The Sony Ericsson WTA Tour 2010 Official Rulebook - Tennis Canada

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PLAYERSACES Policy.h. Pro-Ams/ClinicsPlayers are asked for their best efforts to participate in theTournament’s Pro-Am or to conduct teaching clinics in connectionwith the Tournament. Appropriate attire is required at such Pro-Ams and teaching clinics.Any Tournament Director wishing to hold such an event mustadvise the Communications staff at least six (6) weeks in advanceof the Tournament. The Supervisor, prior to players committing toparticipate, must approve the format, the length of time of participationand the fees for such an event. Following is a fee schedulefor player participation in a Pro-Am.Event Duration FeeUp to 1 hour $1001-2 hours $1502-3 hours $2003-4 hours $250If the number of entries into such an event exceeds the neededamount, then the Tournament Director may select half the numberneeded. The remaining entries will be randomly drawn. All playerswho lose in the 1st round or are entered in doubles only areexpected to participate in the Pro-Am event.i. WTA Tour PatchesThe WTA reserves the right to require players to wear a WTA Touror WTA Tour/sponsor patch (within defined sponsor region, if aregional sponsor) at all Tournaments.i. Player ResponsibilityIt is the responsibility of the player to have the patch visibleand properly adhered to her clothing for the entirety of hermatch. WTA staff are not responsible for delivering patches toplayers on court, but may elect at their discretion, to do so.ii.Patch Placement and Size93
PLAYERSThe patch must be worn and be visible on the sleeve, chest orfront collar of her shirt or dress in every match played, exceptas provided in sub-Section iii below. The WTA Tour/sponsorpatch may be worn in addition to the maximum allowablenumber of manufacturer or commercial patches.The patch may be incorporated by the apparel manufacturerinto the design and color scheme of the shirt or dress, subjectto WTA approval of the visibility of the patch, and shall be three(3) square inches in area.This rule applies in every situation where the player’s contractwith her apparel manufacturer permits any identification otherthan that of the manufacturer.iii.Player Apparel Contracts Prohibiting Non-ManufacturerIdentification(a)On the sleeve, chest or front collar of shirt or dressIf a player has an apparel manufacturer contract that prohibitsthe wearing of any identification (other than manufacturer’s)on the sleeve, chest or front collar of her shirt ordress, she may comply with the rule by wearing a hat orheadband (“headwear”) that displays the WTA Tour/sponsorpatch on the front of the headwear, or on the side(over the ear) if the manufacturer’s logo is on the front.The patch must be two (2) square inches in size.The player does not have to wear a hat or headband, butif she does, the WTA Tour/sponsor patch must be displayed.The WTA Tour/sponsor patch may be incorporatedby the manufacturer into the design and color schemeof the headwear, subject to WTA approval of the visibilityof the patch.(b)Anywhere on shirt or dressWhere the apparel manufacturer’s contract prohibits anyidentification other than that of the manufacturer on theshirt or dress, the WTA prefers that compliance with therule be achieved under sub-Section (a) above (i.e., by theplayer wearing headwear displaying the WTA Tour/sponsorpatch).94
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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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Page 55 and 56: PLAYERSthere are no Alternates sign
Page 57 and 58: PLAYERSii.Nomination Deadlines(a)(b
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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
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Page 71 and 72: PLAYERS• The 25th seed takes the
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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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