STC Code of Conduct

Sportsmanship

• Set a positive example

• Introduce yourself to new members

• Play fairly; acknowledge good shots; shake hands at the end of every match

• Be aware that children and beginners are always nearby copying behaviour

• Anyone yelling, swearing, or abusing equipment or any of the STC facilities will be warned once, and then asked to leave the courts

• If further reprimand is necessary, membership may be revoked with no fees returned

 

Etiquette

• Be considerate of others

• Be patient awaiting your turn to play; let others finish their game

• Be prompt in leaving the court at the end of an hourʼs play

• Return balls to other courts only when others are prepared to receive them

• Wait until play has stopped on another court to get your ball

• Return balls directly to others

• Refrain from practicing your service return on ʻoutʼ serves

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Dress Code

• Proper tennis attire is required

• Rubber-soled athletic shoes showing the current STC shoe tag must be worn at all times.

  • Players not wearing the tag may be asked to leave the court

• No bare or stocking-feet, sandals, boots, roller blades/skates may be worn on STC courts

• Tennis/athletic clothing must be worn

  • No cut-off shorts, bathing suits, or jeans may be worn on STC courts

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Abuse, Harassment & Discrimination Policy

• STC is a family club meant for everyone and has a strict policy against abuse, harassment and discrimination. You can read the full policy here.