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Facilities and equipment

• Everyone’s help to keep the courts and surrounding area as clean as possible is greatly appreciated.

• Everyone’s help during set-up and tear-down of the courts is expected and greatly appreciated.

• Treat the nets and all shared-use equipment with reasonable care to avoid unnecessary damage.

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Sportsmanship and behavior on and around the courts

• It is everyone’s responsibility to make new players feel welcome and to help them learn the game.

• Avoid overly aggressive play towards beginner or lower skill level players; consider tailoring your play to the levels of your opponents.

• Exhibit good sportsmanship at all times when playing or observing games and encourage others to do the same

• Control your temper on the court at all times.  Conduct yourself in a respectful manner and show others the same courtesies you would like to have shown to you.

• Do not criticize your partner or other players, nor fault them for their mistakes.

• Do not celebrate points excessively.  Always apply a sense of reasonableness to the matter, keeping the “fun” in the game.

• Be considerate of others in your on- and off-court communication.  Avoid shouting or verbal outbursts which are distracting to your opponent and to players on other courts.

• Avoid the use of profanity on or near the courts.

• Avoid walking behind, beside, or entering a court while a rally is in progress.​

• Members may report by email or written letter any incidents of misconduct or code violations to any Director of the Camano Stanwood Pickleball Association. 

• A full description of the incident or incidents, including dates and any specific details that may help the Board in their review, must be submitted.

• All complaints shall remain anonymous and confidential to the general membership.

• Board member(s) will review, report, and interview any and all concerned members including the accused code violator.

• Board members, by a majority vote, will determine if a code violation has occurred.

• The code violator will have an opportunity to appeal to the full Board of Directors in person or in writing prior to the Board's decision to impose a consequence.

• If it is determined a code violation or other misconduct has occurred, the full Board of Directors will choose from the following consequences based on the severity of the violation.

  • Written warning,

  • 2-week suspension,

  • 6-month suspension,

  • Or an indefinite suspension of all future club membership and privileges.

• Link to form to file a Code of Conduct Violation

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