boys Tennis Regulations

Regulations

(Executive Athletic Board approved September 2026)

Regular Season

1. A contestant in Tennis may compete in no more than nine (9) sets per day, either in the Singles or Doubles Play; but not both.

2. Each team shall consist of twelve (12) players. All matches score one (1) point. Four (4) Singles and four (4) Doubles matches shall be played. Permission from the League Director is required to deviate from the above.

3. The Home Team shall designate the court, secure the same for the match and notify the League Office and their opponents.

4. The home team shall furnish balls to be used in matches.

5. Before the match starts, coaches are to exchange their list of players.

6. All League Dual matches are to start no later than 4:00 p.m., unless mutually agreed upon by both opponents. Have your permits and be ready to play.

7. The coach or faculty moderator must be present during all league matches. If the school is not represented by an adult, then the match shall be forfeited. (see CHSL Regulation 10 A on Forfeits).

8. The best player on a team should be playing number one. It is a violation of ethics for a team to use a system of stacking players.

9. At the conclusion of the league dual matches, the League shall have a championship Tournament.

10. All other Rules and Regulations regulated by the Michigan High School Athletic Association, National Federation Rule Books and C.H.S.L.

a. Regulations set forth in other sections of manual are in effect.

Final Standings Tiebreaker

Does not apply in the sport of golf. Co-Regular Season champions do not require a tiebreaker.

Championship

1. Each School is to send a representative to seed meeting. Failure to have a representative may result in team not competing in tournament.

2. Tournament format and scoring will be determined by League office prior to the championship.