The Sony Ericsson WTA Tour 2010 Official Rulebook - Tennis Canada

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THE SONY ERICSSON WTA TOURI. INTRODUCTIONA. DESCRIPTIONThe Sony Ericsson WTA Tour (the “WTA Tour” or “Tour”) is an internationalaward competition open to all female players.Tournaments on the WTA Tour are connected by a points system in whichplayers earn ranking points based on the Tournament category level andtheir performance at each Tournament.B. ADMINISTRATIONThe WTA Tour is administered and governed by WTA Tour, Inc. (“WTA”), aUS registered corporation whose members are the players, its recognizedWTA Tour Tournaments worldwide, and the International Tennis Federation(“ITF”). The Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) of the WTA is responsible for theday-to-day operations of the WTA Tour. The Board of Directors of the WTAis comprised of three (3) representatives of the players, three (3) representativesof the Tournaments, one (1) representative of the ITF and the CEO.The Board of Directors is responsible for establishing the long-term strategicplan for the WTA Tour. Alternates for the players, WTA TourTournaments and the ITF may also attend Board of Directors meetings asdetermined by the CEO.C. RULESINTRODUCTIONIn accordance with the Rules set forth in this WTA Tour Official Rulebook(“Rulebook”), the WTA selects and schedules Tournaments and is responsiblefor the resolution of any matter of dispute pertaining to the Tour, includingimposition of penalties on players, Tournaments, Tournament officials,player relatives and representatives, coaches and other credentialed persons.The ITF Rules of Tennis shall apply to all WTA Tour Tournaments except asamended by the Rules. The ITF Rules of Tennis are set forth in Appendix G- page 417.The Rules set forth herein may be altered, amended or repealed by the WTApursuant to its By-Laws. Capitalized terms which are used but not definedin these Rules have the meanings set forth in the Code of Conduct - page239 and the Glossary appearing in Appendix F – page 415. The headingsand titles to the Sections contained herein are inserted solely for conveniencepurposes and shall not affect the meaning or construction of the Rules.7
Any action of the WTA pursuant to these Rules or otherwise with respect tothe WTA Tour shall be deemed effective only when the parties affectedthereby shall have been sent notice of the action, or, in the case of anyaction of general applicability, notice thereof shall have been published in amanner that will ensure wide circulation.The WTA may impose appropriate sanctions, including monetary sanctions,upon any person or entity subject to these Rules who participates in or aidsand abets any violations of these Rules. Any violations of these Rules whichdo not specify a process for imposition of a penalty shall be decided by theCEO and such decision of the CEO may be appealed to the Board ofDirectors.All monetary terms are in United States dollars unless otherwise statedherein.English is the official language of the WTA Tour.D. TOURNAMENT ACCEPTANCESEntries and acceptances for all Tournaments shall be the responsibility ofthe WTA Tour. With the exception of the Grand Slam tournaments andunless otherwise provided for hereunder, the WTA is obligated to provideplayers by formula set forth in Section VI of these Rules (“PlayerCommitment”).E. TOUR YEARSFor the purposes of these Rules, the WTA Tour has been organized intoTour Years. The “Tour Year” commences the day immediately following thefinal WTA Tour Tournament of the calendar year and extends through theday of the final WTA Tour Tournament of the following calendar year.F. WORLD CHAMPIONINTRODUCTIONThe ITF World Champion will be determined by the ITF in consultation withthe WTA. Selection will be based primarily on the WTA Tour Rankings andwill take into account performances in the Fed Cup and, in a SummerOlympics year, the Olympic tennis event.8
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Page 10: G. WTA TOUR BOARD OF DIRECTORSDirec
Page 13 and 14: While a player is elevated, she sha
Page 15 and 16: PLAYERSYear EndRankingPremierMandat
Page 17 and 18: Tournaments not played or have used
Page 19 and 20: PLAYERS1. Player Optionsa. The play
Page 21 and 22: prevent the circumvention, or perce
Page 25 and 26: PLAYERSc. Written Consent4. Eligibi
Page 27 and 28: PLAYERSii. On-line via the PlayerZo
Page 29 and 30: PLAYERS(See Section IX for entries
Page 31 and 32: 17. Administrative Error on Accepta
Page 33 and 34: one (1) week, upon the first occurr
Page 35 and 36: PLAYERSto officially submitting her
Page 37 and 38: PLAYERS(4:00 p.m. tournament local
Page 39 and 40: PLAYERSi. Withdraws prior to the Qu
Page 41 and 42: PLAYERS6. Retirement/Defaultsa. Mat
Page 43 and 44: PLAYERSround retirement in excess o
Page 45 and 46: Tournaments, which will be awarded,
Page 47 and 48: PLAYERSIf the spots become availabl
Page 49 and 50: 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
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PLAYERSthere are no Alternates sign
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PLAYERSii.Nomination Deadlines(a)(b
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PLAYERSor to Tour Operations by the
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PLAYERSnumber of Singles Main Draw
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PLAYERSMain Draw Size Number of Bye
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PLAYERS(b)To determine the placemen
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PLAYERS• The next eligible player
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PLAYERS• The 13th seed fills the
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PLAYERS• The 25th seed takes the
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PLAYERSspot created by this move.(d
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PLAYERS3. Late Start RequestsPrevio
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PLAYERSday of the Qualifying.* The
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13. Interruptions and Breaksa. Inte
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PLAYERSa. 50% for use by, and to be
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PLAYERSviii. Tournament Withdrawal,
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PLAYERSe. Optional ActivitiesAll ot
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time commitment if activities are r
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The WTA shall award each month a gi
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the required interview immediately
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PLAYERSsecond day after the schedul
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PLAYERSThe patch must be worn and b
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PLAYERSiv.Non-compliance During Mat
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PLAYERSc. AppealsFine appeals must
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PLAYERS(2) millimeters from the bas
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PLAYERSinches (or 19.4 sq. cm) in s
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PLAYERSthe player, her clothing or
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PLAYERSD. TOILET/CHANGE OF ATTIRE B
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PLAYERSA player will receive a Time
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