Constitution

Code of Conduct
The code of conduct is a document to encourage fair play and enjoyment
of the game of tennis by all participants. Players are entitled to respect
from opponents and protection from irresponsible behaviour.

Appropriate Behaviour
- Prompt end changes, no longer than the allowed time
- Be respectful and courteous to your opposition
- Follow the rules of on-court umpiring

Inappropriate Behaviour
- Unsportsman like conduct
- Prolonging a dispute
- Coaching during a match
- Abuse of rackets or balls
- Swearing

Damage to property or equipment or physical or verbal abuse anywhere at
Tennis Upper Hutt may lead to disbarment from the club.

When playing, each player is responsible for
- Calling the ball on their side of the net
- Making their call instantaneously
- Correcting themselves if they made a mistake in which case the point is awarded to their opponent
- If a player is unsure of his/her call, the ball is to be called good
- No call also means that the ball has been called good.