Rules and Conduct
1. Court Allocation
Senior members have full access to courts at any time subject to match play.
Minors (UNDER 12) are not permitted to use the courts or the clubhouse unless supervised by an adult.
Minors (UNDER 12) are not permitted to play after 7.00pm.
Juniors (UNDER 16) must give way to intermediates (UNDER 21) and senior members after 7.00pm.
When courts are busy, and members are waiting to play, those on court should restrict their game to one set.
2. Sunday Play
Courts 4-9 (the lower courts) are available for play from 1.00pm to 9.00pm. Entrance is through Cavehill Drive only.
3. Closing Hours
Club premises are closed to unaccompanied juniors and minors from 7.00pm or darkness.
4. Visitors
Only senior and intermediate members may introduce visitors. A fee of 2.00 should be paid to a committee member.
No visitor may be introduced more than 6 times in one season.
5. Belfast Royal Academy
Pupils have a claim to lower six courts during term time from 9.00am until 4.30pm (6.00pm if supervised) and 9.00am until 1.00pm on Saturday.
Unsupervised pupils MUST have their B.R.A. smart card in their possession or they may be asked to leave the court. If pupils wish to play at other times they must join the club, which they can do at discounted rates.
6. Board Directive Membership Discs
ALL members on court must display their membership plastic disc on the net.
Failure to do so may result in being asked to leave the court.
7. Gate must be locked at all times
All members have a key
8. Court Etiquette
General court etiquette is to be observed at all times. Recognised Tennis gear and predominantly white trainers should be worn.
9. The wearing of football jerseys
This is strictly forbidden within the club premises and this rule will be rigidly enforced.
Members are requested to dispose of litter in bins provided and observe the ban on chewing gum. Other examples of unacceptable behaviour such as spitting on court and the use of foul language will not be tolerated.
Senior members have full access to courts at any time subject to match play.
Minors (UNDER 12) are not permitted to use the courts or the clubhouse unless supervised by an adult.
Minors (UNDER 12) are not permitted to play after 7.00pm.
Juniors (UNDER 16) must give way to intermediates (UNDER 21) and senior members after 7.00pm.
When courts are busy, and members are waiting to play, those on court should restrict their game to one set.
2. Sunday Play
Courts 4-9 (the lower courts) are available for play from 1.00pm to 9.00pm. Entrance is through Cavehill Drive only.
3. Closing Hours
Club premises are closed to unaccompanied juniors and minors from 7.00pm or darkness.
4. Visitors
Only senior and intermediate members may introduce visitors. A fee of 2.00 should be paid to a committee member.
No visitor may be introduced more than 6 times in one season.
5. Belfast Royal Academy
Pupils have a claim to lower six courts during term time from 9.00am until 4.30pm (6.00pm if supervised) and 9.00am until 1.00pm on Saturday.
Unsupervised pupils MUST have their B.R.A. smart card in their possession or they may be asked to leave the court. If pupils wish to play at other times they must join the club, which they can do at discounted rates.
6. Board Directive Membership Discs
ALL members on court must display their membership plastic disc on the net.
Failure to do so may result in being asked to leave the court.
7. Gate must be locked at all times
All members have a key
8. Court Etiquette
General court etiquette is to be observed at all times. Recognised Tennis gear and predominantly white trainers should be worn.
9. The wearing of football jerseys
This is strictly forbidden within the club premises and this rule will be rigidly enforced.
Members are requested to dispose of litter in bins provided and observe the ban on chewing gum. Other examples of unacceptable behaviour such as spitting on court and the use of foul language will not be tolerated.
Code of Conduct for Tennis Players
The Tennis Player will:
- Play by the rules of the game.
- Abide by the rules set down by team managers when travelling to away events.
- Behave in a manner that avoids bringing the game of tennis into disrepute.
- Respect officials and accept their decisions.
- Respect opponents and always shake hands at the end of a match.
- Use his/her best efforts in competitive matches.
- Refrain from the use of audible & visual obscenity.
- Refrain from ball/racquet abuse.
- Refrain from the use of coaching during competition.
- Never use unfair or bullying tactics to gain advantage on or off the court.
- Never use bullying tactics to isolate another player.
- Never pass on gossip about another player or adult.
- Never make false allegations against other players or adults.
- Win with grace and lose with dignity.
Young Players are entitled to:
- Be treated with dignity and respect.
- Be safe and to feel safe.
- Get help against bullies.
- Say NO.
- Be listened to.
- Be believed.
- Protect their own bodies.
- Refuse inappropriate touches.
Please note that all clubs must have a children's officer whose identity should be known to
members of the club and in particular the children so they can raise any concerns they may
have.
Code for Spectators
Tennis Spectators will:
- Be on their best behaviour and lead by example.
- Applaud good play by visiting players as well their own.
- Remember that young players are not miniature adults.
- Show respect for the opponent of the player that they are supporting.
- Encourage young players to play by the rules of the game.
