FCTC PLAYER ETIQUETTE

  • Spin a racquet to determine who serves.  Winner can choose either to serve or receive, OR which side they would like, OR they can defer the choice.
  • Server should announce score at the beginning of each point.
  • If a ball from another court comes onto your court, roll the ball to the back of the other court,  without interfering with the play on that court.
  • If your ball rolls onto a neighbouring court and looks like someone may step on it, loudly call a safety let for that court. If your ball is at the back of their court, let the players on that court decide if they want to call a let.
  • Never walk behind a court when the ball is in play.
  • Do not hit balls that are out, but (especially at Parkade) do try to stop/catch the ball so it does not rebound onto another court.
  • Players call balls on their side of the court. Respect their call.
  • If you are unsure, then the ball is in.
  • Treat fellow members with courtesy and respect.
  • Bring a can of new balls. (Note: The Executive will usually provide balls, but bring a spare can in case balls get lost during play, or in case no Executive member is able to attend that day.) 
  • Turn down the volume on your cell phone.
  • Wear appropriate tennis clothing.
  • when time is called, stop play. Go to the net and shake hands or touch racquets, then walk to the racquets down area to add your racquet to a pile.