information (e.g., pick up meal tickets, tennis balls, match and guest tickets). All necessary Tournament telephone numbers and Tournament information should be provided for players prior to the start of Qualifying, it is recommended to have the key telephone numbers, such as the WTA office, transportation services and practice booking services printed on the back of players’ credentials. When not in an English-speaking country, the Tournament should provide an English-speaking representative to distribute the information and to host this area. 

## 31. Player Treatment Area 

See Section XVIII.B.2 for the requirements of the Player Treatment Area/ Training Room. 

## 32. Practice Facilities 

a. Each Tournament must provide practice facilities for players during the stated hours to be arranged with the Supervisor. Practice courts must be the same surface and condition (i.e., indoor/outdoor) as used for matches and preferably should be on site. (See Section XVIII.A.8.a - Court Specifications.) 

b. Tournaments are strongly recommended to provide Tournament personnel to allocate and supervise practice bookings, working in liaison with the Supervisor. 

c. Practice courts should have nets in good condition equipped with net straps and singles sticks, as well as adequate running room surrounding the court and ceiling height. 

d. All practice courts at indoor events should be heated and ventilated. 

e. Practice balls are to be provided to players in the numbers specified (see Section XVIII.A.5 - Balls) and preferably at the practice facility, if located off site. 

f. All new off-site practice courts must be located within a reasonable travelling distance from the Tournament site. 

## 33. Scoreboards/Video Screens 

Scoreboards must be provided on all match courts. The scoreboard will be placed at the corner or side of the court and must not obscure the playing visibility. The scoreboard must be a dark color. The scoreboard on all broadcast courts must be electronic. It is recommended that electronic scoreboards are controlled directly by the Chair Umpire’s scoring device. 

