Tennis attire: Proper tennis attire must be worn, especially non-marking, shallow tread shoes to prevent damage to the court surface. Shirts are mandatory. 

Members Only: Courts are restricted for members and their guests only except for our open public hours. 

Cancelling Membership: Memberships are non-transferrable unless approved by the Board of Directors. Members may cancel their membership by writing to the membership director of the club; however, no refunds will be given unless determined by the Board. 

Guests: Members are allowed 4 guest bookings per season at a cost of $10 per booking. Each guest may play a maximum of 4 times per season. A reservation must be made in Court Reserve by selecting ‘guest’ and payment is made at the time of booking. A guest waiver will also be signed once per season and will be part of the guest booking process. 

Volunteer expectations: YOMTC is a volunteer run/led community club which allows members to enjoy low membership fees. Members are expected to contribute a few hours each season to maintaining the club and volunteering for duties. At the time of your membership renewal, you will be asked what area you would most like to volunteer for. Throughout the season, you may be contacted for help. 

Respectful behaviour: Members and guests must conduct themselves in a courteous and responsible manner. They must refrain from violent, threatening, abusive language or behaviour. 

Complaints: Any member can report inappropriate conduct or violation of club rules. A written report outlining details of the incident should be submitted to the Executive as soon as practical after the incident.  

Pets: Pets must be supervised to ensure they do not disturb playing members. They must be leashed and, in the care, and control of a designated person when on club property. Pets are not permitted on the courts or in the clubhouse. Any animals that cause a disturbance, which includes barking or act in a threatening manner, which includes growling or lunging at people, must be removed from the premises.  

Service Animals: Service animals will be accommodated in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) and its associated regulations. 

Children: Children are always welcome but must be supervised to ensure they don’t disturb playing members. 

Consideration of neighbours: Keep noise to a minimum in consideration of neighbours. 

Consumption of alcohol/smoking/cannabis use: Alcohol consumption is not permitted on club property unless for a sanctioned event where a permit from the City is obtained. Smoking or vaping either tobacco or cannabis is not permitted. 

Access to clubhouse: Access to clubhouse is for members and guests of members only. 

Use of clubhouse facilities: Use of TV, kitchen appliances etc. is for all members. Please be considerate and clean any dishes you use. The fridge is for the use of club events only. Do not leave your personal food or drinks in the fridge.  

Respect for other players

• Talk quietly if adjacent courts are in use. Conversations from baseline to baseline are distracting.

• Do not cross behind a court while a point is underway. When the point is over, move quickly across the back of the court.

• Spectators should not heckle players or call balls in or out.

• Players should avoid making loud noises.

Retrieving or returning balls

• If your ball goes onto another court, wait for a break in play before requesting the ball. If your ball presents a danger to a player, alert them immediately.

• Return balls that come onto your court to the back of the court at a break in play.

• If a ball comes into your court and disturbs your game, call a let.

Making calls

• Players are responsible for calling shots landing on their side of the court.

• All “out”, “let” or “fault” calls should be made promptly and audibly.

• ·Any doubt must be resolved in favour of the opponent. Any ball that can’t be called out with certainty is in.

• Players should call their own ball out if clearly out (except first serve).

• Players should acknowledge if they touch the net, double hit the ball, hit the ball before it crosses the net, or if the ball bounces twice or touches them etc.

• Players may question their opponent’s call. If the player acknowledges any doubt, they lose the point.

Breach of Rules

A violation of the rules will result in a verbal warning for the first offence, a written warning for the second offence and a 3 week’s suspension for the third violation and could result in membership being revoked. Breaches will be reviewed by the Executive’s disciplinary committee.

The club manager, with board oversight, may adjust the booking rules to preserve fairness, accommodate weather disruptions, and manage court demand. All changes will be communicated in writing.