The Sony Ericsson WTA Tour 2010 Official Rulebook - Tennis Canada

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PLAYERSi. RequirementAll players are required, if requested, to participate in one (1)activity per year (not to exceed five [5] hours, including traveltime) for major marketing or publicity purposes for the WTAand/or a WTA Tour sponsor that takes place in or around aTournament in which a player is entered or at such othermutually-agreeable date and location, subject to the followingrestrictions:(a)(b)(c)(d)(e)(f)The five (5) hours must be within a single eight (8) hourperiod, unless otherwise approved by the player;The activity must be in conjunction with the promotion ofthe WTA and/or Tournaments;The activity cannot involve a WTA Tour sponsor that is incategory conflict with an existing player sponsor;The activity cannot constitute a direct individual endorsementby the player of a commercial product;The player must be given the opportunity to select theactivity photographs to be used; andFor activities involving player photography, where theWTA can clear the rights without expense, players shallbe permitted to utilize photographs for non-commercialpurposes on their personal websites and in player promotionalmaterials, following a possible hold back periodset by the WTA. In no event shall a player utilize the photographsin conjunction with a sponsor or third partyactivity or allow a sponsor or other third party to utilize thephotographs.ii.Procedures(a)(b)The activity will not be scheduled at a WTA TourTournament during the following calendar weeks on the2010 WTA Tour Calendar, without the player’s priorapproval: Weeks 4-5, 19-27, 33-37 and 41-44.For activities scheduled at a WTA Tour Tournament, theplayer shall not be required to play her first match until the91
PLAYERSsecond day after the scheduled activity.(c)(d)(d)The player shall be provided with a minimum of 60 daysadvance notice, unless the player agrees to less notice.Notice to the player shall include a description of the marketingactivity including current creative plans, an approximationof the total time commitment (within the restrictionsset out above) and a description of the purpose andproposed use of the resulting creative.Where appropriate, the WTA shall utilize professional styliststo prepare players for the activity.The activity shall count as two (2) ACES activities, unless theplayer is required to participate in the All Access Hour, in whichcase the activity shall count as one (1) ACES activity. If a playeris required to travel solely to perform the activity, the WTAwill book and pay for her travel arrangements, including airline,hotel and ground transportation, as applicable.iii.Finesf. PracticesA player failing or refusing to perform a marketing activity shallbe subject to a fine in accordance with the following chart:Player Top 10 List Ranking or Fine AmountRanking at the Time ofNotification of the Activity,whichever is greater1-3 $100,0004-6 $75,0007-10 $50,000Players shall be required to allow filming of their on-site practicesby photo and broadcast media, provided such media remain offcourt.g. WTA Tour Public Relations and Charity ProgramsPlayers are asked for their best efforts to participate in such programs,unless designated as ‘mandatory’ under the Diamond92
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PLAYERSYear EndRankingPremierMandat
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PLAYERS1. Player Optionsa. The play
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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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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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Page 55 and 56: PLAYERSthere are no Alternates sign
Page 57 and 58: PLAYERSii.Nomination Deadlines(a)(b
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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
Page 79 and 80: 13. Interruptions and Breaksa. Inte
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Page 83 and 84: PLAYERSviii. Tournament Withdrawal,
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Page 99 and 100: PLAYERSc. AppealsFine appeals must
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Page 103 and 104: PLAYERSinches (or 19.4 sq. cm) in s
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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