WELCOME!

Bondi Pickleball Club invite players of all levels, encouraging everyone to play within their skill range, to maximise enjoyment, competition and strive toward the next level together.
We offer tournaments, challenges, social play for all levels, as well as inhouse coaching.

Bondi Pickleball Club – Code of Conduct

Purpose

The purpose of this Code of Conduct is to ensure a safe, welcoming, respectful, and enjoyable environment for all members, guests, volunteers, and visitors of Bondi Pickleball Club.

By participating in club activities, all individuals agree to abide by this Code.

1. Respect and Sportsmanship

All members and participants are expected to:

• Treat others with courtesy, fairness, and respect at all times.
• Demonstrate good sportsmanship, whether winning or losing.
• Accept referee, organisers, and committee decisions respectfully.
• Encourage players of all skill levels.
• Communicate in a constructive and appropriate manner.

2. Behaviour Standards

The following behaviours will not be tolerated:

• Verbal abuse, insults.
• Harassment, intimidation, or bullying.
• Threatening behaviour of any kind.
• Aggressive conduct, including throwing equipment in anger.
• Physical violence or any form of physical intimidation.
• Excessive swearing or foul language.

3. Safety and Wellbeing

• Members must act in a manner that promotes a safe playing environment.
• Players must follow venue rules and instructions from event organisers.
• Any unsafe or inappropriate behaviour should be reported to a committee member as soon as possible.

4. Attendance

If a member has booked and does not show on 3 separate occasions, they may be removed from further sessions until it is determined that they are taking responsibility for their bookings.

5. Disciplinary Action

Breaches of this Code of Conduct will be taken seriously.

Threatening behaviour, abuse, or physical violence may result in:

• Immediate suspension from club activities while an investigation is conducted.
• Temporary suspension for a determined period.
• Permanent removal/ban from the club, if deemed necessary by the committee.

The committee reserves the right to determine appropriate action based on the severity of the incident and any prior conduct history.

6. Responsibility

All members share responsibility for maintaining a positive club culture. If you witness behaviour that breaches this Code, please report it to a committee member promptly.

7. Agreement

Participation in club activities constitutes agreement to comply with this Code of Conduct.