player, agent, or coach the activities are not enforceable under the ACES Program. 

ii. To maximize the effectiveness of the ACES Program and to make the best use of player time, the WTA shall: 

(a) Develop a list of “high impact” and “low impact” activities, in consultation with the Tournaments and players; and 

(b) Develop a list of player activity preferences, in consultation with players. 

The WTA and the Tournaments then shall seek to customize activities to match up with such preferences where possible. 

b. Tournament Responsibility 

i. Requirements 

Tournaments are required to designate an ACES manager to coordinate the ACES Program with the WTA Communications Department and must: 

(a) Submit an ACES planning form at least six (6) months before the start of their Tournaments to share information regarding ACES preparations; 

(b) Submit final ACES Program requests and information regarding contractual appearances at least three (3) weeks before the start of their Tournaments; and 

(c) Execute ACES at a quality commensurate with the level of Tournament (factors to determine quality of execution may include but are not limited to: reasonable scheduling; appropriate transportation; adequate security; suitable staff; and applicable provision of equipment or supplies). 

ii. Penalties 

Tournaments failing to comply with the scheduling requirements in (a) and (b) above (i) will be fined according to the following chart and (ii) will not be guaranteed player participation in Tournament- related ACES. 

