1st Rhine Valley
Spring Trophy 2025
Description
The 1st Rheintal Frühlings Trophy (short: RFT25) is a self-organized tournament, which takes place from mid-January to the end of March 2025 in the tennis halls Widnau and Diepoldsau (see also here). It consists of a preliminary round (qualification in round robin format) and the main round, which is played in knockout mode. Between 4 and 6 players are admitted per category. The group winners qualify for the main round. In total, you have the opportunity to play at least 3 and a maximum of 5 ranking-relevant matches. For space reasons, the matches can only take place during the week during the day and at weekends
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How does it work?
In the qualification you play self-organized in groups of 4, i.e. you have 8 weeks to play at least 3 ranking-relevant matches.
In the main round , 1/2 finals and the final are played per category depending on the number of participants. Each match is also organized by the players themselves.
Game mode
- Two winning sets are played; the 3rd set is a match tiebreak (10).
- "No Ad", i.e. in the case of a deuce, the next ball decides who wins the game. The returner decides which side to serve on.
- The maximum play-in time is 10 minutes
The Swiss Tennis Tournament Regulations (TUR) and, in addition, the TennisMatch Regulations apply. In addition, the ITF rules for play without an umpire apply (see Regulations Appendix 2)
What's new with the RFT25
- Self-organized and app-supported tournament
- min. 3, max. 5 ranking-relevant matches
- Flexible, individual appointments via the TennisMatch app
- better planning of matches, as only one match per day
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Guest/host model
- contact the opponent promptly via TM chat
- make an appointment,
- reserve your place in the center and
- enter the result via the TennisMatch app after the match.
Procedure
- After the draw, participants will receive a link by e-mail with which they can download the TennisMatch app (TM app) for iOS and Android after entering their username and password.
- Host contacts guest via chat function in the TM app.
- Clarify availability in the centers via Gotcourts(www.gotcourts.de)
- Make an appointment via the app chat or app call.
- Court reservation by the host at Racketsport Rheintal via email or Wahtsapp (079 650 04 87). The center court rental (2 hours) is included in the entry fee.
- After confirmation by the center, enter the match date in the TM app and confirmation by the guest.
- Implementation of the meeting.
- Entering results in the TM app.
Prerequisites
- Time availability: you are available during the week during the day or in the evening from 9 pm. Also at the weekends. Vacation absences will be communicated in good time
- Fairness: Willingness to play fairly, i.e. if in doubt, give the point to your opponent
- Availability: You answer the chat messages on the TM app promptly within 24 hours
- Age: 2007 and older are permitted
Dates & Deadlines
Registration deadline: January 12, 2025
Draw: January 14
Preliminary round/qualification (group matches)
Jan. 18, 2025 - March 02. 2025 (6 weeks)
Main round/finals
March 03 - March 30, 2025 (4 weeks)
Entry fee
CHF 120 (for 3 matches in the preliminary round) thereafter
CHF 40 for each additional match. (incl. court rental)
Please pay on site at the first match.
Invitation to tender
- The two players agree on the match dates using the TM app. The agreed date is binding and can only be adjusted by mutual agreement.
- Deregistrations: It is possible to cancel online at Swiss Tennis or by e-mail to the tournament management before the draw. If a withdrawal is made after the draw, the player remains liable to pay.
- Balls: The balls can be purchased on site
- Multiple entries: Participation is possible in a maximum of two categories. The entry fee is charged per category.
- Merging of categories: Excess registrations will be treated according to the date of registration. If there are too few registrations, competitions will be merged if possible.
- Insurance: Is the responsibility of the participants
Tournament Hotline
- Hotline for questions before, during or after the match: 079 650 04 87 or email
info@tennisrico.ch
About the TennisMatch app
Chat with your opponent and make an appointment with him/her. After the match, enter the result in the TennisMatch app.
After the draw, the "host" receives an invitation on the app to organize the match. At the same time, the guest receives a message that the host will approach them. The prerequisite is, of course, that both have the TennisMatch app installed. You can find it under the keyword "Tennis Match" in the respective iOS and Android app stores.
Patronage
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