Ipswich Sports Club

Outdoor Racket Sports – Code of Conduct

1. Respect for Others

• Treat fellow players, opponents, officials, and spectators with courtesy.
• Ensure that all players and supporters are mindful of our neighbours and keep noise to a minimum.
• Offensive, abusive, or discriminatory language or behaviour will not be acceptable under any circumstances.
• Line calls should be honest, with the benefit of the doubt given to opponents.

2. Court Etiquette

• Wait until a point is finished before walking behind or entering a court.
• Return stray balls promptly and safely.
• Throwing rackets, hitting balls recklessly, or damaging club property is unacceptable.
• Respect other players’ scheduled time and leave the court promptly at the end of your booking, especially at the end of the evening.
• Respect staff when they remind members of the club’s expectations for respectful, quiet, calm behaviour.

3. Fair Play & Safety

• Follow the rules of the game at all times.
• Play in a controlled manner to avoid injury to yourself and others.
• Wear appropriate sports clothing and non-marking shoes.
• No glass, food, or unauthorized equipment on courts.
• CCTV is in operation at all times for your safety.

4. Facilities & Environment

• Keep the courts clean; use bins for rubbish.
• Be mindful of noise at all times and encourage others to do the same.
• Report any damage or unsafe conditions to the club.

5. Guests & Juniors

• Members are responsible for the conduct of their guests.
• Juniors under 14 must be supervised unless in a club-organized activity.

• Verbal or Written Warning – for minor breaches.
• Temporary Suspension – loss of playing rights for a set period.
• Financial Responsibility – for deliberate damage to courts or equipment.
• Termination of Membership – for repeated or serious misconduct (e.g., violence, harassment, or illegal activity).