3.  Introductory Phase a.  Eligibility and Timing The Introductory Phase begins when a player 18 years of age or younger  enters her first WTA Tournament. Requirements for this phase must be  completed as she completes the Annual Player Form process and by the  end of her first WTA Tournament (WTA 1000, WTA 500, WTA 250, or WTA  125 Tournament). b.  Introductory Player Requirements i.  Each player must complete assigned online and/or in-person Player  Development coursework and pass an examination covering such  material. ii.  Minimum Educational Requirements Each player must submit to the WTA an official certificate from her  country of legal resi¬dence verifying that she is meeting or has met  her country’s minimum educational requirements. A player must  submit updated documentation annually until she reaches 18 years  of age. iii.  Mandatory Physical Examination Each player must undergo a mandatory physical examination  annually in accordance with Section XVIII.B.1. iv.  Each player must participate in and pass the SS&M On-Site Activities  portion of the ‘Rookie Hours’ Player Orientation. v.  It is a player’s responsibility to advise the WTA of any changes in her  Player Support Team Members, including coach or agent. vi. A coach who is nominated by a Player Development player to  receive and subsequently applies for a WTA player-coach credential  must provide proof of Qualification/Certification from a recognized  organization or governing body (e.g., a National Federation, the ITF,  PTR). A copy of the current certification or confirmation from the  governing body that the coach is current and in good standing will  be required to receive a WTA player-coach credential. 186 AGE ELIGIBILITY AND PLAYER DEVELOPMENT SECTION X - AGE ELIGIBILITY AND PLAYER DEVELOPMENT