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
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