1. League Structure Overview
1.1 Divisions
Female Division 1: 7 teams
- Phase A (Round Robin): All 7 teams play each other once (6 matches per team).
Phase B (Playoffs for Semifinal Seeding):
- Top 3 teams qualify directly to the semifinals.
- Seeding (1st, 2nd, 3rd) based on round robin standings.
Bottom 4 teams enter a Plate Playoff:
- Match 1: 4th vs 7th
- Match 2: 5th vs 6th
- Winners play each other → winner qualifies as 4th semifinalist.
Phase C (Semifinals & Final):
Semifinals:
- 1st vs Plate Winner
- 2nd vs 3rd
- Final: Winners of semifinals play for the title.
Female Division 2: 8 teams
- Round robin.
Male Division 1: 9 teams
- Phase A (Round Robin): All teams play each other once.
- Top 4 teams qualify for semifinals.
Phase B (Finals Day):
Semifinals:
- 1st vs 4th
- 2nd vs 3rd
- Final: Winners play for the title.
Male Divisions 2–4: 9 teams each
- Round robin.
Promotions & Relegations
At the end of the season:
- Top 2 teams in each division are promoted.
- Bottom 2 teams are relegated.
- Exception: FD1 cannot promote, MD4 cannot relegate.
2. Competition Rules
2.1 Match Format & Scoring
- Best of 3 sets.
- Silver point at deuce.
- Standard tiebreak.
- Third set = super-tiebreak (to 10 points).
- If time runs out: switch to golden point; if still no time, team with more games wins.
Scoring:
- 2–0 win: 3 pts (winner), 0 pts (loser).
- 2–1 win: 2 pts (winner), 1 pt (loser).
- No-show/forfeit: 3 pts (winner), 0 pts (loser).
⚠️ Players must submit scores via the app after each match. If not submitted, the match won’t count. Organisers only step in for score conflicts.
2.2 Match Timing Rules
- 90-minute slots (strict).
- Arrive 15 minutes early.
- 5-minute warm-up.
- 15 minutes late = walkover (0–2 loss). Opponents must claim before start, otherwise match plays at risk of not finishing.
2.3 Match Rescheduling & Substitutes
Rescheduling:
- 2 requests allowed before Oct 1 (must be 7 days notice).
- No reschedules allowed after Oct 1, except for rain.
- Substitutes:
- 1. Official substitute pool exists per division.
- 2. Only listed pool players are eligible.
- 3. Teams cannot pick substitutes; League Manager assigns by order.
- 4. Request must be at least 48h in advance.
2.4 Finals Day Rules
- Applies to Division 1 (Male & Female).
Semifinals:
- 1st vs 4th
- 2nd vs 3rd
- Final: Winners of semifinals.
- Finals Day will be a special event dedicated to top 4 teams of Division 1.
3. Club Rules & Player Perks
- Club Access: 1h ice bath/sauna.
- 1 free drink post-match.
- Weekly sponsor perks.
- Strict 90-min court time, no extra.
- Respect all players; aggression = disqualification.
4. League Communication
- Updates via The Padel Society App (Competitions & Community).
- All announcements posted in the Community.
For questions:
- Personal: reception or Host (Som).
- Competition-related: Community chat.
5. Using The Padel Society App
- Check matches on homepage.
- Submit scores (winner/sets).
- View standings/schedules in Competitions.
- Must join community for updates.
6. FAQ
- Can I sub? Yes, from substitute pool only, with 48h notice.
- Timeout? Watch the clock; golden point if short. After 90 min → team with more sets/games wins.
- Perks? Free drink post-match, ice bath & sauna, pro-shop discounts, new balls/towels, sponsor perks.