Rules and guidelines to ensure a pleasant and safe experience for all members

1. Court Reservations

• Members may not reserve courts in advance in regular practice. For questions or inquiries for special exceptions please contact Greg Basalla (gbasalla@gmail.com)
• Time Limits: Play should be limited to thirty-minute rotations for if other members are waiting.

2. Guest Policy

• Guest Limits: A limit of three guests per member at any given time
• Guest Fees: There is a $5 charge per guest, please submit payment via Venmo to @Potomac-Woods
• Supervision Required: Members must always accompany guests and ensure they follow club rules.
• At no time should any non-member be on the courts without being accompanied by a current member of the club, please do not share our private code for entry to
  the courts with any non-members

3. Court Maintenance

• Clean-up: Players are expected to clean up the court after use, including picking up tennis balls and disposing of any trash.
• Respect for Facilities: No damaging the court surface or equipment and report any damage immediately.

4. Tournaments and Lessons

• Priority for Events: Courts may be reserved for PWSC-organized tournaments or lessons, limiting availability for general play.
• Club Coaches: Only PWSC-approved coaches are allowed to offer lessons on the courts.

5. Behavior and Sportsmanship

• Good Conduct: Unsportsmanlike behavior, including abusive language or inappropriate actions, is not tolerated.
• Respect for Others: Members must be respectful of other players’ time and space.
• Ball Management: Keep balls on your own court, and promptly return stray balls to adjacent courts without interrupting play.

6. Children and Juniors

• Supervision: Children under age 12 may need adult supervision on the courts.

7. Court Usage Restrictions

• Weather and Court Conditions: Play may be restricted due to weather or maintenance, with notices given in advance when possible.
• The center court may be used for both pickleball and tennis. Please take care of the mobile pickleball nets when moving.

* If a member is found in violation they will be formally warned. A 2nd infraction may result in access to the courts may be restricted or denied at the discretion of the BoD.
*In addition to the guidance above, all Potomac Woods Swim Club rules and regulations should be always abided by and can be found here https://potomacwoodsswimclub.org/