2023 Club Rules & REGULATIONS

General Rules
  • Courts are unavailable for private use when reserved for Club events.
  • Shoes tags must be worn at all times and are non-transferable.  Anyone not wearing a shoe tag will not be accorded members' privileges.
  • Members are encouraged to check shoe tags of others to prevent non-members from playing when members are waiting.
  • Court 4 is reserved for lessons and cannot be booked by members, only by the Head Pro.
  • If GameTime shows Court 4 as open, it may be used on a walk-on basis but respecting the hourly changeover rule.
  • Membership fees are non-refundable and memberships are non-transferable. 
  • Suggestions and complaints should be submitted in writing to the Club Executive. 

Playing and GameTime Rules
  • Proper tennis attire, including non-marking tennis shoes must be worn while playing.
  • A maximum of 4 players are allowed on the court at one time.  Spectators on the court are not permitted.
  • If a member lacks GameTime access, the member should contact a Club Executive for booking assistance.
  • Booking cancellations must be done, and can only be done BEFORE THE START OF THE HOUR, not after.
  • No-show members who neglect to cancel will receive 1st & 2nd warnings. The 3rd violation will result in a 2-week-long suspension of GameTime privileges.

Guest Fee Policy
  • All guests must be accompanied and signed into GameTIme by a member who must pay the $12. Guest Fee (per Guest per day) via Interac e-Transfer to yorkwestontennisclub@outlook.com within 24h.
  • Payment entitles your guest to unlimited play for that day. 
  • Failure to promptly pay the Guest Fee will result in suspension of GameTIme privileges for one week.
  • A member shall not bring the same guest more than two times per month. 

Junior Rules
  • Juniors are issued different colored shoe tags, and do not enjoy GameTime court reservation privileges. 
  • Junior playing times: Mon ~ Thurs before 7 pm, Sat  until 10 am & after 4 pm, Sun. after 4 pm and at any time when the courts are not being used by Adult Members. 
  • Juniors wishing to play as Adults may pay the Adult Member rate to enjoy full Adult privileges.

Etiquette
  • ​Playing without shirts is not allowed. 
  • Do not walk on or behind a court during a point.  Never enter the adjoining court to retrieve a lost ball.
  • ALWAYS request player on the next court to return your ball.
  • Keep talking and other distractions to a minimum.
  • Food & drinks (water excepted) are not allowed on our courts.  Smoking is not permitted within Club grounds.
  • Please cooperate in keeping the Club area and courts clean at all times. 
  • Abuse of Club Rules & Regulations may result in membership suspension.