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singles matches.
3. Team Point formats. Team point are awarded in one of two ways.
a. Seven team points. Each singles match is worth one point.
The team that wins two or more of the three doubles
matches receives one point. Four or more points are
required to win the team match.
b. Nine team points. Each singles and doubles match is worth
one point for a total of nine points. Five or more points are
required to win the team match.
4. Matches shall be played to completion. All matches shall be
played to completion. Once the outcome of the doubles point (in a
seven team point format) has been determined, the remaining
match shall be played with a shortened format, with a 7-point
Tiebreak if the score reaches 7-7. Once the outcome of the team
match has been decided, a shortened format shall be played unless
both coaches agree otherwise. Matches still in the second set shall
play a Match Tiebreak for the third set. Any match already in the
third set shall be played to completion. A match that has not
started shall be the best of three sets with a Match Tiebreak in lieu
of the third set.
5. Men’s and Women’s Division I (3-6). The Men’s and Women’s
Division I format is 3-6 with seven team points. Players are given
a 10 minute break after their doubles matches. Should there be a
last minute change in the singles line-up, the opposing coach may
continue to meet with his players for up to an additional 5 minutes
after the line-up change is presented.
6. Other authorized Division I formats. In Division I, other formats
may be used as long as at least six individual players per team are
involved, both coaches agree on the format, and the format used
is not in conflict with conference rules.
7. Men’s and Women’s Division II (3-6). The format in Division II is
3-6 with nine team points.
8. Men's and Women's Division III (3-6). The format for men's and
women's Division III is 3-6 with nine team points. Players are
given a 5 minute break after their doubles matches.
9. Men’s and Women’s NAIA (3-6). The recommended format in
Men’s and Women’s NAIA is 3-6 with seven team points. Each
conference determines the format to be used.
10. Men’s and Women’s NAIA National Championships (3-6). The
format for the National Championships is 3-6 with nine team
points.
11. Men’s and Women’s Junior and Community College (6-3). The
format in Men’s and Women’s Junior and Community College
matches is 6-3 with nine team points.
B. General Rules
1. Rules for individual competition apply unless stated otherwise. The
rules for individual competition shall apply for team competition unless
specifically stated otherwise.
2. Conference rules. Conference rules shall supersede ITA rules when
matches are played between two teams within the same conference.
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