Divisional Playoffs

• Most divisions will hold playoffs the week after the final regular-season match, on the division’s regular day of play.

• Captains will be notified of their division’s playoff date once the season begins.

• Very small divisions, where teams have already played each other multiple times, may not hold playoffs.

Qualification

• Divisions with nine teams or fewer: Top 2 teams advance to playoffs.

• Divisions with 10 or more teams: Top 4 teams advance.

• Two flight divisions: The Top 2 teams from each flight advance.

• Three-flight divisions: Top team from each flight plus one 2nd-place team advance.

Determining the Best 2nd Place Team (3-Flight Divisions)

The best 2nd-place team is selected in the following order:

1. Head-to-head (if applicable )

2. Fewest team matches lost. (A tie counts as a 1/2 of a loss)

3. Fewest individual matches lost (percentage).

4. Fewest individual sets lost (percentage).

5. Fewest individual games lost (percentage).

6. If still tied, a random drawing will determine the qualifier.

Replacement Teams

• If a qualified team cannot participate, the next-best team by record may be invited to fill the playoff spot.

Playoff Matches

• Scheduling: Playoffs are held on the same day of the week as regular-season matches and are completed in one day.

• Match Format: Teams field the same number of positions as during the regular season.

• Court Availability: If the host club does not have enough courts, the number of positions may be reduced.

Player Eligibility

• Only rostered players are eligible.

• Each player must have competed in at least one regular-season match to participate in the playoffs.

Match Formats

• Two-Team Playoff: Standard two-set match with a 10-point Coman Super Tiebreak (win by 2) played in place of a third set, if needed.

• Four-Team Playoff:

  • Two rounds of eight-game pro-sets (first to 8, win by 2).

  • At 7–7, a 7-point Coman Tiebreak decides the set.

Round 1

• One Flight (single division): #1 seed vs. #4 seed, #2 seed vs. #3 seed.

• Two Flights: #1 Blue Flight vs. #2 Red Flight, and #1 Red Flight vs. #2 Blue Flight.

• Three or More Flights: Seeds determined by regular-season tie-break rules.

• #1 vs. #4 and #2 vs. #3.

• If still tied, seeds are determined by random draw.

Round 2

• Winners play for first place (Playoff Champion).

• Losers play for third place.

• Captains may use different rostered players in the second round.

Playoff Tie-Break Procedure

1. If overall courts won are tied (e.g., 1–1 or 2–2), rankings are determined in order:

   1. Fewest individual sets lost.

   2. Fewest individual games lost.

      1. If still tied:

      2. Numbers (1, 2, 3, 4, or 1, 2) are placed into a hat.

      3. An impartial party draws one number.

      4. The doubles pair from that position on each team plays a 7-point Coman Tiebreak (win by 2) to decide the playoff winner.

         
         

Costs & Provisions

• Cost: No additional league fees for playoff participation.

• Balls: Supplied by the League.

• Refreshments: The host club will receive a league subsidy to help cover costs:

Courts Teams Funding

• 2 courts 2 teams $50

• 2 courts 4 teams $100

• 3 courts 2 teams $75

• 3 courts 4 teams $150

• 4 courts 2 teams $100

• 4 courts 4 teams $200

Playoff Locations & Hosting

• The highest seed hosts the playoffs at their home club at a time that works best for their facility.

• Final match times and locations are posted online once regular-season results are entered.

• Host Club Responsibilities: Run playoff operations, with the League Coordinator providing lineups, score sheets, balls, and awards.

Additional Notes

• Playoff Pictures: Team photos will be taken by the host club or League Coordinator.

• Awards: Playoff winners in each division will receive a team award. If the playoffs are canceled, no awards will be issued.