Code of Practice

All members and/or their guests will be expected to abide by the following:

• Learn and play by the official rules of pickleball as set out by the USAPA.
• Be a good sport – win with modesty and lose with dignity
• Participate in Club play demonstrating good sportsmanship, respect, consideration and appreciation towards opponents, partners, officials, guests and staff of the facility.
• Under no circumstances act in an intimidating manner or use any form of foul or abusive language or gestures.
• Dress in safe and appropriate attire including proper non-marking footwear.
• The Pickleball Club falls under the rules and policies of CLSA and infractions which contravene their policies will be subject to their disciplinary actions.

Failure to abide by the Code of Conduct may result in Disciplinary Measures. (Refer to Discipline Policy)

Approved by CLSA Executive Committee May 25, 2010.

All members must uphold the CLSA Pickleball Club Code of Conduct Discipline Policy and must comply with all applicable and implied rules and regulations associated with the operation of The Club.

The CLSA Pickleball Club Executive may suspend a member for a period of time as they deem appropriate for one or more of the following reasons but not limited to:

1) if the member has failed to abide by the Code of Conduct

2) if the member has disrupted meetings or functions

3) if the member has done anything harmful to the operation of The Club

The affected member shall receive:

1) a verbal warning

2) a written warning

3) a termination of membership effective immediately

The document will describe the reason(s) why the Discipline Policy has been initiated. The decision of the Executive Committee is final. All Club financial matters concerning the individual(s) will be forfeited/cancelled immediately except for monies that are currently in arrears.

Club secretary will file all disciplinary actions with CLSA.

Approved by CLSA Executive Committee May 25, 2010.