The Sony Ericsson WTA Tour 2010 Official Rulebook - Tennis Canada

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PLAYERSd. Pro-AmsShoes shall not cause damage to the court other than what isexpected during the normal course of a match or practice.Damage to a court may be considered as physical or visible,which may include a shoe that leaves a mark beyond what isconsidered acceptable. The Supervisor has the authority todetermine that a shoe does not meet these criteria and mayprohibit their use at any WTA Tour Tournament.In a Tournament Pro-Am all players will be expected to wear matchclothes unless otherwise agreed.e. PracticeAt official Tournament practice courts a player shall dress andpresent herself in a professional manner. If a player is in doubtregarding permissible apparel, she should check with the Refereeor the Supervisor, who may direct a change of attire.2. Identification on Players’ Clothing and EquipmentNo identification is permitted on players, their clothing or equipment oncourt, during a match or a Tournament ceremony except as follows:a. Shirts, Sweaters, Jacketsi. SleevesOne (1) commercial (non-manufacturer’s) identification foreach sleeve, neither of which shall exceed three (3) squareinches (or 19.4 sq. cm) in size, plus one (1) manufacturer’sstandard logo on each sleeve, neither of which shall exceedtwo (2) square inches (12.9 sq. cm) in size. A 3rd patch maybe worn on the sleeve or front of the garment if and only if it isa WTA Tour/sponsor patch. The WTA Tour/sponsor patchshall not exceed three (3) square inches (19.4 sq. cm) andmust be worn on the upper part of the garment.ii.SleevelessIf a garment does not have sleeves, then the two (2) commercial(non-manufacturers’) identifications permitted on thesleeves above, neither of which shall exceed three (3) square101
PLAYERSinches (or 19.4 sq. cm) in size, may be placed on the front ofthe garment. A 3rd patch may be worn on the front of the garmentif and only if it is a WTA Tour/sponsor patch. The WTATour/sponsor patch shall not exceed three (3) square inches(or 19.4 sq. cm).iii.Front, Back and CollarTwo (2) standard logos of the manufacturer only, neither ofwhich shall exceed two (2) square inches (12.9 sq. cm) maybe placed in any of these three (3) locations (front, back and/orcollar) or the option of a single manufacturer’s logo of four (4)square inches (or 26 sq. cm) may be placed in any one (1) ofthe locations.iv.OtherA logo of the apparel manufacturer, without the name of themanufacturer or any other writing, may be placed once orrepeatedly within an area not to exceed 12 square inches(77.42 sq. cm) in one (1) of the following positions:(a)(b)On each of the shirt sleeves (if a manufacturer’s logo is noton the sleeves pursuant to sub-Section i above); orDown the outer seems (side of torso) of the shirt.Any player who chooses to have the logo of an apparel manufacturerappear in either area must wear the WTA Tour orWTA Tour/sponsor patch on her shirt as required on page 93– WTA Tour Patches, without exception.b. Skirts, Shorts or Track Suit Pantsi. Skirts, Shorts and Track Suit PantsTwo (2) standard logos of the manufacturer only, neither ofwhich shall exceed two (2) square inches (or 12.9 sq. cm) insize, or the option of a single manufacturer’s logo of four (4)square inches (or 26 sq. cm) will be allowed.ii.Compression ShortsCompression shorts may be worn during a match under askirt, dress or shorts. If the player wears compression shorts,102
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TABLE OF CONTENTSTHE SONY ERICSSON
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THE SONY ERICSSON WTA TOURI. INTROD
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G. WTA TOUR BOARD OF DIRECTORSDirec
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While a player is elevated, she sha
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PLAYERSYear EndRankingPremierMandat
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Tournaments not played or have used
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PLAYERS1. Player Optionsa. The play
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prevent the circumvention, or perce
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PLAYERSc. Written Consent4. Eligibi
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PLAYERSii. On-line via the PlayerZo
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PLAYERS(See Section IX for entries
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17. Administrative Error on Accepta
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one (1) week, upon the first occurr
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PLAYERSto officially submitting her
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PLAYERS(4:00 p.m. tournament local
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PLAYERSi. Withdraws prior to the Qu
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PLAYERS6. Retirement/Defaultsa. Mat
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PLAYERSround retirement in excess o
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Tournaments, which will be awarded,
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PLAYERSIf the spots become availabl
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PLAYERSopenings in the draw that da
Page 51 and 52: PLAYERSIf a Qualifying Wild Card wi
Page 53 and 54: PLAYERS(a)(b)(c)Team with the great
Page 55 and 56: PLAYERSthere are no Alternates sign
Page 57 and 58: PLAYERSii.Nomination Deadlines(a)(b
Page 59 and 60: PLAYERSor to Tour Operations by the
Page 61 and 62: PLAYERSnumber of Singles Main Draw
Page 63 and 64: PLAYERSMain Draw Size Number of Bye
Page 65 and 66: PLAYERS(b)To determine the placemen
Page 67 and 68: PLAYERS• The next eligible player
Page 69 and 70: PLAYERS• The 13th seed fills the
Page 71 and 72: PLAYERS• The 25th seed takes the
Page 73 and 74: PLAYERSspot created by this move.(d
Page 75 and 76: PLAYERS3. Late Start RequestsPrevio
Page 77 and 78: PLAYERSday of the Qualifying.* The
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Page 81 and 82: PLAYERSa. 50% for use by, and to be
Page 83 and 84: PLAYERSviii. Tournament Withdrawal,
Page 85 and 86: PLAYERSe. Optional ActivitiesAll ot
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Page 89 and 90: The WTA shall award each month a gi
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Page 93 and 94: PLAYERSsecond day after the schedul
Page 95 and 96: PLAYERSThe patch must be worn and b
Page 97 and 98: PLAYERSiv.Non-compliance During Mat
Page 99 and 100: PLAYERSc. AppealsFine appeals must
Page 101: PLAYERS(2) millimeters from the bas
Page 105 and 106: PLAYERSthe player, her clothing or
Page 107 and 108: PLAYERSD. TOILET/CHANGE OF ATTIRE B
Page 109 and 110: PLAYERSA player will receive a Time
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