2023 Club Rules & REGULATIONS
General Rules
Playing and GameTime Rules
Guest Fee Policy
Junior Rules
Etiquette
- 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.