Kyrgyzstan Social Lawn Tennis

Table of Contents
  1. General Provisions
  2. KSLT Membership
  3. Tournaments & Matches
  4. Ranking System
  5. Code of Conduct
  6. Sanctions & Disqualification

01 General Provisions

  1. KSLT (Kyrgyzstan Social Lawn Tennis) is an amateur tennis community operating in the Kyrgyz Republic.
  2. The purpose of KSLT is to popularize tennis, organize tournaments, and create a unified ranking system for amateurs.
  3. Any person over 16 years of age who accepts these rules may become a KSLT member.
  4. All matches and tournaments are conducted under ITF (International Tennis Federation) rules with additions established by KSLT.
  5. Official community languages: Russian, Kyrgyz, English.
  6. KSLT administration reserves the right to amend these rules with at least 7 days' notice to members.

02 KSLT Membership

  1. Active KSLT membership is required to participate in ranked tournaments.
  2. Membership fees are paid monthly or annually (annual payment includes a discount).
  3. If membership fees are unpaid for more than 30 days, tournament participation is suspended, but ranking points are preserved for 90 days.
  4. KSLT members agree to comply with these rules, the code of conduct, and administration decisions.
  5. Membership can be paused upon request for up to 3 months.
  6. Membership fee refunds are available within 7 days of payment, provided the member has not participated in any tournaments during that period.

03 Tournaments & Matches

  1. Tournaments are held in 6 categories: Pro-Masters, Masters, Challenger, Futures, Tour, and Friendly.
  2. Tournament registration opens at least 7 days before the start and closes 24 hours prior.
  3. The number of participants is limited by the bracket format (8, 16, or 32 players). When the limit is exceeded, priority is given to higher-ranked players.
  4. Match format: 2 sets to 6 games with a tiebreak at 6:6. The deciding 3rd set is played as a super tiebreak (first to 10 points).
  5. Players must arrive no later than 15 minutes after the scheduled match time. Delays exceeding 15 minutes count as a walkover (WO).
  6. Match rescheduling is only possible with valid reason, mutual consent of both players and the organizer, no later than 12 hours before the start.
  7. Each player is responsible for their own racket and sportswear. Balls are provided by the tournament organizer.
  8. Matches are officiated through self-refereeing. In disputed situations, the tournament referee is called upon.

04 Ranking System

  1. The KSLT ranking is based on a cumulative points system. Points are awarded for tournament results.
  2. The number of points depends on the tournament category, stage (final, semifinal, etc.), and the opponent's ranking.
  3. Rankings are updated within 48 hours of tournament completion.
  4. Tournament points are valid for 12 months, after which they gradually decrease.
  5. Category transitions (promotion/demotion) are determined based on accumulated points and results over the last 6 months.
  6. New members start in the Tour category and can advance to a higher category based on their first 3 tournament results.
  7. In case of equal points, priority is determined by: number of wins, head-to-head record, number of matches played.

05 Code of Conduct

  1. KSLT members must show respect to opponents, organizers, and spectators.
  2. Profanity, aggressive behavior, racket throwing, and court property damage are prohibited.
  3. Players must follow the dress code: clean sportswear, tennis shoes. Playing in jeans, sandals, etc. is prohibited.
  4. Alcohol and drug use before and during matches is prohibited.
  5. Players must honestly keep score and acknowledge outs/nets. In case of disagreement, the point is replayed.
  6. Use of electronic devices (phones, smartwatches) during matches is prohibited, except in emergencies.
  7. Smoking on court premises is prohibited.

06 Sanctions & Disqualification

  1. No-show without notice (WO) โ€” penalty: minus 50 ranking points.
  2. Repeated no-show within the season โ€” disqualification for 1 tournament.
  3. Code of conduct violation โ€” warning. Repeated violation โ€” disqualification for 1-3 tournaments.
  4. Serious violation (aggression, insults) โ€” immediate tournament disqualification and suspension for 1-6 months.
  5. Result falsification โ€” lifetime disqualification.
  6. Sanction decisions are made by the KSLT disciplinary committee. Members have the right to appeal within 7 days.
  7. All sanctions are recorded in the player's profile and affect their ranking and community reputation.