TOURNAMENT REGULATIONS:
1. DISPUTE SYSTEM
GROUP PHASE AND ELIMINATORY PHASE, according to the category and number of entries.
The dispute system for all categories will be defined by the number of subscribers. No category will be held with less than 4 registered pairs.
The form of dispute will be through a set of up to 6 games, with a tie at 5 to 5, the game will go to 7 and with a tie at 6 to 6, there will be a tie-break of 7 points, with a difference of 2 points, both for the group stage and in the qualifiers.
In all categories the games will be played in the NO-AD system (no advantage).
2. KEYS:
Groups will be divided as follows:
- 4 and 5 doubles: all against all (round robin - double champion with more victories);
- 6, 7 and 8 pairs: 2 groups;
- 9, 10 and 11 pairs: 3 groups;
- 12, 13 and 14 pairs: 4 groups;
- 15, 16 and 17 pairs: 5 groups;
- 18, 19 and 20 pairs: 6 groups.
3. TIE BREAKER CRITERIA:
In the event of a tie in the groups held, the definition of positions will be determined by observing the following criteria, in order:
3 (three) pairs tied:
1- number of wins;
2- best game balance (if the three pairs have different game balances, the positions are defined in order from best to worst, best game balance (if a pair has a game balance different from the others, this pair will be defined in first or third, and the tie between the other two will be defined in the direct confrontation);
3- Draw (will be applied in case the three have equal game balance.
2 (two) pairs tied:
The winner of the direct confrontation will be considered.
Note: 1- Victory by WO or Withdrawal, without the start of the confrontation, will be considered as a partial victory of 6x0.
2- For the purpose of counting the tiebreaker, in cases of withdrawal of a pair, the missing games will be computed to the set for the end of the game, example: a pair is winning 2/1 and the opponent gives up, the count for the tiebreaker effect will be 6/1.
3- For the purpose of counting the tie-break, the tie-break will be considered as SET, however, it will not be considered in the counting of games, that is, the victory will be considered as 7x5.
4- In groups, the pair that loses by WO or withdrawal will be automatically disqualified and their score will be reset.
5- Key heads are drawn from the first groups in sequence.
4. Code of conduct will apply as provided for in sports codes.
5. Every player, when registering, declares to have full knowledge of the rules of the sport and automatically accepts and submits to these regulations and official rules.
6. AWARDS:
- Medals or trophies and Beach Tennis products for 1st, 2nd and 3rd (champions, runners-up and third place).
Obs.: All athletes must present themselves 15 minutes before the departure time to be present. There will be a tolerance of 15 minutes late. If the athlete does not show up within this limit, he will be considered W.O. (Walkover / Easy Win) and the registration fee will not be refunded.