The code of tennis, or etiquette, are the unofficial rules of good tennis sportsmanship and consideration which should be understood by all residents so
everyone can enjoy the neighborhood courts.
- Talk quietly when standing near tennis courts that are in use.
- Never walk behind a court when a point is still in play. Wait until the point is over and then cross as fast as possible.
- If people are already on the court, don't disturb them until their time is up.
- When you are ready to play, put racket covers, ball cans, jackets, bags, etc., out of everyone's way and ensure everything is secured from the wind.
- Do not chase errant balls into another court while play is in progress. Instead, wait for the point to end before retrieving balls.
- Always return balls to the proper court. Never pick up and play with balls that roll onto your court from adjacent courts.
- When sending balls back to a neighboring court, roll them on to the back of the court. Never send them back into the court while play is in progress.
- Be mindful of the impact of your children on others.
- Always bring your court access key.
- Clean up after yourself. Make sure all of your debris is placed in the trash receptacles. If the on-court trash receptacles are full, be a considerate
neighbor and empty them in the trash cans located adjacent to the courts.
- Take care of the court squeegees. Be sure they are always hanging from the fence rather than being left on the ground where they can be damaged.
- Notify the management office when courts require maintenance (net replacement, windscreens blown down, etc).
- Bikes, skate boards, roller blades, shoe skates, dogs, gum and street shoes are all prohibited on the tennis courts.
- Abide by all other community tennis court rules.
And remember ... In calling lines, a ball that is 99% out is 100% in!