Unofficial A.S.S. Tennis Association (UASSTA)

Purpose and Objectives: To play tennis, get better, and hang out with friends.

Scope of the Rules: We follow ITF guidelines and offer single elimination playoffs leading to a championship match party. With multiple leagues and levels of divisions, there’s a perfect spot for everyone to play competitively and have fun!

• A.S.S. - Austin Scoring System
• A.S.S. - Men’s Doubles, Full Season Doubles, Random Assignment by Rating
• Half A.S.S. - Men’s Doubles, Half Season, Pick Your Player
• G.L.A.S.S. - Gentlemen & Ladies Mixed Doubles, Pick Your Player, M/F
• C.L.A.S.S. - C Level Ladies Doubles, Random Assignment by Rating
• B.A.d.A.S.S. - B & A Division Women’s Doubles, Random Assignment Fall / Pick Your Player Summer
• S.A.S.S. - Singles Women’s

Eligibility: Live in the neighborhood or have committee approval.

Membership Categories:

• Administration
• Volunteer
• Players

Membership Dues: (Player Fees)

• ASS $45 Per Player Per Season
• Half ASS $50 Per Team Per Season*
• GLASS $70 Per Team Per Season*
• BAdASS $35 Per Player Per Season*
• CLASS $35 Per Player Per Season

Payment Information: Make Payments via Venmo @asstennis

Venmo Code if Required: 3596

*Half ASS, GLASS, Summer BAdASS One Payment Per Team Include Both Player Names in Comments

Rights and Responsibilities of Members: Play hard, respect each other, and keep it fun. Don’t forget to bring your sense of humor and your A-game!

Organizational Structure:
Grassroots

Duties of Officers:
Foster an environment of fair play and healthy competition.

Election Procedures:
None.

Committees and Their Roles:

ASS Executive Team:

• Richard Graham
• Ken Austin

GLASS Director:

• Cathy Cooper

BAdASS Director:

• Amanda Ayres

CLASS Director:

• Amanda Ayres

Finance Committee:

• Kevin Lowe
• Rebecca Smith
• Adam Grant
• Dave Morrison
• Ken Austin
• Brian King
• Richard Graham

Divisions and Levels of Play:

• ASS (Men’s Double Random Assignment by Rating) Left Cheek, Right Cheek, Taint, Sphincter (Individual Players Ranked 1-6)
• Half ASS (Men’s Double Pick Your Player) Baudelaire, Jackstock, Amiatina, Asinara, Cotentin, Ponui (Teams Ranked 1-6)
• GLASS (Gentlemen & Ladies Mixed Pick Your Player M/F) Shot, Wine, Martini, Champagne (Teams Ranked 1-4)
• CLASS (C Level Ladies Random Assignment by Rating) Division 1, Division 2 (Individual Players Ranks A, B)
• BAdASS (B & A Division Women’s Random Assignment Fall / Pick Your Player Summer) Bumtastic Ladies, Bootylicious (Individual Players Ranked A, B)
• SASS (Singles Women’s) Overserved, Body Shots (Individual Players Ranked A, B)

• ASS: Paired 1 & 4-5, 2 & 3-4, 5 & 6
• Half ASS: Teams Ranked 1 - 6
• GLASS: Teams Ranked 1 - 4
• CLASS: Paired A & B
• BAdASS: Paired A & B
• SASS: Singles

• ASS: Never Played Together
• Half ASS: Never Won Championship Together, Bump by Division Winning
• GLASS: M / F Team, No Restrictions (Win Limits?)
• CLASS: Never Played Together
• BAdASS: (Seasonal) Fall Season: Never Played Together, Summer Season: Never Won Championship Together, Bump Division Winning
• SASS: Bump Division Winning When Applicable

3 Weeks Minimum (All Leagues)

ASS - Top two teams of each division advance to the first round of playoffs, single elimination.

Half ASS - The division winners will be ranked one through six for the playoffs. Then the second place teams will be in the playoffs, but their ranking will be determined based on their points. So somebody in the lower division could have higher points than somebody in the higher division so they’ll be ranked higher. That will give us 12 teams in the playoffs. So we may have to have a bye for the top 4 teams.

GLASS - Top four teams of each division advance to the first round of playoffs, single elimination.

Wildcard for Playoffs: (When Necessary) To balance the playoff bracket, the following wildcard policy is implemented:

• Eligibility: Teams that narrowly missed regular playoff qualification.
• Criteria: Selection based on game winning percentage, head-to-head results, and total points.
• Decision: The ASS leadership committee makes the final decision.

Implementation:

• Balancing the Bracket: A wildcard team will be added to ensure an even number of teams.
• Notification: Selected teams will be promptly notified after the regular season ends.
• Placement: Wildcard teams will be placed to create balanced and competitive matchups.

Match Format: International Tennis Federation (Rules 2024 PDF)

Scoring System:

• Austin Scoring System (A.S.S.)
• Winning in Two Sets: If you win the match in two sets, you earn 12 points.
• Winning in Three Sets: If you win the match in three sets, you earn 10 points.
• Losing a Set: If you lose a set, you can still earn up to a maximum of 4 points based on the number of games you win in that set: (8 points maximum)
• Example: (Lost Set)
• Win 0 games: 0 points
• Win 1 game: 1 point
• Win 2 games: 2 points
• Win 3 games: 3 points
• Win 4 or more games: 4 points
• Retirement Scoring: Winner gets 10 points; the loser gets up to 4 points in the best two sets if only one set has been played.
• Tiebreakers: First team to 7 points by 2 points.
• Forfeit: A forfeit is awarded for failure to play, agreed upon by both teams after all reasonable attempts to play have been exhausted. The awarded team receives 12 points.

Equipment Regulations:

• Balls: The home team, determined by a coin flip, must provide new balls for every match.
• Rackets and Attire: Players are responsible for their own rackets and must wear appropriate tennis attire.
• Court Maintenance: Ensure the court is clean and ready for play, including the removal of any debris.
• Personal Equipment: Each player is responsible for bringing personal equipment such as water bottles, towels, and any other necessary gear.

Court Etiquette and Conduct:

Friendly heckling is to be Expected, Music Optional, Alcohol Optional

Schedule and Calendar

Regular Season Matches

Rescheduling and Forfeits

Playoffs and Championships

Sportsmanship

Behavioral Expectations

Disciplinary Actions

Appeals Process

Injury Prevention

First Aid and Emergency Procedures

Weather-Related Policies

Complaint Procedures: No complaints allowed - Bring a viable solution/resolution

Mediation and Arbitration

Conflict of Interest Policies: Recuse yourself from voting on issues that could affect your own outcome or that of a spouse, relative, etc….

Case: John Doe is in the playoffs, should he vote for the wild card team?

Decision: No.

Budget and Expenditure Policies

Fundraising and Sponsorship

Financial Reporting

Procedures for Amending Rules

Voting Requirements

Notification of Changes

Awards and Recognition

Record Keeping

Dissolution Procedures