


Sponsors
Conditions
Entries
The Officials reserve the right to refuse any entry without stating a reason.
Draws
The draws will take place at BTC Office on Saturday 31st August 2024 at 19.00. Seedings will be based on the latest MTF rankings.
Schedule of Play
Schedule of play of first round will be drawn up at the start of the tournament. Players must make themselves for play at any time and on any day up to the last tournament day and must also be available to play 2 matches on any one day. Players must also be prepared to play or continue unfinished matches under floodlights and if necessary on different court.
Fixtures
This is a knockout tournament. Fixtures of the following day’s play will be posted on the Birkirkara Tennis Club notice board. Players may also phone the club to check the day and time of play. Notwithstanding this, it is the responsibility of each player to find out when they are scheduled to play each day. Players arriving more than 15 minutes late for a scheduled match time may be scratched at the discretion of the Referee or Organizers. Entry fees will not be refunded.
Rules
This Open Tournament is organised by Birkirkara Tennis Club and is sanctioned by MTF. It will be conducted under its Rules and Regulations, currently International Tennis Federation (ITF) rules and copy of which is available at Birkirkara Tennis Club. Players guilty of bad behaviour or any unsportsmanlike action may be penalized, suspended or disqualified by the Referee and his decision will be final.
Scoring
Best of 3 tie-break sets at 6 all.
Complaint
No complaint in connection with the tournament can be entertained by the Referee unless made in writing within 48 hours of the occurrence and no application for leave to appeal against any decision of the Referee can be entertained by the Council of the MTF unless made in writing and lodged with the Secretary of the Association (within 48 hours)
Alterations
The Referee and Organizers reserve the right to alter or modify the program and conditions in any way they deem fit.
Attire
Proper tennis attire must be worn during play.
Promotion
By entering this tournament, permission is granted to the organizers to use photos for promotional purposes.
Officials
• Referee: Mrs Lucienne Meli Bellizzi Mobile: 79333999
• Tournament Director: Mr Eleno Mamo Mobile: 99472349
• Email: birkirkaratennisclub@hotmail.com
• Website: tennisclubbirkirkara.com
Entry Fee
€20
Balls
To be Advised
Prizes and Presentation
Trophies and Prize money will be distributed immediately after the finals:
• GENTLEMEN’S SINGLES: €500 Winner; €250 Runner up;
semi-finalists €125 each and quarter-finalists €75 each
• LADIES’ SINGLES: €250 Winner; €125 Runner up;
semi-finalists €70 each
Ladies Prize Money
If only few players (no top players) will take part the money will be distributed among all players as to position reached
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