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RESPECT FOR COURTS

• Do not damage the court surface or put any foreign substance on the surface (e.g. chewing gum, sticky drink spills). Non-marking shoes must be worn at all times.

 

• Do not leave garbage or other litter on or around the court. Use the litter or recycling bins that are provided.

 

• Ensure all of your tennis gear and accessories are placed out of the way of the playing surface and will not present a hazard to players changing ends or moving for a wide ball.

 

• Use the KTC courts for tennis only. Non-tennis-related activities (e.g. skateboarding, biking, pickleball, hockey, etc.) are not permitted on the courts.

 

• Do not bring dogs or other pets near or on the courts. Pets must always be on a leash and strictly controlled by their owners at all times.

 

• Close the gate behind you when you enter or leave the courts.

 

RESPECT FOR PLAYERS

• 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 applaud players’ errors, heckle players or call balls in or out.

 

• Players should avoid making loud noises on court; in general, you should talk quietly if you are near courts that are in use.

 

• If a ball from your court goes onto another court, wait for a break in play on that court and then politely ask to either fetch the ball or to have one of the players on that court to return the ball.

 

• If the ball presents a danger to a player, alert that player immediately.

 

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

 

• If a ball comes onto your court and disturbs your game, call a let and replay the point.

 

• Out of respect for other players and the KTC teaching staff, no unauthorized paid teaching is permitted. A maximum of 6 tennis balls is allowed on court at a time including practicing serving. 

 

SHOT CALLS*

• Players call shots landing in or aimed at their side of the court.

 

• All out, let, or fault calls should be made promptly.

 

• Any doubt must be resolved in favour of the opponent. Any ball that cannot be called out with certainty is considered to be good.

 

• Players should call against themselves any ball they see clearly out, regardless of whether they are requested to do so.

 

• Players should promptly acknowledge when a ball touches them, they touch the net, they double-hit a ball, the ball bounces twice, or they hit the ball before it crosses the net.

 

• Players may ask their opponent “Are you sure of your call?” If the player acknowledges any doubt, they lose the point.

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• If a call is changed from out to good the point is only replayed if the out ball was put into play.

 

• Players shall not put into play, or hit over the net, an obvious fault. (i.e., don’t return a serve that is clearly out).   

 

                     * Rules Adapted from the Ontario Tennis Association (OTA) 

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​Line calling is a matter of good sportsmanship:

If you are unsure if the ball was in or out - the ball is IN

 

If you or your partner do not agree if the ball was in or out - the ball is IN

 

If 1/100th of the ball touches the line - the ball is IN

 

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Members who are in violation of the club's rules or repeatedly disregard court usage guidelines may have their membership suspended or cancelled. 

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​HOURS OF OPERATION

The courts are available for booking from 7:00am to 10:00pm. When playing early or late in the day, please be considerate of our neighbours and keep your voices down. If you are the last to leave the property, please be sure to turn off the lights and lock the entrance gate behind you.

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