PLAYERS' CODE OF CONDUCT

1. Learn, honor and obey the rules of tennis and "The Code".

2. Bring a new can of tennis balls to each home interclub match.

3. Introduce yourself to your opponent and shake their hand at the beginning of the match.

4. Announce the score loudly and clearly before serving each point.

5. Do not stall or interfere with continuous play.

6. Do not complain, yell, curse, hit or throw your racquet.

7. When a disagreement over score occurs, go back to the last score you agree upon and resume play from that point.

8. When in doubt, give the point to your opponent.

9. Do not accept any coaching during a match. If you and your opponent have a
question that you cannot resolve, go ask the tennis pro.

10. Shake hands and congratulate your opponent at the end of the match.

11. If your club hosts the match, treat your opponent to a cold drink after the match.

PARENTS' CODE OF CONDUCT

1. Learn, honor and obey the rules of tennis and “The USTA Code”.

2. Equip your child with a racquet, non-marking court shoes, light colored clothing, a water bottle and a can of new tennis balls.

3. Make sure your child is on time for scheduled matches.

4. Do not attempt to coach your child during a match.

5. When watching your child’s matches, do not call lines, help settle disputes about the score, or interfere in any way.

6. Do not applaud your child’s opponent’s mistakes or errors.

7. Do not tolerate inappropriate behavior from your child such as cheating, stalling, screaming, foul language, or racquet abuse.

8. Congratulate your child’s opponent on a match well played.

9. Be humble with your child’s successes and gracious with his or her setbacks.

10. Remember that tennis is supposed to be fun for your child.