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Rules of Play & Court Etiquette

Safety First:

  • Only play when courts are dry.
  • Follow the directions of Group Captains at the courts.
  • "Tone down" when playing with less experienced players.
  • If you see a stray ball YELL "ball on the court".
  • If the stray ball is on your court, stop play and replay the point.
  • Carefully return stray balls when play is stopped.

Fair Play:

  • Set a positive example.
  • Be considerate and respectful of others, on and off the courts.
  • Introduce yourself to new Members.
  • Play fairly, acknowledge good shots, shake hands after matches.

Court Etiquette:

  • If your reserved court is occupied, enter only on your reserved time.
  • Exit the court promptly when your time is up.
  • Wait for play to stop before you cross a court.
  • Don't distract other players while a point is in progress.
  • A shot is "in" unless you clearly see the ball land outside the line.
  • Return balls directly to the server, not to the back of the court.
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    The Tennis Canada Rulebook includes:

    • International Tennis Federation Rules of Tennis;
    • Rules and procedures for Tennis Canada sanctioned events;
    • Rules interpretations for unofficiated matches.
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