Savannah Tennis League

Here are some things to remember when playing on hot days…

*HYDRATION lS IMPORTANT!! You need to drink plenty of fluids to hydrate so your body can be regulated to the exposure of heat and humidity. Pros advise that we hydrate well, before match day (previous day & evening).

*BE PREPARED: Some players pack a cooler with extra drinks, electrolytes, and cooling towels to help cool down between changeover games/sets. Some also bring a light snack (i.e., banana, sports bar etc.). Use and reapply sunscreen. Perhaps bring an umbrella with you to have some shade during breaks. You know best what you may need, plan ahead.

*LISTEN TO YOUR BODY!! Symptoms to look out for include…

Cool, moist skin with goose bumps when in the heat

Heavy sweating

Faintness

Dizziness

Fatigue

Weak, rapid pulse

Low blood pressure upon standing

Muscle cramps

Nausea

Headache

*3rd SET REMINDER: If you split sets, a full 3rd set is required to determine match winner. STL rules allow a 10-minute break between 2nd and 3rd sets only; otherwise, play must be continuous throughout the match as specified in USTA rules. Note that coaching is only permitted during this 10-minute break. Please also use this time to cool down.

If you begin to experience heat exhaustion...stop all activity and rest. Move to a cooler spot and drink plenty of water/sports drinks. Avoid caffeine. Remove hat and shoes to help cool down faster. Have other players seek assistance for you. You may take a medical timeout if you are experiencing medical issues (i.e. injury, illness, heat-related condition or cramping NOT general fatigue or an untreatable condition).

For medical timeouts, STL defers to USTA Rules. See USTA Regulations III.E. and Table 13 for details, but generally, the medical timeout rule consists of evaluation time plus a maximum of 3 minutes of treatment time for a treatable medical condition. The maximum time allowed for evaluation and treatment is 15 minutes.

Here is a link with some more helpful information: https://www.mayoclinic.org/first-aid/first-aid-heat-exhaustion/basics/art-20056651. Review the information provided but do your own research, as well, to prepare yourself. If you have any health questions, seek advice from your medical provider. If you believe there is a safety issue with playing, make the decision that you feel is best for you. If you have to retire, please do so. Your health and safety are of the utmost importance!

STL Board & Coordinators

President - Jennifer Fonseca - president@savannahtennisleague.com, 912-272-1060

Vice President - Heidi Bristol - vicepresident@savannahtennisleague.com, 912-856-0898

Secretary - Martie Gay - secretary@savannahtennisleague.com, 912-604-8273

Treasurer - Katie Helmly - treasurer@savannahtennisleague.com, 912-856-6555

TopDog Admin - Anne Brooks - aabodu@gmail.com, 912-591-9533

Board Advisor - Levette Dixon - savtnsleague@gmail.com, 772-216-0968

Luncheon Coordinator - Madison Salzillo - madison.salzillo@gmail.com, 912-704-3841

Coordinators

A1 - Jennifer Fonseca - A1Coordinator@savannahtennisleague.com

A2 - Michelle Monahan - A2Coordinator@savannahtennisleague.com

B1 - Heidi Bristol - B1Coordinator@savannahtennisleague.com

B2 - Leza Stein - B2Coordinator@savannahtennisleague.com

C1 - Donna Wilson - C1Coordinator@savannahtennisleague.com

C2 - Kim Sutton - C2Coordinator@savannahtennisleague.com

To view and print Savannah Tennis League forms:

Click the document link below

New Player Profile - Revised, May 2025

Substitute Player Request Form - Revised, May 2025

1st Season Re-Rate Form

New Team Request Form

Move Down Request - Revised, May 2025

Move Up Request - Revised, February 2024

Move Up Request Information Sheet - Required, revised February 2024

**IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS VIEWING DOCUMENTS, MAKE SURE YOUR ADOBE SOFTWARE IS UP TO DATE. YOU MAY ALSO CONTACT YOUR COORDINATOR FOR A CURRENT COPY**

League Fee: $15 each season per player. Dues are NOT refundable or transferable.

LUCK OF THE DRAW (LOD) SCORING EXPLANATION

In a division with LOD matches, each team will play some teams twice. The LOD points entered in the yellow boxes on the score card on Topdog will be the "best" score (number of slots won) for each team, over the two matches played, up to a maximum of 4 total.

Example: If Team A wins 3-1 in the first match against Team B, Team A would need to win 4-0 in the second match, in order to earn any additional points. If Team A did win 4-0, in the second match, Team A would earn 1 additional point. If the teams split 2-2 in the first match, at second match a team could only "earn" additional points if they won 3-1 (would earn 1 more point) or 4-0 (would earn 2 more points). If the teams split 2-2 again, in the second match, neither team would receive any additional LOD points and points would be entered as 0-0.

Captains must enter LOD points, in the yellow boxes, each week, regardless of whether they play a team once or twice. For each match, until the LOD 2nd matches, simply enter points reflecting the number of slots won per team, in the yellow boxes. For LOD second matches, use the chart below, or do some simple math based on above example, to figure out the points to enter. Topdog will automatically add the LOD points from first and second matches, to finalize overall points per team and determine the division winner.

Click on link below to see the Luck of Draw Scoring Chart

Luck of Draw Scoring Chart Examples

Adding a player after the Captain's Meeting

NEW PLAYER PROFILES or requests to add on level players, which are presented after the Captain's Meeting, should be submitted to your level Coordinator, along with the league registration fee. Please note that submitting the fee and paperwork does not guarantee approval. The Coordinator will forward the registration fee to the STL Treasurer. If there is a time constraint, it is the Captain/Player's responsibility to get the fee to the Treasurer. Note that players will NOT be added to a team roster until the registration fee is received by the Treasurer. The Coordinator will process player paperwork and once the player is approved, the form will be forwarded to the Topdog Administrator to be entered into the system.

A Rules Proposal Committee is formed and meets each Spring (Jan-Feb) to review rule proposals submitted from STL members. Rule suggestions can be submitted throughout the year, but will only be reviewed and voted on once per cyear. All rule suggestions can be submitted to the STL secretary.

COMAN TIEBREAK FORMAT

Fall 2025 | Spring 2026 Rules (Revised April 2025)

Savannah Tennis League ByLaws (Revised April 2025)

Below is the link to use to pull up and print Friend at Court (Rules of Tennis & The Code):

Friend at Court (Handbook of Rules and Regulations)