Tennis: Doubles Championships 2023-24

Name: Richard Joyner  

Phone:  07971 141329  

Any player still listed as a reserve when the match times are released should send their contact details to the relevant Tournament Referee. Any reserve that becomes unavailable should notify BUCS via the same procedures as initially accepted competitors.

Prior to the release of first match times, the Event Director may, where possible, also email the player directly using their BTM profile contact details to notify them of their acceptance to the draw. Therefore, those players with British Tennis Membership are strongly encouraged to check the contact information on their LTA profile is correct to ensure event information is sent to the appropriate address. In the rare case that a player is not registered for BTM/LTA Membership, BUCS may attempt to contact the player’s Athletic Union directly.

Acceptances and first match times for all competitions will be published on the Tennis page of the BUCS website. Draws will be released the Thursday prior to the Doubles Championships Finals to ensure that, as much as possible, we maintain accurate seeding, while teams from the same institutions are split throughout the draws, after any withdrawals are received. Match information will also be sent to the players’ registered email addresses for those with British Tennis Membership (BTM) numbers*.  

*those with BTM are encouraged to check the contact information on their LTA profile is correct to ensure event information is sent to the appropriate address.  

The “Matches & Provisional Schedule” section will give an approximate guide to the schedule for each event, but the precise times should be checked as released. Any team who has not reported in person within 15 minutes of their match being called by the Tournament Referee may be scratched from the competition.

The tournament draws and schedule will be available by Thursday 16 November 2023.

All draws for the Doubles Championships are a 32 draw and on a knockout basis. All matches throughout the competition will be the best of two tiebreak sets with a match tiebreak deciding the third set.

To withdraw from the event, please contact your Institution Administrator who should inform the event lead.

Please see REG 7.9 for our withdrawal policy.

Any team unable to attend must inform Sophie Kitson (Tennis Programme Coordinator) as soon as possible, copying in their Athletic Union to ensure they are aware of the withdrawal.

Any withdrawal later than Thursday 16 November 2023 must also be emailed to the Tournament Referee, Richard Joyner and Sophie Kitson. Any withdrawal later than 09:00 am on Friday 17 November 2023 must also be telephoned to the Tournament Referee. Withdrawals are not eligible for a refund on the entry fee.  

FINES FOR WITHDRAWALS

• Withdrawals after 5pm on Wednesday 15 November: £20
• Withdrawals after midday Thursday 16 November 2023: £50
• No shows on the day: £100
• Withdrawals prior to Wednesday 15 November will still be charged the entry fee unless not accepted into the draw

The sustainability of our event matters to us and these are the positive steps we are taking to manage our environmental impact:  

• All staff and volunteers are encouraged to travel to the event via public transport  

• We have used local suppliers where possible  

• Event programmes are all online, minimising paper use  

• We will print on demand merchandise (if applicable)  

How can you help at this event? Here’s some ideas:   

• Be self-sufficient by using refillable bottles and coffee cups to reduce waste  

• Travel smarter – as a team on a minibus, cycle or use public transport  

• Go paperless - use your phone for all event information   

• Check out the Active Travel link on Shropshire council website here