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scheduled to begin no later than Tuesday and to finish no later than Sunday of the same week. Singles Qualifying must be scheduled on the appropriate days immediately prior to the first day of Singles Main Draw, unless otherwise approved by the ITF. In extraordinary circumstances, e.g. bad weather, the ITF Supervisor, in consultation with the ITF, may cancel or adjust a Tournament's schedule. F. Tournament Administrator The National Association(s) organising the Futures Tournament shall designate a Tournament Administrator to administer the event. G. Officials 1. ITF Supervisor Each Futures Tournament must provide at its sole expense an official certified as a Gold or Silver Badge ITF Supervisor. The ITF Supervisor must be available throughout the tournament week, from the Qualifying Sign-in, unless otherwise approved by the ITF. Please see the Officiating Requirements provided in the ITF Pro Circuit Organisational Requirements. 2. ITF Chair Umpire The Officiating Requirements (see above) are the minimum standards for Futures Tournaments. National Associations that wish to supply a higher certification level of official, or more officials, than the minimum requirements are encouraged to do so. 3. Approval of Officials Each Futures Tournament shall submit a list of officials to fulfil the requirements as set forth above to ITF Officiating at least 8 weeks (56 days) prior to the tournament. Any request for these officiating requirements to be waived should be made to the ITF at least 8 weeks (56 days) prior to the tournament. H. Tournament Doctor and Sports Medicine Trainer/PHCP Each Futures Tournament must appoint and pay all costs for an English- speaking medical doctor, preferably an orthopaedic specialist or a general practitioner, to be available on call at all times during playing hours. The Tournament must also appoint an English-speaking Sports Medicine Trainer/PHCP, to be available on-site during play, to provide treatment to players. It is recommended that all reasonable off-court treatment is provided free of charge to players. I. Balls The balls to be used at Futures Tournaments must conform to the specifications in the Rules of Tennis and must have been approved by the ITF. Any Futures Tournament must apply to the ITF for approval at least 7 6 ITF Men's Circuit