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