Code of Conduct

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Pad & Paddle Sports Center

Code of Conduct

This Code of Conduct explains how we handle your information in line with our club’s code of conduct and safety guidelines.

  1. Treat all players, officials, volunteers, staff, and spectators with respect.
  2. Make safety a priority and play at your own risk.
  3. Wear only clean, non-scuff athletic shoes on the courts.
  4. Keep food and beverages off the courts.
  5. Stack your paddle on one court at a time. Stacking multiple paddles across courts is prohibited.
  6. All participants must sign a waiver before entering the court area.
  7. Shirts and shoes must be worn at all times.
  8. Do not climb on or over the fencing.

WARNING! Do not participate if you have any health limitations. Check with your health care provider if you have had any recent surgeries. Do not participate if you are under the influence of alcohol. Failure to follow these rules could result in serious injury.

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Open Play Rules and Guidelines

Pad & Paddle

How to Challenge on to a Court

  • All participating players will put their paddles on the paddle rack for the “specific” court on which they are rated and would like to play on.
  • Each player can only have one paddle on a paddle rack at a time.
  • When players rotate off of a given court, they can place their paddle on the same court/fence or a different court/fence.

Paddle Rotation & Lineup System

  • To ensure everyone gets equal playtime, we utilize a Paddle Rack system. Please place your paddle in the rack to line up for the next available court.

When Courts Are Full:

  • All matches are played as 1 game to 11 points (win by 2).
  • Warm-ups are strictly limited to 2 minutes before starting a match.

Four-On, Four-Off:

  • When the game ends, all four players must exit the court.
  • The next four paddles inline from the rack take the court.

Group Stacking:

  • You may place up to 4 paddles together if you wish to play with a specific group.
  • If you are a solo player, place your paddle in the next available slot; the next players inline will fill out your foursome.”

Rules for Court Movement

  • Players must play on courts that are aligned with their skill level.
  • Court rotation rules should encourage players not to play on courts that are more than 0.5 ratings above their skill level. (Example: current level is 4.0 and can only challenge up to 4.5)
  • Players should NOT put their paddle on a court that is not aligned with their skill level just because it is the shortest wait time.
  • Players who lose two or more consecutive games on a given court are strongly encouraged to put their paddle on the next lower skill leveled court.
  • Players who win 3 consecutive games on a given court are encouraged to put their paddle on the next higher skilled court. (Example: if you win 3 consecutive games at 3.5, you are encouraged to challenge on a 4.0 court)

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