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Information |
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What is ATN? |
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The Austin Tennis Net (ATN) is a network of tennis players in or around the Austin, Texas area looking for fun and competitive matches. |
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How are the matches scheduled? |
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The matches are arranged by you and your opponent at a time, date, and place agreed upon. |
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How often are the matches played? |
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A 'round' lasts for 3 weeks. You have two matches to play during that round. New and returning players might have to play a third (challenge) match during the round. |
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How much does it cost to participate? |
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Cost for the yearly online payments are below:
•$21 for 1 years
•$82 for 5 years
•$153 for 10 years
Mail in payments are also accepted. The cost for these payments are listed below:
•$20 for 1 year
•$80 for 5 years
•$150 for 10 years
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Matches |
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How do I find out who I am supposed to play? |
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Go to the 'my matches' link. The information for your matches can be found there. |
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Player Information |
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My rating was recently changed. Should I update my ATN information? |
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Yes! It is important to update your information. To update your ratings click on the 'My Profile' link and update the ratings on page two, or the 'Playing Info Page'. |
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Placement |
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How is placement decided? |
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The process of placing players depends on the player.
A completely new player will be placed a rung with people of their playing level.
A returning player will be placed close to the level they left at. Depending on where an opening is they might end up just above or just below where they left.
When a new round is prepared, the results from the previous round are looked at.
The player that wins the rung will move up while the player that loses the rung will move down.
A new round rarely has the same number of players, so in terms of rung number, you may move up or down depending on the new or returning players level.
A player that wins both matches decisively will usually be advanced more than one rung.
A player that wins both matches but not decisively may be advanced one or two rungs if there is an opening in a rung above them.
A player that loses both matches decisively may be demoted more than one rung in order to place them at a level where they can play competitively.
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Doubles |
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My partner is not available for an upcoming match. Are subs allowed? |
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Yes. The goal is to play. Anyone may substitute (if not in the system they need to be added). For a listing of subs, go to the 'Doubles Subs' page and choose a ratings level. You can either email individuals or the whole group. |
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