Policy on Conduct & Behaviour

The intention of this policy is to establish clear and acceptable behaviour expectations for Mallow Tennis Club members and guests. It is not intended to restrict the rights of anyone but rather to ensure that all members and guests can expect to be treated with respect while using the facilities at Mallow Tennis Club. The policy has been developed to ensure a safe, friendly and respectful place for members and visitors to gather in the spirit of cooperation, relaxation, goodwill, fun and friendly competition. It cannot cover every potential issue that may arise but sets out the basic principles and values of reasonable behaviour that lead to a positive environment at Mallow Tennis Club.

Rules

Only members and guests in good standing are entitled to use the clubhouse, tennis courts or grounds. The rights of any member to the privileges of the club coexist with the period of his or her membership. The club deems that all members, upon election to the club, have given their consent to be bound by the by-laws and rules of the club and to the restrictions and penalties imposed.

Tennis Committee

The Tennis Committee, and the various sub-committees appointed by it, deal with all matters pertaining to the conduct of members and guests.

All members, guests and players will

• Obey the laws of the land.
• Conduct themselves in a sportsmanlike manner, and not knowingly cheat or disrespect volunteers, officials or fellow competitors.
• Adhere to the dress code and observe proper tennis etiquette.
• Respect the tennis courts and facilities, and not deliberately damage tennis club property or the property of others.
• Not engage in behaviour likely to cause injury or impair safety on club premises.
• Respect the rights of other players and tennis officials.
• Not physically abuse or threaten physical abuse, and not verbally abuse or slander others, either in person or on social media.
• Refrain from publishing anything on the club’s social media platforms that could bring the club into disrepute.
• Use good judgement and not consume alcohol in a way that leads to inappropriate behaviour or endangers the safety of others.

Any conduct, whether verbal, physical or implied, that is considered threatening or harassing will not be tolerated. This includes behaviour that could threaten the physical or emotional safety of the individual exhibiting the behaviour or of others. Mallow Tennis Club will not tolerate racial or sexual harassment of any kind. Inappropriate expressions of anger and foul or abusive language are not acceptable.

The more serious infractions could result in a process of cancellation of membership or suspension of privileges at any time, or other disciplinary action as may be required. Any disciplinary procedure is governed by the Tennis Ireland Complaint, Objection and Disciplinary Rules and Procedures for Irish Tennis.

If you are involved in or observe any breach of the above, please contact the Secretary of the club.

Mallow Tennis Club Committee, April 2018.

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