TENNIS RULES AND GUIDELINES

  

COMPLETE LIST OF TENNIS RULES AND GUIDELINES CAN BE FOUND BY CLICKING ON THE LINK BELOW: 


FAM 10 Commandments - Promote Good Sportsmanship on our Courts by... 
  • Understanding and following the "Rules of Tennis" and the "FAM Tennis Code of Conduct".
  • Not entering a court when play is in progress on adjacent courts.
  • Congratulating your opponents when they hit good shots.
  • Always announcing the score.
  • Always beginning a point with two balls if you are serving.
  • Always waiting to serve until your opponent is ready to return.
  • Not asking for balls that have strayed to adjacent courts when play is in progress.
  • Calling all shots "IN", unless the shot is clearly out.
  • Not shouting across adjacent courts for any reason.
  • By treating your opponent as you would want them to treat you.
  • Remember that in our neighborhood, tennis is a recreational activity, enjoyed by amateurs.  The priority is friendly competition and fun.
CAPTAINS/CO-CAPTAINS

Outside players may not captain a team!

NON-RESIDENTS
In the event that existing teams do not have enough players to make a roster, outside players may be allowed to play on the Falls teams.