Finals - info will be updated prior to 2026 finals

2025 Finals Information

​

 General – ALL finals

​

• Start time 1.00pm, including S6

  • Game is to start at this time, hitting up to be done prior.

• Team sheets

  • To be filled out prior to the commencement of the match.

  • Exchange with opposition team prior to the commencement of the match.

  • Emergencies to be named on the score sheet.

• Section 6

  • Can use good second-hand balls

  • Play one advantage and then if returns to deuce, play sudden death (next point wins) and to the forehand side (only play one advantage)

  • Server to serve from the base line (foot faults are ok)

​

• Two courts have been allocated

  • To use additional courts, both teams must agree.

  • Good second-hand balls can be used, new balls not required, both teams must agree

• If play can’t continue (eg heat/wash out) to be played the following day (Sunday, 1pm) from the point of abandonment.

• In the event of a draw, nominate one man and one lady to play mixed, 7-point tie breaker (first to 7 with two advantage).

• Any disputes to be negotiated, By-Laws on the HCTA website.

• If no resolution ring John Seidel.

• Results Entry - Host venue to enter on Google Forms by Sunday 10am.

​

• To avoid a forfeit only

  • Sections 1- 4 – one boy can play as a lady, must be 14 years and under

  • Section 5 – two boys can play as girls, must be 12 years and under

  • Section 6 – two boys can play as girls must be 12 years and under

  • If playing a boy as a lady, a lady cannot be listed as an emergency

 

First week of finals – 8/3/2025

• Venues – see attached

• Umpires for S6 and recommended for S5

• Marshals – no official marshals, captains to work out and issues. If can’t be resolved, ring John Seidel

• Afternoon tea to be provided by host club as per home and away season

​

Second week of finals – 15/3/2025

• S1 and S2 – Walla

• S3a and S3b – Culcairn

• S4 and S6 – Henty

• Marshals – each host venue to provide a marshal to handle any disputes and to make sure score sheets are filled out correctly and matches start on time

• Afternoon tea to be provided by host venue at cost of $5

​

Grand Finals – 22/3/2025

• All sections at Jindera

• ALL sections, 1pm start

• Marshalls to be provided by the HCTA & umpires for S6

• Afternoon tea provided by Jindera at a cost of $5

​

​