CLUB RULES
YOUR MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES:
Junior players, 16 years or older, wishing senior playing privileges (evening hours), may apply for Student membership by paying the appropriate fee.
Each member may invite a guest up to (2) two times per season for a $10 fee. One guest at a time. Members are responsible for and must accompany their guests. Guests must agree to the Club's Code of Conduct and use the facilities in accordance with club rules and release the club and its directors from all claims for injury or damage arising from their participation. Guests limited to 2 visits regardless of who invites them.
Membership in the club is not transferable and non-refundable.
Members make use of the facilities at their own risk. Membership cannot be accepted without providing a waiver by an adult family member or parent on behalf of a junior. When you apply for membership in the Sheridan Tennis Club, you agree to abide by the club rules and release the Sheridan Tennis Club and its directors from all claims for injury or damage arising from participation of the applicant(s) during any activity on the club's courts.
TENNIS AND PICKLEBALL ETIQUETTE
PLAYING TIMES
Courts are booked on-line and have priority over members who might be waiting. Members who have booked a court have 10minutes to claim their court otherwise the court is available to whomever is using it. They can wait for the next available court or book a court via their smart phone. Please check the booking system for court availability.
Be sure to have your membership tag visible...No tag, no play.
COURT RESERVATIONS
Reserve your court by using the court reservation system.
Rules of the Court 2016 (Tennis Canada)
Please read Parts 1, 3, and 6 to learn the official tennis rules and the acceptable tennis etiquette
Part 1 The Rules of Tennis
Part 2 Tennis Canada Tournament Regulations
Part 3 The Code of Conduct
Part 4 Officials: Duties and Responsibilities
Part 5 Cases and Decisions
Part 6 The Code: Guidelines for Unofficial Matches
Part 7 English-French Tennis Vocabulary
- Access to four courts with unlimited play in accordance with the court reservation system from April to the end of October
- Free Pickleball and Tennis clinics offered in May.
- Social events - see our calendar of events and watch for updates on our website
- Voting at the Annual General Meeting and any special meeting(s) of the membership
- Welcoming and inclusive environment
Junior players, 16 years or older, wishing senior playing privileges (evening hours), may apply for Student membership by paying the appropriate fee.
Each member may invite a guest up to (2) two times per season for a $10 fee. One guest at a time. Members are responsible for and must accompany their guests. Guests must agree to the Club's Code of Conduct and use the facilities in accordance with club rules and release the club and its directors from all claims for injury or damage arising from their participation. Guests limited to 2 visits regardless of who invites them.
Membership in the club is not transferable and non-refundable.
Members make use of the facilities at their own risk. Membership cannot be accepted without providing a waiver by an adult family member or parent on behalf of a junior. When you apply for membership in the Sheridan Tennis Club, you agree to abide by the club rules and release the Sheridan Tennis Club and its directors from all claims for injury or damage arising from participation of the applicant(s) during any activity on the club's courts.
TENNIS AND PICKLEBALL ETIQUETTE
- Be safe. Never walk across a court while play is in progress.
- Non-players, including children, must stay off the courts.
- Wait until play has stopped before asking politely for the return of your ball(s). Return stray balls to rightful owners as promptly as possible.
- Be considerate. Sit quietly while waiting for your court.
- Be a role model. Watch your language and model good sportsmanship
- Be a good sport. Give opponents the benefit of the doubt on close calls.
PLAYING TIMES
- Hours of play are from 8:00 a.m.to 11:00 p.m. daily from April through October.
- Please turn lights off when courts are not in use to save cost and energy.
- Adult members have priority after 6:00 p.m. Junior members may play after 6:00, if accompanied by an adult player or if there are no adults waiting.
- Lessons, social events, and interclub matches approved by the Executive take priority for court use. Interclub matches require the use of all four courts, except for Thursday's Over 55 league. Schedules to be posted.
Courts are booked on-line and have priority over members who might be waiting. Members who have booked a court have 10minutes to claim their court otherwise the court is available to whomever is using it. They can wait for the next available court or book a court via their smart phone. Please check the booking system for court availability.
Be sure to have your membership tag visible...No tag, no play.
COURT RESERVATIONS
Reserve your court by using the court reservation system.
Rules of the Court 2016 (Tennis Canada)
Please read Parts 1, 3, and 6 to learn the official tennis rules and the acceptable tennis etiquette
Part 1 The Rules of Tennis
Part 2 Tennis Canada Tournament Regulations
Part 3 The Code of Conduct
Part 4 Officials: Duties and Responsibilities
Part 5 Cases and Decisions
Part 6 The Code: Guidelines for Unofficial Matches
Part 7 English-French Tennis Vocabulary