The Referee, in consultation with the Primary Health Care Providers and/or
Independent Doctor, shall have the authority to determine if the Extreme Weather
Condition rule will go into effect during a Tie. If it is so determined, a ten (10)
minute break will be allowed between the second and third sets. There may also be a
delay in the starting time of the matches scheduled for play that day.
The decision to put this rule into effect should be made prior to the start of the
match. In the case of rain or interruption to play, the Referee can reassess the
Extreme Weather Conditions Rule.
If it is a mutual agreement between the players not to take a ten (10) minute break,
then play will continue. However, if requested by one player, the official ten (10)
minute break will be taken.
During the ten (10) minute break, coaching and treatment will be allowed.
Following the ten (10) minute break, no re warm-up will be allowed. This ten (10)
minute break is separate and distinct from the two (2) bathroom and/or change of
attire breaks allowed during the match.
After completion of the Extreme Weather Conditions ten (10) minute break between
the second and third sets, any delay in returning to the court shall subject a player to
Time Violations.
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