Play Guidelines & Etiquette

The Capilano Tennis Club strives to ensure that playing tennis at our facility is fun and enjoyable for everyone and for all levels. To achieve this, we have developed the following ‘Play Guidelines and Etiquette’ for all members and guests.

These guidelines complement but do not replace the Tennis Canada Code of Conduct or the official ITF Rules of Tennis.

CAPILANO TENNIS CLUB PLAY GUIDELINES & ETIQUETTE

1.  Respect other players. Even in competitive situations, we are all playing for enjoyment and exercise.

  • Hand signals for in and out balls are a good idea, because verbal calls may be difficult to hear.
  • Avoid walking behind a court when a point is still in play. If you have to cross a court, wait for a break in play and quickly cross over either at the net or at the back.
  • Use the closest gate to enter or exit the court. If you are playing on court 3 or 4, use the west gate. If you are playing on court 1 or 2, use the east gate. The double gate beside court 1 is intended only for maintenance access.
  • If your ball goes onto an adjoining court while game is on, wait for a break in the adjoining court game and then ask to have your ball returned.
  • If your ball goes onto an adjoining court and there is risk of injury because of it, say “Ball on Court #”.

2.  Maintain safety and cleanliness of our facility.

  • Ensure that bags, racquet covers, ball cans, etc., are placed out of everyone’s way when you are on court.
  • Take all your garbage home with you. If you observe garbage or any other hazards on the courts, please pick it up and take it home.
  • Always wear non-marking shoes when on the courts. Appropriate athletic wear is encouraged.

3.  Honor the club rules by booking a court in advance through our online booking system.

  • Please do not enter the court until your time starts.
  • You must leave the court when your booked time is completed.
  • If you do not show up within 15 minutes of your start time, you forfeit your court.
  • If you’re unable to make your booking, cancel it online or, if within a 4-hour window, Contact Us and select “Court Booking” as the subject.
  • Please note that only members have access to the court booking system.

4.  In the instance that a member drops by to see if there is an available court, and there is, please proceed to book that court online.

  •  If it shows as booked on the calendar, making it impossible to book through the system, please Contact Us and select “Court Booking” as the subject.

If you observe another player (or players) not observing these guidelines, please do the following:

  • Politely point out the breach of the guidelines you feel has been observed and ask the offending player(s) to please not repeat.
  • If the pro is on site, tell them about the situation and ask them to speak to the offender(s).
  • If you aren’t comfortable approaching the offender(s), please reach out to the executive via the Contact Us page, selecting “Feedback” in the dropdown box.
  • If you prefer, you can also complete a hard copy using this downloadable Member Feedback Form. Please outline your concerns and drop it in the box provided in the club house.