Playing Etiquette

• If you cannot play in a match – please inform your Captain in plenty of time and try to find a replacement.

• Ensure that you have removed all jewellery and cut your nails before the game.

• Make sure you arrive at least 15 minutes before the game is due to start. Warm up thoroughly.

• Use only half the court for your team’s warm-up. Allow the opposition use of the other half. Maintain politeness even while you are concentrating on match preparation.

• It is a nice gesture to exchange a few pleasantries with your opponent before the match begins – or even shake her hand!

• Ensure your Captain has tossed with the opposing Captain before the match is due to start and that the Umpires have been informed regarding the first centre pass etc.

• If things happen during the game, which you do not agree with – keep calm and try to forget about it! Endeavour to maintain your standard of play and professionalism.

• If there is any difficulty during the game, your Captain is the only person who should question the Umpire(s) quietly and politely during an interval.

• The Umpire’s decision is final and you should accept it gracefully. (Umpires can warn a player or ask them to leave the game if a player’s behaviour is bad enough).

• Remember to shake hands with your partner before leaving the court, after the game.

• Three cheers for the opposing team and the Umpires is done before leaving the court at the end of the game.

NB: AT ALL TIMES, THE CLUB’S REPUTATION DEPENDS UPON YOU.