UTR MATCHPLAY

New Rochelle Registration | White Plains Registration

This option includes weekly match play for the full session, with scaled pricing based on the number of TIA programs in which a player is enrolled (see below). Please note that there are no make-ups for UTR Match Play session enrollments.

35-Week Pricing: Scaled pricing is offered for Match Play based on the number of junior group and/or private lesson enrollments. Match Play enrollments submitted after the session start date will be prorated.

• Enrolled in “0” TIA Programs: $1645
• Enrolled in “1” TIA Program: $1330
• Enrolled in “2” TIA Programs: $1120
• Enrolled in “3” TIA Programs: $120

Weekly UTR Match Play: What Parents & Players Need to Do

1. Weekly Registration Email: You will receive an email the weekend before the UTR event reminding you to register. Please note that even if you’re enrolled in the TIA UTR program, it is the responsibility of the parent/player to complete the registration on the UTR website for that match play event.
2. UTR Registration Deadline: To be included in the draw, you must register for the event on UTR’s website by Thursday at 4 PM before the weekend match play. The draw will be posted on the Friday before the event.
3. Check the UTR Event Page for Scheduled Match: Once the draw is posted, you will receive an email via UTR Messenger reminding you to check the UTR event page for your scheduled match and opponent. Visit the TIA Event Home Page for details.

10-Pack Fee: $500

New Rochelle Registration | White Plains Registration

The 10-pack is an “open pack” of matches that may be used at any time before the end of June.

Weekly UTR Match Play: What Parents & Players Need to Do

1. Weekly Registration Email: You will receive an email the weekend before the UTR event reminding you to register. Please note that even if you’re enrolled in the TIA UTR program, it is the responsibility of the parent/player to complete the registration on the UTR website for that match play event.
2. UTR Registration Deadline: To be included in the draw, you must register for the event on UTR’s website by Thursday at 4 PM before the weekend match play. The draw will be posted on the Friday before the event.
3. Check the UTR Event Page for Scheduled Match: Once the draw is posted, you will receive an email via UTR Messenger reminding you to check the UTR event page for your scheduled match and opponent. Visit the TIA Event Home Page for details.

Pay-As-You-Go Fee: $60 + processing fee

Pay & Register for UTR Event: Registration opens the Sunday prior to the weekend match play event.

This option offers the most flexibility, allowing you to pay and register directly on the UTR site for each weekly event.

To be included in our weekly UTR distribution email, please email utrevents@tiacademies.com and request to be added to the list. You’ll receive an email on the Sunday before each weekend event with a link to the UTR site to submit payment ($55) and register.

Our goal is to ensure that all matches are played fairly, consistently, and in the spirit of good sportsmanship, while creating a competitive environment that prepares players for what they will experience in USTA competition.

LINE-CALLING PROCEDURES

No Replaying Points:
Moving forward, points will not be replayed unless there is a clear let situation, such as a ball rolling onto the court and interfering with play.

Players’ Calls Stand:
If an umpire is not on the court or did not personally see the play, the player’s line call on their side of the court will stand. Players will not be asked to show ball marks, nor will ball marks be used to resolve disputed calls.

Sportsmanship & Fair Play:
In contentious matches, players will be reminded of the importance of honest line calls and good sportsmanship. Unless a player is certain that a ball is out, they should give their opponent the benefit of the doubt and call the ball in.

Umpire Overrules:
An umpire may overrule a call only when physically on the court, directly observing the match, and completely certain that an incorrect call has been made.

SPECTATOR & PARENT ETIQUETTE

Maintaining appropriate sideline etiquette is essential to creating a positive competitive environment.

Parents and spectators should refrain from:

• Waving signals or making gestures intended to influence a player’s calls.
• Instructing players to call balls in or out.
• Intervening in disputes or attempting to influence an umpire’s decision.
• Communicating in a way that distracts players or disrupts the match.
• Stepping onto the tennis court for any reason. Parents and spectators must remain in designated lobby and viewing areas at all times.

We understand that competition can be emotional and that parents naturally want to support their children. However, players must be allowed to make their own decisions on court, work through competitive situations, and learn from those experiences. Any disputes must be handled by the players and TIA staff in accordance with the procedures above.

Our staff will address concerns respectfully and professionally while ensuring that these expectations are applied consistently to all players and parents.

OUR COMMITMENT TO FAIR PLAY

These procedures are designed to create a fair, respectful, and consistent environment for everyone involved. We ask for your cooperation in reinforcing these expectations with your children and helping us maintain the integrity of TIA UTR Matchplay.

We are confident that following these guidelines will provide the best possible competitive experience for both players and parents while helping our players develop the independence, sportsmanship, and decision-making skills they will need in tournament competition.

We look forward to seeing our players compete with the sportsmanship and respect that make competitive tennis a positive experience for everyone.

To protect the integrity of our Match Play program and ensure a positive experience for all participants, please review TIA’s UTR Match Play Withdrawal, Cancellation & No-Show Policy below.

Any player who withdraws, cancels, or is a no-show for Match Play after the draw is posted will receive a “walkover” on their UTR profile, with no option for a make-up or credit. While this does not impact their UTR rating, multiple walkovers can negatively reflect on their record. This policy is in place to address frequent withdrawals after the draw is posted.

If a player withdraws, their opponent will be notified by email and phone that the match is canceled. If a player is a no-show, no match will take place that evening.

In both cases, players whose opponents cancel, withdraw, or fail to show should contact our UTR Match Play Director, Lukas Michenka, to receive a credit for a future Sunday UTR Match Play event. Those enrolled weekly will have the opportunity to play two matches in a future event.

We kindly ask parents and players to register responsibly. If you have other commitments, please refrain from registering—however, if you become available, feel free to email us, and we will do our best to arrange a match. This ensures a consistently competitive playing experience for everyone.