The Sony Ericsson WTA Tour 2010 Official Rulebook - Tennis Canada

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PLAYERSIf, however, a player does not consistently wear suchheadwear throughout her matches, or if the apparel manufacturer’scontract prohibits any identification other thanthat of the manufacturer on the headwear, the WTA mayrequire her to provide the sponsor and/or the WTA withbenefits commensurate with the value of wearing thepatch.Such benefits may include, for example:(i)(ii)(iii)One (1) or more full days of Tour/sponsor appearanceswhen the player is not at a Tournament;Participation at the sponsor’s request in one (1) ormore Pro-Ams or clinics when the player is not at aTournament; orAppearances/endorsements in one (1) or more sponsoradvertisements, provided that the sponsor doesnot directly compete with products endorsed by theplayer.The performance of such commitments shall not entitlethe player to any compensation from the WTA and/or thesponsor and shall be in addition to the player’s ACEScommitments.The benefits provided to the WTA and/or the sponsor mayalso include (unless precluded by the apparel manufacturer’scontract) wearing the WTA Tour/sponsor patch –as partial compliance with the rule – in less prominentplaces such as on the player’s shorts, skirt, strap and/orwristband.(c)On hats or headbandsNo player may enter into any arrangement or agreementthat prohibits her from wearing or incentivizes her not towear (by financial or other provisions) headwear bearingthe WTA Tour/sponsor patch.If a player enters into such an agreement or arrangement,her failure to wear the patch-bearing headwear in anymatch will be viewed as a separate violation of this rule.95
PLAYERSiv.Non-compliance During MatchesAny player who does not wear a WTA Tour/sponsor patchthroughout a WTA Tour Tournament match must also – in connectionwith that match – participate in the WTA Tour identificationprogram. Where contractually permitted, such participationmay include:(a)(b)(c)Wearing the WTA Tour/sponsor patch on her shirt duringpost-match press appearances and commitments,Carrying a WTA Tour water bottle or towel (subject to individualTournament approval), orWearing a headband or hat conforming to the requirementsin sub-Section iii.(a) above onto court beforematches and during post-match press appearances andcommitments.v. Patch Rule ViolationsViolation of any provision of this patch rule will subject a playerto the following sanctions (which accrue on an annual TourYear basis):Violation1st OffensePenalty2nd Offense $1003rd Offense $5004th+ OffenseOfficial WarningFine up to $25,000 in theTour’s discretionNot wearing the patch for theduration of the matchViolation in any televisedmatch from quarterfinals on,regardless of whether therehave been prior violations$100 (after 5 warnings)Fine up to $50,000 in theTour’s discretion96
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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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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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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
Page 69 and 70: PLAYERS• The 13th seed fills the
Page 71 and 72: PLAYERS• The 25th seed takes the
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Page 85 and 86: PLAYERSe. Optional ActivitiesAll ot
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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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