2023 Club Rules

General Rules
  • Courts are unavailable for private use when reserved for Club events.  To view the schedule of official events, visit  www.ywtc.ca.
  • 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 all players on court to prevent non-members from using the courts when members are waiting.
  • Court 4 is reserved for lessons and can only be booked by the Head Pro, not by members.
  • If GameTime shows open time slots on Court 4, it may be used on a walk-on basis but respecting the hourly changeover rule.
  • All membership fees are non-refundable and 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.
  • Singles and doubles may be played on Courts 1, 2, 3, and 4.
  • If a member lacks access to our GameTime, the member is encouraged to contact a Club Executive for assistance with booking.
  • Booking cancellations must be DONE BEFORE the start of the hour; cancelation is impossible once the hour has started.
  • Members who fail to show and neglect to cancel their booking will receive a warning in the 1st and 2nd instances. The 3rd infraction will result in a 2-week-long suspension of GameTime booking privileges.

Guest Fee Policy
  • All guests must be accompanied by a member and signed into GameTIme. 
  • It is the member's responsibility to pay the Guest Fee: $12. per guest per day.  Payment entitles your guest to unlimited play for that day. 
  • Each member has an obligation to remit the Guest Fee in advance via Interac e-Transfer  to yorkwestontennisclub@outlook.com. 
  • If the member fails to pay the Guest Fee within 24h of the completion of play, court booking privileges will be suspended for one week.
  • It is the responsibility of every member to ensure that there is compliance with the Guest Fee Policy. 
  • All members are requested to report any infractions of the Guest Fee Policy to the Executive. 
  • A member shall not bring the same guest more than two times per month. 

Junior Rules
  • Junior playing times: Mon. ~ Thurs before 7 pm, Sat.  until 10 am and after 4 pm, Sun. after 4 pm and at any time when the courts are not being used by Adult Members. 
  • Junior members are identified by different coloured shoe tags. Members are encouraged to check shoe tags to ensure that Junior Members are complying with Junior Rules.
  • Juniors 16 ~ 17 years of age wishing to play as Adults may pay Adult Members rates with full playing privileges.
  • Juniors less than 16 years of age wishing to play as Adults should submit their petition to the Club Executive for consideration.

Etiquette
  • ​Playing without shirts is not allowed. 
  • Do not walk on or behind a court while a point is being played. 
  • Keep talking and other distractions to a minimum.
  • No food or drinks are allowed on the courts with the exception of water and no smoking is permitted within the Club's boundaries. 
  • Please cooperate in keeping the Club area and courts clean at all times. 
  • Abuse of Club Rules and Regulations may result in suspension of membership.