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participate in a minimum of two scheduled matches
per event entered.

12. H. Scheduling Matches. A player is not permitted to enter
12. I. multiple events scheduled on the same day with same
or overlapping time duration.
12. J.
Doubles Play. A doubles team shall consist of two
players who meet the classification requirements to
participate in a particular division of play.

12.I.1. In an event based upon skill rating, the
higher-rated player determines the team’s
ability level. In an adult event (ages 19 and
over) based upon age grouping, the lowest
age of the team members will determine
the team’s age classification. Players may
play in a younger division unless
prohibited by the rules of the National
Senior Games Association.

12.I.2. Juniors (ages 18 and under) may enter any
junior event for which they are age
qualified. If a junior event is not available
or does not receive enough entrants, or at
the tournament director’s permission,
juniors may play as adults in the 19-and-
over events.

Partner change may be made prior to the first-round
match, with the consent of the tournament director, if
the change is due to injury, illness, or circumstances
beyond the control of the player.

12.J.1. Under no circumstances can a partner
change be made after the partners have
begun team play.

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