© 1999 FSU
Campus Recreation.
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Revised for Fall 1999
Florida State University does not provide accident insurance coverage for injuries received by Intramural
participants. Each participant should make sure that he/she has coverage either through family policies
or the student insurance plan. We cannot emphasize this point enough.
Florida State University PROHIBITS possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages on University
property. This includes the Intramural Fields and Tully Gym. Violators will be asked to leave the area.
Failure to do so can result in forfeiture of the ball game, suspension of individuals and/or teams, and
appropriate action by the University Judicial Office.
I. TEAM COMPOSITION
1. Participation is limited to currently enrolled students and members of the Faculty and Staff of
Florida State University. All areas of eligibility are covered in the Intramural By-Laws which
are available through the Campus Recreation Office.
2. Team rosters must include at least six (6) players with a maximum of eight (8) players.
Only five (5) players will participate in each team match. One player will play singles. The
other four will split into two doubles teams.
A. Players may rotate team assignments on a match-by-match basis. Thus, the singles player in the
team's first match may be a doubles player in the team's second match, and so on.
B. In order to participate in an Intramural contest each player must present their validated FSU
Card. Exceptions must be directed to the Intramural Office for consideration by
the IM staff during regular working hours (9 am - 6 pm). Bring
a photo ID and proof of payment to obtain a waiver from the IM staff. NO SUCH WAIVER
WILL BE GRANTED AT THE COURTS.
II. THE COMPETITION AND TEAM SCORING
1. A team match will consists of one (1) singles match and two (2) doubles matches. To earn a team victory,
the team must win at least two (2) of the three matches.
A. All singles and doubles matches will occur simultaneously, therefore the team's singles player
may not play doubles during the same team match.
B. A minimum of three (3) players is required for a team to compete. Teams with less than
five (5) players present will be forced to forfeit matches not filled. Teams must have two (2) players
for each doubles match. Teams are not permitted to allow one player to represent the team in
a doubles match (1 vs 2).
2. The season will consist of pool play and a two-week tournament.
III. INDIVIDUAL MATCH SCORING
1. A match is won when a player or team wins a 8-game Pro Set.
A. During the finals of tournament play, the players have the option to play a 8-game Pro Set or a best
two-out-of-three sets regular match. If there is a disagreement on the type of final to be
played, the 8-game Pro Set will be used.
2. Due to time and space limitations, the "No-Ad" method of scoring will be used. A
player need win only four points to win a game. That is, the score goes three-points-all
(or deuce) the next point decides the game - it's game point for both players. The
Receiver has the right to choose to which court the service is to be delivered on the
seventh point. If a "No-Ad" set reaches 6 games all, a tie-breaker shall be used.
3. Singles tie-breakers will follow the following format.
'A' serves first point (from right tie-breaker court); 'B' serves points 2
and 3 (left and right); 'A' serves points 4 and 5 (left and right); 'B' serves point 6 (left)
and after they change ends, point 7 (right); 'A' serves point 8 and 9 (left and right); 'B'
serves points 10 and 11 (left and right); and 'A' serves 12 (left). If point reach 6-all,
players change ends and continue as before. A tie breaker is won when a player or
team reaches seven points (with at least 2 point margin established), or after a 6-all, a
player or team establishes a 2 point margin.
4. Doubles tie-breakers will follow the singles format with the following revisions.
Doubles partners will preserve the sequence of their serving turns.
(Assuming A & B vs. C & D): Player 'A' serves first point (right); 'C' serves 2 and 3
(left and right); 'B' serves 4 and 5 (left and right); 'D' serves point 6 (left) and after team
change ends, point 7 (right). Continue this order until a team wins.
IV. EQUIPMENT
1. Three unopened cans of Penn hardcourt tennis balls are required for each team entry.
2. Team members are encouraged to furnish their own racquet.
Please visit the IM Sports Office in Tully 136 or call 644-2430 for more information.
Last Update: September 1, 1999
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