Team captain's role

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• Invite players and manage roster 
• Create weekly lineups 
•  Ensure substitutes meet eligibility requirements 
• Verify player DUPR ratings to avoid forfeits 
• Verify all players are members of Texas Team Pickleball League DUPR club 

• Handle court bookings 
• Manage all facility fees 
• Verify waivers are completed by team 

• Pay all facility fees, courts fees to facility director prior to first match of the season.
• Divide costs among team members 
• Manage any additional expenses 
• Pay any post season fees to league for team including nationals' entry fee.

• Guide team through regular season and playoffs 
• Facilitate communication within the team

• Coordinate with opposing captains before matches 
• •Facilitate communication within the team
• Relay important information from league to team members
• Requirements of waivers or release by facility  

Captains are responsible to ensure all players in the lineup are eligible. An ineligible player is defined as a player that is: 

• Not on the team roster 
• Unpaid player on the roster 
• Exceeds the DUPR maximum for the division 
• An unregistered or unpaid substitute 

If an ineligible player competes, the affected line is defaulted for the entire match, with all points awarded to the opposing team.  

• Score Reporting: Within 48 hours 
• Visiting team has 48 hours to contest 
• Scores official if uncontested after 48 hours 
• Keep records of all match results until season end 

• Report match results and scores with in 48 hours,
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting 
• Proof scores as visiting captain with in 48 hours

• Monitor behavior per TTPL Code of Conduct 
• Ensure understanding of Triple Team, SCP, and USAPA rules 
• Handle disputes: Declare "under protest" if unresolved 

• File formal grievance within 48 hours for rules/conduct issues 
• Currently via phone; online form pending