Level Distribution

We have 5 different levels from beginner (or entry level) to competitive.

Upon Registration you will be assigned a level:
New members will start at level 1*
Returning members will retain their previous levels

The colour of your tag represents your level (colours will change term-to-term)

  • Able to keep a rally
  • Knows the rules
  • Ocassionally able to serve, drop, clear
  • Able to serve, drop, clear and smash
  • Knows the idea of proper footwork and movement on court
  • Understanding of doubles rotations and strategy
  • Able to do proper footwork
  • Good understanding of doubles rotations and strategy
  • Good footwork and form
  • Utilizes strategy to great effect
  • Consistent shots
*Mass Testing:
  • For new members only
  • During first few sessions of term
  • Execs evaluate based on level descriptions below
  • Get into your representative level quickly
  • Challenge system available afterwards

Challenge System

An objective system to regulate levels throughout the term. All promotions and demotions are based on number of games won during a challenge match.

All members have a fair opportunity to request a challenge and likewise, all members need to participate in other player's challenge matches. See rules below.

Request a Challenge Match

Shortly after session begins, an exec will draw three boxes labelled 'Challenge'. This is the queue for challenge matches.

Just place your tag in the next available box or ask an exec.

Go to the Challenge Court

When 'Court Change' is called, your tag is on the challenge court (will be labelled on board), proceed to the court.

You (challenger) will be placed in a match with 3 other members of the challenged level (non-challengers).

An exec will be present to review the rules and and record results.

Rules
  • Members challenge to one level above their current level.
  • These matches are doubles format only.
  • Match consists of 3 games to 9 points (cap at 11 points for deuce situations)
  • Each game is played with a different team combination
Possible Outcomes
# Wins Challenger Non-Challenger
3 Promotion No level change, no-one gets demoted
2 Promotion No level change, someone gets demoted
1 No level change

(can re-challenge next session)

 No level change
0 No level change

(must wait 2 weeks to re-challenge)

 Demotion