Everyone entering theManly Lawn Tennis Club premises, whether playing, coaching, learning or watching, must follow this Code of Conduct.

Our Code

  1. Book before you play. Only use a court booked in your name.
  2. Dress code. Tennis apparel only. Shirts must be worn at all times. Non-marking tennis shoes only: no runners, thongs or bare feet.
  3. Respect everyone. No abusive language, racquet throwing or aggression towards players, staff or neighbours.
  4. Mind other courts. Wait for a break in play before crossing or retrieving a ball. Keep noise down.
  5. Look after the courts. Bin your rubbish. No food, glass or chairs on court.
  6. Dogs. Leashed dogs only, on the grass area behind Courts 1 & 2. Clean up after your dog.
  7. Bikes. No public bike storage on the premises. Bikes left here will be removed.
  8. No BYO alcohol. We are a licensed club, so no alcohol may be brought onto the premises. No smoking or vaping.

Tennis Australia Code of Behaviour

Manly Lawn follows Tennis Australia’s Code of Behaviour, which aims to give everyone in tennis a welcoming, safe and inclusive environment. At our club, that means:

  • Respect. Treat players, opponents, coaches, officials, staff and spectators with courtesy. Wait for a break in play before entering, crossing or walking behind a court.
  • No abuse or intimidation. Abusive, threatening or intimidating behaviour, language or gestures are not tolerated, on or off court.
  • No equipment abuse. Don’t throw, hit or kick racquets or balls in anger.
  • Fair play. Play within the rules and spirit of tennis, and make honest calls.
  • Inclusion. Everyone is welcome, regardless of age, ability, gender, background or culture.
  • Safety. Act responsibly around children and young people.

Read the Tennis Australia Code of Behaviour →

Court booking terms

By booking a court, members and public hire agree to:

  • Code of Conduct. Follow this Code, which applies to everyone entering the premises.
  • Booking times. Bookings end at the scheduled time. Vacate the court promptly for the next booking.
  • Responsibility. The person booking is responsible for their group’s conduct and any damage.
  • Breaches. Players asked to leave for breaching the Code forfeit their booking, with no refund or credit, and may be refused future bookings.

Breaches

Anyone not following this Code may be asked to leave.

Questions or concerns

Call the pro shop on 02 9977 6023, speak to a committee member, or contact us.