Code of Conduct

Code of Conduct:

In order to maintain fair and reasonable standards of conduct by players, officials, coaches, spectators, parents and guardians; to protect their respective rights, the rights of the public and the integrity of the game of Tennis; and to provide a safe environment for players participating in the sport; all tournaments and competitions shall be conducted, in accordance with this code of conduct: All players, administrators, coaches, officials, parents, guardians and spectators shall comply with these codes.

Code of Behavior for Players

• Abide by the Rules of Tennis and the rules of the particular competition.

• Be a good sport in victory and defeat. Acknowledge good performances by your opponent.

• Be fair, no matter what the cost. Follow the International Tennis Federation (ITF) Etiquette and Rules for Non-Umpired Matches.

• Believe in the honesty of your opponents and accept their line calls in matches played without an umpire.

• Treat all players, as you would like to be treated. Do not interfere with, bully or take unfair advantage of another player.

• Respect the decisions of officials and administrators, making all appeals through the proper process and accepting the final decision.

• If there is any problem during a match with another player, parents, coaches, supporters or spectators, call for the Referee to resolve the matter.

• Control your temper. Physical abuse, verbal abuse, audible obscenities, visible obscenities or threatening behavior to a player or any other person is not acceptable or permitted.

• Do not use performance-enhancing drugs. The use of performance enhancing drugs and doping practices is contrary to the ethics of sport and is potentially harmful to the health of athletes.

• Do not play in a competition when intoxicated. Do not consume alcohol during or in connection with any competition.

• Do not gamble on the outcome of any match.

• During or in connection with any competition, do not engage in any activity that is unlawful and do not engage in any acts of discrimination or sexual harassment, abuse or vilification.

• Show appreciation of the efforts of officials and administrators. Without them there would be no competitions in which you could compete.

Code of Behavior for Parents and Guardians

• Remember that children play sport for their enjoyment, not yours.

• Encourage children to participate do not force them.

• Focus on the child’s efforts and performance rather than winning.

• Never ridicule or yell at a child for making a mistake or losing a game.

• Remember that children learn best by example. Applaud good play by all players.

• Be aware of the rules that apply to the particular competition.

• Encourage children to always participate according to the rules.

• Deliberately distracting or intimidating a player is not acceptable or permitted.

• Accept that persons outside the court are not in a good position to judge if line calls made by officials or players are correct.

• If there is any problem during a match with the players, other parents, coaches, team managers or spectators, call for the Referee to resolve the matter.

• Respect the decisions of officials and administrators, making all appeals through the proper process and accepting the final decision; and teach your children to do likewise.

• Control your temper. Physical abuse, verbal abuse, audible obscenities, visible obscenities or threatening behavior to any person is not acceptable or permitted.

• If you are unable to watch your child compete without becoming involved in disagreements with players, officials and other non-participants, stay away from the court where your child is playing.

• Condemn the use of performance enhancing drugs. The use of performance enhancing drugs and doping practices is contrary to the ethics of sport and is potentially harmful to the health of athletes.

• Restrict the consumption of alcohol to designated licensed areas.

• During or in connection with any competition, do not engage in any activity that is unlawful and do not engage in any acts of discrimination or sexual harassment, abuse or vilification.

• Show appreciation of the efforts of officials and administrators. The majority are volunteers and without them there would be no competitions in which your child could compete