Overview 

At Future Sports Academies, we believe in engaging our students in more match plays to gain more self-belief, problem-solving skills, court fitness and intelligence, besides getting lots of fun from the matches. By organising a series of MatchPlay Days in a calendar year, we aim to achieve just that!

1          GENERAL

1.1       MatchPlay Day (Series 2)

The MatchPlay Day (S2) 2021 @ New Tech Park will be the second run of our match play series.

2          KEY INFORMATION

2.1       Categories and Age Groups

Red Stage MatchPlay: 5-9yo

Orange Stage MatchPlay: 6-12yo

Green Stage MatchPlay: 7-12yo

The matches are played on a co-ed format (i.e. both boys and girls will be grouped and compete together in the two categories)

2.2       Date & Time

RED BALL MATCHPLAY

Tuesday, 28 December 2021, 8am-11.30am

ORANGE BALL MATCHPLAY

Wednesday, 29 December 2021, 8am-11.30am

GREEN BALL MATCHPLAY

Thursday, 30 December 2021. 8am-11.30am  

Note:

• Wet weather: Delay to afternoon if it rains and shall be rescheduled if wet condition persists
• Please register on-site at least 15min before the schedule time of play)
• Arrival times will be staggered

2.3       Venue

New Tech Park (opposite Lorong Chuan MRT station)

151 Lorong Chuan

Singapore 556741

Parking: Proceed to Lobby H or overground parking as indicated above

2.4       Registration

Registration must be submitted by 30 November 2021 along with the registration fee of S$50. No refund upon registration.

3          MATCHPLAY SYSTEM 

3.1       Format

The tournament shall run on a round-robin system.

3.2       Scoring 

Green Stage MatchPlay: One set of six games and tie-breaker at 6 games all. Player shall win a Tie-breaker upon reaching 7 points with sudden death at 6-6.

Red & Orange Stage MatchPlay: Timed matches of 5min will be played in the initial rounds. A simple number scoring will be used (i.e. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 …). The player with the most points shall win the match. Games are started and finished by the umpires’ call or otherwise advised.

3.3       Process & Play

• The first player to serve or start a point is decided by the flip of a coin/spin of a racket at the start of the match.
• Each player shall have two serves starting from the deuce court.
• When serving, players should stand behind the backline.
• When serving, players are allowed to bounce the ball before hitting it (Red and Orange Ball matches).
• Only under-arm serve is allowed for Red Stage MatchPlay. Both overhead and under-arm serves are allowed for Orange and Green Stage MatchPlay.
• Serves should be hit diagonally, landing anywhere in the opposite diagonal quarter of the court for Orange and Green Stage MatchPlay. Players for Red Stage MatchPlay can place the ball over the net and inside any part of the court.
• Players stay at the same end of the court for the entire match.
• Players must call out the score loud or otherwise advised.
• The winner of each round-robin table shall advance to the next round. The final four players will contest for the 1^st and 2^nd placings and the 3^rd and 4^th placings accordingly.

3.4       Rules & Regulations

• In events of doubt, the decision of the Tournament Director and/or his appointed officials shall be final.
• All players must report at least 15min before the assigned time of the tournament for registration and final briefing. The organiser will stagger the time of arrival according to the round-robin tables to avoid long waiting at the tournament.
• Parents are advised to stay outside the court and they are advised against interfering with the match proceeding and play. Parents may be invited to the court to assist in the scoring if it is deemed necessary.

4          Prizes

The top four winners for each category shall receive a winning medal. The rest of the players shall be awarded with a participation medal.

5         Safety & Wellbeing

• Players are advised to hydrate themselves adequately before, during and after the match.
• If the players feel unwell during the match, they and/or their parents should approach the official and cease participation immediately.
• Players shall wear proper sports attires.
• Every person attending the tournament must comprise with the latest Covid-19’s guidelines.

6          Indemnity & Exclusion of Liability

By participating in the MatchPlay Day, players, parents, and visitors agree and undertake to fully indemnify and hold the organiser, FSA Holdings, and its shareholders, directors, officers and employees harmless from and against any claims, damages, losses, costs, liabilities and expenses (including legal fees and disbursements on a full indemnity basis) directly or indirectly caused to FSA Holdings.