Court Rules and Etiquette

All pickleball players at San Carlos Pickleball Club shall abide by the following rules and etiquette:

Always wear appropriate attire on the pickleball courts, including court shoes. Make sure that your shoes are clean and rock free before entering the courts.
Do not bring any food, alcoholic beverages or glass containers on the pickleball courts. Only plastic water bottles allowed in court surface. Leave all other water / electrolyte bottles outside the courts.
Dogs are not permitted in the facility.
Smoking is not permitted on the courts or in the facility. If you smoke outside the facility, please properly dispose of your cigarette butts – do not leave them lying around the landscaped area, pathway, or parking lot in an unsightly manner.
The courts are only to be used for their intended purpose. Other uses like tennis, skateboarding, rollerblading, basketball or other activities are not allowed.
Do not smash your paddle into the court, fencing or any other Club property. If you break or damage something, you will be required to repair or replace it.
Clean up after yourselves.
Do not run into any of the fencing at the courts or vault over them. Enter and exit the courts through the openings.
Always exhibit good sportsmanship when playing or observing others.
Do not over-celebrate points won, taunt or degrade your opponents, act in an intimidating manner, use foul or abusive language or gestures or otherwise act in a way that would make other players feel uncomfortable or disrespected.
Be respectful of opposing players and those on adjacent courts. Avoid unnecessary interruptions and minimize loud outbursts and distracting behavior.
Control Your Temper: Foul or abusive language, or unsportsmanlike gloating or laughing at an opponent’s mistake, is not allowed and may result in disciplinary action. Likewise, paddle or ball abuse is not permitted.
If you hit the ball into another court, immediately yell, “ball on court”. If a ball rolls onto your court, call out “ball”. If you hear “ball on court”, stop play immediately.
If the ball is out on your side, call it “out”. If it’s close, give the benefit of doubt to your opponent. When the other team calls a ball out, accept the call. If you or your partner steps into the kitchen on a volley, call it yourself. Be cautious about calling kitchen or serving faults on others.
Do not offer advice during a game to your teammate or opponent about their pickleball game unless that person has indicated that they are receptive to such advice. That does not mean that you cannot strategize with a teammate about how to best play the opponents.
When players are waiting and have stacked their paddles on a challenge court, winners stay on the court. Losers must leave the court to allow the challengers to play.
During the hours of non-scheduled play and when others are waiting to play, playing time is limited to two (2) hours for doubles matches and one (1) hour for singles, counting the time from the start of play.
Accept responsibility for guests and family members in attendance.
Learn and play by the official rules of pickleball as set out by the IFP (International Federation of pickleball).

INFORMAL COMPLAINTS AND DISPUTES
All persons are encouraged to resolve any complaints or disputes first on an informal basis, with or without the involvement of San Carlos Pickleball Club staff. If you can’t resolve a dispute informally, contact one of the Management Team.

The Board has the authority to conduct disciplinary proceedings including revocation of membership and application of fines.

HEALTH AND SAFETY
San Carlos Pickleball Club staff members are not healthcare professionals. Emergency numbers are posted in the office in case of any health emergency. Play safe. If you observe anyone whose health or safety is in jeopardy, please report it to staff immediately.

Phone Rescate: +52 622-226-0101

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