## SECTION XVIII - TOURNAMENT STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE 

## STANDARDS 

(b) An international telephone line in each training room, if more than one, for the PHCP for emergency purposes. The Tournament shall be responsible for the cost of installing the telephone lines. 

(c) Access to a constant and reliable high-speed or wireless internet connection (connection of a minimum of 1MB/ second of download and upload speed) for each PHCP, Core Massage Therapist, and Tournament Physcian assigned to the Tournament. This can be provided through individual DSL/ ADSL connections, a single ADSL line with a router and cabling to provide individual connections, or a wireless router providing adequate internet service to the group. This should be provided in each training room, if more than one. The Tournament shall be responsible for the cost of installing the internet connection. 

(d) A walkie-talkie or telephone line for the Massage Therapy Area if the Massage Therapists are working in isolation. 

Additionally, it is requested that a live score monitor be provided during match play. 

d. Timing and Installation 

All requirements must be ready and operable by 9:00 a.m. tournament local time the day of Qualifying Sign-In (i.e., the day before Qualifying matches begin). 

e. Accessibility and Security 

Locker room and training room areas and the office of the Tournament Physician must be accessible to players and WTA personnel and the Massage Therapist(s) only. Security must be provided at all times, from the day before Qualifying through to the completion of the Tournament, outside the training room and locker room. The training room and office of the Tournament Physician should be locked or secured when the Tournament is not in session. No animals are permitted in the player treatment area/training room or locker room. 

f. Treatment 

Treatment in the official WTA locker room or player treatment area/ training room will be given only by the WTA-approved personnel. 

