This guide outlines the proper way to notify Honcho if your team must forfeit a scheduled match. Timely communication allows us to notify your opponent and reallocate court time.

🕒 When to Forfeit

Set-Partner Doubles

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Forfeits in Same Partner League should not be submitted until the schedule is live, since the form needs your matchup info. Please wait until your schedule is released before submitting. And remember—we’d much rather you send a sub than forfeit. It keeps the matches fun and competitive for everyone!

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If you’re unable to attend a scheduled match and can’t find a substitute, you must notify Honcho at least 2 days in advance by filling out the Match Issue Form, located at the top of your Schedule Page. This will send a notification to the other team.

✅ If your opponent forfeits, you and your team are welcome to use the court during your scheduled time to practice, drill, or invite friends to play. Don’t let good court time go to waste!

Pro-tip: Swing by 15 minutes early—teams finishing up might be down for a friendly scrimmage!

Ladder League

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The Match Issue form will go live 2 business days before your season starts. Please wait until then to submit forfeits. For Ladder League, submit absent forms only during the week of the match. Remember: only use the form if you can’t provide your own sub (preferred)

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If you can’t attend your scheduled Ladder League match & you can’t secure a sub to play in your place, you must notify Honcho at least 2 days in advance by submitting the Match Absence Form, located at the top of your Game Feed.

• During Business Hours (M–F, 9–5 CST): Submit the form and our team will post in the Game Feed so players know you’re out and can grab your spot (first come, first serve).
• Outside Business Hours: Post in the Game Feed yourself with your match time, court, and note that you’re missing—ask for a sub so your group stays updated and no one is left short.

🧾 What Happens After You Forfeit / Submit an Absent Form

Set-Partner Doubles

• Your opponent will automatically be awarded the win.
• Your team will receive a loss for that match.
• In the event of a forfeit, the present team will be awarded a match win for standings purposes, but game scores/number of games won will not be assumed. To maintain fairness and accuracy in standings and ratings, we do not award unearned game wins.