Dear DSOBA Members,
Thanks for your enthusiastic support for the DSOBA tennis tournament. Due to unforeseen delays in the renovation of the tennis courts at Kowloon Tong Club, we need to postpone the dates of the preliminary round matches. The revised dates are set out below and the application deadline will be extended. Those who have already applied for the event please re-confirm your availability to Sonia at DSOBA asap. In case of rain or incomplete matches we will arrange outside tennis courts as reserve. We apologise for any inconvenience caused as we hope to have a successful and enjoyable tournament for all. Rules and format remain unchanged.
Please note the following details:
| PARTICIPANTS | Open to all DSOBA members |
DATE
| Friday 3 May 2013 for Singles preliminary rounds. Friday 24 May 2013 for Doubles preliminary rounds. Semi-final and final matches to be decided. |
| TIME | 07:30PM – 11:00 PM for preliminary rounds |
PLACE | Kowloon Tong Club and Kowloon Tsai Home Owner’s Association |
SYSTEM OF PLAY | Depending on number of entries; All preliminary matches will be played on an 8 games pro-set with no deuce and tiebreaker at 8 all. Semi-finals and finals will be played on best of 3 sets with tiebreaker at 6 all. |
RULES
| International rules of tennis will govern all matches. On-court disputes will be settled by the Sports Club Committee and its decision will remain final. |
TROPHIES | President’s Cup and President’s Plate to the Champion of each tournament; Trophies to the 1st runners-up. |
| ENTRY FEE | HK$250.00 per person. |
| PRIZE-PRESENTATION CEREMONY | Date and venue to be confirmed. |
| DEAD-LINE FOR ENTRY | 19 April 2013 for Singles, 10 May 2013 for Doubles. First-come-first served basis. |
Please complete the enclosed entry form and send (or fax) to DSOBA ASAP. Schedule of play will be announced by email to all participants, please provide your email address and mobile contact.
Sincerely yours,
Joseph Chan, Class 1982
